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1/ Get a cup of coffee. In this thread, I'll walk you through the economics of an internet newsletter. If you want to start your own newsletter (or are just curious about what it takes to run one), this thread will give you some useful pointers.

Insourcing: A shift to a more self-sufficient lifestyle with a demand for education and ownership that puts them in control.

TikTok’s feed is not based on any social or follower graph. Instead, videos pop up based on an algorithm that prioritizes engagement, irrespective of who users follow. This dilutes the identity of creators, resulting in very weak network effects. However, it has remained viable because of its high CTC ratio — about 34% of daily active users in the ... See more

Failure is relative, and yet our idea of it is highly influenced by the perception of other people’s achievements—especially those who we consider (or once considered) our creative peers. To avoid falling into the trap of judging your own achievements against others’, honor your individuality at a microscopic level.

We want to bring more manufacturing back to the USA but we have to acknowledge the reality that the industry looks a lot different know than it has in the past. Industry 4.0 requires different technical skills. In addition to implementing efficient new solutions, we need to train people to use them.

It's easy for product teams to bias towards building for power users vs. new users, but this is often a mistake. Power users are vocal - they'll complain on social, in your community, and more. New users, meanwhile, will just stop using your product if their experience sucks.… Show more