The Read Well Podcast Keep Your Second Brain Clutter-Free | EP 7
Jul 18, 2023
Discover how to turn your second brain from a cluttered collection of notes into an effective personal knowledge management system. Learn about the challenges these systems face, including entropy and over-engineering. Hear a vivid hoarding story that illustrates the consequences of unchecked note-taking. Find out why writing essays is the key to making your notes meaningful and how to design your system for actual use rather than mere collection. Gain practical tips on maintaining clarity and purpose in your research.
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Use A PKM, But Maintain It
- Use a PKM but commit to maintaining it; tools like Notion or Obsidian can work if you actively curate.
- Prioritize workflows that help you link ideas and write, not just hoard highlights.
Hoarder Visit Illustrates Note Clutter
- Eddie Hood describes visiting a severe hoarder to illustrate how hard it is to let go of things.
- He compares that physical hoarding to how people hoard notes in their PKMs until they become unusable.
Stop Saving Everything By Default
- Avoid capturing everything into your PKM by default; be selective about what you save.
- Review, analyze, and synthesize captures regularly instead of archiving them blindly.
