Notes
I've made a few attempts to take notes for things that I read, hear or have ideas about. These have always been private, but I'm tentatively trying to put them here publicly.
There is very little that is original here — it is mostly based on various sources. Some notes are extremely brief, which helps keep them atomic. All are opinionated but loosely held. These should evolve over time, if I'm continuing this practice.
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Build tools using AI
I like the idea of building small, custom tools for my individual purpose (initially at least) using AI as an enabler. I know a little frontend code…
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Evergreen notes
https://notes.andymatuschak.org/ A note-writing practice and system inspired by Zettelkasten but with some key differences. It’s detailed in Andy…
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Keep a project journal
A case study is a powerful storytelling tool. But writing them long after a project has finished, maybe when you’re applying for a new job, is hard.…
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Sewing patterns for a chill wardrobe
I’ve been making some simple clothing that I haven’t been able to find easily in shops. So far I’ve been sticking to linen and trying to make some…
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Dailyish
Rather than a rigid commitment to doing something every single day without fail - a commitment that is destined to fail at some point - "dailyish"…
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Avoiding multitasking is unrealistic
We multitask because we get bored easily, and require a certain level of stimulation to remain interested. If that isn’t coming from the task at hand…
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Do one thing at a time
Based on time and accuracy (e.g. comprehension of text read), multitasking is not as efficient as you think it is. Even with evolving expectations in…
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Optimise for curiosity, not productivity
The past few years (2019-2022) I've avoided setting goals - carrying, giving birth to and then caring for two children really doesn't leave a whole…
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Digital Gardening
A digital garden is an alternative to blogs or essays, in that they aren’t organised linearly by time. Posts or notes might start as incomplete ideas that will be added to or evolved over time, growing more connected to each other.