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    ChatGPT AI is a huge breakthrough, a Google killer

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    I was quite skeptical about it generating code, but then I asked for a simple thing I was trying to implement. After spending about 15-20 annoying mintues on google and reading various documentation files (including the one it linked below, lol) I ended up doing something very similar (thought...
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    ChatGPT AI is a huge breakthrough, a Google killer

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    The value of this as a learning tool is huge. If you wanna build something and don't know where to start, this can be your guide. Like MJ said, way better than searching google and getting hit with ads trying to sell you courses and results based on SEO optimization. Take this example, and...
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    Has Moving to a Warm and Sunny Climate Made You Happier?

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    Yeah, not sure how well they work in houses. I'm in a high-rise/tower, so it's the 'winter garden' case. If you can find a glass tower in your country somewhere with a sunroom/balcony on a high enough floor, it might have the same effect and catch more sunlight. They work quite nicely in the...
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    Has Moving to a Warm and Sunny Climate Made You Happier?

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    Yeah, basically just a glass box that magnifies and traps heat. So even a tiny bit of sunshine, feels like a summer day. Apartments have this, too, the newer glass skyscrapers/towers specifically. They are called 'winter gardens'. The higher up you go, the hotter it gets. Depends on where you...
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    Has Moving to a Warm and Sunny Climate Made You Happier?

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    I found the secret to living in a cold place is having a sunroom and a sauna in house. The few moments when you get hit with the crisp sunshine in a sunroom make up for the lack tenfold. Feels like summer in a box! The gloomy days are what the sauna is for. You can just close your eyes and...
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    From podcasting to newsletters... the new HOT thing?

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    I'd say it's just the number of platforms popping up to make it easier to start something like this. As mentioned above, some big ones selling for $mm deals (hustle, morning brew, etc) probably turned some heads. But back then, entry was probably much higher too. So, you'd have to put in a lot...
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    From podcasting to newsletters... the new HOT thing?

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    They actually have some interesting features they've been adding recently. eg: A/B testing the headline/subject of a newsletter with corresponding analytics for the open rates (similar to ad platforms). This is a pretty cool marketing tool on its own if you have a newsletter for a product and...
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    From podcasting to newsletters... the new HOT thing?

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    Well, the problem with zero entry is that there would be thousands of other people *trying* to do the same thing. So consumer tolerance for this type of stuff gets lower and lower the more people come in. Yeah, you could probably find a niche and market to them. But for someone trying to get in...
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    From podcasting to newsletters... the new HOT thing?

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    I think the term 'newsletter' is also being overused now. Most of the stuff on substack, ghost, etc, are essentially just blogs, which also happen to end up in your inbox. Substack is already starting to transition readers back into their ecosystem (with an app, web reader etc), and you can...
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    What book are you reading? Right now. Post up!

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    @Andy Black, What are you using to create this paper cutout border effect? :)
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    beehiv Seems like an interesting new platform as well. It's from the team behind Morning Brew. Free up to 2500 subs $42 per month up to 10,000 subs $84 per month up to 100,000 subs After that, it's custom pricing. Still, quite cheap compared to the alternatives! Edit: just saw it was...
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    @MTF What's the monthly cost for your Wordpress setup? Does it scale up based on subscribers (similar to ghost) or do you pay per email sent? Also, have you made any revenue from your newsletter as of now, or any plans to monetize soon?
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    Ghost recently launched a discovery page to find newsletters (similar to Substack). It shows the MRR for paid ones as well. https://ghost.org/explore/
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    It's better now apparently. They have an app, discover page and other writers can recommend you to their subscribers (they'll see your newsletter when someone subscribes to them). I believe they have some kind of leaderboard internally to showcase who to feature in discover, which takes a while...
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    Yeah, good point. I meant if you are writing it yourself. If you go to substack.com and scroll down you'll see a bunch of featured newsletters. Then click on a category and sort by "Top Paid". eg: If you go to "Health & Wellness", the top 3 are ParentData - Thousands of paid subscribers ·...
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    Agreed on subscriptions being the most stable/reliable model. It doesn't meet the commandment of time, however. You'll have to keep writing somewhat regularly to keep readers subscribed, so only makes sense if you are really into the topic. Even so, might be challenging if you want to take a few...
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    HELP! Please report SCAMMER on IG impersonating me...

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    I would think you would qualify, being a published author is usually enough. Having accounts impersonating you generally makes it more likely they'll verify you. I would try applying again if you haven't done so recently.
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    Does anyone REALLY wake up excited in the morning?

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    Yup, It's the most exciting part of the day. You are still alive and just got another shot at life. The possibilities are endless. One day you might not wake up. Today you did. Enjoy it.
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    Great books that are NOT best-sellers. Share yours.

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    One Plus One Equals Three: A Masterclass in Creative Thinking by Dave Trott A book about thinking outside of the box. Has some super interesting stories on creative thinking. Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers How to Live by Derek Sivers Both are available exclusively on his website. Some of...
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    How to Build and Grow a Newsletter as a Business Model

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    Definitely won’t translate directly to subscribers, most people on social media like to stay there. But it will build social proof and eventually over time they might convert. Also for the numbers above you would have to go worldwide, western countries are more expensive but still 10k+ is...
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