“I Don’t Have Anything to Say”—Really?
Have you ever stayed silent because you thought, ‘Who cares what I think?’”
Many people hold back from sharing their thoughts with others because they think they have no unique or valuable ideas to share.
We tend to take our thinking and creating for granted. Because we think this way all the time, it doesn’t feel special.
We assume that everyone shares our perspective, so why would anyone else want to hear our thoughts?
What’s Obvious to You Isn’t to Everyone Else
The fact is we’re all unique and have valuable thoughts to share.
As Verlyn Klinkenborg wrote, “It’s surprising how often ideas that seem obvious to you are in no way apparent to the reader. And vice versa. What seems like common sense to you may come as a revelation to the reader.” Several Short Sentences About Writing.
That truth—that your ‘obvious’ may be someone else’s breakthrough—should give you confidence.
Different is What Makes You Interesting
We often hold back because our thoughts don’t align with the crowd. Instead of that being something that keeps you from speaking, it’s a reason to talk.
Rick Rubin points out that it’s our uniqueness that makes our thoughts interesting to others. Even when your ideas feel a little out of step, that difference is what makes them valuable: “We’re all different and we’re all imperfect, and the imperfections are what makes each of us and our work interesting.” The Creative Act: A Way of Being.
Ways to Share What You See
It’s good to be reminded that we’re all unique individuals and that what seems commonplace and obvious to us may be an interesting and exciting revelation to others.
This concept encourages us to share our perspectives with others and not just assume that everyone thinks the same way we do.
Sharing your perspective doesn’t require a stage or a following. Here are a few simple ways to start:
• Have more intentional conversations
• Give a talk at your local group or club
• Make a short YouTube video
• Start a blog—or dust off the one you abandoned
By sharing our thoughts, we have the potential to change people’s lives for the better.
Your Words Could Change a Life
The world needs what only you can offer.
Your stories, reflections, and insights might be exactly what someone else needs to hear—today.
So speak. Write. Share.
Not because you’re an expert, but because you’re human.
That’s more than enough.
AI Note: I wrote this blog post myself, using my own words and thoughts for the initial draft. I used AI only to suggest headlines, section headings, and text improvements.
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