Perhaps consider a different perspective? Instead of approaching conversations with the mentality of "I want to share my take" approach them with the mindset of "What can this person teach me?" Always, in all interactions.
For me, it was helpful to use Seth Godin's advice[1]. I used email to reach out to people I admire, to pull ideas from their mind, and eventually I found others reaching out to me to do the same. Like all good things: connections take time.
This is perhaps the most valuable thread I've come across on HN. I've been thinking about blogging for a while - thank you for the motivation!
One other thing I struggle with is topic. Everyone says niche but I'm not niche - I learn and am interested in a huge range of topics. How could I make progress in this way? I can't stick with a single topic in my own life, it'd be difficult to reflect that into my writing.
Thank you - I never thought of that. I guess I've always subconsciously discounted due to being master of none. I suppose a "learn with me" approach is good :) again thank you!
For me, it was helpful to use Seth Godin's advice[1]. I used email to reach out to people I admire, to pull ideas from their mind, and eventually I found others reaching out to me to do the same. Like all good things: connections take time.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/01/how-to-send-...