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It really depends what 'passive' is defined as, but I can share some:

- Recharged - $2720 / month. I write a briefing once a morning about the technology industry, about 350 people pay to receive it + sponsor something without advertising or nonsense tech stories. Still growing! https://char.gd/recharged

- Write Together (new project, but hey) - $1,200 / month. I built a platform for learning to Write with others, based around building habits/streaks. https://writetogether.space

Now the thing is, both of these require maintenance, but not like a full-time job: I push code, write on them, etc. But they're not fully passive, so it's quite a specific difference -- still wouldn't trade working on them for anything, however.




Recharged seems like the very opposite of passive work to me, I can't imagine writing every single day like that.


How do you get your customers?


It seems like he gets traction by posting quality content. I got hooked onto him via his excellent posts on switching from Mac to Windows and iPhone to Android.

Since, he's posted some good stuff on various Windows and Android gear. He seems fairly straight-up and calm with his opinions, which I appreciate.


I follow you on Twitter! Great content, as always.




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