DMs Are Debt. Restacks Are Deposits.
The gurus tell you to DM one person a day. They never tell you who, or why, or what happens when you get ghosted for the hundredth time. “DM one person a day,” they say. It sounds like work. It…
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Firecracker Fuses
Happy Friday, iROBUSTO family. I’ve officially traded our Tuesday morning routine for a weekend kickoff, moving our weekly digest to Fridays to make sure you have the freshest news before you head to your local lounge. It is great to…
The Hat, The Fight, and What Is Rattan?
Four things worth your time. One I built. Two I use daily. One will make your AI stop agreeing with you. 1. The Hat Manifesto (Mine) Back in December, I wrote about buying a cheap embroidered patch off Amazon and…
Don’t Miss Out. Secure Your Seat at the Table
🔥 Secure Your Seat at the Table You don’t want to be the one watching the chat without a matching stick in your hand. As you know, we’ve partnered with Stateline Cigar to bring you the exact lineup we’re smoking.…
The 8,000-Subscriber Mirage
Yesterday, a “Founder & VC” with over 8,000 subscribers reached out for a mutual recommendation. On paper, the math looked like a win for a publication with 60 subs. My 35-year-old execution brain saw a growth hack. My 55-year-old judgment…
Cohiba Rubicon Toro
Restack, Like and Watch the video. Let’s build up the community and break all records for viewership this year. We’re back for 2026 with the Cohiba Rubicon. Community First A message to all, you don’t have to be a cigar…
Speed Is Cheap. Agency Is the Real Edge.
Everyone is moving faster right now. Most people are still stuck. Not because they lack tools. Not because they are too old. Because they are waiting for permission. Speed without judgment creates noise The internet is loud because speed is…
🎙️ THE WAIT IS OVER!
The “Meet in the Middle” crew is officially back in the studio, and we’re kicking off the new season with the same “facts-only” energy you’ve trusted for over 10 years. Mark your calendars, we go live tomorrow! 🕒 When to…
You’re 6 Hours Behind (And It Shows)
I’m getting ready for dinner when you’re just sitting down for lunch. Spain is six hours ahead of New York. That’s the time zone reality, but it’s also the mental setup. I see your morning before you’re awake. I watch…
I Don’t Panic When the Grid Wobbles
You can tell who has lived through real cycles when things get inconvenient. Some people freeze. Others tighten up. It’s Cold. The Grid Is Struggling. We’re Not. The power flickers. The noise spikes. Most people panic. This is what is…