Read deeper. Remember more.

Field notes on getting books to actually stick — retention, active reading, and the tools that help (or don't).

• How to Remember What You Read by Understanding It

  The reliable way to remember what you read isn't more highlighting — it's understanding each chapter as you go. Here's the simple habit that does it.

  Reading retention · 2026-06-16 · 6 min read

• Key Takeaways: Deep Work by Cal Newport

  The key Deep Work takeaways from Cal Newport, mapped to the book's real structure — plus a question to ask yourself after each part as you read.

  Book takeaways · 2026-06-16 · 7 min read