Think inside the box-asking good questions and making connections between your notes

When you are making notes for your slip box or Zettelkasten system always be asking good questions and try to make connections with other notes. Try to see what is missing. Business biographies are written by the successful. The entrepreneurs who failed never get to write their book, their story. Can we learn more from… Continue reading Think inside the box-asking good questions and making connections between your notes

Understanding is more important than learning as you want to recognise connections

When you are seeking to exploit the maximum from your Zettelkasten system of knowledge management you need to understand that understanding is more important than learning. Remembering everything you hear is of no benefit to you if you cannot make connections between relevant, meaningful ideas and concepts. These connections allow you to retrieve the information… Continue reading Understanding is more important than learning as you want to recognise connections