Aleksei Ivanov

Write your own book

Why post your thoughts so frequently in the blog, you might think?

Well, first of all – it’s a neat idea to learn to structure your thoughts. I have noticed that when you write your thoughts out without too much preparation, you write almost as how you speak. This helps notice quirks in your thinking much more easily because it is visual.

Secondly, it helps to become better at asking questions – a crucial skill, especially nowadays and into the future. If you want to build your own thing, sooner or later you will have to lead people. The best way to lead is not by command, but by asking questions.

And lastly, the rich collection of your thoughts will certainly emerge into something more or less coherent over time. Looking back, you will see the patterns and general themes. Most of the material might go away, but some of it could make up a tight little book that people could read long after your blog is gone.