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Show HN: A daily biography of a historical figure in your inbox

10 pointsby anaskarover 9 years ago

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tedmistonover 9 years ago
Cool idea. I signed up. Also, I think you could add a sample bio to the site to boost your conversion rate.<p>Austin Kleon (the author of Steal Like an Artist, and Show Your Work!) talks about reading obituaries every morning as a tool to help clarify priorities and to remind yourself that interesting people often led non-linear lives.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.brainpickings.org&#x2F;2014&#x2F;03&#x2F;12&#x2F;austin-kleon-show-your-work&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.brainpickings.org&#x2F;2014&#x2F;03&#x2F;12&#x2F;austin-kleon-show-y...</a>
anaskarover 9 years ago
pretty basic backstory: I read a biography every morning to inspire my day. My friends wanted me to create a newsletter about it. I don&#x27;t know python or anything like that but managed to duct tape some plugins together on a static html page.<p>I used to run email marketing at Homejoy at one point so wanted to exercise those muscles before they atrophy (currently unemployed)
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anaskarover 9 years ago
awesome, thanks all! i agree with the sentiments about adding an example. i have a lot of features i want to include as I build this out.
scorpwarp23over 9 years ago
Damn sweet initiative. Signed up!