Category: Writing

• Smart Brevity

  

  The Gist Attention spans are shortening, but the demands on our attention continue to grow.  Full inboxes, unread books on shelves, confusing news – we can’t keep up. The authors of Smart Brevity chart a path to sanity. From fuzzy prose to clear and concise information – Smart Brevity is a guide to communicating well.…

  Communication, Writing

• How To Take Smart Notes

  

  Introduction Ch.1 – Everything You Need to Know Summary: Niklas Luhmann created a revolutionary note taking system for him to “think in.”  His method allowed him to constantly update and clarify his thoughts and to create a “second brain” over time as a reference. It’s a simple system that scales well. 2) Writing is the…

  Learning, Note Taking, Organization, Writing