This is Day 9 of my 30-day writing challenge. Today’s task: Use an analogy to explain a complex PKM concept.
I once attended a webinar on learning and writing techniques. Notebook in hand, I was determined to capture every insight.
As the speakers talked, I filled page after page with notes. I thought I was doing great.
I wasn’t.
The Problem with My Notes
A week later, I revisited my notes, expecting clarity. Instead, I was lost. It felt like reading a stranger’s notebook—pages packed with information but no clear structure. It took me hours to re-read, highlight, and rewrite key takeaways.
That’s when I discovered Atomic Notes.
Atomic Notes = LEGO Bricks for Your Brain
Imagine you have a box of LEGO bricks.
A single LEGO brick is small and simple, but its power lies in how it connects. By combining bricks, you can build castles, spaceships, or anything you imagine.
Atomic Notes work the same way. Each one holds a single, self-contained idea, but when linked together, they create a flexible knowledge system.
Here’s how Atomic Notes are like LEGO bricks:
- One Idea, One Note → Just like a single LEGO brick represents one unit, an Atomic Note captures a single idea. If broken down too much, it loses its usefulness.
- Connectable → A single LEGO brick is useful, but connecting them unlocks real creativity. Atomic Notes work the same way—you link them to build deeper insights.
- Reusable → One LEGO brick can be part of a castle, spaceship, or car. Likewise, a note about “How to Focus” can connect to productivity, studying, or mindfulness.
- Grows Over Time → The more LEGO bricks you collect, the bigger your creations. The more Atomic Notes you have, the richer and more interconnected your knowledge becomes.
How to Start Using Atomic Notes
- Capture one idea per note. Keep it simple and clear.
- Expand on it. Add context so it stands alone.
- Link related notes. Connections fuel creativity.
Try this for a month. Watch how your knowledge garden grows, one brick at a time.
