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# Algorithm vs. Audience
- URL: https://www.cjchilvers.com/blog/algorithm-vs-audience/
- Published: 2021-05-03T13:56:07.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-03T13:56:07.000Z
- Author: CJ Chilvers
- Tags: quotes, business, publishing

From [Rene Ritchie](https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/1387781270344699905?ref=cjchilvers.com) (who recently went from employee to independent publisher):

> “Replace ‘algorithm’ with ‘audience’ and it’s 900x better for your mental health. From powerless to empowered. You’re the one at bat, picking the swings. You won’t connect every time. Weather can suck. Other players can/will swing better. But you’re the one picking the swings.”