> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 1 topic, 14 evergreens</em></s> #### [[Your second brain should be an inspirational hub of creativity]] If your primary goal is to create thought, then your system should be setup in a way that prioritizes that workflow. [[Write your notes like you're planting an evergreen forest]] is one such methodology, but your purposes and your mind will influence how you set up your [[second brain]]. Your mind may gravitate towards structure and routine, or it may yearn for the freedom of spontaneous creation. Either way, the act of creating your [[knowledge management|knowledge management system]] can be used as a catalyst or conduit to create thought: [[Learning how systems work can be a gateway to creating thought]] One universal truth is that your [[second brain]] should not be a hindrance to creating. [[Friction is a hindrance to learning]] and [[Fear is the number one hindrance to trying]], so [[When in doubt, write what you think]] Structure is only helpful in that it reduces friction, but it should not be a hindrance to your creativity: [[Only organize as much as your data requires]] As you are creating thought it is important to recognize [[The fragility of information in knowledge management]]: - includes:: [[Write your notes like you're planting an evergreen forest]] - includes:: [[Evergreen notes organize knowledge so that it can grow]] - works with:: [[Your second brain should be frictionless access to a curated base of knowledge]] part of:: [[We learn by transforming information into understanding]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/GREEN *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[second brain]], [[creativity]], [[note writing]], [[My TIM]]