<aside> ↙️ Hi, Hello! My name is Sarah - the writer behind redgregory.com.
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I like to imagine my knowledge system as peeks and valleys with pathways in between. It encourages exploration, taking in observations and connecting other landmarks. Those landmarks transform and grow as more information is added.
Because I spend so much time at these places, the landmarks are easy to recognize. I don't need to label them (categorize) because I already know what they consist of upon a quick glance.
I explored the Zettelkasten method last week to mold this new landscape from my old note-taking system. I particularly like the loose combination of hierarchy, webbed thinking, and multiple knowledge entry points.
My landmarks are built upon a combination of smart tags and connections. I don't need to create overview notes. I really do dislike overview notes. I'd much rather build overview "hubs" from the ground up.
My focus is on history, and particularly medieval history. This research is for a book I've been working on the past year, but mostly for escapism. More on that below.
Which leads me to output.
Here's a thread on why output dictates what program/system one should use. And, of course, I'm all about what works for your you. There is no one-system-fits-all.
https://twitter.com/RedGregory1/status/1307762999403458565
Output dictates needs, and Notion is the best for my needs. While researching Zettelkasten, I found that Notion still has limitations in regards to fully transferring into this method (search is still weak), but back-linking has opened a door, at the very least, to minimizing relational properties and building "idea" hubs.
... of which Zettelkasten principles rely on and I am interested in introducing.
I prepared a video to illustrate the Zettelkasten and how I use its principles inside my new landscape. It took me a long time to sit down and create with confidence. Much longer than usual. I could only manage one upload this week as a result.
the following is a rant beware! 😂of which probably looks like a cry for help. These mental checks may be a new staple of my newsletters.
In addition to my last video about tagging, this is my favorite video on the channel. Hands down. Well, initially. The content is exactly what I want to convey, and It is exactly the direction I want to head in. I'm proud of it. Finally, I'm happy with the structure ... hit upload.
Then I got a fair bit of criticism about the video's structure. lol. 🤷♀️
Mostly about the quickness, and not explaining everything in the way I usually do. I flew through ideas too quickly I suppose. It's a bummer, but the video is preforming very well so I'm not beating myself up too much.