Newsletters on Life

A weekly extraction of fascinating things humans put on the Internet. For curious people in a hurry.  This Week’s Worth provides insights, summaries, and links to the creme de la creme of the world wide web. Personal development looks like the main theme running throughout the newsletter, but you can expect loads of different stuff. The topics range from best beliefs sourced from HN to articles on historic events and from book notes and insights to “how-to” blog posts. Subscribe for content and stay for tweets and GIFs of the week!

A newsletter about the details. Supergranular is a newsletter about looking at life very closely, finding connections and worthy moments. Thom Wong shares his personal stories and interesting thoughts which are all very relatable. You will read pieces on anxiety and ways to quiet your mind, thoughts on treating strangers, passive income for the soul, and the importance of betting on yourself to tell your own story. Subscribe for interesting original articles, “random giveaway art project-style things” and subtle recommendations for life in London.

A newsletter with succinct ideas and additional resources relating to living a full life. “Memento Vivere” is Latin for “remember to live”. Nathaniel Drew fuels his work with the neverending curiosity to explore. The newsletter consists of original writing, where Nathaniel questions the world around him, sharing frequently philosophical thoughts on life design, personal development, and in general - life as we know it. Looking into the archive, you will find posts on ‘I refuse to become cynical’, ‘Are you afraid of change?’ and ‘Your environment shapes you’. In addition to this food for thought, you are guaranteed to get music recommendations as well as bonus material in form of links to the author’s recent Youtube videos.  Memento Vivere is personal, but also very relatable. Subscribe and join Nathaniel in his inspiring journey trying to find meaning. 

No Girl is an Island is your semimonthly ray of sunshine + free therapy in a world that wants more compassion, kindness, and cat videos. You won't find politics, preaching, or tips on how to synergize your workspace. Instead, you'll receive doses of art, music, articles, recipes, or videos that I found funny, useful, or simply worth sharing. Reading Lani’s letters feels like listening to a friend. These free-spirited thoughts could sometimes be very honest and personal, other times just witty and cute, but they are always very relatable. Subscribe for a fresh dose of honesty and enjoy your therapy session!

Your inbox poetry magazine, bringing fresh poetry to your inbox weekly. #trpplffct | fresh poetry & friends is a newsletter full of fresh poetry and inspiration. The interesting title is short for The Tripple Effect. It refers to three forces that make poetry what it is: the poet, the poem, and the reader. Arjan Tupan believes that every one of us assigns a different meaning to the poetry we read, but by sharing this experience we spread much-needed empathy. Every Friday, the author sends out an issue with an original piece and inspiration behind it, as well as complimentary content in a form of recommended poems by other poets and related podcasts episodes.   If that resonates with you - subscribe and enjoy panglish poetry!

A popular long-form, stick-figure-illustrated blog about almost everything. Employing simple language and witty memes to tell its stories, Wait but Why serves content on almost any subject you can think about. From presumably simple topics like procrastination to more complicated ones like artificial intelligence, every time a new post is published - you’re in for a treat. Every Sunday, for a limited time after subscribing, you’ll receive a throwback series of emails containing the most popular post (36 to be precise) and as for the new stuff, you’ll receive each new post as it comes out.  So if you’re interested in learning “Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think" or "Why Gen Y Yuppies Are Unhappy" - subscribe and dive deep! 

theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. No matter your interest, theSkimm has something for you. Their extensive list of topics covers everything from climate emergency to finance and mental health advice. Their newsletter, Daily Skimm, is bringing all these topics directly to you! With helpful tips such as how to stay positive on social media in the face of doom and gloom, as well as how to stay healthy at a time as crucial as this, there’s no better time to subscribe to Daily Skimm! If you want to stay even more in the loop, be sure to download theSkimm App, available now on the Apple App Store!  

Ideas for finding more creativity and meaning in our daily lives. From the curious mind of Jocelyn K. Glei is full of great reads and actionable advice. The author shares inspiring treasures she finds in the wilderness of the web. Whether it’s on burnout, on friendship and communities, or prescribed perfectionism, Jocelyn K. Glei will always find some signal in this crazy world. The newsletter consists of an intro on what’s new and interesting and a section named “Link about it” filled with impactful content pieces to read or listen to.  The recommendations are complemented with the author’s commentary, and always illustrated with beautiful artwork.  Subscribe if you’re looking for some calm.   

Get the 5 Things I've Been Loving, Using, and Reading: Books, Gadgets, Hacks, and More. 5-Bullet Friday, a newsletter famous for crashing websites, is a result of Tim Ferri’s constant exploration of the world (if you haven’t heard about him, you will need to read more about his personality, to get a better idea). Considered as a “treasure trove”, the newsletter describes five coolest things the author’s been enjoying. From exclusive giveaways and the latest obsessions to new hacks and tricks from the experts - you’ll always be caught by surprise with something new and exciting.   So, if you’re into all kinds of weird stuff from all over the world and want some VIP treatment in a form of exclusive deals and events  - subscribe and join 1.5mln+ of adventurous readers.

Build a more fulfilling career by integrating work with your life. The Jungle Gym is a newsletter full of ideas on how to manage your career and work smarter. Nick deWilde aims to share insights about the changing nature of work to help you make better choices about your life and career. The author publishes three different types of emails: The Essay - a long-form article on the relevant topic, The Keyring - exchange with a domain expert about tools, methods, and frameworks they use to make progress in their careers and The Roundup - riffs and recommendations of good content Nick has been reading lately.  Subscribe for topics ranging from Twitter addiction and working for the internet to in’s and out’s of platform branding.