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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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Courage is a crucial factor for aspiring bloggers, as many potential writers doubt their ability to produce content that others will appreciate, despite having good ideas.

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

04/04/25

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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The blogging community often lacks prolific writers, as many talented individuals hesitate to start their own blogs despite having valuable insights to share.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The perception that blogging is a less viable career compared to startup founding may discourage talented individuals from pursuing it, despite the potential for success.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The rise of Substack has allowed many journalists to transition into blogging successfully, suggesting that established credibility can help overcome the initial fears of starting a blog.

Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

Writing a blog was a way to force yourself to write publicly every day, even if your thoughts weren't fully formed.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

To foster new blogging talent, a fellowship program could provide aspiring writers with guidance and support, helping them overcome the initial hurdles of starting a blog.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

Blogging should be viewed as a viable career path, as it can help individuals build networks, develop ideas, and potentially lead to lucrative opportunities.

MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

The idea generation process is crucial for success; creators need to focus on brainstorming and refining their concepts to produce compelling content.

Andrew York

08/25/25

@ tonebase Guitar

Everyone is creative; we all have ideas, but often lack the self-confidence to believe they hold value.

Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

A lot of people undervalue building an audience ahead of time; they get impatient and think their first couple of blog posts will be a home run, but it usually takes a long time.