The hottest Community Substack posts right now

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Enjoying Chaos

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 21 implied HN points • 01 Jul 25
🎾 Sports Community
  1. R4R events are growing way beyond expectations, pulling large crowds and creating strong community connections. It's amazing when people come together for a fun cause!
  2. There's a lot happening, from community forums to sports events, which can feel overwhelming. It’s important to take a step back and enjoy the journey.
  3. Upcoming family trips and events are exciting but can also create stress. Remember to breathe and focus on the present to stay calm.

Ronin Discord Rewards are Coming!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. Ronin Discord is giving out rewards to the top 50 contributors. These members helped keep the community active and helpful.
  2. If you are one of the winners, make sure to share your Ronin Wallet address in the proper channel to receive your rewards.
  3. Everyone in the community can earn rewards just by participating in Discord. The most active members will receive $RON every month.

Welcome to Pen, Paper & Pizza

Pen, Paper & Pizza • 39 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
💼 Business Community
  1. The newsletter 'Pen, Paper & Pizza' aims to inspire and engage entrepreneurs through insightful content.
  2. The name represents the tools and joys of entrepreneurship: pen for creativity, paper for planning, and pizza for celebration and community.
  3. The newsletter offers actionable insights, creative ideas, real-life stories, and a supportive community for individuals looking to grow their businesses.

When Rich People Say 'Don't Worry About Money.'

The Doorman • 39 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Rich people may advise not to worry about money, but their journey to wealth often involved sacrifices and regrets.
  2. Accidental millionaires stress the importance of pursuing passion and letting money follow naturally.
  3. Sometimes, those with fewer material possessions emphasize the value of community and family over material wealth.
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Join me on Notes

Visual Media Overlord • 39 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Notes is a new space on Substack for sharing links, posts, quotes, and photos
  2. Subscribers to Gilby's Pop Culture Roundup will automatically see notes
  3. Readers can share their own notes and engage in discussions on the platform

A Klezmer Revival in South Seattle?

The Cholent • 39 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Community
  1. The Royal Room in South Seattle has become a hub for local bands embracing their Eastern European musical roots, particularly klezmer music.
  2. Klezmer culture in Seattle has experienced a revival with the efforts of musicians like Mark Lutwak and events like Klezmer Starts Here!
  3. Younger generations are showing an increasing interest in klezmer music, embracing it as roots music and connecting to their Jewish heritage.

Vol. 1, Issue 35 - Memories of my Shiny Pokémon encounters

Johto Times • 39 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Shiny Pokémon are rare and exciting to find in games, with different generations offering better chances to encounter them. They can bring a lot of joy and disappointment in the process.
  2. New Pokémon games and collaborations, like Detective Pikachu Returns and the Van Gogh Museum, create buzz and special events for fans. These events often include unique in-game challenges and themed products.
  3. Sharing personal Pokémon experiences and memories is a fun way to connect with the community. Many fans cherish their first cards or encounters, reflecting on how Pokémon has influenced their lives.

Woodbine: Communion

Do Not Research • 39 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Communal living has a long history filled with diverse experiments and movements, from religious separatists to hacker ecologists.
  2. Belief and faith in communal life are essential for successful experiments in communal living.
  3. Woodbine explores the importance of defending embodied life, memories, and shared narratives in building sustainable communities.

Marathon in the Olympics

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Community
  1. Running can be about fun and creativity, not just competition. Many runners, like Joel, focus on enjoying the experience and helping others rather than just chasing records.
  2. Different sports communities have shared experiences. Like Caleb found similarities between skateboarding and climbing, many sports connect people in unique ways.
  3. Historical moments happen in running too. Watching others achieve amazing feats, like setting fastest known times, can be inspiring and create a sense of community.

Influencer marketing may not be a good fit for your developer-focused startup

thedevmarketer • 39 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
💼 Business Community
  1. Influencer marketing may not work for developer-focused startups with specialized solutions and top-down strategies.
  2. Consider alternative community-building strategies like podcasts, workshops, and articles for reaching the right target audience.
  3. Community involvement goes beyond influencers and should focus on engaging relevant communities for your product.

Trust

Seeking Solutions • 39 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
💼 Business Community
  1. In a world flooded with information, it's best to trust friends, family, and people in 'sell free' zones because they are more dependable.
  2. Being skeptical of information is crucial to discern true value; focusing on close connections and unbiased professionals helps maintain trust.
  3. Expanding friendships and cultivating communities based on genuine connections can create 'sell free zones' where trust can thrive.

Coincidence at Kremwerk

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Daniel uses colorful wristbands to represent his principles, making it easier to focus on them. It's a creative way to visualize your goals and actions.
  2. Running into Amy unexpectedly helped give closure to unrequited feelings. Sometimes, meeting someone again can offer clarity and help us move on.
  3. Building community is about creating a chosen family. Friends can support us and help us grow, making our experiences richer and more fulfilling.

Stuffed animals and woody conks

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The author received a stuffed dinosaur as a prize after a 50k race, marking a personal embrace of stuffed animals after not being into them as a child. It's a fun way to reconnect with childhood memories.
  2. During a camping trip, the author helped a woman who had lost her electrolytes and car keys after swimming. This led to a light-hearted adventure for the woman and her son, showing how unexpected situations can create memorable stories.
  3. The author learned to advocate for their own needs during weekend plans, finding it easier to express wants like finishing a hike early. This skill in self-advocacy is important for personal well-being.

Highland Park Captured My Heart

Cornerstone • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Highland Park in Pittsburgh exemplifies a beautiful blend of closely spaced homes, walkability, and a large park.
  2. The neighborhood showcases the potential of human-scale urban planning with diverse housing types and economic integration.
  3. Highland Park's organic beauty and timeless charm highlight the possibility of creating similar communities if granted permission and freedom in development.

Making Sense Together One Last Time

The Bigger Picture • 119 implied HN points • 18 Aug 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. The connections we build with others are more important than understanding how things connect. Deepening these connections leads to collective insight and understanding.
  2. Improving sensemaking involves inquiry together, bringing our whole selves to conversations, and drawing on collective intelligence. It's about listening deeply and collaborating for new ideas and solutions.
  3. Sensemaking 101 offers a transformative process with world-class teachers, group interactions, and practical exercises. It aims to empower individuals to navigate a complex world collectively.

Vol. 1, Issue 17 - The Legacy of Pokémon: Part 3 - Generation 2

Johto Times • 59 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Generation 2 of Pokémon, especially games like Pokémon Crystal, holds a lot of nostalgic value for fans. Many players remember the vibrant graphics, improved gameplay, and memorable experiences they had during this time.
  2. Friendship and community were important parts of the Pokémon experience, whether through trading and battling with friends locally or connecting with others online. These relationships helped many fans enjoy the games even more.
  3. The advancements in Pokémon games over the years, such as the addition of features like Pokémon HOME, show how the franchise has evolved. Fans appreciate how easier it has become to catch and trade Pokémon compared to earlier generations.

Good News and Bad News

Default Wisdom • 66 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The author is working on a difficult piece that has been in progress for years and feels a lot of pressure to finish it. The urgency comes from wanting to provide the detail it truly needs.
  2. Childcare challenges have made it harder for the author to keep up with tasks, including responding to others' messages.
  3. The post is shared with paid subscribers, highlighting a sense of exclusivity and possibly in-depth discussion of the author's experiences.

The Bermuda Depths

The Leftovers • 79 implied HN points • 20 Sep 22
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Childhood memories can have a lasting impact on our lives, even if we remember only fragments of them.
  2. Nostalgia can be powerful, leading us to seek out and revisit things from our past that hold special meaning.
  3. Shared experiences from childhood can create connections with strangers around the world, uniting people in unexpected ways.

Thank You!

Unpopular Front • 60 implied HN points • 28 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The newsletter has been successful and is about to celebrate four years. The writer is grateful for the support from readers during this time.
  2. Starting the newsletter was a big risk after losing a job and facing rejections, but it turned out to be a great decision.
  3. The writer aims to keep providing understanding and entertainment to the readers in the future, especially during challenging times.

🐟 Food Find Friday - Feb 2, 2024

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Community
  1. Be cautious when consuming snow for drinks - avoid snow from contaminated areas.
  2. Try making chocolate fruit bark with bananas, peanut butter, and dark chocolate for Valentine's Day.
  3. Discover trendy food items like Trader Joe's Chile & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips and Kimchi & Cheese Rice Balls from Costco.

Links #7

Splitting Infinity • 19 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. In a post-scarcity society, communities of hobbyists can lead to significant innovations driven by leisure time and interest rather than necessity.
  2. Drug discovery challenges stem from a lack of understanding of diseases and biology, proposing an alternative approach focusing on experimental drug use and patient data collection.
  3. Language models are scaling down for efficient inference, suggesting that combinations of smaller models may outperform training larger ones.

The Path Ahead For Homeland

The Lunacian • 138 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Return to foundational Axie building principles: focus on iterative development, community involvement, social features, and cross-platform accessibility.
  2. Revamp Homeland gameplay by emphasizing social strategy, quicker gameplay, and reducing clicking for better user experience.
  3. Introduce combat elements, avatar axies for social interaction, AXP integration, and restructured Moonfall quests to enhance the player experience in Homeland.

An Evening with John Vervaeke: Live in London

The Bigger Picture • 179 implied HN points • 31 Jan 22
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. John Vervaeke uses his research to bridge Western philosophy, Eastern wisdom practices, and cognitive science.
  2. Vervaeke aims to create a framework for navigating the crisis of truth, alienation, and lack of wisdom in today's culture.
  3. The live event in London will offer an intimate salon-style setting with dialogos practice, Q&A, and socializing.

🏆 Nominations now open for 40 Over 40 Awards!

The Charlotte Ledger • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
📰 News Community
  1. Nominations are open for The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, recognizing community difference-makers in their 40s and beyond.
  2. Life advice from previous 40 Over 40 Award winners includes trusting instincts, keeping setbacks in perspective, and living each day with meaning.
  3. Charlotte leaders are urging Atrium Health to consider working with a charity to abolish medical debt, a cause with community impact.

Drunk on the Narrative

Charles Eisenstein • 2 implied HN points • 11 Jan 26
📖 Philosophy Community
  1. A second video in the Sanity Project 2026 series has been released, and more short videos will be posted frequently.
  2. Comments on the Substack videos are being turned off to avoid spreading the creator too thin, and discussion is being moved to a dedicated forum on Mighty Networks (naascommunity.org).
  3. The Substack is reader-supported and readers are invited to subscribe or support the work with a free or paid subscription.

Harris Rosenblum: Algorithmic Alienation and Transcendence

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. People on the internet are turning to magical belief structures due to a vacuum of meaning in their lives and worsening material conditions.
  2. Marx's theory of alienation in capitalism highlights separation from labor, nature, others, and self, leading to a lack of meaning and productive agency.
  3. Algorithm-driven alienation leads individuals into online communities that generate new ideologies, identities, and political narratives, ultimately challenging existing hegemonic norms.