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How I Write
Chamath Palihapitiya: Write Like a Billionaire | How I Write Podcast
Nov 29, 2023
Chamath Palihapitiya, tech billionaire and Silicon Valley icon, discusses the significance of annual letters, the power of online communication, contrasting writing cultures at AOL and Facebook, applying the acquisition, activation, engagement, and virality framework to writing, distinguishing fact from interpretation, and the power of effective communication in business.
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- Good annual letters, like those of Warren Buffett, are master classes in structure and communication.
- Clear demarcation between objective facts and subjective interpretations is crucial in writing to inspire trust and credibility.
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The Importance of Factual Writing
Being factual is essential for effective writing on the internet. Good annual letters, like those of Warren Buffett, are master classes in structure and communication. Money acts as a vote for good ideas. Writing annual letters serves as a catharsis and a way to document personal growth. The letters aim to balance subjective truth and the readers' expectations, providing a reasonably good accounting of the writer's experiences. Writing can manifest differently based on the context, with pen and paper being more calculated while online writing is often reactive.
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