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Thursday, May 9, 2024

An actual photo of the actual state of my books. And this isn’t all of them… About two years ago, I admitted that I had a book problem. I’ve heard that the first step to overcoming a problem is admitting that you have one. Plot twist: That didn’t work. I still...

Creating Smart Notes to Organize Your Thinking

In the world of continuous learning, taking notes is an essential part of the process. However, not all note-taking methods are created equal. In his book “How to Take Smart Notes,” Sönke Ahrens introduces the zettelkasten note-taking system, a method used...
Enter the Zettelkasten: Note Taking, Making, and Organizing

Enter the Zettelkasten: Note Taking, Making, and Organizing

This week, while I’m on a bit of a break between doctoral classes, I’m taking some time to better organize my personal knowledge management system. It’s what I and others refer to as a “second brain.” Why do I need this second brain? There are several answers to that...