> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 10 evergreens</em></s> #### [[Write your notes with a system not within a system]] [[Choosing a note writing system is choosing a system for thought]], but [[Organization systems are not mutually exclusive]]. Don't let yourself get bogged down with questions like, "Am I using the system the way the creator intended?" These are your notes write them your way, and [[When in doubt, write what you think]]. 1. [[Write your notes like you're planting an evergreen forest]], let yourself find what works along the way. 1. [[Learning how systems work can be a gateway to creating thought]] so shop around and experiment. 1. [[A healthy second brain requires a surplus of entry points]] so don't feel like you have to find the "right" solution 1. [[Better tools allow us to be less disciplined and more productive]] so use your tools to your advantage and don't stress about it. 1. [[Use philosophies as far they are useful and nothing more]]. You know what's best for your brain. 1. [[Productivity tools are often most useful in how much work they inspire you to do]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/SAPLING *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[note writing]], [[second brain]], [[evergreen notes]], [[knowledge management]] #### References > ![[10_Sources/Readwise/Articles/10_Sources/articles - No, Luhmann was not about Folgezettel • Zettelkasten Method#^273533420]] > ![[10_Sources/articles - Why Categories for Your Note Archive Are a Bad Idea • Zettelkasten Method#^300003290]]