Note-making forces clear, sharp thinking. Here are the basic steps:

  • figure out the key statement
  • write the note in your own words
  • relate the idea in the note to your personal experiences
  • link the idea in the note to other ideas

Each aspect isn’t a passive process; it’s an active, engaged one.

This is profound and not readily apparent. It means that Linking your thinking encourages leaps of insights

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