Hey there,

Runners have to push their limits to get faster. Weightlifters need to increase resistance to get stronger. Progress only happens if we push ourselves beyond what we’re used to.

We understand that for the body.

So, we join fitness communities, running and biking groups, or maybe the local gym to access the resources, environment and support we need to reach our health and fitness goals.

But where can we go for the mind?

I want to introduce you to the mental gymnasium, where thousands of intellectually curious people train their brains daily. A place to learn and grow. A place to have your assumptions challenged while being supported by some of the sharpest minds anywhere.

It’s called FS Members, our exclusive member’s only area of Farnam Street, made up of remarkable people from all walks of life: CEOs and authors, artists and musicians, moms and dads, coaches and athletes, engineers, teachers, lawyers, students, entrepreneurs, and more.

As different as we are, the one thing we have in common is a love for learning and a desire to help one another get better.

But the thoughtful and interesting people that you'll meet inside are just a small part of what you'll find inside your "mental gym" membership. Here are a few more:

• Hand-edited transcripts of all our podcast interviews. Many say this alone is worth the cost of membership. Print them off for reference and note-taking. New episodes also include my personal highlights.

• Access to our popular reading group. There’s no better way to read a book. You’ll challenge your thinking and expand your perspective as you discuss and test ideas with fellow members.

• Early access to the podcast. Get access to new episodes five days before anyone else.

• Immediate access to our ever-expanding Knowledge Library. Broken down by topic, there are nearly 100 resources, guides, and PDFs to help you find solutions and insights to whatever you’re working on right now.

• Exclusive expert Q&As. Ask your own burning questions to top authors, coaches, entrepreneurs, investors and others who are making big splashes in their fields. Our guests included Mark Manson, Ryan Holiday, Michele Gelfand, Nir Eyal and James Clear.

• Ad free. Save time and ditch the ads on the podcast and the newsletter.

• Free access to courses to master your productivity. Get free access to The Art of Reading, Productivity that Gets Results, and The Art of Focus. Thousands of students have used these courses to read more deeply, focus on what really matters, and avoid costly mistakes.

And that's just scratching the surface.

We’re continually adding features to the FS Members to deliver more value and make it a vital hub for learning, networking, and flexing your mental muscles.

Here's what a couple of members had to say:

If you’re ready to take your learning, your thinking, and your relationships to a whole new level, I want to invite you to join FS members today.

Sounds great! Let me in!

The Farnam Street team and I can’t wait to meet you.

Shane

P.S. Want to give FS Members access to a co-worker, friend, or other thinker in your life? Well, scratch their name off your shopping list. They’ll love getting a full year’s access to what many call the best community on the internet.

Give the gift of continuous learning.

Or gift it to yourself. You deserve it. ;)

P.S. We only send this email out once a year.