You're Subscribed to Way Too Many Newsletters. It's Time to Trim the Fat.

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We’re living in the golden age of newsletters and subscription media, fueled by rampant censorship. Thanks to platforms like Substack, it’s never been easier for writers, journalists, and subject matter experts to share their insights directly with engaged audiences. 

But with a world of information at our fingertips, it’s all too easy to get overwhelmed. Even though its all for positive, good intentions, how many newsletters are you subscribed to right now? 30? 40? More? 

I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve fallen into the trap of haphazardly subscribing to anything that looks even remotely interesting. On any given day, I can have close to 100 emails just from Substack publications I follow. Two days without going through my emails, and that number jumps to around 250 unread.

To be fair, there’s something exciting about getting a new newsletter in my inbox. Like opening a present, not knowing exactly what insights or ideas are contained within — and the op…