Bookworm 238: Sketch Your Mind by Zsolt Viczian
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Dec 19, 2025 Dive into the creative power of visual thinking with insights on building a visual-first system to capture and connect ideas. Explore the fascinating concepts of the visual Zettelkasten and how it can transform your writing process. Hear about the benefits of hybrid notes that blend visuals and text. The hosts discuss effective visualization techniques and the importance of durable questions in idea integration. Wrap up with practical tips on integrating new tools, enhancing your productivity, and adopting effective habits.
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Visual-First PKM Reveals Hidden Connections
- Visual-first PKM amplifies connections by making note relationships spatial and visible.
- Jolt frames this as 4D PKM: move beyond linear text into spatial maps and sketches.
Capture Ideas As Reusable Lego Bricks
- Treat ideas as Lego bricks: capture atomic visuals that you can recombine into new arrangements.
- Build a reusable icon and concept library to speed visual note creation.
Icon Library Shortcut From GoodNotes
- Mike reuses drawn icons in GoodNotes and built a personal icon library to speed sketchnotes.
- He finds creating icons once then reusing them preserves the creative decision while saving time.