The hottest Vulnerability Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Product security: barking up the wrong tree

lcamtuf’s thing • 2332 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24

The focus on product security often overshadows the more critical aspect of enterprise security.
Enterprise security faces challenges like employee actions that can bypass security measures, demonstrating the need for a paradigm shift.
Successful security programs accept the inevitability of compromise and prioritize detection, response, and containment over aiming for perfect defenses.

The importance of learning to “do it scared”

Changing The Channel • 2551 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Overcoming fear Self-Improvement Personal Growth Vulnerability

Pushing through fear often leads to growth and valuable insights.
Facing challenges, even if they seem impossible, can open up unexpected opportunities.
Writing, public speaking, or pursuing dreams may be scary, but doing it scared can lead to personal and professional success.

After the Fall

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 4127 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Injury Recovery Vulnerability Parkinson's

Falling can have both physical and emotional impacts, regardless of age.
Injuries can lead to challenges and vulnerability, requiring support from others.
Reflecting on experiences can spark insights and prompt a reevaluation of self-perception.

The song that is my everything

Intersectional Thinking • 432 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Authenticity Vulnerability Truth

Chip Wilson's Rule of 3: If you see something three times, move on it quickly.
Authenticity is like an asymptote, always approaching but never quite reaching.
The pursuit of authenticity involves navigating the paradox of our layers and personas.

What I’m Calling In In a Life Partner

The Well-Lived Life • 235 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Relationships Self-awareness Vulnerability Love

Define what you want in a life partner with intention and vulnerability.
Create a list of qualities and non-negotiables for your ideal partner.
Practice deep vulnerability and hold yourself accountable for what you seek in a partner.

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The Only Way to Know is to Do

Ways of Working • 78 implied HN points • 30 Sep 23

🎙 Podcasts Creativity Collaboration Purpose Originality Strategy Vulnerability

Everything is built step by step, take that first step to create anything.
Collaboration can be a force multiplier, choose partners who amplify you.
Know your 'why' to guide your actions and decisions towards your goals.

Connecting Without Touch

Weekly Wisdom • 139 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Human connection Listening Agreements Vulnerability

Human connection doesn't always require physical touch, but it holds immense power.
Key principles of connecting with others include deep listening, honest speaking, and setting agreements.
Trust and vulnerability are essential for building strong and meaningful relationships.

Can you be vulnerable and win? | #17

pole • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Vulnerability Society Relationships Psychology Emotions

Vulnerability is a tool that can be used correctly or incorrectly.
Practicing good vulnerability is hard due to discomfort and negative feedback loops.
Balancing integrity and attention allows for playing the game while staying true to oneself.

My Homelessness

Speak Up • 58 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Homelessness Survival Community support Recovery Vulnerability

Homelessness can happen to anyone.
Homelessness is demeaning.
Anything helps when you are homeless.

Why Do We Hide Parts of Ourselves?

Heart Speak by Susan of Agile Hearts • 58 implied HN points • 15 May 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Exploration Vulnerability

Being authentic and open allows for deeper experiences in life without fear.
Acknowledging and embracing all parts of ourselves leads to peace and strength.
Exploring and sharing our vulnerabilities can inspire others to live more authentically.

The Time Premium

Kyla’s Newsletter • 42 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

💰 Finance System Design Vulnerability Design Debt Ceiling Emotion

Life is short and unpredictable, so cherish moments with loved ones
Systems are intentionally designed to mislead and confuse, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying truths
Vulnerability and self-reflection are crucial, especially in a world where trust is eroding

Building Trust with Radical Transparency

Adventures in Leadership Land • 39 implied HN points • 26 May 23

🚌 Education Leadership Trust Building Vulnerability Ethics Feedback

Conventional trust-building methods often neglect addressing mistrust.
Being radically transparent and vulnerable is crucial for building trust.
Internet entities like newsletters may struggle to balance transparency and conflicting interests.

AI is still (very) vulnerable

Yuxi’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23

🕹 Technology AI Vulnerability Language Models Adversarial Attacks

AI programs, even like AlphaGo, can still be exploited.
Language models are not perfect and are easily exploited.
Recent research shows vulnerabilities in various language models.

Climate Karma

The CTRL + Z Press • 4 HN points • 09 Apr 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Vulnerability Inequality Accountability Resilience

Climate change impacts are transboundary and unequal.
Large emitters need to take responsibility and aid vulnerable countries.
People, not just countries, feel the effects of climate change.

The Unforeseen Anxiety of a Wayward Ball

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24

💼 Business Anxiety Growth mindset Vulnerability

Dealing with unexpected situations can reflect on handling deeper-life challenges too. Sometimes, avoiding tough situations leads to regret.
Don't fear asking questions or seeking feedback, even if it might seem embarrassing. Embracing vulnerability can lead to growth and improvement.
Fear of looking foolish often holds people back. Taking risks, asking questions, and seeking feedback can lead to personal and professional development.