Reject the Algorithm – Of Dollars And Data
“But you don’t have to blindly follow the algorithms to get ahead. Consider Paul Graham or Morgan Housel. Both have never spent any time engaging in “growth hacks” or “engagement bait,” yet they are some of the most successful writers on the internet.
What’s their secret? They focus relentlessly on the quality of their writing and ideas. Because quality never goes out of style. And when you focus on quality, you don’t have to play by the rules of the algorithm at all. You can reject the algorithm altogether and create success in your own way.”
Big Idea:
Can you be successful without pandering to the algorithms? Everyone is tired of all the Twitter threads and clickbait titles, but they work. I wonder if quality can win over time?