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David Perell
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Lessons from different fields:1) Advertising: We overestimate our capacity for independent thought.2) Poker: Life is probabilistic. We can do everything right and still lose.3) Architecture: We're influenced by our environment,
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The media industry is changing fast.Here are 10 things I’ve learned from my favorite media personalities.1. Create a languageTreat your audience like a friend by adding special phrases and inside
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~ My Business Model ~I write, tweet, podcast, teach, and invest. Here's how my personal media engine fits together.Dark blue = The current flywheelDotted blue = The future flywheelFor an
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When did aerial photography get so good? These photos are from @planetlabs, showing Doha, Cape Town, Riyadh, and the Klyuchevskaya Volcano.For more, check out this thread from @devonzuegel.https://twitter.com/devonzuegel/status/105990981117
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Writing online is a superpower.Here’s a list of people who should start writing online.1. The Niche HobbyistThe Internet rewards people with obscure interests. Writing online will help you find other
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Thought experiment! Many ultra-successful people found ONE big idea and doubled-down on it.• Warren Buffett: Value investing• Peter Thiel: Mimetic theory• George Soros: Reflexivity, shaped by Karl PopperLess may be
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A simple formula for writing hooks: "Get 3 yes's in 30 seconds".Readers should nod their head yes to the headline, subheading, and first sentence.If they've made it to the third
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MEGA THREAD TIMEHere are 50 ideas that shape my worldview.These are my guiding principles and the light of my intellectual life. All of them will help you think better, and
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If you want to learn how I write these threads, sign up for my 9-day writing course.You'll learn about ideas like: ∙ The Netflix Principle∙ Writing in Small Chunks∙ Building
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Information wants to be free, but most people won't take action until they pay for information.That's why online courses are profitable. Students don't pay for information. They pay for results.
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This is a 10/10 introduction.Set the scene. Cut to the chase. Make your story irresistible my bringing it to life.Keep this next to you next time you write a story.
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My Twitter account is more valuable than my college diploma.These are the best things I've learned about using this wonderful platform:1. If you want to build an audience, help people.
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