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5 essay ideas inspired by Lenny Rachitsky
Adapted for: building in public as a solo founder
Core tension
The instinct to follow user requests vs. the discipline to say no to most of them.
Why it works for them
Lenny's best posts create tension between conventional startup wisdom and what actually worked. He doesn't just share the right answer - he shows the moment of doubt.
How to adapt for you
Document a recent decision where you nearly pivoted based on user feedback, then didn't. Walk through your exact reasoning. For solo founders, this authenticity is the product.
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