Robin Waldun

Robin Waldun

Editor of A Mug of Insights
Jun 14
The Hidden Cost of Obsession

The Hidden Cost of Obsession

Our worst enemy on the path of lifelong learning
3 min read
Jun 06
It Took Me 10 Years To Figure This Out

It Took Me 10 Years To Figure This Out

My book is now finished, and it brought up something unexpected.
3 min read
Jun 01
Why Your Smartest Ideas Sound Stupid In Writing

Why Your Smartest Ideas Sound Stupid In Writing

And 3 exercises to strengthen your mind-page connection.
5 min read
May 30
The Humanist Protocols Pt. 1: Pay Attention To The World

The Humanist Protocols Pt. 1: Pay Attention To The World

Hi all! This is a brand-new series for all subscribers called The Humanist Protocols, where I'll share
7 min read
May 23

Closing a chapter

and the opening of a new one
2 min read
May 18
Deep Reading Pt. 5: How To Build A Commonplace Book That Actually Works

Deep Reading Pt. 5: How To Build A Commonplace Book That Actually Works

Turn Everything You've Read Into Your Own Ideas
6 min read
May 16
Session 6: The Principles of Captivating Writing

Session 6: The Principles of Captivating Writing

The foundations of writing that you've never learned in school
2 min read
May 11
Deep Reading Pt. 4: Train Your Reader's Gaze In 7 Days

Deep Reading Pt. 4: Train Your Reader's Gaze In 7 Days

Most readers finish books. This is how you master them.
9 min read
May 09
Lifelong Learning (and why the journey never ends)

Lifelong Learning (and why the journey never ends)

What to expect as you head down the path
2 min read
May 04
Deep Reading Pt. 3: How To Know If A Book Is Worth Your Time

Deep Reading Pt. 3: How To Know If A Book Is Worth Your Time

Adler's two-step inspectional reading system.
6 min read
May 02
Difficult Writing Is Easy To Read (Once You Know This)

Difficult Writing Is Easy To Read (Once You Know This)

How to find the simple idea hiding inside complicated writing
4 min read
Apr 27
Deep Reading Pt. 2: Why Schools Failed To Teach Literacy

Deep Reading Pt. 2: Why Schools Failed To Teach Literacy

The four stages of elementary reading that your school skipped, and how to practice them
6 min read