The hottest Substack posts of Tolu’s Newsletter

And their main takeaways
4 HN points 09 Apr 24
  1. Sucker games are situations where people get stuck in cycles of retaliation or poor choices that hurt everyone involved. They can be found in various areas like relationships, work, and even businesses.
  2. One way to avoid falling into sucker games is to think carefully before acting, especially when facing risky situations at work or in personal life. Recognizing patterns from others' failures can help you make better decisions.
  3. If you find yourself already in a sucker game, it's important to realize it and change course. Stopping the cycle often requires humility and letting go of your ego to avoid further harm.
4 HN points 09 Dec 23
  1. Idea discovery helps identify unmet needs in specific areas, even if you can't solve them right away.
  2. Discovering problems in advance helps in reducing risks before investing time and effort in a product.
  3. The process involves defining your target, building a contact list, crafting effective messaging, conducting discovery interviews, evaluating responses, and following up for feedback.
2 HN points 14 Dec 23
  1. Determine your threat model to understand who might target you and why
  2. Employ simple tactics for online security to make yourself less of a target
  3. Use unique passphrases, avoid public WiFi for sensitive logins, and protect your physical devices
2 HN points 19 Aug 23
  1. Maximize your chances by choosing lotteries you are more likely to win.
  2. Enter lotteries that announce winners often and quickly to adjust your strategy faster.
  3. Always make sure the prize you are aiming for is truly worth the potential consequences of winning.
0 implied HN points 24 Feb 24
  1. Memories of the past can be distorted by time, leading us to remember the good times more fondly than they actually were.
  2. Our perception of happiness can change over time as we evolve, making us appreciate things differently as we grow.
  3. We may not always accurately judge our current happiness, focusing too much on future worries. Embracing the uncertainties and adapting to challenges can help in finding happiness in the present.
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0 implied HN points 06 Jan 25
  1. Expectations can lead to disappointment. When we hope for things to make us happy, they often don't live up to what we imagined.
  2. Achieving goals doesn't guarantee happiness. Many people find that reaching milestones doesn’t bring the joy they expected, like getting a job or going on a date.
  3. We need to be careful with our expectations. It's important to check why we set certain goals and understand what we can realistically gain from achieving them.
0 implied HN points 09 Apr 24
  1. Predictions about Trump often missed how much of an impact he would have on domestic policy. Many thought he wouldn’t be able to change much due to resistance from both parties, but he actually had significant support from his followers.
  2. Trump's presidency could redefine international relations. His approach might lead to a more isolationist America, which would shift power dynamics around the world as other countries adapt.
  3. It's important to be cautious when making predictions, especially in politics. Past assumptions about party politics may not hold true, and factors like grassroots support can greatly influence outcomes.