The Best of Nat Eliason
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Reader, Writer. Crypto book publishing with @PenguinRandom in 2024. Contact: nateliason@gmail
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How to Start a Blog that Changes Your Life
I can’t guarantee following what worked for me will get you to the same place. But I can guarantee it will get you somewhere you never expected.
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Roam: Why I Love It and How I Use It
Roam has a learning curve, but after a few weeks of playing with it I already love it much more than Evernote and Notion. Here's why, and how I'm using it.
No, Soylent isn't Healthy. Here's Why.
Soylent claims to be a healthy alternative to normal food, but when we dig in on why they think it's healthy, there's a lot to be suspicious about.
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