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17 Life-Learnings from 17 Years of The Marginalian
www.themarginalian.org • 8 min
The Marginalian was born on October 23, 2006, under an outgrown name, to an outgrown self that feels to me now almost like a different species of consciousness. (It can only be so — if we don…
My solopreneur story: zero to $45K/mo in 2 years
news.tonydinh.com • 16+ min
Today is exactly 2 years since I quit my job and become a full-time indie hacker.
How to Create So Much They Can’t Ignore You
www.alexmathers.net • 1 min
Isn’t the Internet great? Never in human history have we had a better tool for getting our creative work in front of more people.
Bootstrapping Wisdom: 20+ Founders on What Really Matters
microsaashq.com • 14+ min
Bootstrapping Wisdom: 20+ Founders on What Really Matters Founders who have successfully built their companies from the ground up share the essential in...
What's New: Getting free users to convert
www.indiehackers.com • 11+ min
*(from the latest issue of the Indie Hackers newsletter)* Freemium, free trials, paid freemium...the debate rages on: - **Regardless of where you stand...
The Salt Shaker Theory, Minimalist Marketing, & More
www.sahilbloom.com • 6 min
The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from…
The Strange Logic of Value in the Attention Economy
explorewhatworks.com • 18+ min
Did you know that 54% of 18-38-year-olds want to be influencers? Or that kids these days would rather be “influencers” or “YouTubers” than firefighters, astronauts, or teachers? Okay, Boomer. Calm…
How to start your own podcast
www.theguardian.com • 5 min
Don’t worry about the equipment … the most important thing is the idea
The Rise and Fall of Podcasting
adamjdavidson.com • 9 min
The Daily Beast has an interesting article about personal and political dynamics within one podcasting company, Pushkin Industries. But I don’t think Pushkin’s struggles or those of any other company…
8 creators reveal their #1 growth hack
simonowens.substack.com • 10 min
Shared by 577
NFTs 101: A Useful Beginner’s Guide for Content Creators
www.thetilt.com • 5 min
Creators must demystify NFTs if they want to control their intellectual property rights and build a business. - The Tilt
For your next side project, make a browser extension
www.geoffreylitt.com • 11+ min
Reflections on the benefits of tweaking an existing app, instead of starting from scratch.
Is My Writing a Hobby Or a Career?
www.esquire.com • 7 min
I'm the author of two books, but I'm used to writing on the side of other jobs. Maybe that means it's a hobby—or maybe it's what knits my whole life together.
How to Invest in Episodic Content that Promotes Itself
sparktoro.com • 7 min
I've long been bullish on episodic content; in fact, I think it's likely the best kind of long-term content investment most online brands can make. The
How to create a newsletter to build a loyal community with consistent connection
convertkit.com • 7 min
Learn how to create a newsletter to build a consistent connection with your audience to develop a loyal following.
How to Create a Niche Site That Earns 4 Figures a Month in 6 Easy Steps
ahrefs.com • 10 min
Shared by 340, including Michael Kolade
Julia Child's Kitchen Notes
jillianhess.substack.com • 6 min
“Rushing from stove to typewriter like a mad hen...”