I Was Born to Blog: Pursuing My Passion The Gift Of Writing (What I Realized)
Have you ever felt like you were born to write—but somehow ended up doing everything except that? I’m sharing the raw moment I realized that writing, teaching, and blogging — are my true calling.
If you’re a writer, teacher, or creative person who’s been ignoring your God-given gifts or waiting for the perfect time to start, this is your sign to stop hiding your gifts and talents. It’s time to start using them and let them shine! Whether you’re feeling stuck in content creation, looking for blogging motivation, or wondering how to turn your passion into purpose, this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed… so keep on reading!
I Was Born to Blog — And Here’s What I Realized…
This morning, I cried when I came to the realization…
I was born to blog, not vlog.
But for the past several years, I’ve done quite the opposite!
Realizing My Gift (And Why I Can’t Hide It Anymore)
I remember when it hit me, and I realized my GIFT—
I just wasn’t sure how to use it…
God gave me the gift to write and an undeniable passion to teach in life.
I realized how POWERFUL my words are when I write.
The Message That Changed Everything
I have this daily motivational I listen to called “The Joel Cube” by Joel Osteen.
One day, after pressing play, he gave a short inspirational speech that shook me.
He said something along the lines of:
“If God gave you the gift to write, or teach, or preach,
then STOP hiding your gift and START writing, teaching, preaching—whatever your gift is.
Because if you continue to hide it, then NO ONE benefits from it…”
My Takeaway: Don’t Wait
That message stuck with me.
And to expand on what he said—along with my own thoughts…
- God could take away your gifts.
- He could even give them to someone else if you’re not using them.
- Waiting to use your gift for the perfect moment?
That could mean waiting too long.
Because the truth is:
The opportunities, the people, the places—they could all change or even disappear.
And I don’t want to miss any chance to use my gifts.
Neither should you.
>>Maybe you’re suffering from Imposter Syndrome: this is when you feel like you’re not good enough, so it almost paralyzes you from pursuing whatever it is you’re trying to do. I wrote about this in a prior post Where It Comes From, Strategies To Overcome It along with Examples, Tips & Affirmations, to help you if you are suffering from this self-induced disease!
Writing Has Always Been My Passion
You see, WRITING is my passion!
I love to journal and keep a spiral-bound notebook by my side.
I have tons of them stacked in boxes—FULL of:
- Ideas
- Brainstorms
- Book outlines
- Projects
- Business plans
- And soooooooo much more!
>> I shared all my Mobile Office Must Have Essentials that fit a bag and allow me to write, physically, and digitally on the move!
When I came up with the name “Blogging Brandi,” it was EXACTLY for that purpose!
I wanted to BLOG—aka WRITE.
My intended purpose was not to end up on YouTube VLOGGING about my life!
>> Learn: How I Wrote & Self-Published My Book (for Free) To Make Money Online
How I Got Off Track
I’ve been struggling with this “thing” inside of me for a while.
And it wasn’t until I gathered a small group of students to share my strategy for creating an online business, blog, and brand that it became apparent what had happened to me on this journey…
>> LEARN: How I Rebranded Myself Online: Lessons Learned & Mistakes (Personal Branding)…
The Truth About YouTube (That Most Don’t Understand)
Making a video takes TIME.
You have to:
- Write the script
- Include a CTA (Call To Action)
- Add an introduction and ending
- Then still record and edit it!
Oh, and that’s just the beginning!
Most people don’t understand that the REAL MAGIC happens AFTER you hit “Publish” on YouTube.
In fact, it all goes down in the first 2 hours, and you need to work hard for the next 48 hours if you want your video to actually get seen.
I have a whole checklist I go through before, during, and after I hit publish—
and it continues for 6 months for EACH and EVERY video!
>> [DOWNLOAD] My YouTube Checklist for every video I launch!
I Didn’t Even Want to Start a YouTube Channel
When I started my YouTube channel, I had no idea what I was doing!
If you know MY STORY, then you know:
I only started a YouTube channel because someone else told me
“You’d be good on YouTube.”
And honestly, I don’t doubt that—I’ve accomplished a lot.
In fact, if it weren’t for YouTube, I would’ve never learned how to turn my blog into a business!
>> My Story = How I Became a Digital Nomad: Leaving Corporate America to RV & Build an Online Business
What YouTube Taught Me (And What It Took From Me)
Creating videos on YouTube has taught me so much.
But sometimes, playing to the algorithm will leave you feeling exhausted and defeated.
It’s a game of cat and mouse.
If you think you’re just going to make a video, post it, and go viral?
You’re DEAD WRONG.
YouTube is a LONG-TERM game, depending on how you decide to use it.
- If you want to use YouTube as an Entertainer → then QUANTITY is the name of the game.
- But if you want to use it as an Entrepreneur → then QUALITY is how you’ll want to play.
And that’s what I’ve done—
I use YouTube to sell my products and services.
But still, the time it takes to produce a video is way longer than it takes to write a blog post!
>> READ: Why I Started A NEW YouTube Channel?
Why Blogging Just Makes More Sense (For Me)
Also, you CANNOT change a video once you’ve published it!
Okay, you can—to an extent. But not in the way you’ll probably want to.
But with a BLOG?
You can update it day after day.
- If you forget to add something, it’s an easy fix.
- If you want to revise a sentence, change a link, or refresh a headline? No problem.
I Should’ve Trusted My Intuition Sooner
Thinking back to the people I followed that even got me here…
So of course… that’s how I ended up stuck in the YouTube game!
But I should’ve listened to my intuition.
I should’ve started a BLOG (a real blog) a long time ago.
I could’ve accomplished so much more in less time… ya know?
>> LEARN: What Works For Someone Else Might NOT Work For YOU!
I Know Myself Better Than Anyone
It just made me realize how I was listening to EVERYONE else.
But I know me.
I know my body.
I know my strengths and weaknesses.
So WHY am I listening to anyone else but myself?
I’m an introvert.
My brain works best in SILENCE.
Again—I LOVE to write.
Sometimes it’s just a brain dump, but writing for me is a release.
I could write for days—or even weeks.
I’ve Been Working Backwards
I have so much content I’ve never shared—mainly because I wasn’t sure how to put it all in a YouTube video (aka VLOG).
The strange part is, I’ve been working backwards instead of forward.
It’s not that vlogging and YouTube can’t work—even without a website.
They can. And they have for me.
I just feel this URGE inside to BLOG, not vlog—
so I can be free to be me!
I Even Started on Medium…
Looking back, I remember even starting a blog on Medium!
I had a blog.
I was writing and sharing…
But no one was caring—because:
- I didn’t know what I was doing
- I didn’t know who I was writing to
- I didn’t know how to market my words (aka get people to read my blogs)
I even deleted all my work at one point.
It’s crazy how I let so many other people influence me.
>> PS I have a SECRET Blog on Medium you can read… 🤫
The Biggest Gift YouTube Gave Me
I’ve learned to trust my intuition more than ever.
And that’s one other thing YouTube has given me.
>> Learn: How YouTube Changed My Life With Less Than 1,000 Subscribers!
So Here’s What’s Next…
This year, things will be different.
I’m going to BLOG without Boundaries—
and maybe even not make another video (for a while).
But only time will tell.
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