Don't figure out life alone—stand on the shoulders of giants.

The Shoulders of Giants newsletter is built around one question:

Why should we go through the journey of life with just our experiences?

Time is our most valuable resource. So knowledge on living life well is priceless.

It doesn't make sense to ignore the billions of lives before us—we should use them to get ahead.

So this newsletter is for those who want to get the most out of life.

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“This was a great reminder on a Friday to remember this powerful concept 🧡 sometimes this comes to my mind and I am tickled with joy. For someone who doesn't feel that often, its invigorating to meditate on”
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“You're only 22??? Seriously, you are one hell of a person. Thank you for getting this message out to everyone, I wish that you had been around to do so when I was younger. I'm almost 3 times older than you are and, wow, the regret that I carry around is huge. The missed opportunities weigh on me. But I can't change the past, so at this point I just try to live my best life in the present.”
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“Tremendous post. Elite level post. It makes me see that nothing in existence is random. Everything has its due purpose. Life and death alike”
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“You are very wise for one so young! I think keeping the knowledge that death will happen to all of us at the back of my mind gives an added piquancy to ordinary moments and makes everyday special. Thank you for your wonderful post!”
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How you see the world shapes your life been tryna tell people this! Speaking #truth man I love it”
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“Thank you so much for sharing this. I was having these exact thoughts today as I’m slowly starting to pack up and move out of my apartment. You’re right, we need to cherish every moment. Nothing is forever as much as we may want it to be.”
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“This is a wise piece! I’m approx. three times older than you and I still forget this obvious wisdom. My advice - be sure to thank all your loved ones & friends for the fun, carefree, meaningful times you’ve shared. You or they could be gone tomorrow.”
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“Thank you for sharing this. Society desperately needs to talk about death more openly and casually, it's a fact of life. Besides making it easier for the bereaved to discuss their experiences with grief, accepting death unlocks an astonishing level of gratitude for one's life.”
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“This is amazing. I am a creative director for a midsized ad agency. One of my favorite creative directors that I ever worked with approached everything with "Childlike Wonder" - and I could see the difference it made."
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“Straight up wisdom.”
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“Thanks for sharing. The message is really convincing. Be grateful in every moment. It's the cheapest yet invaluable happiness that we can make.”
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“This was beautifully written and a good reminder! Its so easy to forget this”
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“Love this post and it’s really making me think. In a hard way.”
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“Thank you for posting this. Better to repent failure than regret not trying!”
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“Very true. I‘ll now let this inspire me to get over the fear of traveling alone."
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“Wow! I seriously think this everyday.”
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“Thank you for sharing this. Society desperately needs to talk about death more openly and casually. Besides making it easier for the bereaved to discuss their experiences with grief, accepting death unlocks an astonishing level of gratitude for one's life.”
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“Failure over regret !!! I love it”
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“Thank you for this. Our life is really a gift and we always take it for granted. Have a great day!”
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“Nice post there, cheers”
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“I finally learned this lesson in the last year and it was a hard pill to swallow but it's true. Great post ✌️”
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“A few years back while I was in college, I achieved this realization as well. Life is spectacular, this planet is spectacular, and the people we share it with are spectacular. Each day is a gift, and life’s biggest tragedy is that most of us forget to treat it as such. Thanks for the post. Cheers :)”
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A quick backstory

I got tired of reading and watching self-improvement content. I couldn't stand how cringey and empty it became. The well intentioned genre lost it's impact.

It just shared witty phrases to get people excited. The information wouldn't lead to change in real life.

I wanted gems of insight that could influence my life. I started finding them in obscure books, old philosophy, and the writings of great lives throughout history. 

These gems were hard to find. Which made me think about the amount of people missing out on ideas that could make a real impact on their life.

That’s why I started this newsletter.

What's inside?

The Shoulders of Giants newsletter explores the minds of history’s greatest thinkers, regardless of how known they are.

Each issue focuses on one idea, supported by amazing passages, with commentary from me to draw connections.

One of my favorites is Meghan Daum's experience with youth being falsely romanticized (you can scroll through that issue below).

I hate bullshit, so I only send these newsletters when I have something worth sharing—typically once a month, and never more than twice.

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