Substack Notes

7 Quiet Truths About Sleep After 60 (That Nobody Warned You About) I used to sleep like the dead. Eight hours, no interruptions, wake up ready. Then somewhere around sixty-two, my body decided we were done with all that. Now I'm up at 3am staring at the ceiling, wondering if this is just how... See more

I've developed a peculiar retirement habit: deliberate inefficiency. I take scenic routes. Write longhand letters. Cook the slow way. This isn't wasting time. It's savouring it. A quiet rebellion... See more

5 stages of an introvert getting a surprise call: 1. ​We stare at it until it stops ringing. 2. ​We immediately check who called. 3. ​We wait 15 minutes, gather our composure, and text them instead. 4.... See more

Introverts don't hate socializing, they're kinda moody that way. Some days they're talkative. Some days they just want to be alone. In their own space. Cozy. Comfortable. Not surrounded by people. Not bothered by anything. Chilling & vibing. Alone. If you know you know.

Under 1,000 subscribers: Write 2 Notes daily. Reply to every comment. That's the whole strategy. At 1,000-5,000: Your homepage converts. Spend a week making it clear what you... See more

Updated my homepage description last week. Before: "I write about newsletters and AI." After: "Get one proven strategy every week to turn your Substack into income." Conversion rate almost doubled overnight. Promise outcomes, not... See more

People don't buy subscriptions. They join movements. My paid tier doesn't say "Get exclusive content." It says: "Join 200+ writers who hit their goals within 3 months. Create your own movement." The difference: One is consumption.... See more

My rule is simple: If I read something and even one line hits… I like it. Maybe drop a quick comment. Don’t hoard your likes, folks. A little acknowledgment goes a long way, especially for those of us still finding our footing on... See more

People ask for my "content strategy." Here it is: Tell the truth. Even when it's ugly. That's it. That's the whole strategy. Turns out honesty is so rare online it looks like a superpower.