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Substack Reads: The double exposure effect, a mustard obsession, and the color of Neptune

read • 4894 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Design Coaching Science Memoir
  1. Nominees with great performances in multiple roles can lead to extra praise, known as the double exposure effect.
  2. Mustard packaging has a rich history dating back centuries, with brands like Grey Poupon and Maille showcasing timeless design.
  3. Neptune's true color is not actually blue as previously thought, but a milky, unmemorable interstellar cataract, challenging our perceptions.

Life update, March

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 954 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Events Perfume Coaching
  1. Events with Misha: The power of finding inspiration and guidance in unique individuals along life's journey.
  2. Lost in perfume: Embracing the challenges and excitement of starting a new enterprise, even amidst uncertainties.
  3. Sometimes life turns you into a life coach: Embracing unexpected shifts in your career and finding fulfillment in helping others navigate life's complexities.

Free Friday: Filling the Void

JoeBlogs • 2299 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Baseball Athletes Coaching Writing
  1. Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are two legendary football coaches facing retirement and the question of finding happiness in the future.
  2. Coaching greats like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno faced the difficulty of retiring from their passion.
  3. The writer discusses the disappearance of old writings and the upcoming decision about staying on Substack.

The Profile Dossier: Nick Saban, America's Most Successful Coach

The Profile • 1650 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching Success Leadership Psychology Techniques
  1. Nick Saban focuses on constant improvement and attention to detail in all aspects of preparation and leadership
  2. Saban believes in investing time in habits that align with your goals and identity
  3. To be successful, one should focus on persistence, a champion's attitude in all endeavors, and taking personal responsibility for outcomes

Reader Question – What’s the Deal with Awaken180?

Weight and Healthcare • 1417 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Research Coaching
  1. Awaken180 claims to create long-term weight loss, but lacks concrete scientific evidence to support their program.
  2. The program emphasizes weight loss over other aspects of health and success, disregarding the variety of body sizes and individual needs.
  3. Awaken180 relies on caloric and carbohydrate restrictions, potentially involving expensive prepacked food, and might not be sustainable for long-term weight loss.
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The Buffalo Bills have a decision to make

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 511 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Team Management Playoffs Coaching Quarterbacks
  1. The Buffalo Bills need to decide whether to build around their head coach or go all-in on their quarterback, Josh Allen.
  2. The team's offensive strategy needs to revolve around maximizing Josh Allen's talents as a quarterback to reach their full potential.
  3. The Bills have to prioritize making strategic decisions to support Josh Allen if they aim to succeed in the long run, potentially even considering coaching changes.

The Corner Step-Up

Hoop Vision • 569 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Strategy Analysis Offense Coaching
  1. A new ball screen continuity called 'The Corner Step-Up' involves players setting screens on the ball at the wing or slot area.
  2. Teams like Marquette, Texas A&M, and Houston are using the corner step-up action to create scoring opportunities, like open lanes to the basket or wide open shots.
  3. Texas A&M and Houston are running a unique offense featuring a patterned series of step-up screens called 'Continuity Step-Up.'

The Ball Screen Coverage Spectrum

Hoop Vision • 452 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Coaching Defense
  1. Guarding the ball screen is a crucial decision for coaches in basketball.
  2. Teams have different approaches to defending the ball screen, falling on a spectrum.
  3. Success in basketball can be influenced by defensive strategies like being aggressive or sagging off the ball handler.

Continuous growth in tech: 50+ Resources I swear by as a Senior Software Engineer

High Growth Engineer • 912 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Newsletters Books Courses YouTube Coaching
  1. The post shares over 50 resources for continuous growth in tech for Senior Software Engineers.
  2. Different types of resources like newsletters, books, courses, and videos are recommended to help in growing quickly.
  3. Managing resources efficiently is key, and tools like Todoist, Mailbrew, and Readwise are suggested.

Aubserver Mailbag 154: What type of impact will Derrick Nix have on the offense?

The Auburn Observer • 334 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Basketball Coaching Recruiting Offense
  1. The new Auburn football offensive coordinator, Derrick Nix, brings experience and a strong track record as a recruiter from his time at Ole Miss.
  2. Nix's impact is expected to boost the running game and potentially help improve the team's passing game efficiency in the 2024 season.
  3. Auburn's offensive coaching staff for 2024, now with Nix on board, is showing promise under head coach Hugh Freeze's leadership.

Friday mailbag: Quarterback ideas abound

Purple Insider • 353 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Coaching Drafting Offense Defense
  1. Attributes to look for in a rookie quarterback include production, arm talent, toughness, leadership skills, and athleticism.
  2. When considering changes to the coaching staff, focus may be on positions like running backs coach based on past performances.
  3. Signing a veteran quarterback can still lead a team to a Super Bowl, as proven by recent veteran QBs who competed in the Super Bowl.

Upcoming Release: The Hunden Files

Richard Lewis • 2338 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Esports Scandal Investigation Coaching
  1. The Hunden Files reveal private communications shedding light on the behavior of Nicolai 'Hunden' Petersen.
  2. Petersen faced consequences for cheating in competitive matches and leaking strategic documents to Astralis.
  3. Legal actions against Petersen are ongoing, with evidence showing his involvement with Astralis while still employed by Heroic.

Aubserver Mailbag 153: Change is in the Air

The Auburn Observer • 334 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Basketball Coaching Recruiting Team Dynamics
  1. Change is constant in the world of sports, with teams adapting from game to game to handle opponents.
  2. Auburn's football staff changes include parting ways with a DC after struggles, with some surprising player departures.
  3. Hugh Freeze plans to focus on offensive play-calling, while Auburn basketball continues to succeed through adaptability.

Stacking the Back: A lesson from the Rams.

MatchQuarters • 334 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Coaching Defense NFL
  1. The Los Angeles Rams improved their defense by diversifying their defensive coverages.
  2. The Rams' focus on developing talent internally rather than making high draft picks has paid off.
  3. Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris made impactful strategic decisions that helped the Rams shut down opponents' key offensive weapons.

Friday Mailbag: Is the decision now influenced by the division?

Purple Insider • 255 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Coaching Drafting Offensive Line Team Strategy
  1. There are different tiers of quarterbacks and what it takes for them to win a Super Bowl.
  2. The Vikings are considering different options regarding their quarterback situation, including re-signing Cousins or drafting a new QB.
  3. The team is evaluating potential changes to the coaching staff and strategies for rebuilding the defense.

A quick note

Mets Fix • 216 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching Hockey Team
  1. The author is sending a quick newsletter due to a busy schedule coaching a hockey team.
  2. The newsletter discusses scheduling conflicts related to coaching a children's hockey team.
  3. The author mentions coaching his daughter's hockey team in a tournament during a busy time.

Welcome to my Substack!

The Uncommon Executive • 99 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
💼 Business Diversity Coaching Entrepreneurship Venture Capital
  1. Yue Zhao is passionate about helping minorities succeed in the business world, as she believes the best opportunities are unfairly distributed to white men.
  2. Yue Zhao started her career in engineering, worked at prestigious companies like McKinsey, Thumbtack, and Instagram, and is now a venture partner at LifeX Ventures.
  3. Yue Zhao aims to use her Substack newsletter to share insights and advice to help minorities and women advance in their careers and personal lives.

Why Ben Johnson is atop the coaching wish list

Go Long with Tyler Dunne • 176 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Coaching NFL Team Dynamics Leadership
  1. Ben Johnson is a highly sought-after coaching candidate for his innovative play design and dynamic offense building skills.
  2. Being an effective leader in the NFL is not just about X's and O's, but also about instilling belief, accountability, and demanding excellence from players.
  3. Johnson's coaching style is marked by fearlessness in playcalling and an emphasis on detail, communication, and creativity to maximize player skill-sets.

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 1/22/24

MatchQuarters • 117 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Coaching Analysis
  1. The NFL Championship preview highlights the matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens featuring strong defenses.
  2. The Lions face the 49ers with the offense being a key focus in the game.
  3. Evaluation caution is advised, reflecting on players like Isaiah Simmons and Kyle Hamilton in the draft season.