Writing as a Career Accelerator
Among the many skills that can set you apart in your field, writing stands out. And I don’t just mean writing code; I’m talking about crafting documents, memos, strategies, articles, blog posts, or even tweets.
When you explain how things work, you deepen your technical understanding of the subject. Every gap in your knowledge becomes a roadblock to finishing your task, so to deliver, you’re often compelled to learn. In many ways, writing is like teaching your readers, allowing you to benefit from Feynman’s learning dynamics. If the social aspects of presentations or trainings make you hesitant, writing can be a powerful substitute. Who knows—positive feedback and encouraging words from your readers might even boost your confidence to share your knowledge live on stage.
Though writing seems simple at first glance, it’s surprisingly difficult. It takes time to organize your thoughts, structure the content, and ensure a logical flow. That’s why many people shy away from it. However, it’s a learnable skill that can set you apart. While AI can help fix errors and suggest wording, it often makes the text dull and less engaging. Like coding, you can’t fully delegate writing to an AI. Effective delivery of your message is something only you can do.
In addition to the obvious benefits, writing often brings unexpected side effects. Recently, I published a detailed blog post about my AI journey on a Jekyll-managed blog. Now, I’m expanding a React-based version of awesome-testing.com. This process involves setting up a custom domain, DNS configuration, deployment pipelines on GitHub, Google Analytics, and more. The sheer number of things to manage is significant, and the knowledge you gain builds over time, broadening your T/PI-based skill set.
You won’t find any “how-to” guides that make writing easier. There are no courses to take, no degrees to earn. It’s simply a skill you develop over time. So, just keep writing.
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