There are two main reasons I started blogging.

1. A Living Résumé and CV⌗

Blogging gives me a way to showcase my personality, creativity, and technical skills in a format that’s always available. Instead of just handing someone a résumé, I can point them to my website where they see my projects, writing style, and interests. It’s proof of what I can do, not just a list of jobs.

2. Inspiration From Others⌗

I was influenced by creators like NetworkChuck and Ali Abdaal, who both recommend starting a blog or personal website right now. Some of their videos that helped push me are:

On top of that, I stumbled across another blogger while searching for manga reviews that ChatGPT couldn’t help me find. His site, Count Zero Or, quickly became one of my favorites—I even added it to my RSS feed. He writes about movies, books, TV shows, manga, and anime, going into deeper dives than I usually do. He never really explained why he started his blog (at least that I’ve seen), but I respect his approach and recommend checking him out if you enjoy thoughtful reviews.