A good note-taking system is simple, well thought out and helps you to stay focused on what really counts: Reading, Thinking and Writing. It should not only make it easy to find notes …

Feb 24, 2017 · It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward. The Take Smart Notes principle is based on established psychological …

In this article, I review and summarise the most important insights from Sönke Ahrens' book, “How to Take Smart Notes” and show the 'how to' steps in action in Scrintal's visual note-taking app.

Feb 4, 2020 · In this article, I’ll summarize the 10 most important principles for taking “smart” notes according to Ahrens. You can also find a detailed, step-by-step description of the …

Feb 7, 2020 · How to Take Smart Notes is a book by Sonke Ahrens explaining the "Zettlekasten" methodology developed by Niklas Luhmann, a 20th century Sociologist who published a …

Aug 2, 2022 · Process your fleeting notes and literature notes from your slip box on a constant basis, at least once a day if not more. Continually create and update your permanent notes. …

Unlock the key to effective writing with "How to Take Smart Notes" by Sönke Ahrens. This essential guide is tailored for students, academics, and nonfiction writers, empowering you to …

Write everything down - Don’t rely on your memory; externalize your thoughts. Keep notes atomic - Each note should contain one idea, making it easier to connect with other ideas. Connect …

Collect your reading notes in a "slip-box" of notes (or "the Zettelkasten"), and add new notes behind related existing notes. Use the notes in your slip box to write “bottom-up” (i.e., …

May 5, 2024 · For “How to Take Smart Notes” most of the lessons revolve around reading, note-taking, and writing things down. I hope you enjoy it. Here are my lessons learned from How to …