In today’s Spotlight Session, I’m talking to
, a former web developer turned technical writer and Substack creator whose platform, Supercharged Learning HQ, is changing how generalists think about skills, growth, and consistency.He came to Substack after years of agency work and teaching, frustrated with surface-level self-development. What he built is a purposeful place for people to go from knowing to doing.
In the video, you'll discover:
Why “learning by doing” is the antidote to rabbit-hole obsession (and how he helps break the cycle)
What the “specialized generalist” model is, and why demand for it is skyrocketing in our AI-fueled landscape
The toolset that helped him go from zero to consistent momentum: Substack Notes, thoughtful engagement, and authentic messaging
And some more:
How he pivoted from transactional links to conversations that feel like peer-to-peer hallway chats
The mental shift required to go from “listen” to lean into real discomfort and publish despite it
His productivity system: template-driven newsletter structure, AI-powered refinement, and a YouTube strategy
Final question that nails it:
“If money wasn’t an issue, I’d build a physical HQ bootcamps and retreats to bring this learning model offline.”
That ambition? It’s not showboating, it’s the natural extension of what he's already building in digital.
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