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?

Final Reflection : What story do you want your body of work to tell? How can your knowledge system support that vision?

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

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• 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

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Reflection Prompt : When was the last time you shared an idea and learned something unexpected in return?

You’re creating a system that fuels your creativity, amplifies your voice, and connects with others in meaningful ways.

Whether you’re writing, designing, or simply exploring, your PKM isn’t just about collecting ideas. It’s about using them to tell your story and resonate with your audience.

Reflection Prompt : What’s one way you could make your notes easier to find or use?

• 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

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