After years in tech and app development, I've realized my true core skill: writing. Whether it’s blogs, emails, project pitches, social posts, texts, or google chats, writing is the thread that connects it all.
Here's why writing matters more than ever—and how I use it daily:
I’ve worked in tech for decades. From working with backup tapes, creating unix scripts, planning and creating entire server rooms full of multi-million dollar hardware, installing fiber networks, installing and learning every OS out there, to coding PHP/MYSQL webapps on a Pi4 and trying to build Firebase apps using AI "Vibe Coding", I’ve solved all kinds of problems—but one skill has followed me through every phase of life: writing.
And not just "writing" like grammar-perfect emails. I mean writing that gets attention. Writing that translates messy thoughts into clear, useful, even profitable ideas.
I’ve used writing to:
-Clarify app ideas
-Create step by step documentation for complicated IT procedures
-Create robust policies for government practices
-Comment code ( Clarifying complex logic, algorithms, or design choices )
-Publish engaging blog posts (like this one)
-Win contracts and impress clients
-Write several short stories to share with friends
-Create a decent group of followers on reddit
-Create and manage discord servers
More importantly, writing is my anchor when everything else is chaos. It's how I process burnout, brainstorm product names, or make someone laugh during a rough day.
It’s funny how we overlook our core strengths because they feel so normal. For me, writing just happens—but that’s the superpower: I can keep creating value even when I’m burned out from tech or life.
Poll Time!
What kind of writing are you best at (or enjoy the most)?
1✍️ Personal storytelling
2🧠 Tech or how-to guides
3🐦 Social media zingers
4🧙♂️ Fiction & creative worldbuilding
5📈 Business or pitch writing
Vote and comment below—I'm curious what kind of writers are out there!
