Archive - Bear Academy Newsletter

66 / Meituan: The Super App That’s Both a Lifesaver and a Chaos Machine

China’s ultimate super app that’s as convenient as it is overwhelming

Jul 17 •

65 / How to Earn US$1,000 in 20 Hours

Two weeks ago I set myself a spontaneous personal challenge: earn US$1,000 within 20 hours of work, relying solely on my own skills and staying fully…

Jul 7 •

June 2025

# 64 / Designers, Recessions & the 30-Day Side-Hustle: Catching 2025’s Gold Rush

Last week a friend DMed me at 1 am:

Jun 24 •

#63 / ChatGPT in Beast Mode, iOS 26 in Bubble Wrap

Six power prompts you’ll use today, plus a reality check on Apple’s Liquid Glass

Jun 11 •

#62 / A Heart Attack, Two Notebooks and How I Finally Understood My Father

Note: this post is a very personal one.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

April 2025

#58 / Side-Projects with Steam Power: Finding Your Own Driving Creek Moment

Barry Brickell’s Maker Playbook for Modern Builders

Apr 28 •

#57 / The $200 Newsletter That Blew Up Tech Twitter

How Lenny turned a couple of emails into a $16000 AI toolbox

Apr 18 •

August 2024

#56 / The Wonderful World of AI: Reflections on "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You"

Hello everyone!

Aug 15, 2024 •

#55 / Can AI truly boost your productivity?

Hello my friend!

Aug 3, 2024 •

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