Here's My Minimalist Note-Taking Workflow (After Years of Overcomplicating It)
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Summary
The author favors the combination of Google Keep and Google Docs for note-taking, citing the advantages of having a synced, free, and uncluttered system.
To capture thoughts and ideas instantly, the author uses Google Keep which they access on their phone or browser.
These notes are then labeled and color-coded to establish priorities, with the most urgent labeled in red.
The author adds that these notes are periodically reviewed and archived or deleted if they are no longer needed.
For more extensive notes that require structuring and formatting, the author prefers Google Docs.
The author recommends using tabs to divide large documents into smaller sections.
One of the drawbacks of using both tools is that there can’t be a unified search across both apps at the same time.
The Endless OS ecosystem from Google allows the use of multiple functionalities like spreadsheets, slides, photos, voice recordings, maps, etc.
For reviewing notes, the author uses Gemini, an AI chatbot, which can summarize each section, rephrase dense passages, and suggest follow-up questions or subheadings.
Tips for maintaining this system include weekly decluttering, consistent naming of files, and the use of templates.
