diff --git a/2020-05-07-21-53-21.org b/2020-05-07-21-53-21.org index fbb0985..f2f2a60 100644 --- a/2020-05-07-21-53-21.org +++ b/2020-05-07-21-53-21.org @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ :END: #+title: Evergreen notes #+date: "2020-05-07 21:53:21 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:15 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 17:06:24 +08:00" #+language: en #+tags: pim writing @@ -18,4 +18,3 @@ With this in mind, evergreen notes should have the following properties: To start writing an evergreen note, you could start with your [[id:3d1c0313-fa3d-4b18-b435-51d3837e3e2c][Fleeting notes]] and outline the main ideas. An evergreen note does not have to be finished within one sitting. In fact, it is preferred to build it incrementally, editing the note as you go developing insights. -(It is previously mentioned that evergreen notes should be taken with you, after all.) diff --git a/2020-05-09-12-48-23.org b/2020-05-09-12-48-23.org index 2bc3cf2..0403bbe 100644 --- a/2020-05-09-12-48-23.org +++ b/2020-05-09-12-48-23.org @@ -3,16 +3,16 @@ :END: #+title: Roam Research #+date: "2020-05-09 12:48:23 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:14 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 16:51:29 +08:00" #+language: en #+source: https://roamresearch.com/ Roam Research is a newly developing tool created by Conor White-Sullivan that focuses on creating a graph of notes instead of the traditional hierarchical system of most note-taking systems. -It is largely inspired from the Zettelkasten method with the emphasis for bidirectional linking among the following list of features. +It is largely inspired from [[id:4259636e-e0e8-49e4-8210-758ec59728a3][Zettelkasten]] with the emphasis for [[id:583852e4-e56f-469b-89bc-9e5a832c9f04][Bidirectional links]] among the following list of features. - Backlinking of notes which are then used for creating a graph of related topics. -- A quick capture system for mobile experience (though it's not complete). +- A quick capture system for mobile experience. - A daily notes system, making this viable as a journal as well. As such, Roam is a solid note-taking system that easily integrates as a personal information management system. @@ -20,4 +20,4 @@ With the Zettelkasten-inspired system, you can use it to easily [[id:29ecbd86-ad [fn:: Well, it is a glorified wiki with the focus for backlinks and knowledge graph.] Roam is gaining popularity and more are considering to use it. -However, it is closed source and (thankfully) open source alternatives like [[https://github.com/jethrokuan/org-roam][Org-roam]], [[https://github.com/andjar/dokuroam/][Dokuroam]], and [[https://github.com/athensresearch/athens][Athens]] started to fill our Roam-voided hearts. +However, it is closed source and (thankfully) open source alternatives like [[https://github.com/jethrokuan/org-roam][Org-roam]], [[https://github.com/logseq/logseq][Logseq]], and [[https://github.com/dendronhq/dendron][Dendron]] started to fill our Roam-voided hearts. diff --git a/2020-06-04-21-32-23.org b/2020-06-04-21-32-23.org index 8db3104..3498781 100644 --- a/2020-06-04-21-32-23.org +++ b/2020-06-04-21-32-23.org @@ -3,13 +3,15 @@ :END: #+title: Create evergreen notes with a digital garden #+date: "2020-06-04 21:32:23 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:07 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-06 00:53:47 +08:00" #+language: en -A [[https://github.com/MaggieAppleton/digital-gardeners][digital garden]] is a your space for creating carefully crafted notes (see [[id:431532c3-6506-4565-b193-dbfb60eac7d6][Evergreen notes]]). +A digital garden is a your space for creating carefully crafted [[id:431532c3-6506-4565-b193-dbfb60eac7d6][Evergreen notes]]. Unlike a traditional blog where it concerns the final output, a digital garden cares more on the process of creating notes even if it's incomplete. -Your notes will start as a seedling, then grow as you develop more insight, and turn into a fully-developed [[https://notes.andymatuschak.org/Evergreen_notes][evergreen note]]. +Creating one encourages to [[roam:Start small and improve later]] when it comes to your notes. +Your notes will start as a seedling, then grow as you develop more insight, and turn into a fully-developed evergreen note. + Examples of a digital garden includes [[https://notes.andymatuschak.org/][Andy Matuschak's]], [[https://maggieappleton.com/garden][Maggie Appleton's]], and [[https://www.mentalnodes.com/][Anne-Laure De Cunff's]]. [fn:: In other words, a digital garden is a properly developed wiki.] @@ -18,14 +20,5 @@ There are many ways on creating a digital garden but here's my ideal type of a d - Features [[id:583852e4-e56f-469b-89bc-9e5a832c9f04][Bidirectional links]] between notes as well as listing referenced notes at the bottom. - Focuses on creating a graph of evergreen notes that can easily interrelate to one another. - Composes of different notes of different maturity level: either an incomplete seedling of a note, a partially complete note, or a fully-developed evergreen note. -- Sports a [[id:0d2264a6-e487-4761-818a-d17d2833120f][Note-taking]] workflow along with an easy-to-publish workflow (e.g., web, a set of PDF documents). +- Sports a note-taking workflow along with a publication workflow (e.g., web, PDf documents). - Easily creates evergreen notes for technical concepts so that I can easily linked concepts common to resources (e.g., books, courses, documents). - -The idea of a digital garden is mainly inspired from [[id:24b5e144-dda4-482c-9684-958a00d6c986][Roam Research]] along with the focus for bidirectional linking and evergreen notes. - -There are many ways to start creating one but here's my take on it. -An entry to the digital garden is created first as a fleeting note (or transient note) to be stored in your writing inbox. -The writing inbox should not interrupt your work meaning a quick capture system should suffice (see [[id:810dc8b6-db64-4c80-a0aa-f9e6d5fa4acf][Create a writing inbox to store your thoughts]]). -[fn:: Examples of tool that lets you quickly capture your thoughts include [[https://orgmode.org/manual/Capture.html][Org-capture]] or [[https://github.com/rolandshoemaker/theca][Theca]].] -When you go back to your inbox to empty it, you can then start to create an evergreen note with it. -If the concept of the fleeting note is not interesting enough to warrant a permanent note, feel free to archive or delete it. diff --git a/2020-06-25-12-37-23.org b/2020-06-25-12-37-23.org index 581f6c6..59ac2ad 100644 --- a/2020-06-25-12-37-23.org +++ b/2020-06-25-12-37-23.org @@ -3,11 +3,16 @@ :END: #+title: Create a writing inbox to store your thoughts #+date: "2020-06-25 12:37:23 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:51:19 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-06 00:51:59 +08:00" #+language: en -Our brain is not good for storing ideas, only creating and jumping between them. +While our brain is good at storing ideas, it has other things to worry about such as the random thoughts passing by each day, context switching from one task to another, and generating new ideas. +A lot of the newer thoughts have more chance to be gone in a few hours. +For this, you want to make a dedicated repository. + +- The important random thoughts and the generated ideas can then be revisited for future ideas. +- Tasks can then be tracked, reminding what and/or when to be done. Like our emails, our writing inbox should be cleaned up each time we visit our inbox. Not all of them are going to be important so feel free to remove entries that are not in need. diff --git a/2020-06-25-13-12-09.org b/2020-06-25-13-12-09.org index 506cb51..d9b6e5e 100644 --- a/2020-06-25-13-12-09.org +++ b/2020-06-25-13-12-09.org @@ -3,12 +3,17 @@ :END: #+title: Fleeting notes #+date: "2020-06-25 13:12:09 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:09 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 19:16:52 +08:00" #+language: en Fleeting notes are a valuable scratchpad for our messy thoughts — it's natural to have a messy input since they are catered only to yourself. -With messy thoughts and inputs, you should [[id:810dc8b6-db64-4c80-a0aa-f9e6d5fa4acf][Create a writing inbox to store your thoughts]] all in one place. -You could search through them with various search techniques to quickly retrieve them (see [[id:799c5a72-2e8f-48a3-a22d-6657b9d1c05d][Apply search tools and techniques for your digital library]]). -Then, select certain fleeting notes and improve upon them eventually creating [[id:431532c3-6506-4565-b193-dbfb60eac7d6][Evergreen notes]]. +With the messy nature of the notes, it can be difficult to work and start with them. +Like all things of the past, fleeting notes can be a tool for creating more complete [[roam:Evergreen notes]]. +The workflow should make it easier retreiving them, making it easier to start writing. +Here's how I make things happen with them. + +- With messy thoughts and inputs, you should [[id:810dc8b6-db64-4c80-a0aa-f9e6d5fa4acf][Create a writing inbox to store your thoughts]] all in one place. +- You could [[id:799c5a72-2e8f-48a3-a22d-6657b9d1c05d][Apply search tools and techniques for your digital library]] to make things easier. +- Then, select certain fleeting notes and improve upon them eventually creating evergreen notes — [[id:05a39f96-fb1c-4d71-9be1-fc4c2e251e8f][Start small and improve later]]. diff --git a/2020-06-28-06-19-24.org b/2020-06-28-06-19-24.org index 601504d..851d44c 100644 --- a/2020-06-28-06-19-24.org +++ b/2020-06-28-06-19-24.org @@ -3,20 +3,20 @@ :END: #+title: Bidirectional links #+date: "2020-06-28 06:19:24 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:11 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 16:50:41 +08:00" #+language: en -Ever since [[id:24b5e144-dda4-482c-9684-958a00d6c986][Roam Research]] became a popular option for [[id:0d2264a6-e487-4761-818a-d17d2833120f][Note-taking]], there has been interest in one of its popular features: bidirectional linking. -This feature alone allows for a different way of thinking about note-taking — notes are better to be associative instead of hierarchical just like how our brain works. -It allows for other Roam features such as backlinking and a visual representation of the notes with a graph. +This feature alone allows for a different way of thinking about note-taking — notes are better to be associative than hierarchical. +The model is better suited because of how our brains work. +When learning something new, we tend to look for familiar things as a hook or a foundation, comparing it to the new concepts. +Moreover, there is a tendency for us to understand more when there's a story associated with the concept. +Whenever I remember a topic from a talk, one of the few things to come first are the examples and stories. Compared to monodirectional links like in the web, bidirectional links have inherent social awareness: the ability to look back to linked pages. -With this feature, you can easily form a graph of pages which you can easily establish contextual relationships between them. -This is a feature that I've often sought after especially for technical websites such as [[https://encyclopediaofmath.org/][Encyclopedia of Mathematics]]. +With this feature, you can easily form a graph of pages establishing contextual relationships between them. +This is a feature I always like to see especially for technical websites such as [[https://encyclopediaofmath.org/][Encyclopedia of Mathematics]]. -That said, bidirectional links are not a silver bullet. -If this is implemented on the web today, it would cause a lot of problems — spamming, trollish linking, and the fact you have no control over what pages being linked to your page requiring heavier moderation. -Hence, this is more suitable for certain situations such as personal wikis (see [[id:29ecbd86-ad97-4882-aa3f-56b5b90025d5][Create evergreen notes with a digital garden]]). -Certain software such as Mediawiki, Dokuwiki, and Tiddlywiki offer this feature either as a built-in feature or an extension. -[fn:: Well, most of them have it as an extension.] +That said, bidirectional linking is not a silver bullet. +If this is implemented on the web today, it would cause a lot of problems — spamming is one of the most common one and it can require heavy moderation. +Hence, this is more suitable for certain situations such as personal wikis and federated apps. diff --git a/2020-07-06-03-47-52.org b/2020-07-06-03-47-52.org index 75751ea..ccbe0be 100644 --- a/2020-07-06-03-47-52.org +++ b/2020-07-06-03-47-52.org @@ -3,20 +3,21 @@ :END: #+title: Refer to advanced resources when skill-building for a solid short-term goal #+date: "2020-07-06 03:47:52 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:52:10 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 23:40:29 +08:00" #+language: en When starting out to build a skill like programming, 3D modelling, digital art, or cooking, you can look first for expert-created resources. For example, when starting out to 3D model, you can look for speedsculpting videos or a competition that involves many talented people in the industry. -In programming, you could look for devlogs, highly advanced competitions, or a live coding session. +In programming, you could look for devlogs, highly advanced competitions, fairly popular software projects, or a live coding session. You can then store the expert resources and [[id:66337935-420c-40e6-81a6-f74ab0965ed5][Maintain your own digital library]] for future references. The purpose of this is twofold: to serve as a solid short-term goal (as indicated by the title) and to create inspirations for your future projects. -Other side effects include creating deliberate practice sessions and taking the stakes off to a higher start. +Another purpose of this is to [[id:fdf9e3eb-02c5-47a6-b586-e71a5c92d01a][Look for live sessions as another form of examples]]. Of course, this does not entirely replace looking out for beginner-friendly resources and communities as an entryway (see [[id:f0d0198c-b523-4d71-a13c-0c578dfac3ef][Information literacy]]). -On the other hand, this prevents you from quickly entering tutorial purgatory where you'll be stuck for an indefinite amount of time. +In fact, it is a bad idea to start learning with the advanced resources, just take it easy. +On the other hand, this gets you out of tutorial purgatory. Also this could lead into actively consuming just the resources without the practice. [[id:92a10fe2-f4d1-4e5e-b5f4-3779db13a2e5][Create roadmaps to stay on track]]. diff --git a/2021-04-07-18-19-11.org b/2021-04-07-18-19-11.org index d99de63..4cd06cf 100644 --- a/2021-04-07-18-19-11.org +++ b/2021-04-07-18-19-11.org @@ -3,5 +3,13 @@ :END: #+title: Spaced repetition #+date: "2021-04-07 18:19:11 +08:00" -#+date_modified: "2021-05-04 20:51:18 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 19:34:34 +08:00" #+language: en + + +- spacing out testing over a period of time +- [[roam:Start small and improve later]] +- tools: Anki, org-drill +- good for recalling and memorizing information +- to fully absorb the information, you have to set some time for your brain +- similar to how reading is not instantaneous, learning is not instantaneous or can be done overnight diff --git a/2021-05-05-18-06-29.org b/2021-05-05-18-06-29.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..22931ca --- /dev/null +++ b/2021-05-05-18-06-29.org @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +:PROPERTIES: +:ID: 05a39f96-fb1c-4d71-9be1-fc4c2e251e8f +:END: +#+title: Start small and improve later +#+date: "2021-05-05 18:06:29 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 19:15:54 +08:00" +#+language: en + + +Currently, a lot of my notes makes one point clear: incremental improvement. +This is applicable on lots of places. + +- In speedrunning, when starting to learn the mechanics of the game, you may want to finish a whole run no matter how bad it is to get the bigger picture. + This way, you'll know what techniques and tricks you find difficult and improve on it immediately. + +- In drawing, one often starts with a sketch with rough shapes and outlines. + The details may then change in the later phases of the sketch. + This can make immediate improvements especially when you found out the outcome does not fit with what you've visualized. + +- In learning a new skill, you start from the basic concepts. + This is to build a foundation for complex topics and flexibility you need to create a solution. + +- In writing, you often start with the outlines of the article or a story. + You then fill the details for the point or scenario you're writing. + +The point is to reach bigger advancements must come from somewhere even in the smallest amounts. +There is always on opportunity to improve things. diff --git a/2021-05-05-19-43-14.org b/2021-05-05-19-43-14.org new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c614d0d --- /dev/null +++ b/2021-05-05-19-43-14.org @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +:PROPERTIES: +:ID: fdf9e3eb-02c5-47a6-b586-e71a5c92d01a +:END: +#+title: Look for live sessions as another form of examples +#+date: "2021-05-05 19:43:14 +08:00" +#+date_modified: "2021-05-05 19:51:53 +08:00" +#+language: en + + +There is something powerful in seeing others doing the task as you are now seeing the process in action. +This is why seeing live sessions such as live studying, live coding, and speedpainting sessions are compelling to watch. +A possible reason is our human tendency to follow by example. + +Watching live sessions in any form (whether from livestreams or pre-rendered videos) can be a good way to learn and gain perspectives because you are now viewing the raw footage of the task from its conception to its completion. +Moreover, there are video forms which makes a glimpse of the processes such as behind-the-scenes footages and documentaries of various media (e.g., movies, video games, videos).