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The Chaos Box

I keep two thinking systems. The first is my mind map system for note-taking, a precise hierarchical system of organised notes with careful cross-references and indexes. It’s logical, structured and works exactly as intended. The second is a beaten-up cardboard box stuffed with random note cards. I call it my “Chaos Box.” No organization. No… Read More »The Chaos Box

The art of connected note-taking and knowledge trails

Remember playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? That game where you try to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon through their movie roles? Your personal knowledge can work the same way, with ideas connecting to other ideas in fascinating chains of discovery. Let’s explore how to capture and organize these connections in ways that make… Read More »The art of connected note-taking and knowledge trails