The hottest Value Substack posts right now

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How to determine your own value

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1118 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Value
  1. Value can be determined by more than just money, accolades, or others' opinions.
  2. It's important to question societal norms that undervalue certain types of work or individuals.
  3. Many creative, self-employed individuals, especially women, often face the expectation to work for free despite their expertise and experience.

Money! Money! Money...?

Seven Senses • 1318 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
💰 Finance Value
  1. Money plays a huge role in our lives, but many people avoid discussing it. Ignoring money can make it control us even more.
  2. Creatives often feel pressured to work without proper compensation, believing art should be 'pure.' This leads to undervaluing their work and struggling financially.
  3. Money can reflect our values and desires when used intentionally. It’s important to see it as a tool for expressing what matters most to us instead of something evil.

On Track

Invariant • 609 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💰 Finance Value
  1. Analyzing investments should involve a holistic reflection and critical thinking.
  2. Consider the importance of probability and odds in decision-making.
  3. Recognize that in financial markets, competition influences opportunity and the importance of value over price.

New Feature Announcement!

So Here’s a Thing • 825 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
📚 Literature Value
  1. New feature announcement of a growing short story library for paid subscribers only. First story release is free for all.
  2. Stories will be delivered every two weeks in e-book format with new covers designed by the author, offering value for subscribers.
  3. If there is enough interest in the initial series of short stories, a second series may follow, encouraging engagement and growth.

no. 74: double starching

let them eat cake • 678 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Value
  1. Cooking remains a mostly opaque activity to cooks, and even though there are scientific explanations, many cultural practices still rely on mystical ideas like 'nafas' and 'sonmat.'
  2. The value of cooking and the labor involved is often underappreciated and not clearly priced, leading to conflicting claims about its worth in different contexts.
  3. Food and cooking challenge traditional economic frameworks, as the true cost is not accurately captured due to the unpaid labor that goes into preparing meals.
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The Intrinsic Value of Consciousness

Going Awol • 139 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Value
  1. Intrinsic value is value something has for its own sake, like pleasure or achievement, while instrumental value is value something has as a means to an end, like money.
  2. Consciousness is considered instrumentally valuable as it is a prerequisite for many intrinsically valuable things like forming relationships, feeling happiness, and experiencing beauty.
  3. The aesthetic value of consciousness lies in its beauty and the wonder it inspires, as it is seen as sublime and intricately mysterious.

Sick from $NVDA FOMO? Here's the Vaccine

Value Investing Substack • 373 implied HN points • 28 May 23
💰 Finance Value
  1. Value investors should not feel bad about missing out on short-term stock jumps like NVDA's recent +25% increase.
  2. It's important to avoid setting unrealistic benchmarks based on present-day reference points when evaluating past investment decisions.
  3. Embracing less-than-perfect outcomes and understanding the arbitrariness of present-day reference points can help investors overcome FOMO and focus on long-term success in stock markets.

Why Usher Will Get Paid $0 to Headline the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show—and Why That's OK

The Take (by Jon Miltimore) • 178 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Value
  1. Artists like Usher may headline the Super Bowl halftime show for free, but they benefit from increased record sales and exposure.
  2. The NFL's unique arrangement with performers makes sense from an economic perspective, as the exposure during the halftime show can lead to millions of dollars worth of value for the artists.
  3. Despite not receiving payment from the NFL, artists still have direct financial incentives to perform due to the significant spike in record sales and other subsequent opportunities.

Is there an enterprise sales gene?

Top of the Lyne • 216 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
💼 Business Value
  1. The enterprise sales gene is complex and unique, different from SMB and mid-market sales genes.
  2. Understanding the ideal customer profile and reaching decision-makers is crucial in enterprise sales.
  3. Emphasize value over features, tell compelling stories, and focus on how your product benefits the customer's business in enterprise sales.

replacement lunch

let them eat cake • 199 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🍲 Food & Drink Value
  1. Differences in wages reflect societal values on labor, education, and automation.
  2. AI technology is changing the landscape of job application processes and the value of labor.
  3. The intrinsic value of human expertise in activities like cooking may not be easily replaceable by machines.

Decoding Developer Productivity

Wisdom over Waves • 79 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Value
  1. Estimating software development work and productivity is tricky due to the unknowns and constant changes in the software development process.
  2. The desire to measure developer productivity stems from the human need for clarity in transactions, like buying software products, despite the complexities and uncertainties involved in software development.
  3. It's time to change the perception of software developers as mere code generators and start recognizing them as creative problem-solvers who bring unique value to the development process.

Do papercuts matter?

Register Spill • 157 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Value
  1. Papercuts in software are small annoyances that don't necessarily affect functionality but can be fixed.
  2. Even though papercuts may be annoying, they often don't prevent users from achieving their goals when using software.
  3. Having papercuts in software may not always directly relate to a negative user experience or impact the success of the software.

"Values are what command our allegiance"

The Joyous Struggle • 138 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Value
  1. Values play a significant role in directing our loyalty and commitment.
  2. Direct perception of value is a complex and important concept, delving into the core of our understanding of 'good' and 'value'.
  3. Public discussions on values encompass various dimensions, from moral foundations to intrinsic and extrinsic values, shaping societal attitudes and behaviors.

It's beliefs all the way down

Iterare • 98 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💰 Finance Value
  1. Money is based on belief - understanding beliefs is crucial when dealing with finances.
  2. Markets and trading value are driven by what others believe - belief in value is fundamental in trading.
  3. Understanding beliefs about beliefs is important in investing - being aware of the dynamics of belief in market behavior can help in making investment decisions.

How to Craft a Compelling Offer That Buyers Can't Say No To

Michael’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
💼 Business Value
  1. Craft a compelling offer that speaks to the customer's dream result, provides certainty, reduces time to value, and minimizes effort needed.
  2. The way you position your offer can significantly impact buyer response and lead to higher close rates.
  3. Creating a grand-slam offer involves addressing the dream result, certainty, time to value, and effort or cost for the customer.

Not Supporting the Arts

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 364 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Value
  1. The idea of 'Supporting the Arts' is often vague and lacking in tangible action.
  2. Art is fundamental to life and society, not just something to enjoy after essential tasks are done.
  3. Artists struggle with valuing their work financially, and the wider public often underestimates the importance of art in their lives.

Why Universities and Professors Won’t Go Away Anytime Soon

Mimir's Well • 78 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🚌 Education Value
  1. Generative AI will disrupt education by impacting the value of university degrees and increasing alternative credentialing options.
  2. Professors bring irreplaceable value to students through curriculum design, domain knowledge, pedagogy, mentoring, and career guidance.
  3. Universities offer unique value like the college experience, credentialing, career training, alumni networks, and extracurricular activities that AI cannot replicate.

Life is Not an Investment

Humanities in Revolt • 179 implied HN points • 06 Aug 22
📖 Philosophy Value
  1. The humanities teach us to value things that are good in themselves, like love and personal development, rather than just things that lead to something else like money or status.
  2. It's important to acknowledge the inherent value of labor and the products of that labor, rather than solely focusing on productivity or profit.
  3. Consumption and work should be aligned with fundamental human values like truth, goodness, and fulfillment, rather than being driven by a never-ending pursuit of material possessions or profit.

Hippie CEO Life #47 - Selling Like a Farmer

Hippie CEO Life • 58 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
💼 Business Value
  1. Building relationships is key in sales to create trust and positive experiences.
  2. Adaptability in sales is crucial as each prospect is unique with varying needs.
  3. Nurturing prospects with valuable content and perseverance in face of rejection are important in sales.

Why I switched to Mac

Fulton’s ramblings • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Value
  1. Started using Mac because it worked well with other Apple products like iPhone and iPad.
  2. Chose Mac for its UNIX-based system that meets specific school requirements.
  3. Switched to Mac due to the value and performance it offers compared to other laptops.