Digital Zettelkasten: Principles, Methods, & Examples

by David Kadavy

Re-writing passages, choosing keywords, and linking notes to one another all cause you to think associatively. Thinking associatively has been shown to improve mood, so that explains why note-taking is deceptively fun.

productivity is about Mind Management, Not Time Management.

Paper notes may help you remember the material better. Research suggests that writing by hand improves retention.