Substack

Substack is one of the main places I read because it gives independent writers enough room to actually say something. It feels closer to a direct relationship with a voice than to a normal feed, and that makes a difference.

What makes it useful

For me, Substack is a strong home for Essays, long-form thinking, and writers with a real point of view. I can keep a smaller, sharper reading environment there than I can on most social platforms, which matters because I am trying to protect attention, not just fill it.

How I use it

I subscribe selectively. I do not want volume for its own sake. I want a small number of Thoughtful Creators whose writing sharpens my thinking, my language, and my perspective on business, philosophy, design, and tech.

Why it fits me

I value depth and Directness. At its best, Substack holds both. It rewards writers who actually have something to say, which makes it fit naturally alongside Books, Video Essays, and the rest of my serious reading.

Adjacent surfaces

Medium and The New York Times sit in a similar zone for me. Substack leans more independent and opinionated. Each covers a different angle of the same habit: read seriously, read long, read writers with a real point of view.

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Essays · Long-form Writing · Medium · The New York Times · Thoughtful Creators · Books