How to build your secret repertoire — From the DESK of van Schneider — Edition Nr.245
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How to build your secret repertoire — From the DESK of van Schneider — Edition Nr.245
Keep what resonates (Capture) Save for actionability (Organize) Find the essence (Distill) Show your work (Express)
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
- 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
Jenn • How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Instead of topics, I organise my knowledge into what I call collections.
Think of collections like Spotify playlists. Each playlist has a vibe, a purpose. And that's exactly how I think about organising my knowledge too.
Rather than a generic "Productivity" topic, I have collections like "Productivity for Human Beings Not Robots" or "The Mindsets of... See more
Think of collections like Spotify playlists. Each playlist has a vibe, a purpose. And that's exactly how I think about organising my knowledge too.
Rather than a generic "Productivity" topic, I have collections like "Productivity for Human Beings Not Robots" or "The Mindsets of... See more
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The real potential of a digital organizational system is to be a tool for capturing and systematically reminding you of past ideas, inspirations, insights, and connections. The heart of creativity and innovation is making spontaneous connections between seemingly unrelated things, and note-taking programs can, when used correctly, serve as a... See more