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I wrote my first piece, Painful, but Pain-less,…
I wrote my first piece, Painful, but Pain-less, something close to the heart
Author: Bylxia V.
Profile: https://substack.com/@bylxiav?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=6mx6h7
Publication: Heart notes by Bylxia V. (https://open.substack.com/pub/bylxiav/p/painful-but-pain-less?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=6mx6h7)
Keywords: Healing, self-reflection, self-discovery, acceptance, mental health
A $10 e-book shares your knowledge. A $100…
A $10 e-book shares your knowledge. A $100 mini-course guides them step by step. A $1,000 coaching package gives them direct access to you. The value isn’t just in the information. It’s in how you deliver it.
Author: Anfernee
Profile: https://substack.com/@anferneeck/note/c-152164333
Publication: Solopreneur Code (https://solopreneurcode.substack.com/)
Keywords: Solopreneur,business,education
Empathy means searching out facts. Empathy means caring…
Empathy means searching out facts. Empathy means caring about people but not just people in our inner circle. It means caring about people different than us. Even before something affects us personally. Or even if it never does.
Author: Laura G Owens
Profile: https://substack.com/@humannaturelauragowens
Publication: Human Nature – Laura G Owens (https://lauragowens.substack.com/)
Keywords: empathy, psychology, compassion, caring, life lessons, Golden Rule, kindness, cognitive dissonance
Stop expecting instant success on Substack. Most people…
Stop expecting instant success on Substack. Most people quit too soon. They give up just as trust starts building. Consistency is your secret weapon. It takes time. Embrace the journey. You got this.
Author: Yana G.Y.
Profile: https://substack.com/@yanagy
Publication: Unplugged by Yana G.Y. (https://yana-g-y.com)
Keywords: sales, writing, monetization, make money online, artificial intelligence, substack, chatgpt
Lawson’s Fevered Brain 14m I have noticed that…
Lawson’s Fevered Brain 14m I have noticed that since I was scammed and hacked and lost YouTube monetization, I’m more opinionated. I piss people off more often online. It remains to be seen if that’s a good thing, or not.
Author: Lawson Wallace
Profile: https://substack.com/@lawsonrwallace?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page
Publication: Lawson’s Fevered Brain (https://substack.com/@lawsonrwallace?utm_source=user-menu)
Keywords: Lawson, Wallace, Opinion, Personal Stories, Blogger, YouTuber,
Self-awareness. Start by recognising your defensive behaviours and…
Self-awareness. Start by recognising your defensive behaviours and their triggers. This awareness is the first step towards change. A thought diary is a foundational place to begin increasing self-awareness. Keep track of thoughts that pop up in the form of an automatic reaction. Track what was occurring at the time. Track your level of emotion to the stimulus. If time allows, analyse the underlying reason for the emotion experienced.
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords:
Productivity’s Most Underrated Power Move: Saying No. The…
Productivity’s Most Underrated Power Move: Saying No. The 24-hour “no” buffer saved me from burnout. Now when a new request comes in, I say, “Let me check priorities and get back to you tomorrow.” 80% of the time, the issue solves itself—or disappears. Delaying the yes can save your focus. What if your productivity boost isn’t in doing more—but dodging smarter?
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: Saying No, Productivity, Burnout, Focus, Prioritisation
The $100 Rule That Kills Fake Productivity. Would…
The $100 Rule That Kills Fake Productivity. Would you pay someone $100 to redo your meeting agenda? No? Then why are you doing it? “Productivity theatre” tasks feel important but suck time. Try this: Each morning, ask yourself, “Would I pay for this to get done?” If not, reverse-list it. Protect your time like a pro. Busy ≠ effective. Make that your daily mantra.
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: $100 Rule, Productivity, Time Management, Prioritisation, Effectiveness
The To-Don’t List That Saved My Sanity. Traditional…
The To-Don’t List That Saved My Sanity. Traditional to-do lists reward busyness, not progress. I used to burn out by noon chasing 20 tiny tasks, none of which moved the needle. Enter the reverse to-do list—where I track what I won’t do. No Slack checks every 5 minutes. No obsessing over Dropbox folders. Suddenly, I had time for the work that actually mattered. Less guilt. More momentum. What would your day look like if you only tracked what drains you?
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: To-Don’t List, Productivity, Burnout, Focus, Time Management
The good news since I wrote the previous…
The good news since I wrote the previous section, I earned the bestseller badge with 192,000 subscribers on Substack last month. That was a joyful surprise, and one I am grateful for. I hardly got 200 subscribers on Medium in the last three years despite working so hard.
Author: Aiden MC
Profile: https://substack.com/@aidenmc
Publication: Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media (https://aidenmc.substack.com/)
Keywords: Audience building, paid subscribers on Substack, From Zero to Substack Hero, Bestselling Subtack Authors
Drop the Guilt. Embrace the Biology. Your “bad”…
Drop the Guilt. Embrace the Biology. Your “bad” decisions weren’t just willpower failures—they were shaped by neural pathways, chemistry, and context. Once you see that, guilt gives way to compassion—for yourself and others. That doesn’t erase responsibility. It just grounds it in reality. We don’t blame a car when its brakes fail—we fix the system. Let’s upgrade the systems, not punish the parts. → If we understood behaviour this way, how would justice systems change?
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: Guilt, Biology, Compassion, Responsibility, Systems Thinking
If the brain is the director, what’s the…
If the brain is the director, what’s the role of consciousness? If your brain makes decisions before you become aware, is your conscious mind merely observing the performance? Maybe. But that doesn’t make life meaningless. Even actors bring something unique to the performance. You can shape your environment, habits, and relationships. You can be present. Freedom lies in how you engage with what unfolds. Morality, meaning, and mindfulness don’t vanish—they evolve. → Have you ever caught yourself acting before thinking? What might that reveal?
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: Consciousness, Agency, Meaning, Mindfulness, Morality
The Illusion of Free Will Can Be Liberating.…
The Illusion of Free Will Can Be Liberating. Letting go of free will doesn’t mean giving up—it means letting go of perfectionism, blame, and shame. Once you accept that your brain is influenced by biology and conditioning, you can stop berating yourself for every slip. That space creates room for growth, empathy, and perspective. It’s not an excuse—it’s a tool for self-understanding. → Curious how your unconscious shapes your day? The science behind it may surprise you.
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: Free Will, Self-Compassion, Psychology, Liberation, Acceptance
Your Brain Decides Before You Do — And…
Your Brain Decides Before You Do — And That’s OK Neuroscience shows your brain may decide before you even realise you’re choosing. Libet’s and Soon’s experiments found that decision-related brain activity occurs seconds before conscious awareness. It’s unsettling at first — like realising you’re not the driver, just the passenger. But here’s the twist: that realisation can be freeing. Less guilt. More compassion. Fewer mental loops of “what if.” We’re not robots. We’re complex systems shaped by biology, experience, and environment. Maybe understanding that is the first step towards real self-improvement. → What would you do differently if you weren’t fully “in control”?
Author: Keith-Williams
Profile: https://substack.com/@leadlearngrow
Publication: Lead, Learn, Grow (https://keith929.substack.com/)
Keywords: Neuroscience, Decision-Making, Free Will, Consciousness, Self-Improvement
Todays Video
https://substack.com/@lawsonrwallace/note/c-126808990?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1edac7 Where Lawson Wallace talks about marriage and careers, about putting family first.
The best to find new subscribers is blogging…
The best to find new subscribers is blogging for me. YouTube videos also help.
Author: Aiden MC
Profile: https://substack.com/@aidenmc
Publication: Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media (https://aidenmc.substack.com/)
Keywords: Audience building, paid subscribers on Substack, From Zero to Substack Hero, Bestselling Subtack Authors
You think you’re being chill. But your brain…
You think you’re being chill. But your brain calls it danger. When you hide how you really feel… Your salience network (the part of your brain that detects what matters) starts glitching. You don’t know what you want. You stop trusting yourself. You call it “calm.” But it’s not calm. It’s self-abandonment dressed as emotional control. Authenticity isn’t some spiritual vibe. It’s neurobiology. It’s clarity in your nervous system. It’s your brain knowing: “I’m safe to be me.”
Author: Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Profile: https://substack.com/@drmehmetyildiz
Publication: Health and Wellness (https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/)
Keywords: Mental Health, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
Most people still think obesity is just “calories…
Most people still think obesity is just “calories in, calories out.” But what if we told you immune cells are fueling the dysfunction? In obesity, monocytes switch energy systems. Their mitochondria underperform. They default to glycolysis, even when oxygen is abundant. This metabolic rewiring isn’t laziness. It’s biology. Understanding this could radically reshape obesity treatment.
Author: Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Profile: https://substack.com/@drmehmetyildiz
Publication: Health and Wellness (https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/)
Keywords: Health, Healthy Lifestyle
You’re not broken. You’re wired for survival in…
You’re not broken. You’re wired for survival in a world that exploits it. The love of sugar isn’t gluttony. It’s biology playing defense. Once, sugar meant survival. Today, it means sabotage. Healing starts when we stop blaming ourselves And start understanding our design.
Author: Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Profile: https://substack.com/@drmehmetyildiz
Publication: Health and Wellness (https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/)
Keywords: Health, Healthy Lifestyle
I believe everyone finds some valuable insights from…
I believe everyone finds some valuable insights from the story of Dr Russell Carr Thank you for reading and sharing your experiences too about PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Author: Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Profile: https://substack.com/@drmehmetyildiz
Publication: Content Marketing Strategy Insights (https://drmehmetyildiz.substack.com/)
Keywords: online writing, content marketing, content strategy
