Where Curiosity Compounds
The future doesn’t belong to the hyper-specialized. It belongs to the polymath—the person who can connect dots others don't even see, stack diverse skills, and leverage AI to build things that matter.
But here’s the reality: navigating this shift is hard. You’re drowning in information, anxious about AI’s impact on your career, and tired of the "hustle-porn" advice that suggests you need to sacrifice your life to build a side project.
Stacking Sense is the antidote.
This isn't a newsletter about AI hype. It’s a newsletter about personal capability building.
I’m Erik Wesslen, and I’m actively living the thesis I write about. I’m a product manager by day, but I also run a $650K/year e-commerce business (with no employees), host a podcast, and I’m a dad to two incredible children. Also, I’m just getting started on my third tech startup (more on that very soon!). I’m not a journalist theorizing about the future. I’m a practitioner documenting the experiment in real-time.
What you’ll get:
Every week, I break down how to thrive in an age of change. We don't just talk about "what" is happening; we focus on "so what does this mean for YOU."
AI as a Force Multiplier: Practical lessons on using AI to amplify your existing skills rather than replacing them.
The Polymath Playbook: Frameworks from the world’s most effective thinkers—from da Vinci to Munger—and how to apply them today.
Building on the Side: Honest, unvarnished insights into managing multiple projects, energy, and priorities without burning out.
Connecting Unexpected Dots: Essays that draw surprising parallels between unrelated fields—like what competitive shooting teaches about startup pressure, or what podcasting taught me about writing.
Signal vs. Noise: A curated lens on the week’s developments, filtered for people building a diverse stack of skills.
I promise not to waste your time. I’ll keep it conversational, punchy, and grounded in experience. You won't find generic advice here. You will find a community of "pathologically curious" builders who know that being interested in everything is actually a superpower.
If you’re ready to start building a life that compounds, you’re in the right place.
Join us. Get stacking.