What Ship30for30 Taught Me About Writing, Consistency, and Confidence
A few months ago, I stumbled across a writing challenge called Ship30for30, a 30-day sprint where you publish a short piece of writing (a “ship”) every single day. I’d heard about it before, but like most things that require daily discipline, I pushed it off.
Until I didn’t.
And signing up was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my creativity, productivity, and confidence.
1. Writing Became a Habit, Not a Headache
Before Ship30, writing felt heavy. I’d overthink every sentence, tweak every paragraph, and sometimes spend hours getting nowhere. But the daily rhythm of shipping micro-essays changed everything. It forced me to focus on ideas, not perfection.
I learned to write fast, write clearly, and hit publish—even when it didn’t feel “ready.” That shift in mindset has carried over into every area of my life, not just writing.
2. The Community Was a Game-Changer
One of the most underrated parts of Ship30 is the community. Everyone’s in the trenches together—shipping daily, offering feedback, encouraging each other. It’s not just a writing course. It’s a movement of people who are serious about improving.
That accountability was huge for me. Seeing others show up every day made me want to do the same. And some of those writers have become friends, collaborators, and inspiration long after the 30 days ended.
3. Publishing Publicly Built My Confidence
There’s something powerful about clicking “Post” every single day. Especially when your work is far from perfect.
Over time, I stopped fearing judgment and started embracing progress. I started focusing on service over ego—“How can this help someone?” instead of “Will people think this is good enough?”
That one shift has made me a braver, more authentic writer.
4. Ideas Are Everywhere Now
Ship30 taught me to see the world through a writer’s lens. Conversations, tweets, books, passing thoughts—everything became potential content.
If you’re thinking about joining Ship 30, here’s my advice: Do it.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up. And that simple act—of hitting publish daily—has ripple effects far beyond the page.
So thank you, Ship30, for helping me ship, grow, and believe in my voice.
Currently I am on Day 7 Assignment,
see post on X: https://x.com/TonyMachado/status/1949424184418820354
Thanx Tony
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