Make Useful Notes.

A simple guide to a complex skill by using Sketchnotes, Obsidian and Zettelkasten.

Make Useful Notes by Edmund Gröpl

This book is a Sketchnotes and Zettelkasten approach to use visual thinking for creativity and productivity supported by Obsidian, an amazing note-taking and knowledge management app. This draft version is just a collection of ideas and drawings from my personal learning journey and experiences about basic concepts of visual and networked thinking by using smart sketchnotes.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

• Understand Note-Making

• Why Making Notes

• Why Making Sketchnotes

• Connect Your Notes

• Choose the Right Tools

• Learn from The Best

START FROM PROVEN CONCEPTS

• Understand Zettelkasten Framework

• Be Aware of Your Networked Mindset

• Appreciate 4 Zettelkasten Values

• Know 12 Zettelkasten Principles

• Use Unlimited Zettelkasten Practices

BUILD UP YOUR WORKFLOW

• Start with Three Steps

• Understand Your Flow of Knowledge

• Build it up on 4 Cornerstones

• Focus on Creating Output

• Make it a Habit

REMEMBER 12 PRINCIPLES

• 1. Start With Clear Goals

• 2. Use Templates

• 3. Make Connections

• 4. Use Tags

• 5. Use for creative thinking

• 6. Review and Revise Your Notes

• 7. Keep up to date

• 8. Inspect and Adapt Your Process

• 9. Use for learning

• 10. Encourage collaboration

• 11. Support your work

• 12. Have Fun with Your Zettelkasten

USE DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR WORKFLOW

BENEFIT FROM UNLIMITED PRACTICES

• 1. Avoid Pitfalls

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• 7. Develop Your Ideas with Canvas

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• 10. Use an Outline Wall

CONNECT WITH LEARNING COMMUNITIES

• Working Out Loud Circles

• LernOS Circles

BE OPEN FOR EXPERIMENTS

• Draw Ideas

• Play with Quotes

• Unlock Your Creative Potential

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• Use AI

APPENDIX

• Inspiring People

• Tools

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