Linking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo
Aug 22, 2023
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Expert in note-making and digital tools, Nick Milo, joins Cesar to explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking in the digital age. They discuss challenges, strategies, and practical examples for effective note-taking, filtering information, and prioritizing. They also emphasize the importance of personal connections, interpretations, and building context when studying or reading books.
Note-making involves actively engaging with information, while note-taking is a passive act of recording.
Technology, like Obsidian, can help individuals take control of their own data and enhance their knowledge management.
Deep dives
The Difference Between Note-Taking and Note-Making
Note-taking is the passive act of recording information, while note-making involves actively engaging with the information and making personal connections.
Importance of Context and Building Connections
Building context and making connections between ideas enhances learning, recall, and problem-solving. Bouncing around nonfiction books and forming rapid context before diving in can lead to a more enjoyable and efficient learning experience.
Technology's Role in Knowledge Management
Technology plays a crucial role in knowledge management, but it's essential to strike a balance. Tools like Obsidian provide privacy, encryption, and local storage, allowing users to take control of their own data. Other tools like chat apps, project management software, and team knowledge bases can complement individual knowledge management systems.
Creating a Custom Knowledge Management System
The workshop at linkingyourthinking.com helps individuals create their own custom knowledge management system using tools like Obsidian. The focus is on finding a system that works for the individual's unique needs and preferences, allowing for lifelong learning and compounding value.
Nick and Cesar explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking. Dive into the challenges of the digital age, Nick's trust in Obsidian, and a glimpse of his workshop.