More and more, I’ve been thinking about writing. It’s something I used to hate, actually (even though I was very good at it).

The reason I hated it was because of the ridiculous constraints imposed by the school curriculum in the way we were supposed to write. However, one thing I did notice is that each time I created a writing piece I really enjoyed the process of fleshing my thoughts out in a doc and adding some flare and creativity to a piece. Often, it came with good results (an A+) and a sense of accomplishment in the way in which I conveyed my own thoughts.

Recently, I’ve thought about that and how much I’ve enjoyed that process. How much I enjoyed articulating my thoughts in a way that could “hit the point home” so to speak. I found it enjoyable. And I’m looking to do it again.

However, this time is different. I can write however I want about whatever I want without a curriculum hindering my flow state.

Why is this important now? Writing is how you learn. Writing is how you think. I think it’s important that everyone write in one way or another, whether it’s a daily journal or even the occasional tweet. In some way, some form, just write.

This is a tweet from @TaschaLabs on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/taschalabs/status/1415325245003624448?s=46&t=fULwLBXr9zgEYwpt4QengA

She’s right. For so long, I had been a “robot”: a highly scripted person saying the right things at the right time even though deep inside I was a maverick with strongly held convictions. I’ve experienced a paradigm shift in which I’ve become more open about my thinking and thought process but have kept those opinions mostly to myself. Now, through this journal (for lack of a better term) I aim to overcome my fears of not “rocking the boat”. I hope to take a page out of teen Mish’s playbook in being unapologetically different.

For the basketball fans, you know how Steph Curry is able to just shoot without thinking about it?

Notice his relaxed stance, focused and calm demeanor, and strong follow-through. He catches and releases. In a melodramatic manner, he is one with the ball.

That’s what I want. The ability to not be afraid to put my thoughts out there. If I’m wrong, so be it. Correct me. That’s how I learn, that’s how we all learn.

So this is not just me writing for the sake of putting my thoughts out there but also to decrease the time and increase the efficiency with which it takes me to “catch and release” my thoughts. Thus, I’ve made it a goal to dedicate an hour a day to writing.

This new personal blog is a big part of that.

Going back to my maverick roots, I present the Rabbit Hole: an unconventional form of writing with no rules. I’m not looking to rapidly grow a new “newsletter” or gain some sort of fame or fortune off of this. I’m fleshing out my thinking in the open and hopefully it inspires you to do the same, to leave you a little more intrigued and informed than you were before.

It’s an open invitation for anyone to join me on an extraordinary expedition through the wonderful and winding twists of life, the universe, and everything in between. The Rabbit Hole is a weekly rendezvous for my personal musings, engaging stories, and thoughtful insights into things that have left an impression on me during the week. Beyond that, it’s an exploration beyond the surface topics: I’ll cover the thoughts, events, and subtle nuances that often go unnoticed. Unexpected detours, strange new ideas, and challenging the status quo are all part of this journey, as they should be.

I’ll try my best to keep my writing in an organized way but my mind goes 100 miles per hour in 100 different directions (hence the name).

It’ll be sent out every Saturday (or Sunday) and have an unspecified length (I won’t waste too much of your time, I promise).

Adieu,

Mish

I always appreciate feedback. If there’s something you’d love to see in this journal or any topic you’d like me to delve into, feel free to DM me on Twitter.