Understandably
Bill Murphy Jr.One short, smart story every day that makes you more effective, more informed, or more resilient, with a bias toward people 40+ who want to live and work better.” Join 140,000+ subscribers!
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 1404 | Founded | 7 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
understandably.comLatest Issues
Free for ALL Friday!
It’s Free for ALL Friday! Each week I keep track of some of the off-the-path things I've found, and work extra-hard to make sure you never hit a paywall, using my own subscriptions, gift links, and other (legal) hocus-pocus.
Photo b...
Don't sleep too much
Eight hours a night, they told you. But the largest sleep study ever conducted now suggests that might actually be a bit too much.
Writing in the journal Nature, researchers said sleeping more than eight hours was associated with faster bi...
Store your whiskey here
Let’s talk about airport lounges in 2026. Things like:
-
Capital One changing its Venture X policy so that cardholders can no longer bring guests to Capital One or Priority Pass lounges for free.
-
Chase capping free guests on its Rit...
Four screens, one room
I’m writing this on my laptop with the World Cup on television, my daughter next to me watching the game while also playing Roblox on her tablet, and my wife — away for the night — texting me about something else entirely.
Four screens, on...
Big Optimism: 'Tennis doesn't pay enough'
Let’s talk about Althea Gibson.
Sometimes I tend to hide the name of the person we’re talking about, because as soon as you see the name you’ll know the story. But honestly, I wonder how many people today will know who she was, or why we’r...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Understandably.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 86 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Understandably ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 2.2k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #18 | |
| #79 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Guy behind Understandably.com & #1 writer at Inc.com. Author, digital brand builder, proud husband & dad.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Understandably?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Understandably on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Understandably have?
To see how many people subscribe to Understandably, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Understandably?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Understandably as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Understandably?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Understandably using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Understandably?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Understandably. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Understandably?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.