Start Sharing Your Knowledge Online (Even If You're A Beginner)

Why Your Knowledge Matters

99% of the market are beginners.

You just need to be a few steps further along the path to qualify as an "advice giver".

This simple truth is often overlooked by aspiring online creators. And it holds them back from sharing valuable ideas and lessons.

The main reason why most people get totally stuck here is they start thinking too much… Way to much.

Why Do We Overthink So Much?

Let's say you discovered an interest in bodybuilding, or just exercising in general.

You've been going strong for the past month or two and have learned a lot compared to when you were totally fresh.

And you're starting to get compliments from friends, and they ask about your routine and what types of exercises you do.

Naturally, you happily tell them what you're doing and share what you needed to correct after watching some tutorials online.

This is such a no-brainer, sharing useful information when asked for it.

But when it comes to sharing pretty much the same information online, without someone specifically asking for it, we get stuck.

And this happens because of 3 reasons.

The Three Main Roadblocks Beginners Face

1. Perfectionism

Casually telling a friend about something is a much lower barrier compared to the internet, where things feel more permanent.

2. Lack of Originality

Being afraid that people online won't find your content valuable because there's already a lot of similar information available.

3. Fear of Judgment

Being afraid of strangers criticizing your content and questioning your knowledge.

In this letter I want to extend a bit on what I think is the biggest roadblock for beginners, and the one that I also struggled (and still does sometimes) the most with.

The Perfectionism Roadblock

I think the line between analysis and over-analysis is where more thinking makes action less likely rather than more likely.

Mark Mansson

Ever heard of something called analysis paralysis?

This is where people that are new to content creation online wait too long (or never start at all) before they push publish on something they've worked really hard on.

They're afraid their work isn't good enough, that they'll get criticized or laughed at.

This could easily turn into an endless cycle of writing, editing, and scrapping. Wasting countless hours. Just to give up entirely without even testing the waters.

The goal here isn't perfection, it's delivering a steady flow of content around one or more topics that engages readers and leaves them craving more.

To make that easier:

• Follow and study people you aspire to be like.

• Use their top-performing work as inspiration and tweak it to match your own point of view.

• Set a realistic deadline and just publish, even if you're not entirely happy with it.

• Focus on progress and consistency instead of perfection.

• Welcome feedback, both good and bad, so you know what works and what doesn’t.

• Accept that your early work won’t be your best, but it will get you started.

Why You Should Just Start Today

All of this is perfectly normal, and almost every beginner needs to go through this awkward phase.

The good news is that you're sharing information that recently helped you get through something, a something you found valuable enough to pass on to others.

There are people out there who are right where you are now or just a few steps behind.

And they actually want to learn from someone who is going through the beginner phase right now.

It's a more personal, authentic, and ORIGINAL take when the viewer/reader can relate to what you're saying.

Your recent experience navigating these challenges makes you the perfect guide for those just starting out.