§Taking knowledge work seriously (Stripe convergence talk, 2019-12-12)
“Better note-taking” misses the point; what matters is “better thinking”
Lots of people write about solutions to the problem that Note-writing practices are generally ineffective. The vast majority of that writing fixates on a myopic, “lifehacking”-type frame, focused on answering questions like: “how should I organize my notes?”, “what kind of jou... See more
Lots of people write about solutions to the problem that Note-writing practices are generally ineffective. The vast majority of that writing fixates on a myopic, “lifehacking”-type frame, focused on answering questions like: “how should I organize my notes?”, “what kind of jou... See more
Andy • §Note-writing systems
There has been a missing piece in our culture of knowledge work: a system with a coherent set of behaviors and tools that functions effectively at the level at which work really happens. It must incorporate the results of big-picture thinking as well as the smallest of open details. It must manage multiple tiers of priorities. It must maintain cont
... See moreDavid Allen • Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
- 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