PKM / Note-Taking
Macros and Micros of Note-Taking
How I use micro-workflows to improve my Note-Taking System
Recently, I recognized that the words “macro” and “micro” seem to be in fashion. What do you connect with these words? Many people know „macros“ and „micros“ from nutrition. Macronutrients are carbs, proteins, and fats whereas micronutrients include vitamins and minerals. Yet, also various other words have a „macro and micro“ derivate, such as economics. There are micro and macroeconomics.
I like the idea of splitting concepts up into macros and micros. Macro always refers to a large scale, whereas micro refers to a very specific realm.
So why shouldn‘t we also split up note-taking into micro and macro note-taking?
Macro note-taking : 🧱
Macro note-taking can be separated into three parts:
1. Linking Notes: 🧠
Only if you connect what you’ve read, you will see bigger patterns and interlinks between your notes. Think of them as they would be part of your brain. Each note should be treated as a node in the brain. Each of them is connected to many others and only together they can unleash their real power.
