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Every time we create a note or make an edit, we can make it just a little easier to find and make use of next time.
This can include:
saving packets of knowledge in a format that our future self can easily consume, we follow a “pay it forward” strategy that we get to benefit from in the future!
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Add value to a note every time you touch it
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The PARA method has helped me organize the information I collect into actionable things like uploading a post or finishing a university assignment.
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