Whether you’re learning to read, starting the gym, exploring new activities, or riding bikes—anything that excites you even a little bit has the potential to shape you, teach you something, or lead to unexpected growth.
These experiences not only help you grow personally but also support and inspire others who may be going through similar situations.
The problem is, we’re not always able to recognize or reflect on those processes and work.
- How it began?
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I recently wrapped up reading Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. It’s been an eye-opener for me – so much so that I created this blog just a few days later and began reflecting on all the things I genuinely love to do.
If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this post, it’s this: show your work.
Share the drafts, the experiments, the small wins, the failures, the process. That’s where the real value is. That’s where people connect with you.
The point is to have a place where you can share your experience. The internet is full of platforms: Instagram, Facebook, blogs, YouTube — anything that allows you to share your work with ease and minimal friction.
What matters most is not where you share, but that you share.
- Start small
I had never played Foosball before and, honestly, I was terrible at it. At first, I avoided it altogether—but eventually, I gave it a shot.
To get my mind used to it, I began observing others—how they flicked the rods, controlled the ball, and moved with intention. I kept trying and trying. No luck.
But then, something clicked. The hand-eye coordination started coming together. I could take better shots, and my timing improved. Finally, I was having fun!
Just like that, I had learned a new game — something I now enjoy whenever I get the chance.
And the best part was realizing that everyone around me had learned it the same way.
Start awkward. Start unsure. But start – and eventually, you’ll figure it out.
(See?, Just like that I shared the process of how I got into Foosball)
- You get more ideas
Once the idea of sharing the process and work kicked in, I started noticing inspiration and ideas everywhere.
I got so many ideas to write about while reading Show your work and other books. I will be sharing those here on this blog too.
I also spotted a few good points from my professional side of work that are very useful for newcomers and beginners.
Simple yet important stuff, like:
- What to focus on when starting a new project
- Why taking notes matters
- And yes, the underrated power of keeping a notepad and pen handy
Once you start observing ideas, they begin to connect and flow naturally.
- Discover new people
One of my favorite examples is
Connor Price —an independent artist originally from Toronto. I absolutely love his music, and I believe I first discovered him on Instagram. His videos were fun, and his Spin the Globe series was genuinely unique.
In this series, he challenged himself to collaborate with artists from around the world, spinning a globe, picking a country, and finding someone there to make music with. It was creative, bold, and it worked in his favor.
Because he consistently shared his work and process, he allowed people like me to discover him. And he didn’t stop there he also made an effort to discover others and create with them.
Now, he has over 4.6 million subscribers on YouTube, and he’s putting out music and content that people around the world truly enjoy.
- So, where does all this lead?
Everything I’ve shared—from small personal wins to stories that inspired me—points to one simple truth: Show Your Work.
I hope this post gave you a reason to start sharing your process—however small it may feel.
If you’re curious, I highly recommend reading
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon . It’s a quick, powerful read that just might push you to start something of your own.
All the best—and feel free to use the comments section to ask questions, share your thoughts, or just say hi. I’d love to hear from you.
