Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.
– Cyril Connolly
I was reminded of this quote on Thursday’s group run.
INT. LOCKER ROOM - NIGHT
Me: I’ve been working on a blog.
r: Oh! How’s the engagement?
Me: It’s on my own website. No dashboard to see who’s been reading.
r: People can search it on Google, no?
Me: Well, you gotta know what keywords to look for.
r: Ayeee, no SEO? You’re missing ads opportunity! You need traction.
(Me wondering whether the half naked page is worth promoting anything)
r works in marketing, and is a dorky buoyant figure.