Mind Cafe is Back!
Hey there!
If you’ve been a Mind Cafe reader for a while, you might remember me. I’m Adrian — I founded the publication in 2018, ran it until 2021, then stepped away.
As of today, I’m back as chief editor.
I just published a personal piece explaining why I left, why I’ve returned, and what’s changing about Mind Cafe going forward. I won’t run through it all here, but feel free to give it a read if you’re curious.
Read the full story: ‘Mind Cafe is Changing’
The short version: my beliefs about self-improvement aren’t what they were four years ago, and the publication’s direction is evolving to reflect that.
If you’re a writer, I’ve also redrafted the submission guidelines and tightened the editorial bar. They’re worth a read before submitting anything new.
Read the new submission guidelines here.
One more thing.
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The newsletter is changing, too.
From this Sunday, every week you’ll get a personal note from me — a short story, a passage I’ve been thinking about, or some useful resources.
(Perfect light reading with your morning coffee, I hope.)
It’s the first time in years there’s been a proper weekly newsletter from this publication. I’m excited to write it.
If that’s not what you signed up for, you can unsubscribe at the bottom — no hard feelings.
If it is, I’ll see you Sunday.
And of course, keep an eye on Mind Cafe’s Medium publication, where you’ll see all of our new stories.
Love, as always.
— Adrian
