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Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

No algorithms, no outrage. Just an essential newsletter trusted by about 170,000 smart people who want to understand the world. (I also write the free, daily newsletter you'll find at BigOptimism.com!) www.understandably.com

Publication · By Bill Murphy Jr. · English · Official site

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Issue · Oct 1, 2026

    1 star do not recommend (opens the original)

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    ICYMI … We’re up to 600 signups up for my new 13-week email newsletter, Next Question by Life Story Magic, which launches next week. It’s a a free, weekly, do-it-yourself life story project. Sound interesting? Subscribe here. First edition ships ne

  2. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Throw them in the ocean! (opens the original)

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    ICYMI … In the last 2 days, 400 people signed up for my new 13-week email newsletter, Next Question by Life Story Magic, which launches next week. That’s a very solid number. But there is room for more!It’s a a free, weekly, do-it-yourself life story project. Sound interesting? <a href="https://lifestorymagic.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=understandably&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ne

  3. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Late breakfast (opens the original)

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    ICYMI: I’m launching a new 13-week email newsletter called Next Question by Life Story Magic. It’s a a free, weekly, do-it-yourself life story project. Sound interesting? Sign up here. First edition ships next Monday.Late break

  4. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Big Optimism: 747 (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Free for ALL Friday is below. But first ...I have an idea and I’m going to give it a try, to see if there’s interest.After about nine months and nearly 100 Life Story Magic interviews, I’d like to use what I’ve learned to launch a free, weekly, do-it-yourself life story newsletter.I’m calling it Next Question by Life Story Magic. The idea:➡️ 💭 Each week, I

  5. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    Free for ALL Friday! (9/25/2026) (opens the original)

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    It’s Free for ALL Friday! Each week I keep track of some of the off-the-path things I've found, and work extra-hard to make sure you never hit a paywall. (If you do find links that don’t work, let me know!)Free for ALL Friday<div class="i

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