Expanded details of

Untitled note
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

The idea of Smart Notes has its roots in the German sociologist Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998). Zettel means «cards» in German, and Zettelkasten means «box of cards».

Three main types of smart notes:

  • Fleeting Notes: random ideas, thoughts & information that usually come in unstructured and unorganised way.

  • Literature Notes: summary & comments on a consumed info (usually from fleeting notes).

  • Permanent Notes: individual ideas & insights that can be made even without immediate context with other background information.

Concept

  • Build your content library.

  • Every note can be a base for a new research.

  • Context is more important than topic.

  • Less consuming, more processing.

Useful Habits

  • Small amount every day: create at least a couple of notes daily.…