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My First Million · September 16, 2026 · 19m

i got internet famous... if i started again from scratch, here's what I'd do this time

Shaan Puri shares his concise guide to building an online audience. Drawing from his own experience of growing a large following, he distills the process into eight practical lessons. He covers targeting the right people, choosing what to talk about, a five-step framework he calls the 5 Ds, and why emotional resonance beats information. The episode is a quick masterclass in attention and audience growth.

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Highlights

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Focus on Who, Not How Many00:01:00
The quality of your audience matters more than the quantity; aim for the right people rather than chasing large numbers.
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The 5 Ds Framework for Audience Building00:05:03
Shaan introduces a five-step framework called the '5 Ds' that he uses to guide audience growth.
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Don't Obsess Over Writing Style or Production Quality00:07:55
Perfectionism about writing or production should not stop you from starting; consistency and action matter more.
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Feeling, Not Information00:10:03
Great content conveys a feeling, not just information, because emotion is what captures and holds attention.
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Editorial

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Be So Good They Can't Ignore You00:12:05
Shaan invokes the famous line from Cal Newport's book as the ultimate test: your content must be so exceptional that it commands attention.
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