My Org Mode and Emacs use has been a progression. I was looking for a flexible note-taking program without lock-in. I found Org Mode. I had to learn Emacs to us

My Org Mode and Emacs use has been a progression. I was looking for a flexible note-taking program without lock-in. I found Org Mode. I had to learn Emacs to use Org Mode. That is a crazy thought now that I know the implications. The magic is in the simplicity, if all you want is a folding outline. The folding outline and flexibility were the greatest attractors to Org Mode but it of course did not end there. I originally read, took notes, and taught from my outlines. That was all for home and personal life, but it quickly invaded note-taking at work. Next, I started using it to store data snippets and run code which could present results in the same file. This solved a long-standing annoyance in my statistical keeping workflow. I created shopping lists for home and synced them with my phone. I have contacts stored using properties. On and on. Now, the magic comes from the amazing flexibility. Start simple and easy. Keep learning.