#556
As I sit down to write this post, I can’t help but reflect on how fast time has flown—20 years of blogging and 555 posts later, I still find the journey as fascinating as that November day in 2005 when I first heard the word “BLOG” (short for Web-Log). The concept hooked me immediately, and I knew I had to be part of it.
In those early days, the blogosphere was brimming with energy. There were no limitations—people had the time and, more importantly, the attention span to engage deeply with ideas. I embraced it, writing about everything under the sun—politics, leadership, life lessons, and, of course, a fair share of thoughts on my profession, safety, and health. My blog became my platform for raw, unfiltered thoughts.
Between 2010 and 2017, my focus shifted to Twitter, where I could express my ideas in bite-sized posts. But after those years of micro-blogging, I realized my heart still lay with the depth and freedom that long-form writing allows. I’ve never been a fan of Facebook, and LinkedIn? To me, it’s just a glorified Facebook wearing trousers or a skirt!
Fast forward to today—blogging may not command the same level of attention it once did, and people’s attention spans may have shortened significantly, but that hasn’t dampened my enthusiasm. I still aim to write at least 4 posts a week, and the response from those who do engage is incredible. The best part is when readers share comments or suggest topics they want me to cover—no holds barred. It keeps the interaction alive and the conversation going.
My safety blog on WordPress, which I started in 2017, has been doing well too. It’s a space where I channel my decades of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment, and I’m thrilled that it’s resonating with a wider audience.
Twenty years down, and the journey continues. Blogging remains my creative outlet, a place for reflection, learning, and expression. Here’s to many more posts and, hopefully, more comments and suggestions from all of you!
Karthik
4th October 2024. 9am.
1 comment:
Congratulations! Always such a pleasure to read these posts. Look forward to reading many more over the years! You’re such a treasure trove of knowledge and information! Would be a shame to not read.
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