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Insights on productivity, note-taking, and making the most of MindMirror

Group Projects Without Drama: A Student Survival Guide

Why most group projects fail, and exactly how to fix yours with clear goals, smart roles, and tools that actually reduce friction.

10 min read

Thesis Without Tears: The Playbook I Wish I Had (and How I’d Use LLMs Now)

I wrote my master's thesis before the LLM age. Here's the guide I wish I had—how to choose a theme, structure the work, write early, and use AI ethically as an assistant.

9 min read

Class Notes That Stick: The 3‑Phase Playbook (Before, During, After)

Everyone can take notes. Not everyone can take good notes. Here's a simple, repeatable system to capture what matters without transcribing the whole lecture.

6 min read

The 10-Second Productivity Hack That's Killing Your Best Ideas

Why the most productive people do less organizing and more creating and how you can join them.

8 min read

MindMirror vs Notion: When Simple Beats Complex

Two philosophies, one choice: Build elaborate systems or just start writing? We compare MindMirror and Notion for different types of thinkers.

7 min read

Your Messy Notes Aren't the Problem (Your System Is)

Science reveals why trying to organize your thoughts might be making you less productive. Here's what actually works.