The Pomp Podcast David Perell, Founder of Write of Passage: The Downfall of Mainstream Media
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Jan 20, 2020 
David Perell, founder of Write of Passage, shares insights on the transformative power of public writing and the decline of mainstream media. He explores how blogging revolutionizes journalism and enables individuals to build self-sustaining businesses online. Perell predicts an emergence of teenage billionaires and discusses the shift towards online learning formats. He analyzes the changing media dynamics, stressing the importance of authenticity and creativity in today's entrepreneurial landscape.
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Twitter Thread Lands Job
- David Perell got his first job by writing a Twitter thread about the future of media, which caught the CEO's attention.
- This opportunity showed how people's reach can be converted into money and businesses today.
Influence Trumps Celebrity
- Influence drives action and is more valuable than mere celebrity when monetizing.
- Even a small, engaged audience can drive significant action if they share your worldview.
Parasocial Bonds Through Vlogging
- David Perell was deeply inspired by daily vlogs of Casey Neistat, who created parasocial relationships.
- This showed him how powerful consistent, personal content could be in building emotional attachments.
