Content Creators I Follow
YouTube is where I learn most of what I know outside of books and podcasts. These are the channels that have actually taught me something or kept me entertained enough to come back.
Also check out my podcast recommendations and book recommendations for the full picture of how I consume content.
AI Tools & Workflows
Ruben Hassid (How to AI)
Substack / XThe real deal. Less influencer, more teacher. His Claude setup guides are minute-by-minute walkthroughs (0-5, 5-10, 10-15) where every block has one specific action and ends with "try this now." If I had to send one person to one creator to learn Claude, it would be him. Start with his Claude, Claude For Dummies, and Cowork posts.
Lenny Rachitsky (Lenny's Newsletter)
SubstackAlso the real deal. PM background, which is why his teaching lands for me. Deep frameworks, real screenshots, clear takeaways, no fluff. His newsletter taught me more about how to structure my own writing than any course did. Less hype-cycle, more actual craft.
Ben AI
YouTubePractical, hands-on demos of AI tools and workflows that you can actually replicate. No hype, just useful stuff. Good companion video diet to the long-form writing above.
Paul J Lipski
YouTubeClear explanations, solid production, and consistently ahead of the curve on new tools and techniques. Where I started, still where I check in regularly.
Health & Self-Improvement
After School
YouTubeDistills long books and research into just the important lessons and takeaways. Saves you hours while giving you the core insights that actually matter.
The Andrew Huberman optimal morning routine video and the 'How Feedback Affects Performance' growth mindset episode are both top tier.
Finance & Investing
Tae Kim / The Financial Tortoise
YouTubeLong-term growth strategy investing explained clearly and patiently. Where I built a lot of my foundational investing knowledge. Good for anyone who wants to understand the 'why' behind buy-and-hold.
Tech & PC Hardware
JayzTwoCents
YouTubeOne of the best channels for PC builds, hardware reviews, and tech deep dives. Genuine enthusiasm, real testing, and not afraid to call out bad products.
Linus Tech Tips / The WAN Show
YouTubeThe tech content empire. The WAN Show podcast is great for weekly tech news discussion. LTT for reviews and builds. A staple of the tech YouTube ecosystem.
Gaming & Comedy
Viva La Dirt League (VLDL)
YouTubeIf you're a nerd who plays D&D or video games and you like comedy, this is top tier. Golden nerd requirement. Their NPC sketches and Epic NPC Man series are genuinely hilarious.
Comedy & Music
Tom Cardy
YouTubeMusical comedy genius. His songs get stuck in your head for days and the production quality is way higher than it has any right to be. If you haven't seen 'Have You Checked Your Butthole,' clear your schedule.
Andrew Rousso
YouTubeShort-form comedy that's actually funny. Quick, sharp, and consistently lands. One of the few creators where I'll watch everything they put out.
Also, if you need proof that the internet still produces good things: watch this →