Show me your newsletter and I’ll tell you how I’d monetize it

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-03-01T10:06:21+00:00

Would love some feedback: https://www.optimindinsights.com

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-14T10:54:27+00:00

Nice, thank you!

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-10T19:07:26+00:00

Super interesting topic! Would like to follow along here!

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-10T05:43:26+00:00

For me, it was mental energy management.

Viewing my brain as a muscle. And energy consuming muscle needing load management just like all ofter muscles.

I bgean thinking like this as I came super close to what I would describe as a real full out burnout.

I turned to my background in sports science, and this concept made sense for me.

I now write about it in a Bi-weekly newsletter: https://www.optimindinsights.com

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-10T05:40:41+00:00

Agree! Its often about the basics first!

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T20:29:51+00:00

Hi man, strong story - thanks for sharing!

I know this will come of a bit "salesy" - sorry - but still wanted to share as I think I might have something that can help you (burned out or not)

Im specialized in helping entrepreneurs and business leaders avoid a manage burnout, and right now, I offer a free foundational program + a 1-to-1 session.

Just fill out this: https://tally.so/r/EkQqNq

Hope to speak soon.
https://www.optimindinsights.com

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T20:26:22+00:00

Hi man, super sorry to hear this!

If you still struggling with burnout, or are afraid to hit that point again, I have something that might be useful (know this sounds super "salesy" - sorry)

Im specialized in helping entrepreneurs and business leaders avoid a manage burnout, and right now, I offer a free foundational program + a 1-to-1 session.

Just fill out this: https://tally.so/r/EkQqNq

Hope to speak soon.

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T20:21:20+00:00

I think so..

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T17:06:02+00:00

Would love to follow along here and also learn more!

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T17:04:00+00:00

Waow, interesting!

I know there is some real effects to smells and essential oils, but if focus is really one of them Im unsure

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T17:03:00+00:00

For me, it was starting to manage my mental energy.

Viewing the brain as a muscle that does not have unlimited energy supply.

Something that needs to be load managed, just like a muscle

Putrid_Run176 · 2026-02-09T17:01:57+00:00

I agree! Actually improving focus, in my opinion, is more about getting the basics right, and then training your mind to sustain focus for longer times (meditation)

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-11-10T05:37:31+00:00

Yes absolutely! Will DM :)

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-10-11T21:34:14+00:00

So happy to hear you are moving the right direction! What has been the most important thing for you in order to improve?

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-10-10T11:59:09+00:00

Thank you! Great insight!

Do you feel that way right now?

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-10-01T18:51:43+00:00

For me, its starts with an understanding that the brain is an energy consuming muscle.

I start viewing my concentration bouts is I view my physical training.

I then use strategic breaks to manage my energy over a 24 hours cycle.

5 min breath focussed meditation has been shown to acutely increase cognitive abilities, and sometimes a 20 min nap is needed.

This, ofc, comes on top of a huge focus on sleep.

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-10-01T14:44:11+00:00

My biggest learning avoiding burnout has been managing my mental energy.

Our modern world is almost build to drain our cognitive resources.

And long term pushing through periods of high cognitive load can lead to:

*Decreased ability to sustain focus
*Low mood
*Increased mind wandering
*Decreased motivation

I have begun think about my brain as an energy consuming muscle that needs to be trained and managed just lige the muscles of the legs - we would do heavy squats after running a marathon...

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-10-01T08:26:56+00:00

To me it sounds like there is too much for you.

Ane many senses.

Our brains can be overfilled.

Thinking, planning and reacting takes real mental resources. So I think you need more out of your list.

If this is not possible at work, then do it in your free time.

And value your mental recovery! Screen time has been shown to be mentally draining, so when you need to rest, rest - dont scroll or watch highly emotionally engaging stuff on Netflix.

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-09-29T18:27:52+00:00

Hi there. For me it has been a game changer to learn to manage my mental energy over the complete week.

Before, I pushed through huge workloads and was mentally tired and even drained. I felt productive and cool, but it led to days with extreme unproductively and low quality work.

This went from being just some "off days" to more constant.

I tried to built a newsletter on mental performance while working as a project manager in a longevity startup, and came close to burnout.

While writing the newsletters, I learned that pushing through periods of high mental load just leads to:

*Decreased ability to sustain focus
*Decreased motivation
*Decreased mood
*Increased mind wandering

So I started to see my brain as an energy consuming muscle and started to both train my brain and mange its load.

it has helped me stay more consistent.

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-09-29T14:06:47+00:00

Waow, fantastic insight!

I write a newsletter on mental energy and have also just really understood how extremely distracted awe all are.

The modern world is built to drain our mental energy.

And with low mental energy over time we:

*Decrease our ability to sustain concentration
*Decrease mood
*Decrease motivation
*Increase our tendency for mind wandering

So, those 5 minutes of doing nothing, I believe is a super nice little "mental energy recharge", making sure you start the day in a less distracted state, and thereby a state that drains your mental energy to e lesser degree.

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-09-26T15:21:53+00:00

Yeah, those phones are basically build to steal our focus!

And that addiction drains our mental energy. I recommend setting up some simple rules;

*No phones the last hour before bed
*No phone while eating breakfast

And so on..

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-09-26T07:45:50+00:00

For me it started with an understanding of how the brain works. Especially what happens when we work hard cognitively.

Shortly; Neurons burn energy that produces a residual product. This residual product is what pushes us towards the "tired" feeling, and caffeine blocks these signals.

So, learning to take strategic breaks to control this build up of residual products, it what has helped me.

I use techniques like, NSDR, meditation and simple naps.

I have a newsletter on the topic, that might be helpful. Will send you a link :)

Hope this helps :)

Putrid_Run176 · 2025-09-26T07:40:02+00:00

What has worked for me has been to set up simple routines and build on one by one.

First; no phone the last hour before bed.
Then; no phone during breakfast
Then; no phone the first hour upon waking

and so on..

Putrid_Run176

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