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Michael BalterWords For the Wise
Followers2,753
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)2.3K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spotnone
Recommended by9
New recommenders, 30 days0
Recommends15
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Michael Balter

2,6502,7002,7502,8002,850 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 2,753

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When their recommendations started

Michael Balter

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.