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In this episode, I talk with Eliška Šestáková, an academic and productivity expert from the Czech Republic, to explore the world of effective note-taking. Eliška shares her unique approach to organizing information and shows how note-taking can transform the work of professionals. Drawing from her background in computer science and personal knowledge management, Eliška discusses powerful systems like Zettelkasten and tools like Roam Research. These methods help independent professionals enhance their learning, creativity, and project management. Please listen to discover how you might improve your note-taking habits and boost your writing and research productivity.

Key Themes

• The importance of note-taking for independent professionals
• Overview of the Zettelkasten method for organizing knowledge
• Balancing digital and paper note-taking systems
• How Roam Research supports better learning and information retrieval
• Tips for professionals embracing new technology after 60

Mentions

• Zettelkasten method
• Roam Research https://roamresearch.com/
• How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens
• Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
• How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler 

Connect with Eliška Šestáková

• Website: https://eliskasestakova.cz/
• Newsletter: Strange New Notes
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sestaeli/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/sestaeli

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