The "Write 30 in 30" challenge was created by Zuzana Kunckova. It was inspired by Anne-Laure Le Cunff's upcoming book, Tiny Experiments (2025), which encourages adopting an experimental mindset for problem-solving and goal achievement through small, actionable changes. Zuzana created the "Write 30 in 30" challenge as a personal experiment to foster growth and overcome self-doubt.
The challenge: write and publish for 30 minutes each day for 30 working days. (Although I will probably write over weekends too!)
When I heard about the "Write 30 in 30" challenge, I thought, "Oh, that's so cool!" I was inspired to try it myself. So, here I am, sitting at my desk with complete writer's block, wondering what on earth I could write about - other than work. I could write about any number of general topics, but if I'm going to take the time and effort to write, I should at least focus on something that could contribute positively to my readers.
It took me a while to decide which topic to choose for my writing journey. I thought about it at great length, mulling it over in my sleep. I have to admit that writing and actually publishing my writing is far outside my comfort zone. But, as it happens, operating outside of my comfort zone is nothing new - it's something I do daily. I finally asked myself, "What is the biggest and most difficult question anyone has ever asked me about myself?"
This question came from a long-time client who discovered that I am on the autism spectrum (Asperger's) and that I am a single mother to a son who is also on the spectrum. Surprised, the client wanted to know how I managed to overcome my challenges to become who I am today. I decided that's what I would write about.
When my journey started, I was terrified of people - so much so that I lost my first job out of school because customers complained that I looked like I might faint when they talked to me. Today, I am a businesswoman and the director of a successful web development company, where my son recently joined me. Over the next 30 days, I will share my journey: the ups and downs, the challenges I have had to overcome, and the people who came into my life to help me along the way.