07/31/25– Issue #7
I had this conversation with a friend earlier this week that's been stuck in my head. He's been job hunting for months now… you know how brutal the market is right now… and he asked if I had any advice for his search.
Honestly? I felt completely useless. What do you even tell someone in that situation? "Network more"? "Tailor your resume"? All the standard advice feels so generic when you're talking to someone who's actually living through the stress of it.
But it got me thinking about where you might be with your work right now. Maybe you're not actively job hunting, but you might be feeling stuck lately. And whether you're looking for something new, trying to grow in your current role, or just figuring out how to actually enjoy the work you're already doing, the struggle is real.
So instead of giving my friend (or you) just some half-baked career advice that I personally resonate with, I decided to dig into what people who actually know what they're talking about are saying. Because let's be honest, most career advice is either too generic to be useful or written by people who haven't been in the trenches recently.
I found three newsletters that approach the whole career thing from completely different angles. I would say they’re necessarily specific to career progression but more of general way of thinking. They're all written by people who've actually solved the problems we're dealing with. Whether you need help finding work that matters, want quick ways to level up your situation, or just need focused advice you can actually implement, one of these might be exactly what you need right now. And if not, sorry for wasting 10 minutes of your life.
Pick #1 — Do Good and Prosper – Finally, Someone Gets That You Need Both
Have you ever said you felt torn between wanting to make an impact and actually being able to pay your student loans? Well, Stephanie Skryzowski gets it completely. She built this whole newsletter around the idea that you don't have to choose, and honestly, reading it felt like finally finding someone who understood the struggle.
This weekly newsletter basically exists to prove that the whole "starving artist/broke do-gooder" narrative is complete BS. Stephanie's a CFO turned entrepreneur who's helped over 31,000 people figure out how to align their careers with their values without sacrificing financial stability.
Every week, Stephanie breaks down how to align your career with your values without sacrificing your financial stability. It's for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, or anyone who wants their work to matter but also wants to afford more than instant ramen.
She tackles the mindset blocks that keep purpose-driven people broke and the practical strategies that help them thrive. One recent issue dove into why "good" people struggle with pricing their services fairly, then gave concrete steps to fix it. It's therapy and business strategy rolled into one incredibly useful package.
why I like it
Permission to want both. Finally, someone saying "yes, you can save the world AND have a decent savings account" without feeling guilty about it.
Real talk about money. She addresses the weird shame around wanting financial success when you're trying to do good work. Turns out you can care about impact AND pay your mortgage.
Practical mindset shifts. Not just "believe in yourself" fluff, but actual frameworks for thinking differently about value, pricing, and worth.
Community that gets it. Reading this feels like finding your tribe of people who want to make a difference without martyring themselves financially.
tiny drawbacks
Very niche focus. If you're not interested in purpose-driven work, about 80% of this won't land for you. It's laser-focused on the impact crowd.
Sometimes feels therapy-heavy. The mindset work is valuable, but occasionally I just want tactical business advice without the emotional processing.
My verdict: 9/10 - Essential reading if you've ever felt torn between doing good and doing well. Stephanie proves you can have both, and shows you exactly how to get there.
Link to Newsletter
Pick #2 Seven Point Sunday – Your Weekly Life Upgrade in 60 Seconds
You're going to love this one because I know how much you hate reading long newsletters when you're already overwhelmed. Kabir Sehgal (who somehow won Grammys AND Emmys while working on Wall Street. I know, it sounds made up) sends seven actionable ideas every Sunday in exactly one minute.
Think of it as your weekly "life hack menu" where you can pick what sounds useful and ignore the rest. One week might include a productivity trick you can try Monday, an AI prompt that actually works, and a side hustle idea you hadn't thought of.
The genius is in the format: seven quick hits that span different areas of life, so there's always something you can use immediately. One week might include a simple productivity trick, an AI prompt that actually works, and a side hustle idea you hadn't considered.
Kabir's lived about five different successful careers, so his advice comes from real experience across multiple domains. He's not just theorizing about "portfolio careers"… he's actually built one.
why it's earned my praise:
Bite-sized brilliance. Seven ideas in 300 words means I can read it while my coffee's brewing and still have actionable takeaways.
Variety keeps it fresh. Life hacks, income ideas, cultural recommendations, it's like getting advice from that one friend who's good at everything.
Immediate implementation. Most tips are simple enough to try the same day. No complex systems or month-long commitments required.
Sunday timing is perfect. Arrives when I'm planning my week, so I can actually incorporate the ideas into my schedule.
the honest downsides:
Surface-level by design. With seven topics in one minute, you're getting appetizers, not full meals. Great for inspiration, less great for deep implementation.
Hit-or-miss relevance. Some weeks all seven ideas land perfectly; other weeks only two apply to my situation. That's the nature of variety, I guess.
My verdict: 8/10 – Perfect for busy people who want consistent inspiration without time commitment. It's like a weekly shot of "oh, I should try that" energy.
Link to Newsletter
Pick #3 -One Thing Better – When Less Really Is More
This one's perfect for you because I know you're tired of trying to implement seventeen different strategies at once and failing at all of them. Jason Feifer, who runs Entrepreneur magazine, sends one focused insight each week. Just one. Revolutionary, right?
Instead of drowning you in advice, Jason picks one solid concept each week that you can actually absorb and use. Each issue draws from his work with successful entrepreneurs and often includes personal stories that make the advice feel real instead of theoretical.
Each issue draws from his experience working with successful entrepreneurs and often includes personal stories that make the advice feel real rather than theoretical. It's like getting mentorship from someone who's seen what actually works across hundreds of businesses.
In a world of information overload, Jason's "one thing" approach is refreshingly sane. Instead of trying to implement a dozen new habits, you get one solid concept to think about and test over the course of a week.
Why it's stuck around:
Cuts through the crap. One clear insight beats twenty scattered tips any day. I actually remember and use what he shares.
Real entrepreneurial wisdom. Jason's not just recycling generic advice—he's sharing insights from actual successful business owners and his own editorial experience.
Personal storytelling. The advice feels human because it's often tied to real stories and failures, not just success highlights.
Manageable implementation. One thing to focus on means I can actually give it proper attention instead of skimming past it.
The trade-offs:
Limited scope. If you're looking for comprehensive business education, one tip per week might feel slow. This is more "steady progress" than "rapid transformation."
Sometimes too focused. Occasionally the topic won't apply to your current situation, and then you're stuck waiting for next week's edition.
My verdict: 8.5/10 - Proof that sometimes the best advice is the advice you can actually follow. Perfect for anyone who's tired of productivity overwhelm and wants focused, actionable wisdom from someone who knows what they're talking about.
Link to Newsletter
Founders Toolkit - Tools I found that add real value to my life.
This week’s pick: Resume Worded AI Review - an instant resume + LinkedIn grader built by former recruiters.
Why I’m sold: I fed it my “perfectly fine” resume and it came back with a brutal 43/100. Ten minutes of tweaks later (quantified achievements, stronger verbs, keyword boosts) I re-scanned and hit an 82. The very next week I landed an interview with my now current day job. Concrete feedback and no expensive resume coach.
Try it:
Drag-and-drop your resume PDF into the free analyzer.
Fix the top three red flags it highlights (usually weak verbs, missing metrics, or keyword gaps).
Re-scan until you break 75. Then paste your LinkedIn URL into the LinkedIn review and do the same.
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Hit reply and tell me one newsletter you swear by right now, I’ll test it and share the best picks!