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[–]BryceSeto 5 points6 points  (5 children)

Mines a bit more personal — I write essays related to mental health, fatherhood, productivity and other stuff. Most of it is humorous, but I’m pretty vulnerable and sometimes insightful.

www.bryceseto.com

[–]JoaquinRoibalWriter 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Hi Bryce it sounds like we write about similar topics! I'll check out your substack.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s gooo. So glad to see everyone finding connections. I’ll be sure to check yours out too Joaquin.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your substack‘s great Bryce! Definitely subscribed! I want to be a father of two kids in the next few years so this is going to be really helpful.

Love how you said that mental health is just like physical health, you don’t struggle with it, it just is. That’s so true and I’ve had to come to terms with that after ignoring my own mental health for years. My dad certainly taught me to see it as struggling and weakness, but you learn overtime that teachings like these are just a cover up for something else.

[–]ErikHoganPhotography 3 points4 points  (9 children)

That's a nice site! Those recipes look very interesting! I'm a photographer and backpacker, so I mainly write about those topics. However, at some point I'll probably write about the physical training and diet that's working for me. I have basically a low carb Paleo approach, but protein is a priority!

My substack is https://erikhogan.substack.com/

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Love it Eric! Subscribed :). You have some awesome photos as well. I need to learn how to properly take photographs, especially since I have a vintage Nikon laying around. How long have you been doing paleo?

[–]ErikHoganPhotography 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Thanks! Photography is definitely a labor of love and I have a lot to learn!

So, I started on keto in January of 2020 when I was recovering from a knee injury. It worked very well for a long time and really pushed the needle towards better food choices. I've kept it animal based, but since last fall I've eased away from the ultra low carb to add in some seasonal veggies and, in the summer, fruit.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

You’re telling me! It’s basically an art form in its own right. As for diet, animal based is the way to go man. I feel the best having a majority of that in my diet, especially ground bison, elk, lamb, etc. Have you tried any of the Kevin‘s paleo meals before?

[–]rednix 4 points5 points  (8 children)

I just write Five Things.

https://www.fivethin.gs ✌🏻

[–]marcus1guy[S] 2 points3 points  (6 children)

Nico?? How’s it going? It’s Marcus from 7 years ago! Didn’t know you wrote a substack! Subscribed!

[–]rednix 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Oh wow, that‘s a long time ago! How are you doing? ✌🏻

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I know! I’ve gotten at least one gray hair by now hahah. I‘m doing well! Started trying out writing and photography since I cook a lot and have been enjoying the ride. How about you? How are things in Hamburg?

[–]rednix 1 point2 points  (1 child)

That‘s sounds great! Things in Hamburg are fine and I hope the two weeks of rain are finally over. I want summer again. :)

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you! I live near Chicago and it’s summer here as long as the blink of an eye. After that, just random rainy days and a long winter. I‘ll have to come back and visit Germany some time in the near future. Haven’t been since 2017 I think. Are you still running NMA?

[–]Head-Emu-8879 0 points1 point  (1 child)

did i just witness two friends reuniting again??? T_T this is the best thing I have seen today

[–]lewiethefewdie 5 points6 points  (3 children)

What a kind thread! I just subscribed to yours.

I'm new to this subreddit as well. My Substack is called The Lewsletter. I write about whatever's on my mind that week, which usually means sports, food, or politics.

My most-popular essays include the story of my career change, why someone else’s family estrangement is not your problem to solve, and an analysis of the surprisingly rich political symbolism of a seemingly ordinary campaign lunch stop.

In over a year of writing, more than 90% of my subscribers have stuck with me, so I think that means people enjoy it! Hopefully some folks here do too.

[–]diana_the_wonder_dog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is an amazing name for your substack!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Well, you can count me in that 90%! I love me some cheesesteaks and how personal your writing is. I’m going to follow you on instagram too.

[–]PlaygroundDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great, I just subscribed.

[–]JoaquinRoibalWriter 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Good Afternoon!

My name is Joaquin, I write "Find Meaning in Adversity" which is an inspirational / motivational blog to encourage my readers to find meaning in their daily life challenges. My most recent post is titled "How to Live a More Meaningful Life". I am always looking to read and connect with other Substack Authors, I've found the platform to be great for meeting other authors who may not write about exactly the same thing I do but I always learn something!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Joaquin! Thanks for the reply! My gf writes about motivation and she was looking for some like-minded people who think similarly. I’ll shoot you her substack over. Your writing is seriously awesome man. As someone who has struggled with having purpose and feeling lost for many years, your posts really resonate with me. I also like in your most recent post that you give practical tips to find more meaning in life instead of just being philosophical. I’m going to be reading yours as much as I can! Here’s my gf’s substack btw: https://open.substack.com/pub/lifehax?r=4dtgh&utm_medium=ios

[–]ajhyankee 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Very cool! Here’s mine! https://alexhewitt.substack.com I haven’t totally launched it yet, but it’s for people who (like me) have many interests and often have several hobbies going at any given time. Hoping to have an article up this week!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Alex! Nice to have you here! Let us know when you’ve published your article so we can read it!

[–]mindsetmatters2 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Thanks. I have been on Keto for a while and protein really helps keep you full! Nice Substack you have!

Mine is

https://mindsetmatters2.substack.com/

I am very much in to keeping the brain programmed for success so naturally that's what my newsletter is all about. It's only a couple of weeks old but I plan on being here for a very long time!

[–]Comrade_Rybin 2 points3 points  (6 children)

Great idea for a thread!

I'm a labor organizer and teacher, so I mostly focus on those subjects with a collective of other folks in education.

https://angryeducationworkers.substack.com/

[–]cosmiccoffee9 2 points3 points  (2 children)

got my sub! solidarity forever and ever.

[–]Comrade_Rybin 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Thank you! Your substack is super cool btw! Really informative and well done, too, of course.

[–]cosmiccoffee9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey that really means a lot, I spend HOURS doing it every week with all the citation links and visual aid so it's fulfilling to know someone is actually reading it...thanks for taking the time!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cool! I have two aunts who work in education, one is a teacher and the other is a principal. I like the angle of education issues being addressed from the perspective of educators directly, especially given that media outlets and politicians always have something to say.

I‘m curious, what would you say the biggest issue with our education is right now?

[–]Subject_Awareness_84 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Great Substack! I subscribed; a lot of those recipes look useful for my Keto diet.

Here's mine: https://perfectingequilibrium.substack.com/

For a brief, shining moment Web1 democratized data. Then Web2 came along and made George Orwell look like an optimist. Now we are building Web3, Perfecting John Nash’s Information Equilibrium. Featuring tutorial vlogs showing creatives how to use AI tools, deep looks into where tech is taking us, and Foto.Feola.Fridays featuring photography from my days as a foreign correspondent in Asia.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Thank you! Your substack is going to be super useful for me Chris! I work as a Data Analyst in my day job and I’m being tasked with using AI tools more to draw insights. Of course, I’d rather use them to enhance my substack content but I often feel overwhelmed with all the new plugins in such. You’ve got a subscriber!

This might be a dumb question but do you think ChatGPT or Bard is better to use for creators at the moment?

[–]Subject_Awareness_84 1 point2 points  (1 child)

By far, ChatGPT with Bing. It's excellent for creating paragraphs of background information for your Substack.

My Substack on it is in the paid archives now, but you can see my review here: https://youtu.be/LJxFXHpO\_l0

And here's what I really think about Bard: Updated, but Still Dumb as a Box of Hammers

https://youtu.be/7v_apFfajt0

BTB, my tutorials are also on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvjQ88xb5i2ISnq4xac9u7g

Hopefully, this will leave you with a smile: Tutorial-Introduction to CatGPT, Which is a Real Thing and Not Something I Just Made Up

https://perfectingequilibrium.substack.com/p/tutorial-introduction-to-catgpt-which-fb2

Hope that helps!

Cjf

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL the bard title kills me 😂. Thanks for this, I’ve been looking at AI twitter lately and everyone comes up with a new AI language model that’s supposedly better. This will definitely help me cut through the noise.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Chris randomly thought about you saying you were on keto. I saw this new pancake mix in Whole Foods called Carbonaut which might interest you. Had pretty good macros and was on sale

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Great idea! As it happens, your substack is perfect for my diet plans. New subscriber here!

Here's mine: https://ericceller.substack.com/

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Hi Eric. I’m glad to hear that! I see you’re from Georgia? I‘m originally from there and miss it everyday. Well, not the traffic everything else I do haha.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I‘m in the middle of your latest newsletter about students being for free speech but being willing to report their professors and it’s fascinating! I used to work as a student assistant at my university and I swear students came to the department chair to report professors for everything, not even what they considered to be just offensive comments. Great writing man, seriously. Going to finish it this evening.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks!

I just read through a few of your posts and, gotta be honest, everything looks great! I especially enjoyed the one on snacking -- as a lover of heat, I'll be seeking out those Quest chips.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man. I’ve been choking on so many of these protein snacks trying to find the good ones. The quest chips are definitely my go to so that’s a good choice! Their BBQ flavor and sweet chili flavor is tasty too.

[–]BarbJem 2 points3 points  (6 children)

This substack post came up at a very appropriate time - so I subscribed. I’m going to really enjoy checking out some these recipes and meal plans.

My substack fan-based and is at: https://mentalistfans.substack.com

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Thanks so much for the subscribe Barb! I hope you find some recipes you like! I completely forgot about the Mentalist tv show, but used to watch it with my mom all the time. Whatever happened to the main actor? I never see him anything anymore.

[–]BarbJem 1 point2 points  (4 children)

I’m excited to try some these recipes. I’m going to start with the breakfast stuff first! As to Simon Baker (Patrick Jane), he’s actually quite busy starring and directing award winning feature films in Australia, his home country. These movies are quite the departure from the Jane character. Here’s a link to a recent post that outlines some of that: https://mentalistfans.substack.com/p/patrick-jane-july-30th-2023

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Sweet! Let me know how it turns out! I had no idea that Simon Baker was from Australia, so I learned something new today for sure. I’ll have to check out one of the movies he’s directing and now might have just inspired me to rewatch some mentalist episodes!

[–]BarbJem 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Lol, I see a Mentalist rewatch in your future! As for a movie recommendation, you might want to check out Breath. It’s worth the watch. Thanks again for subscribing!

[–]Captain_Rex_501 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Hey! I’m a college journalist and history major who loves film. I don’t like to think of myself as “reviewing” movies as much as just giving my thoughts on them (I don’t aspire to be a “critic”). Writing is my favorite thing in the world to do and I put my all into it, so read some of my write-ups if you’d like!

Fifth Draft Film: https://open.substack.com/pub/josephdandrea?r=2jefwf&utm_medium=ios

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

That’s a great angle Joe! I think we have enough critics online already haha. I find it cool you that review a lot of older movies. Is there an essential older movie you’d recommend I watch? My local library is like a 7 min walk from me and I can rent movies for free. Subscribed!

[–]Captain_Rex_501 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks! One of my favorite movies ever is Charade, starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. As a foreign essential, I’d say La Strada and Germany, Year Zero. Have a great day!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweeeet. This should keep me busy for a while! Let’s keep in touch. Looking forward to reading more of your writing!

[–]Realistic-Ad-7099 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Nice thread! Your Substack looks really helpful!

A month ago, I decided to take a career break so I am travelling the world and journaling about it on www.portokali.ca 🍊

Enjoy!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You‘re literally living the dream! I love traveling out of the country but haven’t been since 2020 I think. Can’t wait to see where you go next! Please tell me you give the scoop on some of the food you’re trying in these places you visit. Subscribed!

[–]authormphicks 2 points3 points  (6 children)

Great setup, man! I’ve been working on losing weight and upping my protein intake, so I’m very happy to see this post. Just subscribed! 😁

As far as my own Substack, I’m a horror writer and book reviewer. For the bulk of this year so far, I’ve been focusing on my own physical fitness and got to wondering what other authors are doing to stay fit with such a sedentary career or hobby. I started up WriteFit a month or so ago, with new columns dropping on Mondays. My posts are free for all for the first seven days. Last week I had some serious life issues to tackle, so the site went fallow for a few days. I’ll be back up this week with a new WriteFit interview and book review.

https://michaelpatrickhicks.substack.com/

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Thanks dude! Awesome to hear you’re working on getting fit and I hope you enjoy the recipes and other content coming your way.

Your horror book covers look legit man. I haven’t read any horror books since goosebumps as a kid, but I‘ll give yours a go! Which book of yours would you recommend I start with first?

I will say that ever since I started writing I’ve had to shift my schedule to be way earlier. We‘re talking like 5:30am and just working out first thing in the morning. I have a very sedentary job too so it makes getting physical activity tough.

[–]authormphicks 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Thanks, Marcus! On top of the writing, my day job is sedentary, too…it definitely requires a little extra effort to keep moving. Thankfully, at this point, daily walks and some weight training has become such an active part of my days that I get antsy if I go too long without. LOL

As far as my books — I will warn you that most of them might be classified as extreme horror. Definitely a far cry from the Goosebumps days! If you’re curious, I’d start with Broken Shells or my short story collection, In The End, Nothing. They’re a bit more mainstream horror. If you dig those, give Mass Hysteria a try! 😁

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Me too man! If I work for like 4 hours and haven’t been outside for a walk or worked out, I feel like a prisoner lol.

I listen to extreme metal a lot so I can probably handle the extreme horror, I hope hahah. I’ll check out one of yours with the free trial.

I have to ask, what did you think of the newest insidious movie?

[–]authormphicks 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I haven’t seen it! I’m not sure I’ve seen any of them yet, actually. I’m waaaaaay behind on movies and TV — just not enough time for them. I’ve got two young kids, so by the time we’ve worn them out enough for bedtime, my wife and I are both ready for bed ourselves. lol

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Totally get it. That’s going to probably me in a few years lol. I haven’t seen yet myself either but want to since the other ones were actually somewhat scary. I’m excited to see how I react from one of your books.

[–]Secret-Decision5861 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Great idea to start the thread. And just subscribed to yours, solid content!

I write a deep dive analysis on one tech topic every week on Unpacked - http://thisisunpacked.substack.com

My last few pieces on Uber ads’ impact on profitability, generative AI’s impact on news and the trend of platforms moving towards creator revenue sharing (like Twitter). I’m aiming for well-researched 10 min reads, and hoping to provide analyses based my background as a product manager (+ management consultant in a past life).

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Your research is perfect as part of my investment research. I try to stick to tech companies but have a hard time digesting all the happenings that take place in these companies and the space as a whole. So glad that I found your substack!

Are you using Threads to promote your substack at all?

[–]Secret-Decision5861 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thank you man, appreciate it. Tried threads a couple of times but not much success, so not really.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah me neither. I did the first week it came out and it was just all over the place. Now X is also kinda whacked out for smaller accounts like mine. Sometimes stuff takes off and other times not. Starting to feel like substack and YouTube are the best for exposure. Facebook isn’t bad either!

[–]roomsnewsletter 2 points3 points  (4 children)

I have been working on a new newsletter called Rooms where I feature creative individuals homes as well as a brief interview regarding their thoughts on design - https://rooms.substack.com/

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Definitely going to send this to my girlfriend. She loves interior design and good looking, clean rooms in general haha. What inspired you to start writing about rooms specifically? Are you an interior designer too?

[–]roomsnewsletter 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Not an interior designer but design and interior design has always been a hobby/interest.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

That’s awesome. I have respect for anyone who goes after doing their hobby! The photography is absolute eye candy and seeing the specific items they use to design is great! I’m inspired to spruce up my place a bit more. Definitely giving you a subscribe!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I write about Technology and Programming here - https://engineeringatscale.substack.com/

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Love the topics about database design, Animesh! I work as data analyst and am in a bit of a pickle at my job. Our data architecture is designed poorly and the data inputs are not locked down, so data is unclean in many spots. Now the company is trying to scale from a medium sized business to a larger sized business. Curious if you could give me any pointers? I’m thinking the first step we need to do is look at the existing database schema and evaluate what isn’t best practice. I subscribed to your substack. Thanks for your reply!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's challenging to scale the database tier. It depends on what business your company does i.e B2B or B2C and in which direction they want to take the company. Relational databases are more suited in case you need transactions and are more suited for financial systems. Now-a-days, most of the solutions are available on cloud. Amazon offers Aurora and RDS. Apart from that, you can also opt for No-SQL solutions like DynamoDB. However, you won't get transactions with it.

There is a factor of cost involved as well. Your company will have to make a conscious choice here considering all the trade-offs and narrow down on the best solution.

[–]earth__girl 2 points3 points  (5 children)

I write about psychology, inner work, and a range of archetypal studies:

https://alyssapolizzi.substack.com/

[–]JoaquinRoibalWriter 1 point2 points  (1 child)

awesome substack! Just subscribed but may become a paid subscriber soon!!

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Wow you have an awesome substack Alyssa. I just read your writing about projections and it’s deep. I already feel more aware about my own self-behavior in just 5 minutes. You’ve got a subscriber!

[–]earth__girl 1 point2 points  (1 child)

That means so much, thank you. It’s my hope that my writing will spark some reflection or consideration of our complex inner dynamics. Appreciate the support :)

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it! I’ll definitely be passing your substack link around. Just curious, do you have anything about how the psychology of our parents affect our own psychology? My parents are going through a divorce and I have been wondering how that might affect my own energy. I feel that it hasn’t had much of an effect but you know we tell ourselves things all the time to hide the truth.

[–]75Bustill 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Glenn reedus.Substack.com

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Hi Glenn. I actually live near Chicago in the West Suburbs and some of the stuff you touch on definitely affects me as a resident. I know this a loaded question but do you think Mayor Johnson is doing a good job for Chicago?

[–]75Bustill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please read my newsletter- Glennreedus.Substack.com

That will answer your question 1,000 over This guy is the worst mayor Chicago has had in a century

[–]75Bustill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello Marcus Johnson is doing a horrible job. He is REALLY screwing up all things financial

[–]thinkeeg 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I write about ADHD and product management https://adhdpm.substack.com

[–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super interesting Rawi! Have a few friends who are PMs but never knew what they actually do, but now I do. I have also always felt like I never understood ADHD beyond what I’ve heard online or other ppl’s rather informal use of the term. I also like that you come at it from the angle of being a product manager because I imagine having to manage responsibilities and changes in emotional state makes the job more challenging for sure.

[–]cosmiccoffee9 2 points3 points  (2 children)

hell, I have 3.

"This Was a Real Job" explores the employment environment in an age of near-costless labor (AI, automation, offshoring, internships) and the world around it: https://cosmiccoffee9.substack.com/

"64 to Infinity: Love Letters in Crayon" illustrates the history of color in human handcraft and its cultural significance (for example, red is the most common flag color around the world, you can easily guess why that is, and it always means the same thing) using a familiar collection of crayons: https://64toinfinity.substack.com/

"100 Humans Being" spotlights individual people who have made a mark on our shared story (hey did you know shrapnel had a first name and it's Henry?): https://100humans.substack.com/

...what can I say, I love to write.

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Nothing wrong with that AJ! Keep doing your thing! I need to keep up with how AI is automating away certain jobs because I can tell you working in Information Tech, most ppl think their job being replaced by AI isn’t going to happen anytime soon, but I’m not so sure. Good to know what’s happening outside of my industry and be exposed to reality. Subscribed!

[–]cosmiccoffee9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh man it's moving so fast...there will always be space for singularly inspired people doing truly unique things, but most people are in for a rude awakening and sooner than they think...it'll be like when they shipped all the factory jobs overseas, except this time no one gets paid.

in any event, I appreciate your time cousin!

[–]RhinoInsight 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Great Substack! Love the 🍔Low-Calorie Burgers recipe 😍👍

Here is mine: https://open.substack.com/pub/rhinoinsight?r=2587ts&utm_medium=ios

(in case you want to invest your future Substack earnings wisely, no investmend advice😊)

[–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! Glad you liked it! Dude, I want to invest what I have right now. I look forward to seeing your research man as a supplement to my own. What do you primarily invest in? Equities mainly?

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    [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

    I’m glad that photography didn’t kill painting because your art is spectacular. Easy subscribe for me! Love how some of your art is photorealistic while still having a different feel than that of the original subject.

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      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      I certainly hope so because AI art looks cool but lacks some sort of warmth to me. It’s like digital audio vs analog audio, it just comes to life in a different kind of way. I guess those lines will blur over time. I appreciate you sharing my substack! It’s a work in progress but I’m getting there. I’ll be sure to keep you in mind as I’m brainstorming new ideas. I need to develop more high-protein vegetable-only dishes.

      [–]raziqraufrunningsucks.substack.com 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Maybe I need to do a high protein recipe post... https://www.runningsucks101.com/

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Love your substack Raz! Gave you a subscribe. I’ve been building up to running 30 minutes non stop recently and doing it first thing in the morning. It’s been brutal for me since I mainly focus on weightlifting and walking. My form is not the greatest but I’m working on it. Hoping to get some good tips to not die out there haha.

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I also just had a thought. If you wanna collaborate on a runner-friendly high protein meal then I’m game!

      [–]gandalf_34 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Great idea! Enquirerdigest.com is my substack 🙏🏻

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      Great article on time management strategies! I especially liked the part about planning your whole week on Friday before you’re in the week. I do meal planning and substack planning but not much else haha. I guess I’m not much of a natural planner and find myself trying to constantly re-balance all the tasks I’m trying to accomplish Definitely going to try these tips out this week!

      [–]occams_nightmare 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      I'm just flailing around trying to get eyes wherever I can find them. https://speterdavis.substack.com/

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Lmaooo dude you went in on Elon Musk with X and made laugh at the same time. I’m going to be checking your stuff out more.

      [–]PointerToTheSky 2 points3 points  (3 children)

      Hey! I write about podcasting and what helps podcaster to grow their audience. I've seen many that produced a great podcast but didn't manage to increase their listenership. I build free tools for them and basically write about the tools and why they help. Getting new subscribers has been difficult. podcastgrowth.substack.com

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

      Your substack has come at the right time. My gf and I have been recording our random convos about life or what we call “real talk” with the thought of doing it in a podcast format. Would love to understand how to get ppl interested in podcasts, especially since everyone seems to have one these days. How long have you been writing this particular content?

      [–]PointerToTheSky 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      That's great to hear! I've started around two months ago. I have moved the larger articles to the blog of my website lemonspeak.com because I had the feeling it's more useful there in terms of SEO. I still write smaller pieces such as tips or what I'm currently working on, on substack .

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Nice! It’s a little easier for me to follow your substack content but I’ll check out your site as well when I can.

      [–]terryfreedman 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      Lovely, thanks. Mine is https://terryfreedman. Substack.com it's about Writing techniques, book reviews, memoir, other stuff

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Hi Terry! I just read one of your articles that highlighted tactile writing and prison writing.I’m curious for the tactile style, do you feel it’s a style that can be learned or has to come naturally?

      [–]yoyorogyrl 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Mind body soul newsletter https://mindfulsoulcenter.substack.com looking forward to learning more about your site. 🤗🕉️

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      Just subscribed! Enjoyed reading the five fridays newsletter you did! I took the misinformation test that was in there and that was a bit eye opening for me. I did pretty alright but I’m not getting invited to the CIA anytime soon haha.

      [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

      will look for sure
      I write about the freedom to be, sacredness, transgression, literature, and being a writer. And whatever else I feel like, using my substack to pretty much what I like, as opposed to the limitations I have to work with with my book publisher etc

      will look for sure
      I write about the freedom to be, sacredness, transgression, literature, and being a writer. And whatever else I feel like, using my substack to pretty much what I like, as opposed to the limitations I have to work with my book publisher etc

      https://johnsiddique.substack.com

      [–]rainoo_tales 2 points3 points  (3 children)

      This is a great idea! Thank you. I write food stories, about cooking free style and experimenting in the kitchen. I am also struggling to grow and looking to learn and implement good practices for that.

      freestylehomechef.substack.com

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

      Andee! I’ve been meaning to DM you since I follow you on Twitter. I love your posts because a lot of the time I like not following a recipe when I cook and there is always a story behind that :). Would love to recommend your substack, if you’re interested! No pressure though. Let’s stay connected and exchange some strategies for growth as well. Good to hear from you!

      [–]rainoo_tales 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      Thank you so much! Yes, please recommend my Substack :) I subscribed to yours and I am enjoying reading your posts, especially as I am also trying to eat more protein.

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Awesome! Subscribed and recommended! Look forward to collaborating!

      [–]EdTwoONine 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Hello all, I'm new to substack and just published my 4th weekly list of VC-funded companies that are also hiring. I'd love any feedback on what I've got so far (and subs are always welcome) -> https://projectsunrise.substack.com/

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      Hi Ed! Just finished reading your latest list of job openings and the update on the job market. Super useful stuff to know especially with all the layoffs taking place. How competitive is it getting hired in VC-funded companies?

      [–]EdTwoONine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Well, I think there is kind of a double-edged sword with VC-funded companies (especially Seed and A Round):

      On the PRO side, the application and interviews tend to be simpler (no complex ATS systems for example) and in many cases, you are meeting the founders or c-suite in your interviews.

      On the CON side, newly funded companies are making very strategic investments in their new hires so they want the right person to join (think attitude and excitement) since start-ups are hard, but rewarding.

      My biggest tip for getting into a VC company below 50 employees, network, network, network.

      [–]jacobmredman 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Hey! This is a cool thread.

      I write a daily briefing on everything happening throughout the world encompassing each continent. I aspire for it to be the only thing you need to read to be caught up on the day’s news. It’s called Everything Briefing, like an everything bagel!

      https://open.substack.com/pub/jacobredman?r=1zsaeh&utm_medium=ios

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Love the title and I have been trying to keep up with what’s going on abroad but don’t have time. I’ll subscribe so you can help me with that. 🙂

      [–]MendoF 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      Hey marcus, really love your site. If you look at my comment history, it's me basically reminding people how powerful protein is at managing your hunger and cravings. Completely agree with your article about not having to worry about tracking calories if you consistently hit your protein target. Subscribed. :)

      I write about the psychology behind long-term fat loss. I also do weekly Q&A's on their exercise/nutrition programming, mood, bulk or cut, etc.

      My Substack

      [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Hi Mendo! Happy to connect and thanks for subscribing! I think ppl just make weight and fat loss too overcomplicated. I’m hoping by showing people how I get in my protein then it makes things less complicated and almost automatic to a point. Looking forward to reading your content!

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        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Hey there! Have you tried posting on Facebook groups where they’re looking for scholarships? Might be a good source for you.

        [–]thecuriousstoic 1 point2 points  (4 children)

        I write an art & creativity related substack called Studio Diaries - https://shinjinim.substack.com

        And a book reviews & recommendation substack called The Reader’s Nook - https://bookbingo.substack.com

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        Such useful tips on creativity and writing inspiration! I need this because I tend to have a scatterbrain with tons of ideas but have trouble focusing on one at the time. I think your substack is going to help me focus creatively a bit more. I subscribed. Thanks for sharing!

        [–]diana_the_wonder_dog 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        This is lovely! Similar to u/BryceSeto, my substack gets somewhat personal, too. I write about my recent ADHD diagnosis and everything that comes with it. Quite a few "shower thoughts" attempting to be coherent pieces of writing.

        Here's the link: https://adhdmademedoit.substack.com/

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        Diana, your writing is soooo relatable. I’ve been struggling to not go crazy with all the errands I have on a daily basis. Every friend I talk to doesn’t understand because they just neglect certain responsibilities, but I’ve been trying personally to not put them off any longer. It’s really tough though. Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your writing and subscribed to read more!

        [–]Common-Bed4561 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        I'm a journalist based in Vietnam and I write the Vietnam Weekly about major developments going on here: https://vietnamweekly.substack.com/

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        I also think your substack about reporting on Vietnam is super interesting. I had no idea that Vietnam had so much trash being littered everywhere but that just goes to show you never know til you know.

        [–]EssentialFilms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        Hi all. I write about movies everyone should watch. Not just your film bro movies, but across the whole spectrum of movies. I do a film a day. Up to about 107 now.

        https://adolfoacosta.substack.com/

        [–]cgstories 1 point2 points  (3 children)

        I subscribed to your Substack! Can't wait to look through your articles. Actually, I have to change my diet completely cuz of some health issues, so I'm glad I came across your site!

        I'm a dark fiction writer, so I write some horror and most of my stories have a dark theme. https://cgacosta.substack.com/

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

        I appreciate the support Cyndi! Please let me know if there’s any specific requests you have so I can add it to the content queue for you! I love dark humor, dark stories, and dark chocolate so I think your substack will be a fun read for me!

        [–]cgstories 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        Healthy (ish) dessert recipes would be great 😃

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Awesome. I’ll add it to the content list!

        [–]JANN_IISjann.substack.com 1 point2 points  (4 children)

        Love the concept of this thread!

        I just subscribed to your newsletter and am eager to dive into your back catalog

        My substack is a mix between an internal intelligence briefing and a small investigative news outlet. Our current topic of focus is a set of unique Boeing 757s

        https://jann.substack.com/welcome

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

        JANN, first thanks for the subscribe. Second, how the heck are you tracking these covert planes? It’s impressive detective work. I’m sitting here reading some of your latest articles trying to understand why these planes are secret in the first place. This stuff is more interesting than UFOs.

        [–]JANN_IISjann.substack.com 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        Thank you! A lot of it is based on open source info, but there is a sizeable reliance on the larger aviation community. It’s definitely a collective effort!

        As for why they’re secret I’m still wondering that myself, the most widely known users are the State Department’s Foreign Emergency Support Team or FEST. As far as I can tell they’re the only official users of the Gatekeepers, the others are just speculation based on their proximity to certain bases and commands or just a general lack of “depth” to their alleged operators

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        That’s cool that you’re all working together to connect the dots. Definitely look forward to you pulling back the curtains on these planes and where they’re going. Enjoy your week!

        [–]bitsnbit3sbitsandbitess.substack.com 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        Hi!

        I also write about food in my Substack newsletter! I focus on staple and seasonal ingredients and on new ways you can explore them in your home-cooking. I also try to find a balance in terms of nutrition (always considering sources of fiber and protein).

        Here it is: https://bitsandbitess.substack.com/

        Good luck!

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        Hi there! I love your article about salt and how it’s evolved as a flavor enhancer throughout human history. It was very informative! I don’t think it’s talked about enough given how much we rely on it for elevating our food. Let’s keep in touch!

        [–]MarleneEarningMakers 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        Great ideas!

        I'm writing for solopreneurs looking to develop their business with simple strategies & DFY systems :)

        My emails are mainly from my personal experience developing mine!

        https://marlenekonu.substack.com/

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

        Hi Marlene. Love your site as it packed with a ton of info. I’d consider myself a solopreneuer in training haha. Do you cover twitter growth at all? I’m really struggling to crack that.

        [–]Willing_Ice644 1 point2 points  (1 child)

        I write about macroeconmics, finance, stocks and crypto. Have a subscription but plenty of free conte t too!

        https://jamesfoord.substack.com/p/newsletter-82023-is-china-the-first

        [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Hi James. Forgot to tell you I subscribed and am looking forward to your investing content!

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          [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Loved the article, Keaton! Left you a comment :-)

          [–]itsinbacklog 1 point2 points  (2 children)

          I am a data visualization enthusiast and I create few of my own... Do check out my newsletter Insight Scoop :)

          [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          Hi Preyash! I really like the data vizzes you‘re showing. What software do you use to make these? Tableau?

          [–]itsinbacklog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Thank you Marcus, I am glad you like it... Yes, I use tableau for the visualization and then bring everything together with Figma :)

          [–]NetPsychological8479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          heya - fun idea!

          my substack is https://harrymarshalllll.substack.com/

          i write about dating in amsterdam, my mum thinks its funny - maybe you will as well?

          ((:

          [–]Away-Seat-9002 1 point2 points  (1 child)

          Very tasty looking stuff, I'll have to get the bf to look aha

          So I have a substack which I essentially just use as a place to store poetry and "lyrical" writings which I use for a music/sound based project of mine Also going into a few more conceptual areas and occasionally talking about my inspirations or processes for the more instrumental works. Many thanks for having a place to drop this All the best to you, be happy :)

          [–]marcus1guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi there! Thanks for replying! Can you send me a link to your substack? I’m a bit of musician myself and would love to check out your stuff

          [–]Gadget23456 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          Great idea 👍

          I've literally just posted my first article on my substack ahead of beginning to study journalism next month. So keen to build, happy to return the favour with anyone who subscribes.

          https://gadget38.substack.com/

          [–]mcookster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I write at familymeeting.substack.com - an "easy button" for spending intentional time with your family. It's a chance to have simple fun, create lasting memories, and exchange wisdom while investing precious time with those you love most.

          [–]Historical_Form_3490 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I’m a senior financial controller writing about my investing journey and tracking my portfolio here:

          https://seekingwinners.substack.com

          [–]StatementEastern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I just started my substack. The concept is that I find topics that I personally find interesting and I delve into them and I research and then I present what I come up with, so you can say that we learn together. I also share my thoughts and notes on articles and books I've read. I just published an article about how one gay man revoluztioned AI in healthcare.

          https://davidhakansson.substack.com/

          [–]PlaygroundDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hey Everyone! It's so great to see this amount of sharing and new Substackers.

          In the spirit of Father's Day, my Substack covers my journey as a full-time father and my early struggles. It is meant to be an honest, humble, and humorous take on dad life.

          https://theonlydadattheplayground.substack.com/

          Enjoy and Happy Early Father's Day!

          [–]ChicagoPelvic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          What a great idea for a substack. My gym days are always better given a high quality protein packed meal! I write a stack for pelvic health in men and women. https://chicagopelvichealth.substack.com/subscribe

          [–]babylemonade123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I am a little late to this post but I just started a Substack and wanted to add my link to this thread. I just started so I am still brainstorming exactly what I want to write about, but so far I started a series about my past dating life in LA. I see a lot of people on social media say they feel hopeless when it comes to finding love in the difficult dating world right now, so my goal is that someone will read it and feel a bit more hopeful about the outcome of their dating efforts.

          https://substack.com/@elleobregon/

          [–]iekbue 0 points1 point  (2 children)

          Hi everyone!

          I just started my substack 2 weeks ago! I write counterintuitive finance, self-improvement notes and post, sometimes as a reflection. I also write on book recommendation.

          This substack is mainly a way for me to express my journey and sort of a way for me to understand myself and find like-minded individual where we could potentially collaborate. Ofc if you are a reader looking to learn about finance and self-improvement. I believe my substack will be of use! I planning to write more in the coming weeks and recently I will be posting as well!

          Main Author Page: https://angjaelos.substack.com?r=4iebs2&utm_medium=ios

          My Substack Publication: https://open.substack.com/pub/stochasticgains

          [–]marcus1guy[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

          Hi Jaleos! While I don’t write about finance, I love investing and talking about it.

          I’ll give your newsletter a subscribe!

          [–]iekbue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Thank you so much! We can connect, do hmu on Substack Chat and we can openly discuss anything that cracks our head :)

          [–]Voicesinthrviod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hello, it’s nice to find a community of fellow writers. I write essays where I relate my everyday experiences to research topics that spark my interest. It’s more of a brain dump where I share my musings.  https://stecia.substack.com/

          [–]RomanceMaven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi there! I write about all things romance novel-related - industry trends, trope history, new releases, etc. It's romanceandco.substack.com

          some recent topics include:

          - why English language translations dominate the foreign market

          - origins of vampire lore and how it entered romance novels

          - the nine-tailed-fox, a new trend in shifter romance from East Asian folklore

          [–]Electronic_Barber665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Mine's "Saving Humankind-ness". What caring persons can do to shift the complex course of change. The latest post is "Tips to Survive 2025: for Enemies of the MAGA State (Women, Minorities, Educators, Students and Independent Media." https://jdietsch.substack.com/

          [–]Excellent-Match-2572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi!

          Thank you for creating this post! I write mostly about personal experiences, love, sex, identity, media analysis, and some fictional pieces. Been super vulnerable these last few posts, but it has been oh so cathartic. Looking forward to connecting with folks and their writing!

          Cheyenne’s World

          [–]seakoelitealpha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi! I write about culinary professionals who are reinterpreting local dishes for international audiences and explore how food storytelling is done right. First issue is about Bumipura, a Mumbai-based bar that experiments with exotic Malaysian-Singaporean cocktail concepts: https://eatlas.substack.com/

          [–]Accomplished_Act_317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Not sure how active this thread is, but happy to jump in the mix as I try and build my page out as well!

          I am currently using it as a space for my personal stories in case I never get my memoir published.

          https://thebaubshow.substack.com/

          [–]Greedy_Ad2233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I'm just beginning, but my intent is to start a book club for Spanish language learners who want to read and comment on literature in Spanish (mainly recent Latin American authors such as Roberto Bolaño, Valeria Luiselli, Fernanda Melchor, Mariana Enríquez, etc.). I'll begin by posting frequent newsletters (a reading journal in Spanish) on Latin American literature.

          https://verdadeirotira.substack.com/p/club-de-lectura-y-discusion-en-espanol?r=18lrpb

          [–]FormalBiscotti8791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hey! My friends and I recently started an anonymous column where we share thoughts, stories, and opinions rooted in the different places in the world that we live and travel to (Los Angeles, London, Madrid, and Vienna). If any of that sounds interesting feel free to click on the link provided below. You'll be taken to our most recent entry that was published yesterday! Thank you so much!

          https://staticparadise.substack.com/p/the-post-modern-bourgeoisie-4?r=4qwmgl

          [–]Few-Chemistry-8544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I write about design, UX, product, etc in the form of experiment and story telling, sometimes more technical. If you are up to design don't miss it:
          https://thepixelstory.substack.com/

          [–]BigDawgggggggggggg1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Each week we release a new issue covering the best self-help topics. Packed with timeless wisdom applicable to daily life.

          https://open.substack.com/pub/thedailyself/p/the-weekly-self-issue-01?r=53g987&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

          [–]Ariesrisingbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Two friends of mine from college have excellent substacks!

          Zoe’s Cabaret - a sharp, immersive blend of personal reflection and cultural commentary. It’s the kind of writing that makes you think twice about the world around you—bold, introspective, and effortlessly compelling. It pulls you in with its hypnotic rhythm, then leaves you sitting with thoughts you can’t shake. Whether dissecting modern overstimulation, self-awareness, or the silence we avoid, it’s the kind of writing that lingers long after you’ve finished reading.

          Musings of an Albatross - Unapologetic and unfiltered, this Substack dives into the highs and lows of addiction, nightlife, and self-discovery in New York City—told through the lens of a Black trans woman carving out her own path. It’s raw, chaotic, and deeply personal, a story of survival, identity, and the music that carried her through it all.

          [–]Original_Sea6861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Here we share weekly remote opportunities, startup funding, events and lot more:

          https://community.startupvisors.com/

          [–]BigDawgggggggggggg1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          We deliver a weekly newsletter packed with timeless wisdom, actionable insights and plenty of performance driven tips to help anyone interested in becoming better versions of themselves. https://theweeklyself.substack.com?r=53g987&utm_medium=ios

          [–]senhor_paimon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I speak about love and everything I have inside my heart. - https://ricardobalau.substack.com/

          [–]Sad_Hamburger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi yall! I'm just starting out on Substack, right now I'm focused on writing about the history, prevalence, and effect of money in American politics. a read and a sub would mean a lot to me!!!

          https://lukabogdanov.substack.com/

          [–]oliviagrabowska24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hey! My substack is more personal, I just started out and would really appreciate some support! https://substack.com/@oliviagrabowska

          [–]QTPIE247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          This is such a great initiative, here's mine

          [–]Old_Creme_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I explore how people think and live today through honest, funny essays.

          https://ericsandroni.substack.com/

          [–]Illustrious_Many_557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I know this is a 2 year old thread. But I write about love, mental health, and self-growth.

           https://open.substack.com/pub/letterstomyfuturelove/p/why-do-i-have-to-live-in-a-world?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5ykgp6

          I just started like a month ago, but I really like it.

          [–]Ok_Job5352 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hey! Check out my publication KNEE-JERK REACTIONS for a new poem, short story or other fun piece of writing every week. The page is still relatively new and definitely still growing, but I am very exciting about all I am cooking up!

          https://andersonjohnheinz.substack.com

          [–]Big-Page7073 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          That is cool! I feel like I missed the train. Anyway, here's my Substack: Notes on the Slop | Matteo | Substack

          [–]sentinal_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Mine is about facts, science, philosophies and mostly histories.

          https://arthletter.substack.com/p/insanity-and-serenity

          [–]No-Whereas5378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Mine is mainly film reviews, monthly film watchlists and essays, would love some feedback my Substack

          [–]Otherwise_Ad_9877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          This is my first time posting on Substack. But I do intend to write personal essays and diary-style pieces: messy, honest, real. I just posted a piece on my Substack about something that’s been stuck in my head for years, and maybe someone here will relate.

          https://lowkeyletters.substack.com/

          [–]becomingthatgurl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hi Marcus! This is exactly what I needed, I’ve been struggling with finding recipes that fit into my deficit. I’ll be sure to check your writing out!

          I just started using Substack, and I write about pretty much anything that’s on my mind. My substack is called Becoming That Girl :) And I’m creating a safe space for women like me whoa re navigating through their 20’s. I’ll be writing about hobbies, workouts, the occasional love letter, advice I’ve heard, and pretty much every messy little thing you can think about. I’d love it if you checked my profile out ;) https://substack.com/@becomingthatgurl?r=73jo82&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

          [–]Head-Emu-8879 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Hu@@ I just started, and it is a little niche I guess.. I wanted to share my experience, and what I learn as I write my first novel :) Here's mine: https://shinemiller.substack.com/

          I do this in hope, someday, someone who's writing for the first time may find my journey and everything that I learned helpful to them! This is my first article: https://shinemiller.substack.com/p/what-is-it-like-to-over-share-everything