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How to Take Smart Notes - One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking

Sönke Ahrens

Summary

In the pursuit of improved writing, learning, and critical thinking, a method known as the smart note-taking technique offers a transformative approach. This methodology, developed and popularized by Sönke Ahrens, redefines how individuals process and organize information to enhance creativity and productivity in intellectual work.

  • The Zettelkasten system is the foundation of smart note-taking, enabling interconnected notes that foster idea generation.
  • Atomic notes are concise, self-contained units of thought that simplify retrieval and linkage.
  • Writing and thinking are deeply intertwined, with note-taking acting as the bridge between reading and producing original ideas.
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