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I think the author is largely setting up a strawman. He's alluding to various structured notetaking methodologies (presumably, elaborate wikis, zettels, concept
by AlanYx 4y ago
I think the author is largely setting up a strawman. He's alluding to various structured notetaking methodologies (presumably, elaborate wikis, zettels, concept maps, etc.) but then says those methodologies are fine if you're doing detailed, real research work. But honestly, isn't that the only type of person who uses these things? Who would spend all this time building a giant structured notebase just for bits of information of personal interest, with no real application in mind? Most people would lose patience quickly.
- yellowapple 4y agoI suspect that's the author's point: unless you're doing detailed "real" research work, you probably don't need or even really want the myriad tools optimized for the sorts of structured notetaking and mindmapping and whatnot that such "real" research work entails. Said point resonates with me quite a bit. It's always inspiring to see people with elaborate Org-mode setups or what have you to maintain every last detail of their lives, and being the disorganized and forgetful hot mess of ADD and possible undiagnosed depression and/or anxiety that I am, it's tempting to think "wow, if I just adopt this complex system with these cool tools then I'll be able to actually get my shit together and not be a complete fuck-up" - and every time I give into that temptation, I learn the hard way that a complex organizational system only really works for those who are already prone to self-organization, and doesn't magically turn chaos into order - and then I'm sad again.
- ParetoOptimal 4y agoIf you have ADD the "only add immediate NEXT item to project" guideline in GTD is a lifesaver because it: - prevents procrastination by planning - gives you an easy task to just get started