Keep a Small Reading Log, Not a Second Inbox
It is easy to save an article. It is harder to remember why it mattered. A reading log can bridge that gap, provided it stays small enough that you still want to use it. The aim is not to archive the internet. It is to leave a few clues for the next time you face a similar question. Separate “later” from “learned” An unread queue and a reading log serve different purposes. The queue is a temporary list of possibilities. The log is a record of things you have actually considered. Mixing the two creates a document full of titles that look important but carry no memory. ...