Make Useful Notes.

A simple guide to a complex skill by using Sketchnotes, Obsidian and Zettelkasten.

Make Useful Notes by Edmund Gröpl

This book is a Sketchnotes and Zettelkasten approach to use visual thinking for creativity and productivity supported by Obsidian, an amazing note-taking and knowledge management app. This draft version is just a collection of ideas and drawings from my personal learning journey and experiences about basic concepts of visual and networked thinking by using smart sketchnotes.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

• Understand Note-Making
• Why Making Notes
• Why Making Sketchnotes
• Connect Your Notes
• Choose the Right Tools
• Learn from The Best

START FROM PROVEN CONCEPTS

• Understand Zettelkasten Framework
• Be Aware of Your Networked Mindset
• Appreciate 4 Zettelkasten Values
• Know 12 Zettelkasten Principles
• Use Unlimited Zettelkasten Practices

BUILD UP YOUR WORKFLOW

• Start with Three Steps
• Understand Your Flow of Knowledge
• Build it up on 4 Cornerstones
• Focus on Creating Output
• Make it a Habit

REMEMBER 12 PRINCIPLES

• 1. Start With Clear Goals
• 2. Use Templates
• 3. Make Connections
• 4. Use Tags
• 5. Search and Retrieve
• 6. Review and Revise Your Notes
• 7. Keep up to date
• 8. Inspect and Adapt Your Process
• 9. Use for learning
• 10. Encourage collaboration
• 11. Support your work
• 12. Have Fun with Your Zettelkasten

USE DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR WORKFLOW

BENEFIT FROM UNLIMITED PRACTICES

• 1. Avoid Pitfalls
• …
• 7. Develop Your Ideas with Canvas
• …
• 10. Use an Outline Wall

CONNECT WITH LEARNING COMMUNITIES

• Working Out Loud Circles
• LernOS Circles

BE OPEN FOR EXPERIMENTS

• Draw Ideas
• Play with Quotes
• Unlock Your Creative Potential
• …
• Use AI

APPENDIX

• Inspiring People
• Tools

Thanks very much! I really appreciate you reading my work. If you enjoyed it and found it useful, you might also like the related book “TAKE USEFUL NOTES. A simple guide to a complex skill by using Sketchnotes, Obsidian and Zettelkasten”. Here’s your free copy