A few days ago, I was a guest on a podcast here in the Caribbean to talk about some difficult topics. Over on my main blog, I’ll probably post about it soon, but I wanted to mention how I feel doing these things.
I read a lot, which contributes to a gathering of a lot of research on several topics that may or may not be loosely related to the work I do. I find it broadens my mind and having other reading helps me write and contribute to the projects I get involved. It’s a labour of love and isn’t always monetised, but to hell with it. I don’t feel the need for everything to be monetised.
Recording discussions with other people is so rewarding, and it adds to the information that I have researched and learned through papers, sites, and videos as sources. Being put on the spot to discuss topics that can be a little tricky, helps me think deeply about what I’ve learned and what it all means. Writing takes that further, but I wouldn’t give up the opportunity for discussion for anything.
I used to feel very self-conscious of my voice, but now I’m starting to get used to it, and I’m started to forgive my vocal ticks (I say, so on and so forth, too much) and savour the discussions that are recorded and published.
Recording a discussion and editing it many times really helps break down that distaste of one’s voice. At some point, I’ll get to like blogging and not be so self-conscious.