Capture ideas and build knowledge systematically

Mindset & ProductivityBeginnerAnywhere

90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: You'll retain more from reading and create a personal knowledge base you actually use.

What you need

Note-taking app (Obsidian, Logseq)Source materialTemplatesTagging systemConsistency

The 90-Minute Plan

Choose your system0–15 min

Cornell method, Zettelkasten, or digital. System matters less than consistency. Try multiple.

Capture immediately15–35 min

Don't wait to type notes. Handwriting aids memory. Review and organize within 24 hours.

Use summary and synthesis35–55 min

Avoid transcribing verbatim. Summarize in own words. This forces comprehension and memory.

Create connections55–75 min

Link notes to other ideas. 'See also' references. Over time, creates web of knowledge.

Review and refine75–90 min

Weekly review. Consolidate related notes. Delete redundancy. Keep system lean and useful.

Pro Tip

Best note system is one you'll actually use; resist over-optimization.

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