If you look at it, that headline suggests everything that people say you should have in a post. There’s name-dropping and linkbaiting, there’s “how to” advice, there’s a list, etc. Those are all things that people say are really good to have in a post.
Yet, I’m pretty sure you’ll agree that it wouldn’t make the best post (right?).
I’m no cook (not by any stretch of the imagination), but a recipe with too many spices mixed together tends to be less prefered to recipes with one or two dedicated spices, I think. A novel with too many subplots tends to get too convoluted and confusing, and loses readers. And we’ve all heard complaints about softwares with feature bloat.
Having the most “good” things isn’t always the best way to go. More often than not, it’s better to focus on one thing. Do one thing, and do it well.
How do you maintain focus on what you’re doing?
Post inspired by the 52-in-One Challenge by Jarkko
I had just written that the great thing about a blog is that it becomes more defined over time. You need not 'pile up the spices' on a single post. Instead you can build a menu and work off of it providing a distinct cuisine but allowing different, interesting dishes to be served.
Well done, Derrick!
I love it how you took the silly headline and made something serious out of it! Yes, it's much better to concentrate in one thing in one post and do it well than try to please everyone, every time.
Glad you like the post. =). Thanks for the really interesting challenge.
Thanks for coming by, and that's a great extension of the analogy.
Glad you like the post. =). Thanks for the really interesting challenge.
Derrick, this cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh (and, as Jarkko noted, turning it into a reflective piece as well).
Thanks for the email. =).
I'm always glad to hear from you. As much as I'd like to be, I can't
be at my inbox 24/7. So if the email is important (or if you just
really want to get my attention), you can fill up the form at
http://awayfind.com/derrickkwa. (you might want to bookmark the url
for future use).
I'll read your message and get back to you either way, of course,
it'll just be faster with the form.
Keep creating,
Derrick Kwa
Derrick, this cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh (and, as Jarkko noted, turning it into a reflective piece as well).
Thanks, Scott. =). Glad that you liked it.