1 / Welcome
π Welcome to Issue #1!
My newsletter will be a carefully edited digital publication, delivered straight to your inbox every Sunday at 10 am EST.
My main goal is to provide you with thought-provoking writing and ideas. Iβm excited to try out a few ideas and I hope I can count on your continuous support as I experiment.
π¬ Continuing the conversation
I donβt want the stream of thinking to end with blog posts; I want to know what you think. Iβve created a space for us to chat:
π² Fresh reading
Second childhood β by Ahmed Al-Ismaily
Book review of Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison β by Yawer Zardari
π Emerging trends
Rare pokemon cards set to sell for $750,000 A new stock market for collectibles, sneakers and art rises
Audio will define the next era of social media Invite-only audio app Clubhouse takes the world by storm
Renewed faith in cryptocurrency Faith in centralized finance wanes creates new fans of Bitcoin and Dogecoin
π Books
Deep Work β by Cal Newport is about how to stay focused in a distracted world
How to Raise Successful People β by Esther Wojcicki "The Godmother of Silicon Valley" shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children
The Autobiography of Malcolm X β by Alex Haley is a true story of tribulation, triumph and tragedy
π« New products
Honk β All-new way to chat with your friends in real-time, with messages shown live as you type.
Daybridge β A beautiful calendar built for people, not companies
Hey β A refreshing take on e-mail from the folks at Basecamp
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If you have any questions, suggestions or are having trouble accepting the invite you can e-mail me at ahmed@saleh.digital
I hope you have a great Sunday,
Ahmed Al-Ismaily