Productivity like a Pro! How to take notes like a Pro in 2025
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Aug 20, 2025 Explore the art of note-taking and the balance of organization and searchability in personal knowledge management. Discover the ICOM methodology for streamlining information with effective tagging. Learn how to transform stored notes into actionable insights and the importance of the right tools. Master inbox management to process thoughts and ideas efficiently. Finally, delve into effective strategies for prioritizing tasks and minimizing distractions to boost productivity in both personal and professional realms.
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Selective Capture Beats Blind Search
- Search alone isn't enough; indiscriminate capture creates noise that hurts retrieval.
- Be selective about what you add to PKM and keep main system clean for real signal.
Heptabase Noise From Readwise Highlights
- Tom recounts flooding Heptabase with Readwise highlights that created noise during searches.
- He solved it by splitting storage: a relater app for raw highlights and a clean PKM for curated notes.
Information Needs Structure Not Labels
- Calling everything 'information' flattens distinctions and breaks systems.
- You need a system behind capture; otherwise search-only approaches fail to retrieve reliably.