Substacks recommended by Rizwan

Recommended by Rizwan

Personal reflections on overcoming insecurity and discovering my unique voice as a product designer, a mom, and an introvert

The Drifter's Journal

By Tyson Baker

Move. Explore. Discover.

Kim Witten

I help people simplify and streamline, so they can focus on what matters to them. When you subscribe here, you will also join Hold That Thought — my free weekly newsletter for expert overthinkers who are ready to turn mental energy into meaningful action.

Overthinking is a personal challenge for me so each week I look forward to picking up tips, strategies, and practices Kim shares in her Hold That Thought newsletter to help us all turn down the overthinking a notch.

- Rizwan

Zeteo

By Mehdi Hasan

Zeteo is a new media organization that seeks to answer the questions that really matter, while always striving for the truth. Founded by Mehdi Hasan, Zeteo is a movement for media accountability, unfiltered news and bold opinions.

Mitchell's Newsletter

By Mitchell Volk

Weekly creative experiments and inspiration from a designer, teacher, and dad. Zines, animations, prints, and comics.

Naush’s Meandering Career Journey

By Nausherwan Ghaffar

A newsletter in which I share my experiences and learnings from a career that has spanned the realms of Mgmt Consulting, BizOps, SaaS, Sustainability and the transition in between!

Live Free

By Niall McGivern

Live Free is a weekly collection of reflections on living well. More than a newsletter, it is a way of being.

I love Niall's thought-provoking, reality-inducing, ego-busting, mind-shaking posts. Most importantly his recommendations are approachable and easy to implement. 💥

- Rizwan

as slow as possible

By Tuğba Avci

slowly is the fastest way to get where you want to be - all things creativity, well-being and a life that’s yours

School of the Possible

By Dave Gray

The School of the Possible is a creative community of interesting people doing interesting things.

Kent’s Substack

By Kent Peterson

I usually type about one page a day here on an old manual typewriter.

Reclaiming Creativity

By Jo

Creative time often slips down our list of priorities. Join the discussion as we work together to find and implement ways to reclaim time and energy for our creative practices.

Right Now, Just As It Is

By Joan Tollifson

Open, down-to-earth, contemplative exploration of present experiencing.

Justin Writes

By From Justin

I write about the raw journey of embracing growth, connection, and authenticity.

Justin shares great advice on how to live and be present in each moment, good or bad. His insights help me see things from a new and more human perspective.

- Rizwan

Footnotes

By Sam Robinson

Exploring life in motion. Because to wander is to wonder.

I always look forward to reading Sam’s thoughts on running and life. He keeps me grounded as a runner and a human being. There is always some new insight he shares that helps me see things from a different perspective which I love.

- Rizwan

The Stoic Creative

By Damian

Your hub for comics, Gutter Thoughts insights, and Stoic-inspired tools to fuel your storytelling and creative resilience.

Growth Tribe

By Chris Dragoon

Insights to help you lead a life of joy, peace, and freedom.

Chris shares inspirational and timely messages to keep us grounded and remind us to live our best life right now.

- Rizwan

Things That Don't Suck

By Andrea Gibson

One poet's quest to uncover what shifts when we shift our attention

In each issue, Andrea shares a ray of hope and brings joy to my day by sharing words of encouragement and reminding us about the beauty of life in this moment.

- Rizwan

Breakthroughs & Blocks

By Bec and Chris

Get the strategies, support and motivation to keep writing from Bec Evans and Chris Smith, authors of 'Written'. Upgrade to a paid subscription for exclusive access to our Writing Sprint Club - designed to help you stay on track and make real progress.

Never Stop Learning

By Martin Prior

Actionable advice to help you improve your life one post at a time.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

Poetic Outlaws

A place for the outlaws of poetry and the written word.

The Sketch Club

By Ana Vila

Join me on a journey to a more creative life ✏️✨

Ana's thoughtful sketch assignments are a great way to connect or reconnect with your creative side in an intentional and thoughtful way. 💯

- Rizwan

The Mindfulness Weekly

By Sonja Crandon

Your guide to awakening. A weekly exploration of spirituality, consciousness & self-mastery—helping you remember your power.

One Micro-Mindful Minute

By Denise Pyles

A proven system to build a consistent micro-mindfulness habit without adding one more thing to your calendar. Every week, I send you actionable tips to help you start now.

Tafakari Letter

By Zan Tafakari

Helping modern minds wrestle with ancient wisdom. Mostly Vendanta. Some Zen. A little Tao. Join 1k+ readers today.

Zen Mister

By Peter Taylor

Zen based mindfulness, life hacks, and road signs to liberation

Creative Hackers Newsletter ✌️

By Jake // Creative Hackers

Be More Weird! 👽✌️ Multipotentiality + AI = Hyper-Creativity. Make Money Meaningfully WITHOUT Niching Down. Recovering Multi-platinum Artist Manager

I love the divergent thinking and approaches to help bring authenticity into our creative expressions. 👍🏽

- Rizwan

Trigger Strategy (soon to be The Reach from Crown & Reach)

By Tom Kerwin

Finding our way through the murky waters of strategy and operations in an increasingly uncertain world – brought to you by the uncertainty consultants at Crown & Reach

In each issue, Tom Kerwin shares his expertise and insights on product design which help me grow as a designer and to work better together with my team to create great experiences.

- Rizwan

Proof of Concept

By David Hoang

Proof of Concept is a digital publication about creativity and experimentation for designers, builders, and entrepreneurs.

SEE YOU

By Carolyn Yoo

Devotion to the creative life: hands-on guidance, honest reflections, and space to explore the deeper questions of creating and sharing art

Invincible Career®

By Larry

Stop letting your career happen TO you! Join the thousands who get my unconventional strategies to reclaim their power, create opportunities, and build the life they want.

Enough Already with David Spinks

Essays on how to how to reorient your relationship with work and success, and find enoughness within.

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Each article is full of insights, support, and tips for writers to grow their newsletters.

- Rizwan