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The First Principle of Knowledge Development

How the brain functions is more important than the functionality of tools for thought.

3 min readOct 21, 2023

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The First Principle of Knowledge Development

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Why You Should Highlight!

Highlighting is a powerful tool for knowledge development.

4 min readSep 22, 2023

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Why You Should Highlight!

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Threads to Hang Your Life Upon

“On what slender threads do life and fortune hang.” — Alexandre Dumas

3 min readNov 20, 2022

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The Problem with Tools for Thought!

There's something amiss with the term 'Tools for Thought.'

4 min readAug 19, 2022

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The Problem with Tools for Thought!

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The Case Against Tagging Notes.

Exploring the differences between a ‘Tag First’ and a ‘Relationship First’ approach to knowledge development.

3 min readJul 30, 2022

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Order & Chaos in Our External Minds

How can we benefit from chaos in knowledge development without it overwhelming our systems?

3 min readJul 23, 2022

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Order & Chaos in Our External Minds

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Why Filters Are Important for Knowledge Development

Work in progress hinders the output from our External Minds. Why is that, and what can we do about it?

4 min readJul 9, 2022

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Three Reasons an External Mind Is Worth the Investment!

Your External Mind is a significant investment; what dividends can we expect it to pay?

3 min readJul 2, 2022

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Three Reasons an External Mind Is Worth the Investment!

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The Problem with Perfect Notes!

Perfectionism can cause our knowledge development system to come to a grinding halt.

3 min readJun 25, 2022

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The Problem with Perfect Notes!

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Knowledge Pipelines — Are They Too Complex?

Overdesigning knowledge workflows makes an opportunity for learning feel like an obligation.

3 min readJun 18, 2022

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Knowledge Pipelines — Are They Too Complex?

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Jeffrey Webber

Jeffrey Webber

Hey, my name’s Jeffrey, and I’m learning to build an effective Personal Knowledge Management system, and I’ve made many mistake along the way.

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