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THE ZETTELKASTEN MANIFESTO | What is a Zettelkasten?
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- Author: Zettlr
- Full Title: THE ZETTELKASTEN MANIFESTO | What is a Zettelkasten?
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- Document Tags: notetaking
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This is the definitive explanation of a Zettlelkasten [!tldr] Website traffic analytics show high interest in the Zettelkasten method, which is a knowledge management system. Users seek simple answers to complex problems of managing knowledge effectively. Structuring notes and self-reflection are key components of creating a personalized Zettelkasten system.
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We live in a society that likes a dead-simple approach to problems; one solution each. But a Zettelkasten evades this 21st-century mindset. A Zettelkasten is a multitude of different approaches to a common problem — the problem of knowledge management. View Highlight)
there is not the Zettelkasten approach — but one for every human being living on this planet. View Highlight) notetaking
It does not help to copy a workflow by a different person, because a Zettelkasten must at all costs reflect the working habits of the person using it. View Highlight)
The first thing you must respect when beginning to structure your knowledge is exactly that: a certain structure. This is what people like us can explain to you and help you with. But the second thing is where you are completely on your own: self reflection. To manage your knowledge, you have to know how you work. View Highlight) favorite
The structure of a Zettelkasten is fairly easy described: It's a database. It is simply a place where you file your knowledge in a semi-structured way. View Highlight)
The more important part of a Zettelkasten therefore is self reflection. You need to be constantly on the watch for how you work. View Highlight)
Do not listen too much to too specific advises on how to start a Zettelkasten. Just start and use the structure you need. And stop reading tutorials on Zettelkästen. View Highlight)