Commonplace
- 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 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
Prompt
- 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
Reflection Prompt : What’s one idea you’ve been inspired by recently? How could you add your own spin to it?
Jenn • 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
