I am obsessed with making sense of the non-sensical.

I talk about human potential:

- Productivity, focus, flow
- Philosophy & spirituality
- Finding enjoyment in the mundane

Lifestyle design:

- Workflow optimization
- Working less & earning more
- Habits, routines, and iteration

And one-person businesses:

- Creators, coaches, and solopreneurs
- Content creation systems
- Modern marketing & sales
- Free social media traffic

If you are into any of those, follow along for the ride.

Here's a bit about me:

I’m a brand advisor for 6-7 figure creators and influencers.
I’m the guy they come to when they want to go from starving artist to highly-paid (and highly-praised) internet phenomenon.

I help them systemize their workflow, marketing, and content so they can work for 2 hours a day, charge more, and sell their products & services on autopilot.

I’m good at what I do because I test things on myself so I know what works and what doesn’t.

Because of this, I’ve grown my own personal brand to 150,000+ followers across different platforms, work for 2-4 hours a day on average, and have systems in place that keep the creative income flowing.

(Scratch that, I'm updating this bio 1.5 years later and have grown to 2.6 million followers with the strategies I have been writing about for that time).

It feels like I’m boasting... but I guess that’s a hit I’m willing to take to ease your worries of trusting some random dude with your time and attention.

I will, however, never apologize for aiming to be as transparent as humanely possible.

Here is some of my work:

My articles: https://thedankoe.com/blog
The Koe Letter: https://links.thedankoe.com/#letter
My website: https://thedankoe.com

If you are looking for more, you can find me on all socials @thedankoe

Or check out my links in the pinned area of my profile.

Glad to have you here!

Dan Koe

Notes to myself. Building Eden, the drive that handles your busywork.

And if you want to take it deeper: https://lnkd.in/gGuSUe68

The Systems Guy • Follow me for systems on health, wealth, and free time ⚡ Cornell MBA • 2M+ audience

Hi, I'm Ben Meer.

Tired of non-actionable life advice, I started writing online in February 2022.

Here are the results:

→ Built social audience from 0 to 2M+ (across IG, LinkedIn, and X) 
→ Grew 0 to 690K+ followers on LinkedIn in 21 months
→ Scaled newsletter—System Sunday—from 0 to 270K+ subscribers

There are 2 primary ways I can help you:

1) System Sunday Newsletter

Most people don't know how to build life systems to accelerate personal growth. So I created a weekly newsletter that teaches these systems (it's free). Subscribe to unlock new levels of wealth, health, and freedom.

→ Try it: benmeer.com/ss

2) Archimedes [Coaching]

Access the most exclusive members' club for LinkedIn thought leaders. Get the proven systems, resources, and community to 10x your personal brand. 

→ Check it out: joinarchimedes.com

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Sponsorships: partnerships@benmeer.com

Ben Meer

An idea I’m implementing in my life:

The 1-6-4 Method.

Popularized by entrepreneur and author Jesse Itzler, it’s a foolproof way to make sure you always have fun planned throughout the year.

1. Plan one big “year-making” event 

This is inspired by the Japanese concept of Misogi (a challenging annual endeavor).

Pick one massive defining challenge or event for the year that pushes you to grow past your limits:

• A long endurance event (like a marathon)
• A big personal project (like finally starting that side business)
• Something transformative (like a multi-day solo backpacking trip)

This’ll act as the anchor for your year.

2. Schedule 6 mini-adventures for every other month 

Lock in one small, exciting experience every other month (6 per year):

• Going camping at a national park
• Traveling on vacation to a place you’ve never been
• Attending a music festival where your favorite artist is performing
• Hosting a group of friends for a dinner party and game night
• Explore a new part of your city that you’ve always wanted to visit

3. Implement a winning habit every quarter

Add one positive, compounding habit every 3 months (4 per year).

It could be drinking more water, walking 10k steps per day, meditating, being on time, or any small routine that improves your life. 

These are your building blocks for long-term growth.

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We’ve become bad at leisure.

The digital world isn’t bringing as much joy to our lives.

Having alternative choices (using the 1-6-4 Method) to look forward to throughout the year makes life so much more enjoyable.

And remember: 

Put these on your calendar so they actually happen rather than staying as ideas.

Cheers to more joy this year and beyond. 🥂

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This recent quote from a neuroscientist hit me hard.

It reveals a simple (but essential) truth about your brain:

It can grow, rewire, and adapt far longer than most people think.

In other words, biology isn’t the bottleneck to making progress in life. 

Belief is.

And Stanford Psychology professor Carol Dweck’s research supports this.

She discovered that individuals with a growth mindset:

Make more money throughout their career,
report less stress and anxiety, 
and are more resilient in the face of failure.

Here are 7 practical ways to adopt this growth mindset:

1. When facing a challenge, break it into smaller steps instead of expecting instant progress.

2. When receiving feedback, treat it as data to improve, not a judgment of your ability.

3. When comparing yourself to others, study what works for them and apply it to your own life.

4. When failure happens, use it to adjust your approach instead of questioning yourself.

5. When time feels limited, focus on small improvements that compound over time.

6. When uncertainty shows up, treat it as time to experiment rather than a reason to quit.

7. When defining success, measure it by effort and progress instead of raw talent.

Your current mindset doesn’t have to be permanent. 

Adopt this system, and you can rewire your brain for long-term progress.

Rooting for you. 

Quote credit: Dr. Dominic Ng via Substack
 
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This 36-second clip hits hard.

It reveals a simple truth about success in business (and life):

The only person you need permission from to achieve your dreams? 

Yourself.

Quick story:

When I was working my 9-5 consulting job, I felt stuck.
Like I wasn’t even close to my full potential. 

So I bet on myself and started posting online (while still working full-time).

It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. 

That choice has led me to build an audience of over 2 million amazing people, become friends with creators I used to admire from afar, and eventually leave my 9-5.

But most of all, it made me feel like I was finally reaching my potential. 

Because here’s the thing about writing online:

It’s permissionless.
There’s no gatekeeper.
You get to choose to start pursuing your own dreams.

So if you’re ready to start your online creator journey,
Jade Bonacolta and I created Archimedes for people who feel the same pull.

It’s a private community where I share the exact systems I used to grow my LinkedIn to 830K+ followers and build a 7-figure creator business. 

Our next cohort starts January 26 and enrollment closes Friday.

👉 Read member success stories and apply today (takes ~3 minutes): https://lnkd.in/gQFp-YaF 

Video credit: Vinh Quang Giang on IG

I can’t stop thinking about this video.

It’s proof that anyone can learn how to read faster.

One easy way to 3x your reading speed?

Avoid subvocalization.  

Untrained readers vocalize each word in their head.

The reason is that we grew up learning how to read phonetically.

It’s a problem because you can read faster than you speak. 

Most people speak 50-200 words per minute (wpm), while trained readers can push 700+ wpm (and, as evidenced in this video, even up to 900 wpm).

Yes, you can read without subvocalizing…

Prove it to yourself:

Reread this post while repeating “1, 2, 3, A, B, C.” 

Notice how subvocalization is irrelevant to understanding.

It’s only challenging because of prior habits. But it is possible. 

You just have to keep practicing. 

Learning how to speed read is like the difference between walking and running.

If you’re anything like me, you love a good leisurely stroll.

But it’s also nice to know you can always book it. 

🔖 Save this video to practice your speed reading.
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Credit: James Lucas via Substack.

This quote from a doctor hit me hard.

5 easy ways to walk more (even if you’re busy):

1. Take Walking Meetings

In the words of Nietzsche, “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” 

Ideas win in our knowledge economy.

Let’s normalize walking meetings, not hours of sitting at a desk.

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2. Use a Standing Desk

Our ancestors used to hunt mammoths.

Now we sit at desks all day.

Humans aren’t built for this…

87% of those using a standing desk report increased energy.

Simply, we’re wired to be alert when standing.

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3. Set a Pomodoro Timer

Take a quick stand break every half hour with a Pomodoro timer. 

I like Focus To-Do, a Chrome extension.

Set a timer in the app for 25 mins working, 
5 mins standing or walking.

You’ll guarantee more movement before the day’s end. 

—

4. Engineer Your Environment

Create intentional friction in your day that forces you to walk more:

• Take the stairs over the elevator
• Park further away than necessary

Build an environment that fosters healthy behavior by default.

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5. Track Your Steps

Try a wearable device (FitBit, Oura Ring, Whoop, Apple Watch) or your phone (most have built-in trackers).

A daily reminder of your step count will motivate you to get moving. 

In the words of Peter Drucker, "What gets measured gets managed."

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9 timeless pieces of advice to level up in business (and life):

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9 timeless ideas to level up in business and life:

I’ve worked with 1,000+ professionals over the years.

Here are 10 subtle habits that drive career success:

1. Focus on getting stuff done and being easy to work with.

2. Build unshakeable self-worth with a job that pays you for the value you create. 

3. Remember that what you work on and who it’s with is more important than just working hard. 

4. Become a generalist by building a powerful stack of complementary skills. 

5. Use the 4-bullet update (what was asked, what you did, the risks/blockers, and what you’d do with more time) to impress your manager. 

6. Embrace your unique quirks—they aren’t flaws—they’re your competitive advantage.

7. Cut out any gossip or complaining, including the individuals who always bring it up to you. 

8. Prioritize your brain health by hydrating, taking long walks, eating nutrient-dense food, and having a strong appetite for rest. 

9. Remember names you come across. You will stand out. 

10. Always lift others up and celebrate their wins: success is never a zero-sum game. 

The biggest career breakthroughs rarely come from one bold move.

They come from stacking these small, subtle habits over time. 

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Your resume gets you hired.

But being easy to work with? That’ll get you promoted.

8 underrated ways to make your coworkers' lives easier:

1. Make things happen. People who solve more problems get promoted more often.

2. Schedule meetings that automatically give people back their time (Ex, 25-minute meetings instead of 30). 

3. Default to adding a 1-line summary in the TL;DR of longer emails. Your colleagues will love you for the time you save them.

4. Make cross-department connections. Open your network to different teams to create more company-wide collaboration.

5. Always look to help others succeed without wanting the credit. Your reputation will build organically. 

6. Find a small way to make everything you’re a part of 1% better.

7. Recognize the efforts of others, express your appreciation, and reciprocate when someone does it to you. Psychological safety comes from a culture of recognition. 

8. Be the one who befriends the office newcomer. Whether it’s answering a specific question or helping them remember a colleague's name, you're their go-to person.

In a world obsessed with being “impressive,” the real advantage is being useful.

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One of the most valuable skills in business and life?

Storytelling.

So I gathered the 11 core storytelling tactics to level up. 

Because this skill isn’t just reserved for movies, TV, or fantasy novels. 

It can show up in every area of your life:

• The interview for your dream job
• A first date with the person you have a crush on
• A big pitch to a new client you want to win
• A cold email to someone you admire
• A room full of strangers you want to befriend

Whether it’s in the boardroom or at the bar,
Storytelling is a universal skill that quietly gives you an edge.

I’ll leave you with this quote from award-winning author Philip Pullman, 

“After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”

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The secret to how NVIDIA's CEO leads a $4.5 trillion company:

No task is below your pay grade.

And here are 9 more tactics to upgrade your leadership skills:

1. Overpay your highest performers. Their outsized impact always exceeds the investment.

2. Share praise publicly, give constructive feedback privately.

3. Elevate others into leadership roles to promote autonomy and develop future leaders.

4. Guard your mornings from meetings to protect time for deep work.

5. Find advisors who offer outside perspectives. Even the best leaders have blind spots.

6. Schedule priorities on your calendar. They'll actually get done (unlike to-do lists).

7. Set firm boundaries that don't allow poor behavior. Your team rises (or falls) to the standards you enforce.

8. Create psychological safety so teams feel comfortable taking the risks that fuel innovation.

9. Leave the role better than you found it. Leadership positions are rented, not owned.

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Credit: Stanford Graduate School of Business on Youtube.

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