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Is plain text best?
Derek Sivers [https://sive.rs/plaintext] and Patrick Rhone [https://www.patrickrhone.net/11399-2/], two of my favorite writers, have just posted about how the simple text file is the most stable, malleable format for storing your thoughts and work. This is probably the most widely accepted truth among nerds
New newsletter: HustleTrust
The great newsletter migration, character > competence, and logo paralysis: it’s the latest issue [https://www.cjchilvers.com/email/issue-275-hustletrust] of my newsletter. Is it possibly the last in this format?
Practical Ways to Post Something Every Day
I create the equivalent of at least 1 book worth of writing per week. Most of my work ends up in newsletters, websites, and marketing campaigns for companies you know very well. You won’t see my name, but you’re probably reading my stuff all the time. On good
Clarity is Expensive
After many years of writing for big companies, a few universal truths have emerged from hundreds of projects, no matter the budget: * Having a clear audience is critical for creation, promotion, and sales. * Having a clear goal is existential for the project and ultimately the company. * It’s rare that