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E42 David Kadavy: Balancing Creativity And Productivity In PKM

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Apr 10, 2024
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David Kadavy
David Kadavy, an author and former designer, discusses balancing creativity and productivity. He explores bottom-up thinking, PKM personalities, and the essence of creativity in a new era. Topics include self-comparison, personal growth, literary influences, and navigating creativity in writing.
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ANECDOTE

From Cubicle to Author

  • David Kadavy started his career in a Nebraska cubicle, feeling his ideas were unimportant.
  • Through blogging, he landed jobs in Silicon Valley and Chicago, eventually writing 'Design for Hackers'.
INSIGHT

Creativity and PKM

  • Creativity and note-taking have a symbiotic relationship.
  • Notes become a source of inspiration, allowing for the connection and generation of new ideas.
ANECDOTE

Mindset over Time

  • While writing 'Design for Hackers', Kadavy developed a system of using physical whiteboards and arranging materials to overcome creative blocks.
  • This led to the realization that mindset, not time, was key to creative output.
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