Notes, essays, and things I’m thinking about.
Writing is thinking — a working notebook in public. Some of it is about research tips and books I’m reading, some about life in academia, some just reflections. And a lot of it is me jotting things down to think about them more clearly.
Research notes
Methods, writing practice, and the working systems behind the work.I tried to build a systematic notes collection and got overwhelmed. Here’s how I overcame this problem.
May 28, 2025 · 5 min readHow paper notebooks bring clarity, focus, and reflection in our digital age.
May 14, 2025 · 5 min readWriting doesn’t start at the keyboard. It starts with reading, thinking, and understanding.
Apr 30, 2025 · 3 min readWhat does writing a thesis really mean? Umberto Eco’s classic book helped me answer it.
Apr 16, 2025 · 5 min readHave you ever stopped to think about what truly guides your research — beyond deadlines, funding, or pressure to publish?
Mar 12, 2025 · 3 min readHow I went from losing 90% of what I read to building an evolving knowledge system.
Feb 26, 2025 · 3 min readHave you ever read a paper, felt enlightened, and then — two weeks later — struggled to recall a single useful detail?
Feb 19, 2025 · 3 min readWithout a system, writing feels like running a marathon with no training plan — exhausting, painful, and nearly impossible to finish.
Reflections
PhD life, transitions, what kept me going.I lost my love for research many times during my PhD. It turns out, that was exactly what needed to discover what I truly wanted.
May 21, 2025 · 3 min readFrom weekend hikes to watering houseplants — how I reconnect and restore myself.
Apr 9, 2025 · 4 min readThere was a time I googled “What is it like to do a PhD?” Now, after four years, I have something to say.
Mar 19, 2025 · 4 min readBurnout, exhaustion, and self-doubt? These routines help me reset and move forward.
Books & reading
Book reviews, monthly reads, and the reading life.What should we learn in a constantly changing world? A book for understanding our present and preparing for the future.
Jul 9, 2025 · 5 min readMy search for a better way to manage digital files led me to two interesting books on Personal Knowledge Management.
Jun 12, 2025 · 2 min readReading is my daily mental workout. Here’s the list of books I’ve read and reread in 2025 so far.
Jun 4, 2025 · 5 min readThree books on building routines, understanding science, and rethinking economics for today’s world.
May 7, 2025 · 3 min readInsights on AI in medicine, biases in thinking, and writing a thesis.
Apr 23, 2025 · 4 min readIf you think you don’t have time to read books, this post is for you.
Apr 2, 2025 · 3 min readTwo books. One on working smarter with AI. One on living more peacefully with yourself.
Mar 26, 2025 · 3 min readAncient wisdom, modern life, and the everyday path to peace.
Mar 5, 2025 · 4 min readWorkout everyday for a healthy body. Read everyday for a healthy mind.
Feb 12, 2025 · 2 min readReading is a mental exercise for your mind.
Feb 5, 2025 · 2 min readI don’t know if my notes are smart after reading this book. But I now have a habit of taking notes while reading.
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