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. 335 | June 5, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short dose of ideas for the weekend. Mumford & Sons found success by making music that was uniquely their own. Setbacks on the road to success are inevitable, so it’s worth preparing for them before they arrive. Dietrich Mateschitz believed in loving the climb…
No. 334 | May 29, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short dose of ideas for the weekend. Sonny Rollins became one of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time by focusing on the work in front of him each day. Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz operated with a similarly simple principle: never make financial…
No. 333 | May 22, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short dose of ideas for the weekend. The daily work is what sets you apart. Part of that work means embracing challenges and seeing them as opportunities. Obstacles are inevitable, so build the tools to recover gracefully. But never lose sight of the core…
No. 332 | May 15, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short dose of ideas for your weekend. How you do anything is how you do everything. Regret often comes from ignoring what genuinely interests you. Curiosity rarely follows a straight path, but it often leads to meaningful work. If this resonates, forward it to…
No. 331 | May 8, 2026 Welcome to Friday Five, a short dose of ideas for your weekend. Do what’s right. Actions matter more than intentions. Expect rejection anyway. Stay true to yourself. Your uniqueness is your advantage. If this resonates, forward it to a friend. Most readers discover Friday Five that way. This Week…