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Ask Polly

by Heather Havrilesky

Heather Havrilesky's Ask Polly offers renowned advice on life, love, and navigating complexities, encouraging readers to embrace their authentic, imperfect selves.

Useful Fictions

by Cate Hall

Cate Hall explores 'agency,' the capacity to act on life's freedoms. Drawing from her unique journey as a lawyer, top poker player, and addiction survivor.

Andy Masley

by Andy Masley

Grant-supported writer Andy Masley offers deep dives into AI, policy, and environmental impacts, also exploring effective altruism, political liberalism, and philosophy.

Good Times

by Jaryd Hermann

Good Times provides a weekly, practical guide to self-discovery, psychology, and philosophy, offering actionable insights for a better and more fulfilling life.

High Agency | George Mack | Substack

by George Mack

George Mack shares new versions of his viral 'High Agency' essay, which explains the concept in 30 minutes, before its V2 publication.

Write Despite | Nina Medić | Substack

by Nina Medić

Nina Medić's Write Despite champions authentic writing and stubborn persistence over rules. It fosters a supportive community for creating despite doubt and fear.

Secrets of Adulthood | Substack

by Secrets of Adulthood

NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin shares 'Secrets of Adulthood' for happier, healthier lives. She offers profound yet playful insights on human nature and habits.

Kohdi Rvyne

by Kohdi Rvyne

Kohdi Rvyne's weekly essays explore identity reconstruction, nervous system recalibration, and true transformation, guiding readers to graduate from recovery.

Proyecto Grow Up | Substack

by Proyecto Grow Up

Proyecto Grow Up's about page contains only platform boilerplate and offers no specific details about the newsletter's content or focus.

Michael Grose I Parenting Toolbox | Substack

by Michael Grose

Parenting educator Michael Grose shares tools and strategies to help parents raise happy, confident, and resilient kids, while fostering their own personal growth.

Creative, Inspired, ALIVE | Joanna Phoenix | Substack

by Joanna Phoenix

NYT bestselling author Evelyn Skye and writer Joanna Phoenix share essays, interviews, and book discussions, exploring creativity, writing, and inspired living.

Growth Mindset

by Growth Mindset

Explore personal development and continuous learning with Growth Mindset. Foster a positive outlook and embrace self-improvement for a better lifestyle.

Discipline Daily

by Jubair

Discipline Daily fosters a community for individuals dedicated to cultivating self-discipline, offering insights and a space for shared interests.

The Stoa Letter

by Caleb

A Stoic community offering exclusive 'Stoicism Applied' materials and discussions with Michael Tremblay & Caleb Ontiveros.

The Creative Act: Thoughtforms & Innerworks | Rick Rubin | Substack

by Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin's weekly communiqué offers actionable practices, guiding readers to return to themselves and discover dormant inner parts through open-minded contemplation.

Architecture for the Soul

by John Valentine

Architecture for the Soul by John Valentine offers thoughts on architecture, design, and travel, exploring their intersections.

Never Not Nervous | Brooke Barker | Substack

by Brooke Barker

Brooke Barker offers weekly comics & essays on delightful discomfort. Author of Sad Animal Facts books, her writing also appears in the New York Times.

Marathon Members Newsletter 🗞️

by King Steele

The Marathon Members Newsletter by King Steele offers lifestyle content. Expect updates and insights for members.

Daily Discipline

by Daily Discipline

Daily Discipline offers guidance and practical strategies for cultivating self-discipline, establishing consistent habits, and achieving personal or professional goals.

DAYLIGHT by Elizabeth Day | Substack

by Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day’s Daylight newsletter offers a monthly column on the human experience—friendship, feminism, failure—and cultural recommendations.

The Wise Wang

by Yueyue Wang

Yueyue Wang shares juicy personal stories and monthly insights on human nature and life. She also offers writing coaching.

1% Performance | Barth Fendt | Substack

by Barth Fendt

Barth Fendt analyzes scientific studies and methods from top performers, offering tips and resources inspired by high-level sports to help readers improve 1% daily.

How To Think More and Better | William B. Irvine | Substack

by William B. Irvine

William B. Irvine guides readers to enhance their thinking, critical abilities, and decision-making by exploring the intellectual landscape and overcoming cognitive biases.

No Todo | Mia Pineda | Substack

by Mia Pineda

Mia Pineda's 'No Todo' newsletter offers full access to its content and archives, creating a community for readers to share interests and engage in discussion.

Dr. Psych Mom

by Dr. Psych Mom

Dr. Psych Mom provides practical psychological insights and advice on relationships, parenting, and family life from a psychologist and mother's perspective.

Whatever Matters | Narayanan | Substack

by Narayanan

Whatever Matters by Narayanan: Weekly advice on actionable strategies for a high-performing life and career.

Fourth Way Wisdom Work | Substack

by Fourth Way Wisdom Work

Bob Sabath shares daily quotes from Maurice Nicoll's Psychological Commentaries on Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, with self-paced courses and reflections on Fourth Way inner work.

The Dr. Laura Program

by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Dr. Laura Schlessinger delivers no-nonsense advice on ethics, family, and personal responsibility. A 50-year radio host and best-selling author.

Tự Học Cùng AI | Substack

by Tự Học Cùng AI

Tự Học Cùng AI giúp độc giả tận dụng AI để tự học, cung cấp kiến thức nền tảng, nguồn tài liệu chất lượng, công cụ hữu ích và các khóa học ứng dụng.

Life as a Design Process | Jasmin Soee | Substack

by Jasmin Soee

Jasmin Soee's Life as a Design Process helps readers intentionally sculpt a life they love. Discover tools, reflection, and storytelling from her unique journey.

DYING BREED | Brett McKay | Substack

by Brett McKay

Dying Breed offers deep dives and thoughtful reflections on historical figures, forgotten virtues, and timeless wisdom for readers seeking depth over trends.

Both Are True | Alex Dobrenko` | Substack

by Alex Dobrenko`

Alex Dobrenko delivers absurd, honest comedy through vulnerable personal essays, exploring his immigrant background, Jewish heritage, mental health, and fatherhood.

KevinJosephCMX’s Substack

by Kevin Joseph

Kevin Joseph CMX cultivates a vibrant community for readers to connect, share their interests, and engage through active comments.

Practical Stoic Advice

by Practical Stoic Advice

Practical Stoic Advice explores ancient Stoicism, offering practical tools, action plans, deep dives, and Q&As to cultivate wisdom, resilience, and inner peace.

Penelope Trunk | Substack

by Penelope Trunk

Veteran writer Penelope Trunk (NPR, Time) shares weekly insights on the intersection of work and life, covering her evolving "pet topics."

French with Amélie

by Faith McLellan

Amélie teaches intermediate (B1+) French with lively, real-life colloquial dialogues delivered twice weekly, helping learners truly understand native speakers.

Tlonletter | Substack

by Tlon

Tlonletter by Andrea Colamedici and Maura Gancitano explores weekly philosophy, culture, and current events, fostering an intimate community for discussion.

Postanly Weekly

by Thomas Oppong

Thomas Oppong delivers powerful, practical insights from great thinkers on how to live better, think clearer, work smarter, and grow into your best self.

How to Have Fun in the Apocalypse | Zoe Keziah Mendelson | Substack

by Zoe Keziah Mendelson

Zoe Keziah Mendelson explores personal growth, embracing the world's beauty and horror, and finding joy and agency amidst apocalyptic times.

Creative ChatGPT Prompts

by Techintrospect

David Fries (aka Techintrospect), a philosopher and consultant, shares weekly free ChatGPT prompts, exploring AI for creative and philosophical self-improvement.

Parker's Ponderings | Parker Settecase | Substack

by Parker Settecase

Philosopher Parker Settecase shares accessible essays on ancient and modern philosophy, theology, study methods, book read-alongs, and pop culture.

Playing with Fire | Shannon Watts | Substack

by Shannon Watts

Activist Shannon Watts shares insights on women's advocacy, feminism, politics, and personal transformation, inspiring women to unleash their potential.

Brad Stulberg | Substack

by Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg offers science-backed ideas and tools for performance and well-being. Drawing from his bestselling books, he helps you live a high-performing and meaningful life.

Shelly Lefkoe

by Shelly Lefkoe

Shelly Lefkoe's newsletter fosters a vibrant community for its readers, encouraging participation in discussions and offering premium content to subscribers who wish to support her work.

Compás de Ideas | José Miguel Farías | Substack

by José Miguel Farías

José Miguel Farías's Compás de Ideas offers clear, practical reflections rooted in Stoic philosophy for serenity and improved daily decision-making.

Mindful Journal

by Mindful Journal

Mindful Journal explores practices for well-being and personal growth, offering a space for reflection and community engagement.

Chàng-Ngốc-Già | Substack

by Chàng-Ngốc-Già

Dr. Võ Đình Trí, a finance lecturer and researcher, shares curated insights on positive living, financial freedom, and personal growth for those aged 20-40.

Monday Mutiny | K. Creek | Substack

by K. Creek

Author Kyle (aka K. Creek / "The Capt.") shares five weekly insights that challenged, motivated, or entertained him, encouraging readers to "Declare Mutiny on the Mundane."

the make light journal | Karen Walrond | Substack

by Karen Walrond

Karen Walrond's journal explores building a joyful, compassionate civilization, sharing insights on justice, radical belonging, authenticity, and finding light.

Sober Christian Gentleman Podcast’s Substack

by Sober Christian Gentleman

The Sober Christian Gentleman Podcast offers insights and discussions on living a life of sobriety, faith, and honorable conduct for men.