What Actually Works

In which Nathan shares a ridiculous story about an uncomfortable situation, and the lads (Dan and Will) set him straight. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

After a brief hiatus, we're back!! This week on WAW, we discuss the delicate balance between doing things the world (or, some might say, the market) wants, and doing things that you want to do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Dan, Will, and Nathan talk about their systems (or lack thereof) for extracting knowledge from books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Certainty is the natural state of our minds, but often it is false. This week on WAW, we talk about times we were wrong. Nathan shares a story about how Hardbound's storytelling format didn't go viral like he thought it would. Dan made political predictions that ended up false. Will was wrong not to launch a product he built. Enjoy the wrongness! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

You doubt it's working. Your patience is thinning. Should you leave? This week on WAW, stories of how things end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

That moment when you realize you could go down a rabbit hole of new knowledge -- but should you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

In which Nathan, Dan, and Will introspect on the nature of technology companies. Are they/we actually changing the world for the better? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

An unusual and bold topic choice by Dan, but it turns out to be a really fascinating discussion. What question should we explore next? Tweet at us: @nbashaw @danshipper @willhoekenga This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

We've all been there: you have an idea for a business, and you like it a lot. How do you decide whether or not to go for it? This week on WAW, we discuss. Also - we're introducing a new segment! It's called "How Was Your Week?" and I bet you can guess what it's about. Also, here is the link to that youtube video Nathan was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4GgKnF7fmYnibX-_1H0rwEUCywhQFfs6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

Everybody has something they're obsessed with. But what life circumstances actually cause obsession? TL;DL * Will is obsessed with how words can create economic value for businesses * Dan is obsessed with shipping * Nathan is obsessed with business strategy Tweet to us to tell us how much you loved/hated the episode: @nbashaw @willhoekenga @danshipper This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com