Some of us are unsure why we need to build in public if we're not building a company or product yet.

What if I offer you a different way of looking at it? 💭💭💭

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Yes, it is true that if you're not actively building, then your sharing doesn't officially count as #BuildingInPublic.

But ... does it really matter? After all, we build in public because we want to develop an authentic voice -> have an audience.

Let me share 2 ways u can do it
1/ Start a new project!

You just need to figure out a "space" you're likely going to build something in the future, then start a mini project in the same space.

This might not be your ultimate project. Don't worry, at least you can start growing a relevant audience.
2/ Start by creating content!

That's how I started. I wasn't sure what to build, so I decided to create a big piece of content sharing what I've learned: the definitive guide.

kevoncheung.com/building-in-pu…

With content -> audience -> feedback -> figure out what to build.
So the only requirement for you to "build in public" is to start creating something.

If you don't even want to "start", hmmm... then building in public might not for you. 😅😅

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27 Apr
Having hired 50-60 people in my career, I love to share my view about opening or hiding salary.

My thoughts after reading this article by @baileytalks - thanks for writing it Bailey!

sifted.eu/articles/job-a…
Admittedly, I did have the mindset of finding talents at a lower salary point. It felt like a win for the company as we could keep expenses low and a win for myself that I was able to negotiate in favor of the company.
As the person hiring (the Employer side), I had the bargaining power to always go for this question first.

"What was your last salary?"
"What is your expected salary?"

In negotiation, whoever shares the number first has a disadvantage.
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3 Feb
It took me 2 months and 10,000 words!

With chapters 6-9 launched, the free Building in Public Definite Guide is now ... officially out.

If you're interested in how transparency can help you win, keep reading this thread 🥦🥦

kevoncheung.com/building-in-pu…
I was new to this term "Building in Public" in 2020.

But I was obsessed with it because transparency is a value I live by, so I kept digging.

I took lots of notes and eventually turned them into this guide.
With research and observations, I want to bring across a new message.

That Building in Public has a lot of potential on the storytelling and marketing side to get you out there.

I know a lot of "builders" come from a technical background, so this is where I want to help.
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1 Feb
3 months ago, I started here on Twitter. But with no active followers, my early days were tough. 😢

I made up my mind to find ways to grow to 400 followers ASAP.

I decided to use basic human behavior to tackle this.

And got there in 8 weeks.

Thread 🔨🔨🔨
Why 400? It is sort of this magic number to tell people that I'm a real Twitter person! 😂
1) Finding out which circle I want to be in ⭕

>>People hang out with similar and like-minded people.<<

Know what friends you want to make on Twitter, go to key influencers that match the description.

Their followers (find them in latest tweets) are who you're looking for.
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