[Replay] Packy McCormick on Injecting Fun To Newsletters
Oct 16, 2023
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The podcast explores Pachy McCormick's solopreneur journey and how the pandemic shifted his focus from an in-person community to writing. They discuss the future of work and employee involvement, monetizing newsletters, the impact of starting a family during the pandemic, remote work options, and finding joy in writing amidst uncertainty.
Pachy McCormick emphasizes the importance of injecting fun and approachability into writing newsletters to engage readers.
The future of work lies in the hands of employees, who will ultimately decide what work looks like post-pandemic.
Deep dives
Transitioning to Older Episodes
The podcast host shifts focus to older episodes, recognizing that newer subscribers may not have listened to them. The host believes the older episodes are just as good as the newer ones.
Interview with Pachy McCormick
The host interviews Pachy McCormick, the creator of the not boring newsletter. They discuss Pachy's story and his shift from starting an in-person community to writing about startups and strategy. Pachy's approach of infusing fun and approachability into his writing is highlighted.
The Future of Work and Employee Choice
The podcast conversation explores the future of work, emphasizing that employees will have more choice in how they work. The idea that the employee will determine the future of work is emphasized. The importance of companies adapting to remote work and creating a good remote work experience is discussed.
Personal Reflections on Work and Family
The host shares personal reflections on work-life balance and the impact of having a child during the pandemic. The importance of family and the desire for flexibility in work arrangements are highlighted. The shift in priorities and the realization that traditional work structures may not align with personal values and goals are explored.
Packy says that his differentiation "is that I’m going to be having more fun than most people”
I've been a big fan of the energy he's brought to his writing over the past couple of years. But he didn't set out to have a popular newsletter. His real plan was to launch an in-person community.
We chat about how the pandemic helped him figure out why that wasn't a good idea and how he's thinking about his solopreneur journey.
The reason I asked him on the podcast is to talk about his recent newsletter on the future of work. He argues that “Employees will ultimately make the decision” about what work looks like post-pandemic. I think he is mostly right and we talk about what that might mean for people's lives.