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Leaving big tech to build the #1 technology newsletter | Gergely Orosz (The Pragmatic Engineer)

Nov 17, 20221h 14m

Guest: Gergely Orosz - Creator of The Pragmatic Engineer. Gergely is a former software engineer and manager at Uber, who left to build the #1 technology newsletter on Substack. Key Takeaways: Transition to Writing: Gergely left a lucrative tech job at Uber to pursue writing full-time, driven by a desire for autonomy and the realization that he could potentially earn more through his newsletter. Building a Newsletter: He emphasizes the importance of having deep expertise in a field before starting a newsletter and suggests starting by sharing knowledge through blogs or meetups. Success Factors: Consistency and depth are crucial. Gergely attributes his success to years of blogging and building credibility in the tech community. Managing Time: He uses structured schedules and tools like Centered to maintain focus and productivity, highlighting the importance of setting deadlines. Challenges and Rewards: While the newsletter life offers freedom and potential financial rewards, it also comes with challenges like loneliness and the pressure to constantly produce high-quality content. Topics Covered: Leaving a tech job, building a newsletter, productivity tips, challenges of writing, long-term planning in the creator economy.

Notable Quotes

โ€œBecome an expert somewhere, somehow, before you start, because you'll be a lot more credible.โ€

Expertise

โ€œYou cannot guarantee having success, but you can do what he did, which is start something, do a cadence, see if it sticks.โ€

Success in newslettering

โ€œDecide if you want to do entertainment, education, or edutainment, and figure out what format might work both for the medium and for you.โ€

Content creation