A story is only as good as how it ends. That’s not to say every thought you complete has to be a blockbuster. But it is a reminder - if you want to make a strong point, you need a strong ending. For that, we can use the concepts of tension and resolution. Take a … Continue reading Tension, Resolution, And How To Have A Complete Thought
Category: Personal Archive
Why A Personal Archive Is NOT A Notebook, A Personal Journal, Or A Second Brain
A personal archive is a place where our completed thoughts live. Archiving is the practice of completing thoughts. Thoughts are simply our reflections and responses to the library of stuff other people are pumping out into the world, in every medium - from Instagram music choices to investment manager commentaries, from grocery store talks to … Continue reading Why A Personal Archive Is NOT A Notebook, A Personal Journal, Or A Second Brain
Two Professional Interpreter Tools (To Improve How You Take Notes AND Communicate)
Two world leaders gather to talk policy in totally different languages. And they do it(?!). All thanks to these lesser known professionals called “interpreters.” At the core of the trade are two listening and note-taking techniques. We can apply them anywhere. Consecutive Interpreting is when a speaker and interpreter effectively take turns. The speaker speaks, … Continue reading Two Professional Interpreter Tools (To Improve How You Take Notes AND Communicate)
From Note To Personal Archive Entry (My Process)
An updated personal archive process workflow you can do with or without any fancy apps. There are 3 “frequent” steps, followed by 2 “interval” steps: Receive (go get inspired by literally anything) Reflect (notice your emotions, how your feeling, or how you’re thinking/behaving in response) Record (make a note with the input received and the … Continue reading From Note To Personal Archive Entry (My Process)