Share your work! ✍️
We often feel that our work isn’t quite “there yet.” Whether it’s a design, blog post, or personal project, the idea of sharing can be daunting, especially if it feels unfinished. But sharing, even when it feels imperfect, has surprising benefits.
Recently, through the blogpost of Saman (Wayback machine archive) I stumbled upon the Internet Archive and decided to explore a few old domains I’d once owned. To my surprise, I found an old portfolio—a showcase of projects I had almost forgotten. This portfolio, though not perfect, was a snapshot of the work I’d poured myself into over the years. And if I hadn’t created that portfolio and shared it online, those projects might have vanished entirely from memory.
The Republic Commando website, part of the Lucasforums network, I once managed.
Reflecting on this experience reminded me of the importance of sharing online, not just for others but for ourselves. Every piece we create becomes a part of our journey—a record we can look back on, learn from, and even draw inspiration from when needed.
There’s a blog post by Robert Birming where he encourages people to “share their shit.” We tend to think only the best or most polished pieces are worth sharing, but it’s often the imperfect ones that resonate the most. People connect to the journey, the process, the challenges—not just the finished product. When we share the parts that aren’t perfect, we give others permission to do the same, creating a more authentic, inspiring space.
How often do we wait until something is “perfect” to put it out there? That waiting can lead to endless delays, or even worse, never sharing at all. As I experienced before. Sharing work in progress takes courage, but it also keeps us moving forward, making us more productive and less critical of ourselves.
Remember, this is your space—your blog, your portfolio, your creative canvas. It should reflect your passions and journey, not the judgments of others.
And yes, interests evolve, and that's okay. If older content no longer resonates, shift your focus to what excites you now. But keep sharing! Like how I added "snapshots" to this blog. This way I'm keeping it all contained in my space without the need to lose time and interest going elsewhere.
Each time we share, we leave a mark—a digital record of growth. What may feel like a small project today could be a piece of inspiration for someone else tomorrow. And years from now, when you look back on what you’ve created, you’ll have a treasure trove of ideas, memories, and insights to revisit.
So, Share It.
Whether you’re working on a new blog post, a design, a poem, or a project that’s far from finished, share it. Inspire others and create a record for your future self.
Who knows what you might rediscover or whom you might inspire in the process.