From 16bf53fefe298a2d33d2e4ef7fd1e5737bd729de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Wong Date: Sun, 22 May 2022 23:25:38 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] add zettelkasten is the future of note organization blog post --- .../organization is highly personalized.md | 6 ++++++ .../notes/two principles of zettelkasten.md | 11 ++++++++++ content/notes/we don't know our needs.md | 6 ++++++ ...sten-is-the-future-of-note-organization.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++ ...asten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is.md | 2 +- data/config.yaml | 2 +- 6 files changed, 45 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 content/notes/organization is highly personalized.md create mode 100644 content/notes/two principles of zettelkasten.md create mode 100644 content/notes/we don't know our needs.md create mode 100644 content/posts/zettelkasten-is-the-future-of-note-organization.md diff --git a/content/notes/organization is highly personalized.md b/content/notes/organization is highly personalized.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..335de721a --- /dev/null +++ b/content/notes/organization is highly personalized.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +--- +title: organization is highly personalized +date: 2022-05-20 +lastmod: 2022-05-20 +--- +Because we think differently than other people, the best way to organize things is different for everyone. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/notes/two principles of zettelkasten.md b/content/notes/two principles of zettelkasten.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..614ab47ae --- /dev/null +++ b/content/notes/two principles of zettelkasten.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +title: two principles of zettelkasten +date: 2022-05-22 +lastmod: 2022-05-22 +--- +- **Principle of Atomicity**: Limit notes to a single topic for [[notes/interoperable components are efficient|interoperability]] + - See [[posts/how-to-create-useful-links-with-zettelkasten|How to create useful links]] +- **Principle of Connectivity**: [[notes/connecting ideas is powerful|Connect information together]] + +--- +https://zettelkasten.de/posts/overview/#principles \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/notes/we don't know our needs.md b/content/notes/we don't know our needs.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b2eaad000 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/notes/we don't know our needs.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +--- +title: we don't know our needs +date: 2022-05-20 +lastmod: 2022-05-20 +--- +Oftentimes we don't even have a good grasp of what the problem at hand is. So knowing the solution / need to that problem is often unclear. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/posts/zettelkasten-is-the-future-of-note-organization.md b/content/posts/zettelkasten-is-the-future-of-note-organization.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..612e70208 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/zettelkasten-is-the-future-of-note-organization.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: I believe Zettelkasten is the future of note organization +date: 2022-05-20 +lastmod: 2022-05-20 +--- +The number one goal with note organization is to make it easy to find notes *when we need them*. That being said, we often don't know [[notes/we don't know our needs|when or what note we need]]. It's the reason full-text search isn't the single solution to note organization. + +## The problem with grouping +That's where folder and tags come into play. We use folders and tags to group similar notes together, but it becomes problematic once we accumulate hundreds of notes. As more notes are taken, more folders/tags are needed. Otherwise, groups contain [[notes/clutter slows us down|too many notes to manage]] and finding/filing notes take longer. Since it's not sustainable to grow the complexity of note organization, a compromise must be made. We either organize fewer notes or take fewer notes. + +## Zettelkasten as a solution +My futile attempt at note organization pushed me in search of a solution. Which is how I found [[notes/Zettelkasten|Zettelkasten]], a new note-taking paradigm. Rather than grouping notes with folders and tags, notes are connected together like [[notes/the brain is a network of ideas|thoughts in our brains]]. Organizing notes through connections allows us to [[notes/interoperable components are efficient|reuse past notes]] and note organization complexity doesn't grow. + +In addition to filing and finding notes more efficiently, old notes are automatically resurfaced as you add new notes. This helps build links between old and new ideas which [[notes/connecting ideas improves learning|facilitates learning]]. + +## The issues with Zettelkasten right now +Right now, the issue is that people have [[posts/zettelkasten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is|overcomplicated the Zettelkasten system]]. The only requirement should be from the [[notes/two principles of zettelkasten|two principles of Zettelkasten]]. However, many existing workflows suggest adding many additional steps to make Zettelkasten work. I believe that the complication is a barrier to entry and prevents people from utilizing the full value of Zettelkasten. + +## How does Fleeting Notes simplify Zettelkasten? +Fleeting Notes is a lightweight note-taking app that resurfaces notes when you need them. A key feature of Fleeting Notes is that it **does not support folders or tags**. Notes are found either through search or connections. With this, we have a simple and fast app with UI that is optimized for taking notes and building connections. See [[posts/manage-notes-with-a-simple-workflow|my simple note-taking workflow]] to get started. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/posts/zettelkasten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is.md b/content/posts/zettelkasten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is.md index d99c25aea..141e6f902 100644 --- a/content/posts/zettelkasten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is.md +++ b/content/posts/zettelkasten-shouldnt-be-complicated-but-it-is.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ On top of a complicated setup, this tri-system approach **adds limitations and f ![Zettelkasten Workflow](posts/img/zettelkasten-workflow.png) ## Finding a better solution -At its core, Zettelkasten can be distilled into [two principles](https://zettelkasten.de/posts/overview/#principles): +At its core, Zettelkasten can be distilled into [[notes/two principles of zettelkasten|two principles]] - **Principle of Atomicity**: Limit notes to a single topic for [[notes/interoperable components are efficient|interoperability]] - **Principle of Connectivity**: [[notes/connecting ideas is powerful|Connect information together]] diff --git a/data/config.yaml b/data/config.yaml index c905c9cb1..31462ae54 100644 --- a/data/config.yaml +++ b/data/config.yaml @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ enableToc: true openToc: false enableLinkPreview: true enableLatex: true -tagline: A scratchpad for linked notes +tagline: Resurface the notes you need description: Fleeting Notes is the entry point for your Zettelkasten system. Quickly capture notes and build a network of ideas. page_title: "Fleeting Notes"