Archive - My Super Secret Diary

My Super Secret Diary is on sabbatical until June 6. In the meantime, please enjoy this selection my best posts from the past 18 months.

Apr 19

A quick announcement about this newsletter's future.

Apr 18

A review of a strange, but ultimately persuasive, pop psychology book.

Apr 10

Doing the work that really matters, even when it doesn't look like work.

Apr 3

A rerun from 2019

Mar 28

Why I've never liked the term.

Mar 21

Presidential grocery bills, Kanye's retainer, an infinitely repeating breakfast, and more.

Mar 13

Making your art yourself and yourself your art.

Mar 7

On how I think about making money from my work.

Feb 28

Insecurity and self-discovery on the startup fundraising circuit.

Feb 21

On the disdain for space exploration and other modern-day ailments.

Feb 14

You won’t become a better writer or a more creative person by building up a huge personal library of organized notes

Feb 7

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