Hi, I’m Manuel.

I’ve always found comfort in structure. Over the years I’ve built systems to keep track of projects, ideas, and thoughts, first out of necessity, later out of curiosity.

What started as a way to stay organized at work turned into a deeper interest in how we think, learn, and manage information.

When I came across concepts like Getting Things Done, Personal Knowledge Management, and the Second Brain, it all started to make sense. Productivity, I realized, isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating space for what matters.

Why I Write

In a world of endless input, I wanted peace of mind.

I needed a place where everything I learn and think about is easy to find again, a system that works quietly in the background instead of adding more noise.

Over time I’ve seen many people lose themselves in their systems. They spend hours documenting, linking, and organizing, but never come back to what they wrote. The system grows until it becomes a burden - too complex to use, too heavy to maintain, and with little value left.

That’s where the idea for A Pragmatic Mind comes from.

My approach is to keep things as simple and practical as possible. A system should help you act, not slow you down. It should make your life lighter, not heavier.

This blog is where I share what that looks like in practice: how to build systems that stay small, useful, and sustainable.

What You’ll Find Here

I write about productivity systems, personal knowledge management, and how to make both simple and pragmatic.

You’ll find ideas on how to adapt frameworks like GTD or PARA to modern tools without turning them into another full-time project.

I’m not here to teach the right way.

I’m sharing what actually works for me: practical, tested, and imperfect.

Let’s Connect

If you’re exploring similar questions or just curious about bringing more clarity into your digital life, I’d love to hear from you.

You can always reach me by email.