In which Nathan shares a ridiculous story about an uncomfortable situation, and the lads (Dan and Will) set him straight. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

#009 - Art vs Commerce: How do you decide when to do what you want vs. what the world wants?

Jul 9th, 2018 49m 52s

After a brief hiatus, we're back!!This week on WAW, we discuss the delicate balance between doing things the world (or, some might say, the market) wants, and doing things that you want to do. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc

#008 - How do you read?

Jun 5th, 2018 56m 22s

Dan, Will, and Nathan talk about their systems (or lack thereof) for extracting knowledge from books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

#007 - When were you wrong?

May 16th, 2018 1h 34m

Certainty is the natural state of our minds, but often it is false. This week on WAW, we talk about times we were wrong. Nathan shares a story about how Hardbound's storytelling format didn't go viral like he thought it would. Dan made politica

#006 - When to quit?

May 8th, 2018 1h 15m

You doubt it's working. Your patience is thinning. Should you leave? This week on WAW, stories of how things end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.subs

#005 - When should you learn a new skill?

May 1st, 2018 1h 20m

That moment when you realize you could go down a rabbit hole of new knowledge -- but should you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com

#004 - Are tech companies bad?

Apr 18th, 2018 1h 17m

In which Nathan, Dan, and Will introspect on the nature of technology companies. Are they/we actually changing the world for the better? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e

#003 - When is the last time you cried?

Apr 4th, 2018 1h 1m

An unusual and bold topic choice by Dan, but it turns out to be a really fascinating discussion.What question should we explore next? Tweet at us: @nbashaw @danshipper @willhoekenga This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi

#002 - How do you decide to pursue a new business idea?

Mar 27th, 2018 1h 18m

We've all been there: you have an idea for a business, and you like it a lot. How do you decide whether or not to go for it? This week on WAW, we discuss. Also - we're introducing a new segment! It's called "How Was Your Week?" and I bet you ca

#001 - What are you obsessed with?

Mar 20th, 2018 1h 20m

Everybody has something they're obsessed with. But what life circumstances actually cause obsession?TL;DL* Will is obsessed with how words can create economic value for businesses * Dan is obsessed with shipping* Nathan is obsessed with busines

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