There is a version of writing where you wait until you’re an expert. You gather all the information, verify every detail, and publish something polished and complete.
I don’t do that. And I think you shouldn’t either.
The trap of waiting
When I started learning something new, I always thought — “I’ll write about this once I really understand it.”
The problem: that moment rarely comes. There’s always more to know. The more you learn, the more you realise how much you don’t know.
Notes as thinking tools
Writing a note about something you’re currently learning does two things:
- It reveals gaps. You can’t write clearly about something you only half-understand.
- It creates anchors. A short note written today becomes the foundation for deeper understanding later.
Who is it for?
Your notes aren’t just for others — they’re for future you. Six months from now, you’ll hit the same problem again and thank yourself for having written it down.
And maybe someone else will find it first, and it’ll save them two hours of confusion.
That’s enough reason to write.