I told myself this week was “boring.” I didn’t travel. I didn’t launch a massive new project. I mostly just stayed home, took care of the cat, and ate chicken and sardines. But then I realized something: I don’t have…
Straight from the cutting board, there is a tool I use in this article, read on. “Slop” vs. Craft We are drowning in “Copy Pasta.” You know exactly what I’m talking about. You open LinkedIn, or X, or a newsletter,…
Our title is a nod to both the classic track and the headline cigar on our list. But before we get to that, stop missing out on the behind-the-scenes action! You need to see what Mark is building over at…
Happy Birthday! It’s LaTonya’s Birthday Episode! Watch to find out how we celebrated. A Note from Mark I’m building something new… When I’m not broadcasting on MITMCIGAR, I’m usually deep in the weeds of business building, tech, and production. I…
When people see a polished Substack launch with neon graphics, structured columns, and a backlog of content, they assume there is a team behind it. Or at least expensive software. There isn’t. This entire magazine is run by one person,…
For weeks, I felt like I was viewing my own live stream through a layer of dirty glass. These are the settings I use for Meet in the Middle, a show I stream on Substack with my wife and a…
This column is simple. I scour the internet (and the real world) so you don’t have to. Sometimes it’s high-tech, sometimes it’s low-tech, and sometimes it’s just a ridiculous bargain. This week, it’s some behind-the-scenes madness I had to share.…
In my last Sentient column, I told you to stop saying “please” to the AI. I explained why “The “Polite Prompt” Trap” leads to mediocre results, and I gave you the “Constraints” to fix it. That was the defense. Now…
First off, we just want to say a huge THANK YOU for being part of the iROBUSTO Community! Seriously, chatting with you all every week is one of our favorite things to do. Couldn’t make it to last Sunday’s live…
Escaping the Niche Trap For more value and content, become a subscriber at: Standard advice says “niche down,” but that kills creativity. This publication uses a Magazine Architecture to cover diverse interests, ranging from AI to hardware, all under…
