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Your Words Matter? Shocking.
- Authors
- Name
- Jason Ehmke
- @jason_ehmke
Ever feel like your work just disappears into a black hole? You're throwing your best efforts out there, wondering if anyone even notices. Then, suddenly, someone drops a line: "Great job" or "Loved your last piece." Just like that, the void doesn't feel so vast anymore. It's as if someone flipped on a light in a dark room, proving that you're not just shouting into the void after all.
That's when it hits you, right when you're deep in doubt, wondering if any of it really matters. A message lands in your inbox, or a comment lights up your screen, maybe a colleague even stops by just to say they noticed what you've been up to and they really enjoy it. Pulling you back from the brink of self-doubt.
Getting that kind of feedback, hearing "What you did made a difference to me," never gets old. Sure, we're not out here hunting for validation, but knowing your work has struck a chord with someone else lights up those late-night hustles and those moments filled with uncertainty.
This feedback isn't ego fuel. Quite the opposite. It's a reality check that we're not operating in solo mode. Think of it as less about group hugs and more about realizing our work doesn't exist in a bubble. Every "thanks" or nod is proof we're part of something bigger, each of us throwing our own kind of spice into the pot. Recognizing that our individual contributions mix and mingle, impacting more than just our own little world.
Your work, your voice, it adds depth, challenges perspectives, maybe even offers comfort. Through these connections, we fuel the cycle of creativity and inspiration, reinforcing the idea that what we say and do truly matters. They're the threads that tie us together, occasionally even lighting the way forward. Keep pushing, because there's always someone out there tuning in, ready to be moved by what you bring to the table. And in the end, that's what makes all the difference.