Books Applied Podcast Books Applied Podcast - How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens - Featuring Special Guest Kathleen Gabriel
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Sep 1, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Kathleen Gabriel, a human resources consultant and passionate writer, delves into the revolutionary note-taking strategies outlined in Sönke Ahrens' book. They explore the limitations of traditional note-taking and how smart techniques like the zettelkasten can enhance understanding and creativity. Kathleen shares insights on organizing thoughts to improve writing processes, and they evaluate the art of world-building in narratives, emphasizing its impact on both fiction and nonfiction storytelling.
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Kinesthetic Note-Taking
- Kathleen Gabriel's academic note-taking involved verbatim transcription of lectures.
- This kinesthetic approach aimed at memorization, not review.
Ineffective Note-Taking
- Ahrens criticizes highlighting, margin notes, and similar methods as ineffective.
- He champions a different approach for academic writing and knowledge management.
Misleading Title
- Kathleen Gabriel finds the book title misleading, suggesting "The Philosophy and Purpose of Taking Smart Notes" instead.
- The book focuses more on the "why" than the practical "how" of the method.
