I don’t stay subscribed to very many email newsletters (Morning Brew notwithstanding). I’ll sign up, read a few emails, then ditch most of them because they just don’t interest me. Most come across as salesy, and those that don’t are just flat uninteresting.
Then, is it any wonder why I’ve been subscribed to the Morning Brew for longer than any other newsletter? It shouldn’t, because this is one of those emails I make a point to read.
I love this thing – not just because of the information, but because the sucker is flat beautiful; way more colorful than any other newsletter I’ve seen.
I just love the blue.
Here’s a screenshot of the June 5th Morning Brew:
Morning Brew newsletter from June 5th, 2019
What is the Morning Brew?
It’s a daily newsletter (yes, that means Monday through Sunday – and Sunday only if you’ve “earned” the privilege) designed for professionals – especially those who are gainfully employed. But frankly, you don’t even need a damn job to appreciate the message that each newsletter delivers.
Come for the intelligence, but stay for the writing.
These things are written by witty, clever writers. It’s not just business-speak. We’re talking, like, actual humor. The latest from the stock market. Major news events without all the hyperbole that you’d get through the 24-hour news cycle.
“Yesterday, U.S. Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren announced an economic plan as part of an agenda called “economic patriotism.” Somehow, it doesn’t involve giving Mark Zuckerberg a wedgie.” – wrote in the June 5th newsletter.
Stuff that I can’t help but take a snippet of and post on Twitter.
Like this:
One of my favorite parts of the Morning Brew is the ‘What else is brewing’ section toward the bottom where they give us some quick and easy news bites from the day (or days) before:
And get this: about a year ago, the Morning Brew had about 200,000 subscribers. Today, they have over 1,000,000. They are doing something right, and that’s probably the reason why I’ve remained a subscriber.
From your cell phone or a desktop, this free daily newsletter is definitely worth a read. Click the banner below to sign up and give them a try.
If for whatever reason you’re not into it, just unsubscribe.
I am a pulmonary and critical care doctor by day and personal finance blogger/debt slaying ninja by night.
After paying off close to $300,000 in student loan debt in less than 6 months into my real job, I started on a mission to help others achieve the same. There is no magic to this than to strap up and get it done. Some of the ways we achieved this include side hustle, budgeting, great negotiation skills, and geographical arbitrage.
When I was growing up, common knowledge in Nigeria is that there is one thing you cannot trust anyone else with, and you guessed it – your money.
Being frugal came easily to me based on my background. However, the concept of building wealth did not solidify in my mind until when I finished medical school. I wish I knew what I know now when I was 14. Still, I don’t know enough and I am constantly learning to improve my knowledge.
My goal is to reduce financial illiteracy among young professionals. I am catering to the beginners – babies and toddlers in financial literacy.
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