Gratitude and the Long Road Ahead

Guy Raz Newsletter – December 2, 2024

Happy (late!) Thanksgiving, everyone!

I wanted to take a few minutes to express my gratitude to all of you—our incredible community of listeners, readers, and guests. 

From the very first How I Built This conversation with Sara Blakely of Spanx, to the countless entrepreneurs who have called into the Advice Line, your support has been the foundation of everything we do.

You have chosen to spend your time with us—time that could be spent on any of the hundreds of podcasts out there—and I never take that for granted.

Your dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm keep us going, and it's something I am deeply thankful for. None of this would be possible without you.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the hundreds of inspiring founders, creators, and innovators I've spoken with, it’s that good things take time. 

There are no shortcuts, no hacks, no overnight successes. Every story we share—whether on How I Built This, The Great Creators, or even Wow in the World—reminds me that the long way is…