Substacks recommended by Shane Trotter

Recommended by Shane Trotter

By Raffi Grinberg (How to Be a Grown Up)

Everything you should have learned in college (but probably didn't) about how to be a successful, fulfilled grown up: cognitive skills, financial skills, relationship skills, and career skills

Up to Us

By Justin Lind

No one is coming to save us, it's up to us. Essays about how to make awesome humans and strong communities from a new dad who's trying to stay rad.

Justin is a fantastic teacher. He writes about the things that really matter and he writes with a perspective and analogy-rich style that almost always sparks new insights.

- Shane Trotter

Parent Smarter, Not Harder

By Emily Edlynn

I critique modern parenting in the pursuit of a healthier way for families, including how to practice autonomy-supportive parenting. I'm here as a voice of common-sense, sound information, and balance.

Wonderful writing! Very relateable. Very honest.

- Shane Trotter

After Babel

By Jon Haidt

A free weekly newsletter where Jon Haidt and his team make sense of how technology is reshaping society — and share insights on how we can build something better.

The Strong Stoic Newsletter

By Brandon Tumblin

Exploring the deepest philosophical questions

Brandon is wise far beyond his years. He explores philosophy in an accessible way that makes ideas come to life. The Strong Stoic will help you love a better life.

- Shane Trotter

Range Widely

By David Epstein

The newsletter for generalists.

Perennial Meditations

By J.W. Bertolotti

Tools for the Art of Living

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

Ralph Ammer

Illustrated inspiration on Drawing, Philosophy, and Design. *100% human — no AI*

A User's Guide to History

By H. W. Brands

Everybody uses history, some better than others. This User's Guide offers suggestions on how the past shapes the present, and how the present shapes what we think about the past.

A Dad’s Path

By A Dad's Path

A Dad's Path gives ideas, tips, and thoughts on fatherhood to help you make the most of your time being a Dad.

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

A newsletter and intellectual community passionate about infusing beauty, goodness and truth into our public discourse. Join & get a FREE e book: How To Survive- and Thrive- During Our Divided Times Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Relationships).

Inspired Human Development

By Justin Lind

Explorations on living a fulfilling and impactful life in the modern world. Written by Shane Trotter and Justin Lind.