You're a CEO. An entrepreneur. An investor. You need to stay informed—but you don't have time to drown in news.
Here's the truth: Most executives waste 2+ hours per day consuming news. They read everything. They watch every clip. They scroll endlessly.
And they're still not informed. They're just overwhelmed.
The 30-Minute Framework
Here's what actually works:
10 Minutes: Hey Silas Briefing
Your daily briefing covers all major stories with 6 perspective lenses each. You get the full picture in 5 minutes.
What you learn:
- What happened (facts)
- How different groups interpret it (perspectives)
- What it means for your decisions (implications)
10 Minutes: Deep Dive on ONE Story
Pick ONE story that matters to YOUR business. Read deeper:
- Industry analysis
- Competitor responses
- Regulatory implications
Don't try to deep dive on everything. Just the one that affects your P&L.
Get briefings like this in your inbox
Start free with the Balanced lens and 3 starter topics. We'll send a code, then set up your daily briefing.
No card required. Change your topics later from the dashboard.
10 Minutes: Industry-Specific News
Subscribe to ONE industry newsletter. Read only that.
Tech? Stratechery or Platformer. Finance? Money Stuff or Axios Pro. Retail? Retail Dive.
That's it. You're done.
What to Skip
- Social media — Noise, not signal
- 24-hour news cycles — They repeat the same 5 stories
- Clickbait headlines — If it triggers you, it's designed to
- Multiple sources on the same story — Read one good synthesis
Real Example: Tech CEO Morning Routine
Here's how a friend (Series B founder) does it:
5:30 AM: Hey Silas briefing (10 min)
- Scans all 6 lenses on AI regulation story
- Decides to delay EU expansion by 3 months
5:40 AM: Deep dive (10 min)
- Reads TechCrunch+ article on competitor's funding
- Updates hiring plan
5:50 AM: Industry newsletter (10 min)
- Reads Platformer's daily
- Learns about new API changes
6:00 AM: Done. Gym. No news until next morning.
Result: Informed decisions. Zero overwhelm.
The Bottom Line
You don't need more time. You need a better system.
30 minutes. Three blocks. One outcome: You're informed without drowning.
Try the system: [Hey Silas](/signup) — $9/mo or $79/yr. [See pricing →](/pricing)