Have you ever held back an idea because it seemed too obvious to share?
I did. For a long time.
I used to say I hated blogging. The truth is, I hated the pressure to do it perfectly. I thought every post had to be polished, professional, SEO-friendly, and algorithm-approved.
But here is what I have learned as a published author and recovering perfectionist:
I do not need to write like everyone else.
I get to write like I talk.
I get to share stories that are messy, honest, funny, and completely real.
The grocery trip from hell.
The chaotic “kids say the darndest things” moments.
The kairos insights that hit me while folding laundry.
These are not side notes. They are the stories that make up a life.
When I stopped trying to blog for approval and started writing for connection, everything changed. I finally understood that blogging does not have to be a performance. It can be a conversation.
So if you are sitting on an idea that feels too simple or too personal or too weird to share, let me say this:
Your ideas do not suck.
Your voice matters.
And someone out there is waiting for the exact story only you can tell.
If you are ready to stop waiting for perfect and start being real, check out my guided journal or grab a copy of my latest book.
I created these tools for real people living real lives who want to tell the truth, not chase trends.
Let’s write like it matters. Because it does.
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P.S. This post was originally inspired by Derek Sivers’ video, “Obvious to You, Amazing to Others.”
It’s a 2-minute reminder that your “nothing special” might be exactly what someone else needs.
Here are the key takeaways from Derek Sivers’ “Obvious to You. Amazing to Others”:
Your “Obvious” Isn’t Universal
What seems simple, boring, or obvious to you might be mind-blowing to someone else. Just because you understand it doesn’t mean everyone does.
“You’re used to it. You’ve heard it a hundred times. But it’s new to them.”
Share What You Know—Even If It Feels Basic
Don’t hold back your ideas just because they’re not original to you. What feels unremarkable to you might be exactly what someone else needs to hear, see, or learn.
“The most valuable things you can share are things you take for granted.”
Creativity Is About Perspective, Not Novelty
It’s not about inventing something brand new. It’s about expressing your version, your lens, your voice. Your interpretation gives it value.
Stop Waiting to Be “Expert Enough”
You don’t need to be the smartest, most experienced person in the room. You just need to say it how you see it. That’s where the magic is.
Create Anyway
Put your ideas out there. Teach. Post. Share. Someone out there is waiting for exactly the way you say it—even if you think it’s been said before.
“Obvious to you. Amazing to others.”
If you want more gems like that, crawl inside Derek Sivers’ head with these quick, brilliant reads:
Each one is packed with surprising clarity, written in his signature straight-to-the-point style. If you’re a creative, a builder, or someone sitting on a “too obvious” idea—read these.
(And yes, these are affiliate links. But I’d recommend them even if they weren’t.)
BUT I love facebooking.
What if I came at blogging the same way I approach facebooking?
What if I stopped telling you play by play what happened and started telling you about our life?
About stuff that interests me, like the walmart shopping trip from hell, 'kairos moments' I have, "kids say the darndest things" moments?
Wouldn't you think that stuff was as awesome as I think it is?
(only tell me the truth if the answer is "yes")
Speaking of awesome, my amazing husband is the one who unknowingly inspired me to revamp my blog with his very own blog post.
And if you don't check it out, you may not be as awesome as you think you are ;)
Your Ideas Don't Suck!
