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100 pages in and still no ''How to take smart notes'' in a book called ''How to Take Smart Notes''. The book introduces a note-taking system (Zettelkasten), but doesn't give an example of what it's supposed to look like. Instead the author just keeps rambling about why you should use this method in a series of seemingly unrelated chapters that makes you wonder where exactly he's going with all of this
— Jul 14, 2026 03:52AM
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Umm Isa
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There were some interesting insights, yet it was a dreadful read. I think this unironically has to do with the author following the Zettelkasten method himself for writing this book...
— Jul 14, 2026 06:35AM
Umm Isa
is on page 58 of 178
“While those who multitasked felt more productive, their productivity actually decreased – a lot [...]. Not only the quantity but also the quality of their accomplishments lagged significantly behind that of the control group.”
— Jul 10, 2026 02:57AM
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Jul 14, 2026 04:34AM
ugh i hate when the authors just yap about the why but never come to the how. like that's basically the whole point why i'm reading a self-help book... but it's especially ironic when the title itself is called "How to take smart notes" 😭
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Zeynep زينب wrote: "ugh i hate when the authors just yap about the why but never come to the how. like that's basically the whole point why i'm reading a self-help book... but it's especially ironic when the title its..."I agree! Now I can't even decide if I want to try the method or not because of how poorly it's explained. I am pretty sure I am going to end this book recommending people NOT to read it...