STOP Taking Notes, it's a waste of time
The cult of note-taking is failing most of us. It's convinced us that we need to take lots of notes on far too many things that come across our desks or screens when the truth is 95% of it is all th...
https://curtismchale.ca/2022/04/20/stop-taking-notes-its-a-waste-of-time
@curtismchale I use Obsidian every day, but the way that I use it has changed. I used to take notes as evidence to prove that I studied for an AWS Certification.
Unlike written notes, the act of taking these digital notes didn't help me remember anything.
Now, I use my notes mostly for planning, writing, and as references for work I'm actively doing. These notes are very useful, and when they no longer are, I archive them.
@ham_jansen I think the crucial step is taking those notes and producing something with them, then sending that out into the world.
Synthesize the learning.
Curtis McHale
Jamal Hansen