Post #1744646
2026-04-09 23:05 UTC
STOP Taking Notes, it's a waste of time
The cult of note-taking is failing most of us. It's convinced us that we need to take lots of notes on far too many things that come across our desks or screens when the truth is 95% of it is all th...
https://curtismchale.ca/2022/04/20/stop-taking-notes-its-a-waste-of-time
#obsidian #pkm #notes
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@ham_jansen@mastodon.online 2026-04-10 19:29
@curtismchale I use Obsidian every day, but the way that I use it has changed. I used to take notes as evidence to prove that I studied for an AWS Certification. Unlike written notes, the act of taking these digital notes didn't help me remember anything. Now, I use my notes mostly for planning, writing, and as references for work I'm actively doing. These notes are very useful, and when they no longer are, I archive them.