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Writing detailed annual letters and blog posts about investment philosophy
Why It Works
Builds trust through transparency, demonstrates thinking quality, creates searchable content for prospects
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Write annual investor letters with specific examples
Share contrarian views with clear reasoning
Be transparent about failures and mistakes
Use memorable phrases and frameworks
When It Fails
When content is generic, when you don't have unique insights, or when you're not consistent
Real Example
“Private equity manager writes annual letters discussing specific deals, investment philosophy, and market observations, building reputation that attracts high-quality deal flow and investors”
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