Reflecting on my 6 months of writing this newsletter
"The Hustling Engineer" is 6 months old and I am sharing how it went.
It’s been six months since I started this tech growth newsletter, and what a journey it has been. I started as a new year resolution and the first post announcing it was made on January 1, 2024.
I am truly humbled by the support the newsletter got. When I started, my goal was to have 1000 subscribers by end of year. We are still half way and it currently has 8000+ subscribers. Thank you so much for reading and supporting.
I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible experience and share some learnings that have made it even more rewarding.
Highlights from the Journey
Community Engagement
One of the most rewarding aspects has been the engagement from all of you. Your feedback, questions, and comments have made this newsletter a lively and interactive way to connect. It’s been wonderful to see the community grow and learn together.Network
I got to meet a lot of wonderful writers, many of them inspired me to start this and supported me initially when I knew nothing. It is great to meet these bright minds, learn from their journey and support each otherSuccess Stories
Hearing about your successes and how the newsletter has helped in your growth has been incredibly fulfilling. Whether it’s landing a new job, working towards self improvement, or simply gaining a fresh perspective, your stories are what motivate me to keep going.
Learnings
Short actionable articles are the best. Not everyone wants to read a 15 minutes article.
Sharing my struggles, failures and learnings from failures helps build genuine connection with the readers and make us feel that we are not alone.
Write as if you are explaining to a child. I am still learning this skill but no one wants to read technical jargons. Everyone is reading to get some value in the most simplistic form.
Stats
8000+ subscribers in first 6 months
Published 26 articles in 26 weeks
110K+ views across all posts in 26 weeks
Read across 123 countries and 43 US states
Top 10 articles
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, I’m excited about what the next six months will bring. I’m committed to continuing to deliver content that is both informative and actionable. I’m also looking at introducing new things, such as live Q&A sessions, more guest articles, and deeper dives into specific topics based on your interests.
Thank You
None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for being part of this journey, for your feedback, and for sharing the newsletter with others. Together, we’ve built a thriving community that supports and learns from each other.
Here’s to many more months of growth and learning!
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Special Thanks
I would like to give a special thanks to following creators who helped and supported me:
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Congratulations Hemant.
Amazing growth, Hemant. I think it’s roughly the same as mine too. About 6 months to ~10k subs. You’re on a big growth track. Looking forward to more of your posts and following the journey