I love newsletters. I think they are the most underrated form of finding quality insights from people you know and trust.

Currently I’m subscribed to eight: Austin Kleon, Ali Abdaal, James Clear, The Art of Noticing, Nathaniel Drew, Lawrence Yeo (More To That), Farnam Street, and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. They all vary in their style and content, but two common features across these is that they are generous with their insights, and they write well. Some blogs that I routinely follow as well include Seth Godin, Derek Sivers, and James Somers.

Each month, I take down hundreds of lines of notes from these newsletters. Some of the insights I’ve gained through them have been the inspiration for many of my best ideas. If I ever need a goldmine of new ideas, my inbox is where I go.

Our output, after all, depends on our input.

Where we look is where we go.