Lenny Rachitsky concludes his "Lenny's Reads" podcast experiment, reflecting on its journey and technological advancements.
15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
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Listen: A visual guide to getting out of a creative slump
In this episode, my wife Michelle Rial, cartoonist and author, celebrates the launch of her new book "Charts for Babies" by sharing a pep talk for anyone stuck in a creative rut. She walks through 12 tried-and-tested steps designed to lift you out of a creative block and get back to making things that matter.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why it's necessary to create work that might feel embarrassing
• The simple mindset shift that stops stalling and gets you to just start
• How to reframe scorn as a positive signal
• The thought process that can help you move out of a state of rumination
• How to treat failed ideas as seeds for future breakthroughs
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References:
• "Charts for Babies": https://www.amazon.com/Charts-Babies-Picture-Book/dp/1419785184 (https://www.amazon.com/Charts-Babies-Picture-Book/dp/1419785184)
• How I AI: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/s/how-i-ai (https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/s/how-i-ai)
• Michelle Rial: https://www.michellerial.com/ (https://www.michellerial.com/)
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Goodbye, Lenny's Reads!
Published 22 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] After a year of bringing you these audio versions of my newsletter, I've decided it's time to wind down this experiment. It's been a lot of fun making these episodes, and it's been incredible to see how far the technology has developed. I'm going to keep all of the Lenny's Reads episodes up on this channel for another week. Thank you so much for listening. It's been great having you along for the ride. […]
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