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Austin Govella on the IA of Note-taking

The Informed Life

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Work v.s. Meta Work: A Thin Line Between Productive Procrastination and Actually Getting Things Done

A distinction exists between work and meta work in productivity where meta work is time spent working on the systems that allow work to happen/nSpending too much time on meta work can hinder productivity and lead to excessive tool tinkering rather than getting actual work done/nThe pkm community emphasizes personal knowledge management and some individuals may spend an excessive amount of time creating intricate systems rather than focusing on actual work/nIt is important to be mindful of the balance between work and meta work to ensure productivity and avoid stumbling over excessive tool tinkering.

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