Aruna Kumarasiri
The 48 Laws of Power Explained: 3 Ways to Categorize the Laws
April 22, 2026
A practical guide to the 48 laws of power that organizes the laws by career stage, power type, and everyday use so the book becomes easier to understand and apply.
The Monkey King by Wu Cheng’en
April 21, 2026
A playful and surprisingly profound story that turns the chaos, ego, and rebellion of a strange hero into spiritual discipline through an unforgettable adventure.
Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell
April 14, 2026
In an era when most people were just treating data through the lens of statistics, Thomas Sowell treated data with science.
The 3 Questions That Changed How I Think About Every Personal Knowledge Management System
April 12, 2026
A good personal knowledge management system isn't the one with the most features. It's the one that gives you lasting leverage, fits how you actually think, and keeps working when life gets messy.
The Limits to Growth by Donella Meadows
April 4, 2026
This might be the most rationally pessimistic book I've read in quite a while.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Potential Graduate Programs
April 4, 2026
Researching potential graduate programs is one of the most important parts of the application process. Here is how to do it well.
The Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
March 29, 2026
A story about a little-known president and how a bullet, combined with poor medical treatment, cut short his time in office.
Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice and What to Do Instead
March 28, 2026
Follow your passion sounds inspiring, but it is weak career advice. This post explains why follow your passion fails, what it gets wrong about work and identity, and how to build toward real career fit instead.
Senkottan by Mahinda Prasad Masimbula
March 23, 2026
A family saga of struggle, heartbreak, and the slow erosion of self-worth in the face of an unjust caste order.
Career Fit: Why Most Advice Fails (And What Actually Works)
March 22, 2026
Career fit is not just about matching skills to jobs. This post shows a better way to think about career fit through your core strengths, the external forces acting on them, and the long-term alignment that follows.