Guiding Values of PKM
When it comes to managing your digital knowledge, the following are some guiding values and principles to consider.
Intentionality > Optimization
- Know your “why” before building your “how”
- Focus on fewer things that matter
- Choose what to pursue consciously
Mental Clarity > Mental Clutter
- Make you think better, not just remember more
- Writing and connecting develops understanding
- Transform consumption into creation
Creative Connection > Rigid Organization
- Let ideas “collide” and form unexpected relationships
- Build flexible networks instead of filing systems
- Allow serendipitous discovery
Sustainable Practice > Perfectionist Systems
- Start simple and evolve organically
- Function over form
- Consistency beats sporadic bursts
Guiding Questions
- Can I find what I’m looking for quickly? Easily?
- Does my system serve my goals?
- Am I creating more than I’m collecting?
- Does this help me think, or just feel productive?
- Can my system surprise me with unexpected connections?
- Can I maintain this long-term without burning out? Does it work reliably when I need it most?
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