Book · 2017 · notes
How to Take Smart Notes
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There's a lovely book how to take smart notes that talks about it.
Charles Hoskinson · The Shawn Ryan Show · Jul 2025 Listen at 4:50:49 The best things said about it
Uh oh i was actually taking notes from this book how to take smart notes uh which was actually about all of this like recall stuff uh and the power of testing and spacing when when it came to the con the context of understanding information from from notes.
Why people recommend it
Why people recommend it: This foundational guide by Sönke Ahrens outlines the Zettelkasten method, offering a systematic approach to effective note-taking, lifelong learning, and knowledge management. Charles Hoskinson recommended How to Take Smart Notes on The Shawn Ryan Show while discussing personal knowledge management systems and how individuals can better organize complex ideas. Ali Abdaal also discussed the book extensively on Modern Wisdom, explaining that he had been actively taking notes from Ahrens' work to refine his understanding of information retention. Abdaal emphasized how the book delves deeply into the mechanics of recall, highlighting the powerful roles that active testing and spaced repetition play when transforming raw notes into genuine comprehension. Across these conversations, the speakers pointed to the book as an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals looking to upgrade their cognitive workflows. By shifting the focus from mere collection to meaningful connection, the book provides a clear framework for turning scattered thoughts into structured, long-term knowledge that compounds over time and enhances overall productivity and intellectual output.
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Charles Hoskinson There's a lovely book how to take smart notes that talks about it. 1
“There's a lovely book how to take smart notes that talks about it.”
Ali Abdaal uh oh i was actually taking notes from this book how to take smart notes uh which was actually about all of… 2
“uh oh i was actually taking notes from this book how to take smart notes uh which was actually about all of this like recall stuff uh and the power of testing and spacing when when it came to the con the context of understanding information from from notes”
“uh oh i was actually taking notes from this book how to take smart notes uh which was actually about all of this like recall stuff”
