Every Friday, I send a short email called the Friday Five—a quick hit of ideas worth your time. Each issue includes a curated mix of insights from books, business, habits, music, and more.
No. 341 | July 17, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short collection of ideas to take into your weekend. This week’s theme: compounding advantages and the patience required to build them. The common thread: the most valuable people and companies behave as if their position is temporary. They never assume today’s advantages will last,…
No. 340 | July 10, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short collection of ideas to take into your weekend. This week’s theme: persistence, integrity, championship standards, building things people can feel, and finding opportunity in difficult problems. The common thread: the best builders and leaders adopt the behaviors long before the rewards arrive. If…
No. 339 | July 3, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short collection of ideas to take into your weekend. This week’s theme: making great art, taking action, having a plan, dreaming big, and staying persistent. If this resonates, forward it to a friend. Most readers discover Friday Five because someone they trust shared it…
No. 338 | June 26, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short collection of ideas to take into your weekend. This week’s theme: beating negative self-talk, dominating niche markets, and building for the future. If this resonates, forward it to a friend. Most readers discover Friday Five because someone they trust shared it with them.…
No. 337 | June 19, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short collection of ideas for your weekend. This week’s theme: longevity, taking ownership, originality, and the uncomfortable process of getting better. If this resonates, forward it to a friend. Most readers discover Friday Five because someone they trust shared it. Music of the Week…