Pussyfoot

You know what’s frustrating about blogging, right now?

Pussyfooting.

A blog feels so public, like such a big deal, so looked at by people in your life, and people are so judgmental… that most bloggers just don’t say anything. 

I subscribe to hundreds of blogs. Most are from ministry leaders or business leaders or people whom I genuinely respect. Yet on a typical day, after scanning the titles, I often highlight the lot and click “mark all as read” on Feedly.

Why? 

They are afraid.

They are afraid of offending someone. They are afraid of getting in trouble at work. They are afraid you won’t agree with them or like them or unfollow them or.. or… or…

And consequently they talk around stuff. And it’s not worth reading.

Compared to what they are capable of? It’s not worth my time.

Go ahead. Scan the blogs that you like, those you like the idea of following but don’t literally read every day, and you’ll see what I mean.

Unfortunately, the most interesting thing about some people’s blogs is what they aren’t saying.

The Pussyfoot Game

Pussyfooting is about fear.

It’s a Catch-22.

Because people are afraid to say what they are truly capable of, no one reads what they write.

Consequently, this lack of freedom means that they never live up to their potential as a blogger.

But those who cross those boundaries and just say what needs to be said?

Those are the bloggers who are read.

Those are the ones that you don’t skip or “mark as read.”

It’s not because they are salacious or gossipy or mean-spirited.

It’s because they are brave.

Like most fears, the fear preventing you from truly saying what needs to be said or asking the question on your mind– it’s irrational.

They dare to say something. And chances are high that it’ll resonate because the things that tick you off or are interesting or need to be addressed… you aren’t the only one thinking that.

But, if you dare, you might be the first person to talk about it. And that’s a blog worth reading.

And frankly, as an aspiring blogger– that’s worth writing, too.

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  1. Thorsten Avatar
    Thorsten

    I think this is also true of our lives in general. We don’t tell someone the truth because the truth will get an adverse reaction. It’s why people struggle to share the Gospel. I needed to hear this today – stop pussyfooting around…say what you mean, in love, and leave the rest up to God.

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