🦅 From College Dropout to King of Stoicism

In this issue, you’ll find:

• From College Dropout to King of Stoicism

• News creators should know

• Who will kill Google Chrome’s dominance?

From College Dropout to King of Stoicism

Ryan Holiday spent years doing all kinds of things before publishing his first book about Stoicism. He started out taking big risks, trying new things, and sharing what he learned along the way.

Now, he’s built a multi-million dollar business by making ancient philosophy cool. What can solo creators learn from his path?

1. Share Ideas Online Every Day

Ryan didn’t set out to “own” Stoicism. He wrote a single blog post (“Stoicism 101”) that went viral, then paid attention when it resonated. Over time, he leaned in, writing books, launching podcasts, and building products around the niche.

Post every day, even if it feels small. The more you publish, the more you expand your “luck surface”—increasing the chances your next idea hits.

Start by sharing ideas online—threads, newsletters, blog posts. When something gets a reaction, don’t ignore it.

👉 Hypefury makes it easy to stay consistent, cross-post, and maximize your views.

2. Do Interesting Sh*t

You can dream about making money as a creator, but if you want your content to be original and matter, you need real-world experience.

The best way to get it is to build new projects or join interesting ones started by others.

Ryan could have cashed in on a quick book deal, but he chose to work for a wild company (American Apparel) and helped launch books for big names. He put himself in the middle of the action, learning by doing.

Don’t be afraid to gain real-life experience by getting your hands dirty.

3. Test in Public and Build on Every Win

Ryan tested his ideas with blog posts and articles, seeing what sparked reader response. He didn’t pitch his “life’s work” cold—he built up from viral proof.

Turn small wins into bigger ones. Got a tweet that gets replies? Turn it into a thread.
If your thread sparks DM questions, answer them publicly as a newsletter issue.
Did a newsletter get above-average replies? Turn it into a free workshop or a YouTube explainer.
If a workshop goes well, build a paid guide, a mini-course, or even a new product line.

Every win—no matter how small—can be the seed for something bigger. Use your audience’s feedback to decide which ideas to level up and where to invest more effort.

LinkedIn Influencers Are the Next Big Marketing Channel

Influencer marketing is booming, and LinkedIn is finally getting its moment. With video views up 36% and new features like vertical video and rev share, the platform is driving serious results. One campaign hit 4M impressions, 100K engagements, and 500 leads. B2B or B2C, LinkedIn is now a legit growth lever.

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Everyone’s Coming for Chrome

The “Kill Chrome Olympics” is on. Every major AI player is racing to launch smarter browsers. Perplexity just dropped Comet, which clicks and types for you. OpenAI’s version is on the way. And Grok 4? It just hit #1 on the AI leaderboards, while xAI rolls out a $300/month subscription. Buckle up.

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YouTube Lets Creators Share Audience Data to Win More Deals

YouTube just rolled out a feature that lets creators share their channel and audience data directly with brands. The goal? Make sponsorships easier to land and more effective. With tools like BrandConnect and Open Call, YouTube is stepping up its influencer game—and going head-to-head with Instagram for ad dollars.

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Last poll: Which AI Tool Do You Use Most Often?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟢 ChatGPT (54.55%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🔵 Claude

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🟡 Grok

That’s it for now, everyone! We’ll meet again next week to discuss some more of this!

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Cheers,

Yannick Veys
Co-founder and CMO of Hypefury