How I built a 1M+ subscriber newsletter and top 10 tech podcast | Lenny Rachitsky
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People have been asking me to sit on the other side of the mic for a long time. With my wife’s debut children’s book, Charts for Babies, coming out next month, we figured: why not do it together? What followed was one of the most honest conversations I’ve had on this podcast. Michelle asked things no one else would think to ask—and many things I’ve never shared publicly. You’ll hear about the specific moments that pushed me to start the newsletter, how I think about quality and iteration, what most stresses me out, and the scariest moment of my life. This was so fun, and so special, and I hope you like it. *Pre-order Charts for Babies:* https://www.amazon.com/Charts-Babies-Picture-Book/dp/1419785184 *We discuss:* 1. The collection of moments that led me to what I do now 2. When I added a paywall, and how I knew it was working 3. The hidden treadmill behind shipping a newsletter post and podcast episode every week 4. The most stressful moments I’ve had in business and in life 5. How I
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