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#21 Why Michael Lynch Quit Google to Work for Himself as a Solo Founder

Feb 16, 2021
Meet Michael Lynch, a former software engineer at Google turned solo founder and blogger. He shares insights on his course to hit the front page of Hacker News, the journey to financial independence, and the impact of going solo. Discover the concept of early retirement, managing expenses, and the challenges of starting a bootstrapping business. Learn from his experiences and get inspired to take control of your career and financial future.
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  • Michael Lynch launched a course called 'Hit the Front Page of Hacker News' that teaches strategies for getting blog posts featured on the site and covers topics like choosing the right topics and improving writing skills.
  • Michael Lynch discusses his pursuit of financial independence and the freedom it provides to work on projects driven by interest rather than financial obligations.

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Michael Lynch's course on hitting the front page of Hacker News

Michael Lynch, a former software engineer at Google, has recently launched a course called 'Hit the Front Page of Hacker News.' The course teaches strategies for getting blog posts featured on Hacker News and covers topics such as choosing the right topics, improving writing skills, and handling failed submissions. Michael's own success in getting 80% of his blog posts on the front page, with 4 reaching the number one slot, has attributed to his business's success. The course offers valuable insights for bloggers looking to increase traffic and improve their writing.

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