This Week's Top Ten

This Week's Top Ten Substack creatively explores everyday concepts, philosophy, and personal growth through illustrated puzzles and problems grouped in tens. It offers insights on self-awareness, creativity, social interactions, and ancient wisdom reinterpreted for modern times, while promoting a fun and reflective view on life's complexities.

Personal Growth Creative Expression Social Philosophy Ancient Wisdom Self-awareness

The hottest Substack posts of This Week's Top Ten

And their main takeaways
117 implied HN points 09 Feb 24
  1. The post discusses signs of a good Valentine for you, presented through charts with images.
  2. It also highlights signs that your Valentine may not be a good match for you, also depicted with images.
  3. Overall, the post aims to help readers determine if their Valentine is a 'good egg' or a 'bad egg'.
98 implied HN points 19 Jan 24
  1. Share to spread positivity and support others.
  2. Take breaks from technology to focus on real-world connections.
  3. Invest in creating a better future for yourself and others.
98 implied HN points 12 Jan 24
  1. The word 'xenodochial' means hospitable and friendly
  2. The author found the word in an old dictionary and hopes it becomes part of modern speech
  3. The word is seen as a neat way to describe being welcoming to strangers
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117 implied HN points 30 Jun 23
  1. It's okay to say no if you don't want to do something. Your reasons are valid.
  2. We all have different preferences, thresholds, tendencies, ideas, capacities, boats, emotional triggers, and senses of righteousness.
  3. Saying no is a complete answer and should be respected.
137 implied HN points 02 Jun 23
  1. Be a little unpredictable.
  2. Don't set the bar too high to avoid disappointment.
  3. Set boundaries based on your comfort level.
98 implied HN points 14 Jul 23
  1. The Pepto Bismol jingle can be catchy and reminds us of the similarities between physical and emotional discomforts.
  2. There are charts illustrating the crossover between digestive and emotional pain.
  3. The post closes with well-wishes for smooth digestive tracks and emotional sine waves.