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Writer of the long-form blog Wait But Why
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Tim Urban received an unexpected call from Elon Musk in 2015. This led to a six-month intensive study of Musk's companies, resulting in four comprehensive articles about Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk's thinking process.
LessonDirect access to visionary leaders can provide a unique opportunity to deconstruct and share their 'secret sauce' with a wider audience.
Expecting a cinematic and intense birth experience, Tim found himself sitting in a quiet room eating snacks for hours. He eventually had to assist the nurse directly by holding his wife's leg during the delivery.
LessonHigh-stakes moments often involve mundane waiting and unexpected hands-on tasks rather than constant drama.
Tim Urban felt overwhelmed by the abstract scale of Earth's water while standing on a beach. He decided to calculate the total volume and visualize it as cubes placed over familiar geographic locations like the US and Rhode Island.
LessonCreating a unique visual framework can turn a common fact into a viral, mind-blowing piece of content.
Tim Urban decided to feature artist Karen Graw's realistic Disney character depictions on Wait But Why. He used a humorous personal angle to introduce her work to his readers.
LessonSharing the work of others can be an effective way to maintain content flow while building a brand voice through curation.
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