The most underrated skill in the digital age is the ability to share your journey authentically. Building in public is not about showing off—it's about creating connections.
Why build in public?
When you share your process, you:
- Attract like-minded people
- Get feedback early and often
- Build accountability
- Create a record of your growth
The vulnerability paradox
Sharing your failures feels risky, but it's actually what makes you relatable. People don't connect with perfection—they connect with humanity.
The creative adult is the child who survived.
Getting started
You don't need a massive audience to start. Begin with:
- Weekly updates on what you're working on
- Lessons learned from failures
- Questions you're wrestling with
- Resources that helped you
The goal is not virality. It's authenticity.