Aruna Kumarasiri
Frames of Mind by Howard Gardner
March 15, 2026
Gardner's central argument is that human intelligence isn't one general capacity, but a set of partly independent, biologically grounded potentials that culture and experience shape into different forms of expertise.
Do You Actually Need a Personal Knowledge Management System? Lessons Learned From 10+ Years of Building One
March 14, 2026
Do you actually need a personal knowledge management system? Here’s what 10+ years of building one taught me about what actually works.
One Tool to Rule Them All: Obsidian for Personal Knowledge Management
March 9, 2026
The apps we use shape who we are. Obsidian comes up frequently in conversations about personal knowledge management for this very reason, and here's why it deserves that attention.
Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen
March 5, 2026
Even a little possibility of something terrible happening is still a possibility, and when lives are at risk, it should never be ignored.
Ikigai by Garcia and Miralles
March 1, 2026
A long, satisfying life is built on small habits, done daily, with people you love. That, in its most traditional sense, is what ikigai means.
Ikigai Meaning: The Difference Between a Reason to Live and a Purpose to Live
February 28, 2026
Ikigai meaning is best understood in its most traditional sense: that which makes life worth living. It's not a framework or a career plan, but rather the ordinary, everyday things that make someone feel alive. It's plural, personal, and already present in our lives right now. It describes a reason to live.
The Wager by David Grann
February 23, 2026
When nature strips away the naval hierarchy of the British warship Wager, the boundary between the battle for survival and the battle for authority becomes a moving target.
Kindle vs Physical Books: Why I Stopped Buying Physical Books and Switched to Kindle
February 22, 2026
I switched to a Kindle-first reading system for one reason: less friction. In this Kindle vs physical books breakdown, I share my digital workflow, the devices I use, and how I export highlights into Obsidian to get the most out of every book I read.
How to Build a Productive Morning Routine as a Grad Student
February 15, 2026
How to build a productive morning routine that actually fits grad school, starting with "Step Zero".
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
February 11, 2026
The story of two men's struggle to hold onto their hopes and dreams in the teeth of the Great Depression.