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"“Who am I writing for?” The question that begins this chapter has irked some readers. They want me to say “Whom am I writing for?” But I can’t bring myself to say it. It’s just not me."
William Zinsser • On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Success at the portfolio level doesn't necessarily mean success at the individual level. In fact, it's almost never the case.
Become a VC for your own ideas. Don't be a bet in someone else's portfolio. Be the portfolio.
nametwitter.comWe need diversity of products especially for important functions.
Kara Swisher • Sridhar Ramaswamy: Your search history is "incredibly personal"
We are attempting to build a product that is so good that you will make money from your writing even if you have no clue about business, technology, or link-coloring. Just type into a box, hit “publish,” and wait for the cash to fling itself at you.
Hamish Mckenzie • How I’d rebuild print media
That a prototype is worth a hundred meetings, and almost all product meetings that aren’t grounded with a prototype are a waste of time (or worse).
Scott Belsky • What Is “Seeing the Matrix” for a Product Leader?
“We built a heck of a product,” Springpad cofounder Jeff Janer says. “But we didn’t build the business."
Fast Company • This Startup Had Over 5 Million Users And A Great Product. Then It Folded
Creating full-time isn’t a hobby, it’s a career; but creators today are expected to simultaneously serve as CEO, COO, and CFO while consistently producing engaging content on a daily basis. It’s an untenable position for even the most business-savvy individuals, and it’s an enduring challenge for creators everywhere.
Joseph Perri Albanese • Say Hello to Stir
To me, the greatest success you can have as the person in charge is to orchestrate others to do things well without you.
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
In 2020 so far (Q1 and Q2), NYT has spent $113.4 million on marketing and has acquired 1.2 million new subscribers. This implies a customer acquisition cost (CAC) of $94.51*. If the introductory offer is $4 per month for a year and the full price of $17 after that, their payback period is ~15 months.