The Ampersand Guild

Have you noticed everything has a “+” appended to it these days?

Apple+, Disney+, Paramount+, Walmart+…

There’s certainly an additive property to these, but here at Timeless & Timely, you may have noticed that we don’t simply do “+”.

We take a more deliberate and thoughtful approach to things. We know your time is valuable. We appreciate the impact of history, literature, and great thinkers — and we think you deserve more than just more.

So we have “&” Subscribers. Or, as we call it:

The Ampersand Guild

Why a guild?

Historically, a guild is “an association of craftsmen or merchants formed for mutual aid and protection and for the furtherance of their professional interests.”

And I like to think we’re doing that here.

Helping you become a better communicator, a better leader, and a better human by focusing on values that have mattered throughout all of human history.

Why “&”?

We chose the “&” symbol, which has a rich and complex history (it’s actually the Latin word Et, stylized), because it’s more than just “+”. It’s more than just more.

It’s the embodiment of collaboration: two letters that combine to make a universal symbol of linking two or more ideas.

And isn’t that what understanding history—understanding others—is really all about? Linking ideas to create something new, something better.

It could be a better product, a better world, or simply a better version of yourself.

That’s what we aim to bring our Guild members.

What do you get when you’re part of the Ampersand Guild?

📝 Essays exclusive to the community of paying subscribers

📘 A series of free e-books of timeless essays, organized by themes

✏️ The ability to comment on subscriber-only posts

🖥️ Monthly Q&A sessions for leadership advice

🏛️ Access to ALL of our archived material

All of this for just $60 a year! That’s just $5 a month. Think about what you spend five dollars on each month.

A visit and a half to Starbucks? Something from Five Below?

Surely the wisdom of the ages is worth at least that to you.

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We hope you’ll consider this option & become a member of the Ampersand Guild.