Blog
2022
My developer workflow using WSL, tmux, and VSCode
The tools and workflows I use for software development on Windows.
How I Import Literature Notes into Obsidian
Importing highlights and notes into Obsidian for processing can be a painful process without automation. So I automated it.
How I Write My Newsletter With Obsidian
These are my systems and workflows for writing my newsletter in Obsidian.
How I Manage Projects and Goals in Obsidian
A simple framework for achieving progress.
2021
How I Read Research Papers with Obsidian and Zotero
Learn how I import papers I've read in Zotero into Obsidian with QuickAdd. This workflow is mostly automatic, and completely customizable. And it works on mobile.
How I Process Inputs From the Internet
Or, a guide to dealing with the seemingly infinite torrent of information that is The Internet.
How to use QuickAdd for Obsidian - with examples
A beginners guide to QuickAdd, an Obsidian plugin that helps you create and add content to your Obsidian vault.
How To Take Smart Book Notes in Obsidian
How I semi-automatically import literature notes to my Obsidian vault and my workflow for processing them into atomic, evergreen notes.
Why I Started Using Obsidian
I recently started using Obsidian for knowledge management. Here's why I love it.
2020
Summary of 'Study Less Study Smart' by Marty Lobdell
A quick summary of the talk given by Marty Lobdell on how to study smart.
How to Track Workouts in Notion
How I'm tracking my workouts in Notion. Works for runs, walks, bodyweight fitness, and weight lifting. Automatically calculates metrics like pace and one-rep max.
How I Made a Personal Blog with Vue & Gridsome
The story of how I built a personal blog from scratch — and how you can too.
How I am Creating a Productivity System
I wanted a system that would allow me to easily connect the dots between what I do on a daily basis, and what I aim for in the long-term.
Why Having A Good Study Area Is Important And How To Get One
Having a good area for studying is incredibly important if you want to succeed in school. It helps you concentrate and study more efficiently. It is also one of the most neglected factors.
How To Quickly Boost Your Productivity With Time Tracking
Time tracking increases your productivity, keeps you motivated and focused, and it helps you beat procrastination. Learn how here.
Stoic Wisdom: 11 Principles For A Better Life
These letters have had a profound impact on philosophy and can guide all of us lead a better life.
The Best Books I've Read in 2019
I reached my goal of reading 54 books last year. What a journey it was. I’ve read some great books last year. So let's talk about them.
2019
Getting More Done In Less Time Using The Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that helps you boost your productivity and get more done in less time.
How To Learn New Subjects Easily - The Feynman Technique
If you can’t explain something to someone who knows little to nothing about it, you don’t understand it yourself.
Lessons To Be Learned From The Prince
Recently having finished “The Prince” by Niccolò Machiavelli, I believe that there is a lot to learn from the book. While the book discusses methods that I don’t particularly agree with; deception, for example, there is still a lot of great and important points within the pages.
One Man Army: Leading Yourself
How do we apply the leadership principles that U.S Navy SEALs use to lead our own lives?
The 5 Habits That Will Have The Biggest Impact On Your Life
You can improve by these huge amounts yearly if you only make these small improvements daily.
How You Can Achieve Success By Reading
You can lose everything. Your job, your wealth, your friends, and even your home. But will never lose your knowledge.