What are the basic principles, when working with a Zettelkasten? Here are some of my answers:
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Start with a clear goal
Determine what you want to achieve with your Zettelkasten and use this to guide your note-taking and organization. -
Use templates
Consistently use a consistent format for your notes to make them easy to read and navigate. -
Make connections
Link related notes together to create a web of interconnected ideas. -
Use tags
Use tags to categorize and organize your notes and make it easier to find related information. -
Use for creative thinking
Allow the connections between your notes to spark new ideas and facilitate creative thinking. -
Review and revise
Regularly review and revise your notes to ensure they are up to date and accurate. -
Keep up to date
Consistently add new notes and make connections between them to keep your Zettelkasten current and valuable. -
Inspect and adapt
Continually evaluate and refine the organization and use of your Zettelkasten in order to maximize its effectiveness and efficiency. -
Use for learning
Use your Zettelkasten to capture and organize new information as you learn, and to facilitate lifelong learning. -
Encourage collaboration
Invite others to contribute to and review your Zettelkasten to facilitate collaboration and shared learning. -
Support your work
Use your Zettelkasten as a tool to support and enhance your work, whether that’s writing, research, or something else. -
Have fun
Enjoy the process of building and using your Zettelkasten!
Which principles do you miss and should be added? Which are not so important?