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An Ode To Books
three thoughts
Jul 12 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
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On Work
Three Ideas
Jul 6 • 
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6 Rules to Live By
Notes on Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
Jul 1 • 
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May 2025

On Living
Lessons from Poets, Thinkers, and Philosophers
May 18 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
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Top 15 Quotes From You Can Be An Optimist by Lucy MacDonald
Your weekly dose of motivation
May 11 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
5
Imagination, Books & Films
Why stories feel personal
May 4 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
3

April 2025

We've Hit 100!
This newsletter is 120+ readers strong. Here's a welcome to all the new readers in the house!
Apr 27 • 
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Sharing the Journey, Not Just the Destination
A makeshift mission statement
Apr 20 • 
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You Become What You Consume
A note to myself
Apr 13 • 
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5 Rules I Follow When Reviewing Books
My literature critic cosplay
Apr 6 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
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March 2025

Learning by Teaching
The Hack
Mar 30 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
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3
Outgrowing Childhood Fantasies
A Plot Twist Called Life
Mar 23 • 
Yashraj Singh Giri
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