I think it's a natural process that applies to things beyond just taking notes. (1) Do things (2) notice/suspect/fear that your instinctive approach isn't good

I think it's a natural process that applies to things beyond just taking notes. (1) Do things (2) notice/suspect/fear that your instinctive approach isn't good enough (3) introduce system (4) realize ways that the overhead of the system is too much (5) pare back or abandon the system (6) hopefully continue with life knowing more about yourself