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fs.blog is the website of Farnam Street, a publication by Shane Parrish focused on decision making, thinking, and continuous improvement. Its tagline is “Think better. Decide better. Live better.” It is aimed at readers who want to improve how they think and decide at work and in life. The site brings together a free newsletter, a podcast, books, and a paid membership, so you can start with free material and go deeper if you want more.
Who runs it and what it stands for
Farnam Street is written by Shane Parrish. The site describes its content as “timeless lessons on decision making, thinking, and continuous improvement” and “timeless wisdom for work and life.” The emphasis is on durable principles rather than news or quick tips.
What you can find on the site
The newsletter
The homepage invites readers to “join nearly 1 million people who start their week with my free newsletter,” which is described as readable “in under 5 minutes.” Subscribers also get Chapter 1 of Parrish’s book Clear Thinking as a bonus. This is the lowest-effort entry point if you want a regular dose of the material.
The Knowledge Project podcast
The Knowledge Project is the site’s interview podcast, described on the page as “the highest density of wisdom per episode of any podcast.” It is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and via RSS. Recent episodes listed on the homepage include:
- The Science of Doing Your Best Work
- Ryan Serhant: How to Get People to Say Yes
- Charlie Munger’s Interview with Todd Combs
- Bill Ackman: The Biggest Fight of His Life
- Tobi Lütke: AI Agents, Better Decisions, and the Future of Work
The through-line is how successful people think, decide, and solve problems.
Books
Two book lines are featured:
| Book | What the site says it offers |
|---|---|
| Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results | “A proven framework for thinking clearly, no matter the situation”; described as an instant New York Times bestseller |
| The Great Mental Models series | “The clearest way to change the way you see the world, avoid problems before they happen, and make better decisions” |
Membership
Farnam Street offers a paid membership. According to the site, members get:
- Ad-free versions of The Knowledge Project
- Early access to episodes
- Hand-edited transcripts
- Courses on productivity
- Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions
- Subscriber-only content and extra bonuses
The page also frames membership as a way to “support our efforts.” The site does not publish pricing on the homepage, so check the membership page for current terms before signing up.
Who it is for
fs.blog suits readers who want to build better judgment over time: people making consequential decisions at work, managers and founders, and anyone interested in mental models and clear thinking. If you prefer short, tactical how-tos or daily news, the long-form interview and book format may feel slow.
How to start
- Sample it free. Read a few posts and listen to one Knowledge Project episode on a topic you already care about, such as the Tobi Lütke episode on AI agents and better decisions.
- Subscribe to the newsletter if the weekly format fits your routine; it is the site’s main free channel.
- Go deeper with a book — Clear Thinking for a decision framework, The Great Mental Models for ways of seeing problems.
- Consider membership only if you want ad-free audio, transcripts, courses, and AMAs; confirm the current price and terms on the site first.
A practical test: pick one recent decision you are weighing, read or listen to one relevant piece, and see whether it changes how you frame the choice. If it does, the site is likely a good fit for you.