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Hasif, the creator behind the Substack publication "Postcards by Hasif," has opened its August collaboration window, inviting readers to submit 500‑600‑word personal essays. Each month he selects four to five contributors, writes a 500‑word response, and publishes the joint piece to his 130,000‑plus subscriber base. Selected writers also receive a one‑week Substack recommendation, driving additional traffic to their own publications. A $50 feature fee is charged only if a submission is chosen, covering the cost of sustaining the free‑to‑read platform.
You Can Control Your Environment
The piece argues that true control lies in shaping the environment around us rather than trying to dictate outcomes. By consciously curating digital feeds, social circles, daily routines, and personal narratives, individuals can create a mental architecture that supports focus...
How to Know Yourself
The article argues that most people never truly know themselves despite constant self‑observation. It outlines five practical cues—behaviour when unobserved, disproportionate hurts, hidden envy, moments of aliveness, and recurring patterns—to spark deeper self‑awareness. By paying attention to these signals, readers...
Bad Art Is Better than No Art
The post argues that the fear of creating "bad" work kills creativity, especially for adults in their twenties who compare themselves to polished online content. It highlights how children freely produce imperfect art, while adults over‑think and stall projects. By...