How to find patterns and insights in your notes
My step-by-step guide for taking book notes in Roam
Dan and Nathan process Coinbase’s decision to disengage from any political issues outside their core focus. What were they trying to do? Wha
And what the next phase looks like for Teachable
Plus, using Twitch for journalism, Bella Poarch, and the implications of Penske’s control over Hollywood publications
How strict prioritization processes cause malaise, and why you should take gut instinct more seriously in your planning process.
Everything we published this week + Noted
Substack can't decide if it's a CMS or a media brand. Neither could Medium. Their indecision will likely lead to similar outcomes.
Nathan interviews Dan about his latest Superorganizers article, “Dopamine Stacking.” Why are we always compelled to try new tools, which of
The hidden wisdom in trying new tools and systems
YouTuber Ali Abdaal shares how he makes the productivity videos that have netted him 1M subscribers
File this one under “the unbundling of media”: Veteran reporter Casey Newton has left his job at The Verge and is launching his own Substac
The founder of Universe joins us to discuss how to democratize website creation
Plus, find new Substacks, a16z on the Passion Economy, and how to grow your podcast
Hi, I’m Amit. I write fiction to help imagine technology’s role as a force for good, not evil. Because the future doesn’t have to be like Bl
Dan interviews Nathan about his latest essay on Roam, the $200 million dollar note-taking app. How did you feel about this episode? Amazing
Chegg grew their stock price from under $10 to over $85. They did it by changing their business model from the ground up and investing in digital media content.
How the tool for networked thought can grow into its $200m valuation
The CEO of Kettle and Fire breaks down how he thinks about side business opportunities
And why David Dobrik may have a bigger impact than David Letterman
A recording, a template, and a course discount
Nathan interviews Dan about the latest Bundle Digest experiment and the overall strategy to make it into its own newsletter. How did you fe