One thing that's always driven me nuts is the idea that every man is dating a much more attractive woman who merely puts up with him. So I investigated whether any of this is actually true, or just something people say...and if it's not true, why do they say it? Link in replies.
I surveyed over 800 social media professionals about what it's like working in this industry right now. It’s a fascinating and honest look into the work we all do. Here are a few of the findings:
The combination of a nation ruled by closed-minded tribalists, a blogosphere obsessed with putting out monetizable content, and the rampant proliferation of high-quality AI output is forcing me to rethink how I can maximize my influence as a writer.
Had a 3 hr breakfast/convo with @siyul
Awesome guy, smart & finds good ideas
Talked about how Substack is a forcing mechanism for us to organize our thesis & improve investing
Not our main biz and near minimum wage endeavors
Now curious what other Substacks are like ours
Today's newsletter: AMERICA'S HEALTH CRAZE ISN'T ENTIRELY HEALTHY
Diet, exercise, and discipline are virtues. Longer lives are good. But today's craze of health-maximization has an antisocial streak. At its extremes, it verges on a cult of self enhancement, which pulls us into
When I profiled @jakepaul and @LoganPaul, I reported that their venture firm @Antifund was raising a $100 million+ growth fund.
Today, they announced a $100 million close, bringing total AUM to more than $180 million.
Read the profile:
Are your self-promotional listicles secretly sabatoging your brand in AI search, while helping your competitors?
Check out my latest Substack:
Why Calling Yourself the 'Best' Could Be Helping Your Competitors Win in AI Search
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