Our story
About Monday Musing
Every Monday morning, one quote lands in your inbox. Not a newsletter packed with links and opinions — just a single sentence, or a short passage, worth sitting with.
Monday Musing started as a personal habit. Each week, I'd find a quote that stopped me mid-thought — something that reframed a problem, offered unexpected comfort, or simply made me see the world a little differently.
I started sharing those quotes with a small group of friends. They started sharing them with theirs. And slowly, Monday Musing became what it is today: a quiet corner of the internet dedicated to the idea that one good sentence can change the shape of a week.
The quotes come from everywhere — philosophers and presidents, poets and scientists, people who lived centuries ago and people who are still figuring it out. What they share is a quality of attention: they noticed something true, and found the words for it.
Shaun Priest
Founder, Monday Musing
Shaun is a writer and strategist based in the United States. He believes that the right words, at the right moment, can shift everything.
What we believe
One thing, done well
No noise. No filler. Just one carefully chosen musing, every Monday.
Wisdom without borders
The best ideas don't belong to any one era, culture, or discipline. We look everywhere.
Reflection over reaction
In a world that rewards speed, we're interested in depth. Take your time with it.