<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Adib Ashraf — Blog</title><description>Writing on design, development, and building things.</description><link>https://adibashraf.me/</link><item><title>Notes, Thoughts, and a Blog: My Journey to Self-Expression</title><link>https://adibashraf.me/blog/my-journey-to-self-expression/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://adibashraf.me/blog/my-journey-to-self-expression/</guid><description>For the longest time, I hesitated to share my thoughts. Whether it was perfectionism, self-doubt, or just the feeling that my ideas weren’t &apos;valuable enough,&apos; I kept them to myself. But after reading Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte, I realized that expression isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about self-discovery. Writing helps shape our thoughts, refine our ideas, and sometimes, it even surprises us with what we truly care about. This blog is my attempt to break that hesitation. A space to share what fascinates me—whether it&apos;s something I read, a tech trend, a random observation, or just a thought that won’t leave my head. No pressure, no overthinking—just expression. And to start, I want to share a few key takeaways from Building a Second Brain that resonated with me and changed how I approach capturing and using ideas.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>