Paige Finn DohertyFounding Partner, Behind Genius · Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures

writing your way to fulfilling relationships

15 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker explains how focusing on a niche, long‑form writing approach—both on Twitter and through a personal newsletter—has become a powerful catalyst for building meaningful, fulfilling relationships and collaborations. By moving beyond the constraints of 240‑character tweets, the longer format allows the speaker to share deeper ideas, values, and interests, attracting like‑minded individuals they would not have met otherwise. The speaker emphasizes that this strategy feels personal and authentic, and credits it for opening doors to connections that have significantly enriched their personal and professional life.

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I did find this like very specific, I think somewhat niche space to start writing about both on Twitter and through my newsletter. And it resonated with people and I don't know what else to say, but the rest is history. Like it's brought me so many fulfilling relationships that I wouldn't have had otherwise. And like I said, I think like saying like Twitter introduced me to all these people and whatever, like it sounds cliché, but it really is my experience. And I think Very specifically, you know, using long-form writing as a way to connect with people and collaborate with people has been so great because you get, you know, you get like a little further past just like what you might be able to capture in like 240 characters on Twitter. You actually have an opportunity to find people who you share a lot of ideas and values and interests with.