> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 2 topics, 6 evergreens</em></s> #### [[Choosing a note writing system is choosing a system for thought]] Choosing a [[note writing]] system is not about finding the right [[software]] to write in, ^[For that see [The best note-taking app of 2021 | Capiche](https://capiche.com/e/best-note-taking-app-2021)] it is about choosing [[systems for thought|a system for thought]]. What system you choose depends entirely on what you are trying to accomplish. Are you a student or researcher trying to bring all of your knowledge together for new conclusions? Are you a professional trying to map and manage all of your clients and projects? Are you just trying to get a hold of your life and offload some of the mental effort of keeping track of everything? All of these are prestigious goals, and can benefit from a well organized [[note writing]] system. Unfortunately, we cannot dream up our perfect [[second brain]] and have it at our fingertips. Creating a system that works for you can take a lot of work, but if you are committed to the process it can be highly rewarding in the end. Additionally, [[Learning how systems work can be a gateway to creating thought]]. Learning about and creating a system may help you clarify what you are trying to do. So what are your primary concerns? ##### I want to connect and grow my [[knowledge]] This is the most common goal of people seeking out [[knowledge management|knowledge management systems]]. Thankfully, much of the community is centered around it, and you can draw from a number of systems to achieve this goal. - The basics: [[Densely linked webs of thought provide intuitive access to knowledge]] - A major step: [[Prioritize understanding over organization or categorization]] - The goal: [[Your second brain should be an inspirational hub of creativity]] ##### I need to know my notes are safe [[Note storage is important because it defines how you access and retain knowledge]], but it is also important in terms of security and access. A lot of software will store your notes in proprietary databases, and struggle to scale. For this a system like [[Obsidian (software)|Obsidian]] is going to fit you best. ##### I need it to be really easy to take notes or else I won't do it I fall into this boat. Until I found a note system that suited my brain and a software that allowed to me to reduce [[friction]] I almost never took notes. This is why one of the main benefits of [[My TIM]] is that it inspires me to work. ^[[[Productivity tools are often most useful in how much work they inspire you to do]]] - The problem: [[Friction is a hindrance to learning]] - An answer: [[A second brain should mirror how we think]] ##### What if I don't know what I need Many people know that they want to learn better or understand more, but they don't know what exactly they would use a [[note writing]] system. My best advice is to involve yourself in [[note writing]] communities like Obsidian's. These can be incredibly inspiring and educational about what you would want to do with your notes. ^[[[Communities are knowledge graphs]]] For people like this, it is most important to [[Write your notes like you're planting an evergreen forest]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/GREEN *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[knowledge management]], [[second brain]], [[note writing]]