The Blog Herald today points out Ten Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Blog.
Everyone knows more than they realize about something.
I’m convinced that just by living, most people gather enough information about some subject that could easily become a blog. Someone who sits in front of the television for eight hours a day after work could blog about the shows they enjoy.
Blogging can broaden your mind.
We each have closely held opinions and see the world in our own particular way. Most of us don’t regularly have our world views tested because we come into contact with a limited set of people. Putting your thoughts online opens you up to an entire world of opinion. I feel it’s a good thing to be exposed to different points of view - you may even reconsider your own.
A large part of blogging is just showing up.
Because of the low barrier to entry, a large number of blogs sprout on a whim and whither away shortly thereafter. With some determination, discipline, and dedication, you can rise above the stereotypical one post a month average and gain a readership. Just by writing regularly and consistently you already have one up over the rest.
