How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
- Capture the ideas and insights that spark your interest. A sticky note, a voice memo, or an app like Notion—whatever works.
- Organize them so you can find them later. Categories, tags, or even a simple “Projects” list will do.
- Distill your notes into their essential meaning. Ask: What’s the big takeaway here?
- Express your ideas by using them in you
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Final Reflection : What story do you want your body of work to tell? How can your knowledge system support that vision?
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Reflection Prompt : When was the last time you shared an idea and learned something unexpected in return?
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
- Follow the questions that excite you. What do you really want to know?
- Give yourself permission to explore without judgment. The more you let curiosity guide you, the more organic your system will feel.
- Build “knowledge gardens,” not rigid silos. This mindset shifts from collecting static facts to cultivating evolving insights.
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Reflection Prompt : What’s one thing you could create today that feels true to you and meaningful to your audience?
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Reflection Prompt : What’s one question you’re curious about right now? How could you explore it today?
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
- Know your audience : Who are they? What questions are they asking? What sparks their curiosity? When you truly understand your audience, your work naturally becomes more relevant and impactful.
- Filter your ideas : Instead of trying to do it all, ask: Does this align with my unique perspective and values? Will this make someone’s life better?
- Play
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
- Borrow ideas shamelessly. A blog post, a doodle, a conversation—treat them as creative ingredients.
- Add your perspective. What’s your unique take? How can you connect this idea to something else?
- Keep a swipe file. This could be a digital folder, a notebook, or even a Pinterest board filled with things that inspire you.
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Harold Jarche adds another layer with his Seek-Sense-Share model, designed for turning information into wisdom:
- Seek : Follow your curiosity. Explore books, podcasts, conversations, or rabbit holes that fascinate you.
- Sense : Make meaning from what you’ve found. Reflect, journal, or connect ideas in new ways.
- Share : Share what you’ve learned with