Writing For Future Family

Sam Parr shares his perspective on documenting life through blogging, emphasizing the long-term value for family rather than immediate audience engagement. He views it as a way to create a lasting legacy that future generations can learn from and connect with.

Key Points:

• Purpose of Public Documentation:

  • Not focused on current readership or engagement
  • Creates historical record for family members to read in 10-30 years
  • Values personal reflection over audience metrics

• Blogging Approach:

  • Uses The Anti-MBA.com as personal blog
  • Deliberately doesn't promote or share content widely
  • Posts annual reflections and personal thoughts
  • "I don't give a shit who reads it"

• Historical Value:

  • Compares to having a parent's blog from their past
  • Example: "Imagine when your mom was coming from India if instead of just telling you the stories you can read her blog"
  • Provides authentic, in-the-moment perspective rather than retrospective storytelling

• Documentation Methods:

  • Uses Google Docs for personal records
  • Reviews camera roll to track monthly activities
  • Publishes reflections publicly despite low readership

• Perspective on Personal History:

  • Values the authenticity of contemporary documentation
  • Sees blogging as modern evolution of traditional journaling
  • "It's crazy people used to like journal and diary"
  • Reframes "diary writing" as "blogging" to make it more appealing

• Legacy Creation:

  • Focus on creating content for future family members
  • Values long-term historical record over immediate engagement
  • Emphasizes authenticity and regular documentation