My Garden
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Be Detached From Desire Your Whole Life Long
Desires are an important part of human life and every single person is driven by desires. But desires can be misleading and/or make us take paths that we wouldn't take otherwise. Many times after fulfilling a desire, we β¦
Philosophy
From Collector to Creator
Many [[note-taking|note-takers]] hoard content because it gives them an illusion of knowledge as [[collectors-fallacy]]. The best way to tackle this issue and process the content with high level of understanding is to β¦
Collector's Fallacy
Collector's Fallacy is a subconscious belief that simply owning or acquiring an item or resource will give them the same level or understanding, skill, or experience as someone who has earned or created it. This leads β¦
Habits shape our identity
#note/evergreen #habits #personal/development When we repeat a certain thing often enough, we start associating it as a part of our identity. You might start a habit because of motivation, but the only reason youβll β¦
Habits Should Be Enjoyable
βImportantA habit needs to be enjoyable for it to last. What is instantly rewarded is done again. what instantly punished is ditched. To get a habit to stick You need to feel instantly successful, even if in a small way.β¦
Atomic notes should be densely linked
To create a web of information that helps you form original ideas, you need to link your notes to other relevant notes. This means you should avoid leaving orphan notes, which are notes that are not connected to any β¦
An Atomic Note Represents A Single Idea Or Concept
Each note should contain one single concept or idea. You should avoid mixing different concepts or levels of abstraction. This makes your notes easier to understand, link, and locate. Break the idea down until itβs no β¦
An Atomic Note Should Have A Clear & Brief Title
To make your notes easy to find and link, you should use a clear and brief title that summarizes the noteβs content. Avoid clever or vague titles that donβt convey the essence of your note. Simple and clear titles make β¦
An Atomic Note Is As Clear, Concise And Complete As Possible
When writing a note you should aim to use simple and direct language to express your thoughts while avoiding jargon and details that arenβt absolutely necessary. You should also capture the concept as concisely and β¦
Evergreen Notes Should Be Atomic
The final guideline for writing [[evergreen-notes]] is also the most vital. Every evergreen note in your mind garden should be atomic. Here are the principles of writing effective atomic notes. [[an-atomic-note-β¦
Thought Patterns
Second Brain
Our brain has limited processing and storing capacity and thus offloading some of the information and tasks helps it work more effectively. This could be a simple calculator to help you with mathematical problems to a β¦
Digital Garden
A digital garden is a personal, public notebook or more precisely an online collection of thoughts that evolves organically alongside you. It serves as an living extension of your mind within the broader landscape of [[β¦
The Art of Storytelling
Storytelling is often mistaken for simply narrating events. But recounting something that happened is not the same as crafting an experience. Storytelling is the deliberate shaping of moments in a way that creates β¦
Motivation Is A Lie
[[Motivation]] is something everyone talks about but rarely anyone understands it. All the hype and content on the internet around motivation is just an idealistic bubble that make it seem like the holy grail of β¦
Learning in Public
Out of the fear of being judged, criticised, making mistakes and potential embarrassment people keep their work private which becomes a roadblock to their growth. Learning is not about the validation from others rather β¦
Anna's Archive
Anna's Archive is a large-scale online index of books, academic papers, and other written materials that can be downloaded freely for personal use.
Atomic Thinking
The atomic thought is the smallest unit of an idea that can stand alone and still hold meaning. It is specially helpful when you need to refer to one note or idea for different contexts and meanings. It is the core β¦
Compounding Knowledge
Knowledge compounds like interest. A small insight today, connected to what you already know, grows into something larger. The graph of understanding is exponential, not linear.
Structure of Psyche
The Ego The ego is the center of consciousnessβyour sense of identity and self. It organizes thoughts, memories, perceptions, and feelings that youβre aware of. However, in Jungβs view, the ego is just the βtip of the β¦
Inferiority Complex
Inferiority complex is a psychological condition where a person consistently feels less worthy, less capable, or not as good as others. This feeling is often deeply rooted and may stem from past experiences, upbringing, β¦
My Experience with Astrology
[[astrology]] helped me find direction when I was lost in life. It helped me introspect and recognise my behavioural patterns. It taught me the meaning of [[spirituality]] and letting go of the [[illusion of control]]. β¦
Psychology
I have been amazed by humans and their behaviours ever since I was a kid and over time I learnt that these [[behaviours-are-predictable]] and the study is called psychology. Though my early interaction with psychology β¦
My Struggle With Focus
I have been struggling with a short attention span and I'm trying to tackle the problem.
Struggles With Systems
I keep trying to build the perfect [[system]] for me that works so efficiently that I don't need to worry about getting things done. However the problem with that is such a perfect system doesn't exist.. [[perfection-is-β¦
Astrology
My views on astrology
Buddhism
Buddhism is a spiritual [[philosophy|philosophical]] tradition founded by [[Siddharth-Gautama]], popularly known as the Buddha, in the 6th century BCE in India. It teaches a path to enlightenment through ethical living, β¦
Adler's Theory of Personality
Adler's theory of personality contended that individuals are whole beings. Therefore, their personality is formed based on several key concepts
3-3-3 Method
The 3-3-3 rule of productivity is a simple time-management framework that helps you focus and avoid spreading yourself too thin during the day.
Zettelkasten
The Zettelkasten method has gained popularity as an effective [[personal-knowledge-management]] tool, especially for thinkers and writers who thrive on interconnected ideas. This system, originally developed by German β¦
The CODE Cycle
The CODE cycle (Collect β Organize β Distill β Express) turns scattered knowledge into actionable insights by moving information through refinement stages. Collect: Capture information from multiple sources such as β¦
Personal Knowledge Management
Personal Knowledge Management is a system of creating, storing, sharing and using knowledge and information. Its about how YOU as person see the world, what matters to you and how you interact with it. It's like your β¦
Mini Essays
Mini Essay is a form of [[note-taking|note taking]] where you write a note in your own words about the topic, focusing on the important points that were mentioned in the source material. It is a great tool for β¦
Implementing Your Own Personal Knowledge Management System
Creating a personal knowledge management system (PKMS) can be transformative, tailoring it to your unique workflow and preferences is essential. This section explores how to establish an effective system that aligns β¦
How To Build Systems to Actually Achieve Your Goals
Achieving real goals require more than motivation and willpower, it requires a foolproof system that would give results in any case.
History of Federal Reserve Bill
A short history of federal reserve bill and how it affects us even in the present day.
Can A Person Ever Fully Know Themself?
What does it even mean to know oneself? I think it's more about how I perceive myself, what my goals are, what does life mean to me, how do I react to situations, etc. If we consider [[Carl Jung]]'s theory, we all have β¦
Cognitive dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort or tension we feel when we hold two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes β or when our behavior clashes with what we believe. πExampleIf you believe smoking is β¦
Dysthymia
Dysthymia, now more commonly referred to as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a chronic form of depression. βImportantIt can coexist with episodes of major depression β this is called "double depression." β¦
Languishing
Languishing is a state of emotional stagnation β where you're not depressed, but you're not thriving either. You're just getting by, feeling unmotivated, unfocused, and emotionally flat. Itβs like being mentally stuck β¦
Pygmalion effect
The Pygmalion Effect refers to the phenomenon in which higher expectations from others lead to an increase in an individualβs performance, based on the principle of a self-fulfilling prophecy. When someone in a position β¦
Motivation
Motivation is a psychological force that initiates, guides, and sustains goal-directed behaviors. It is the internal process that gives behavior energy (intensity), direction (focus), and persistence (duration). In β¦
The Goldilocks Rule
Goldilocks Rule for [[Motivation]] states that human motivation is at the peak when the task we perform is at the right difficulty level compared to our skills. We lose motivation if the task becomes too hard or too β¦
Destiny Depends On The Path You're On
Imagine a photon, released from its source, completely unaware of where its journey will take it. It simply travels through the vastness of space, undeterred by uncertainty, until it eventually collides with something...β¦
Stoicism
Stoicism is a [[philosophy]] of live originated in Ancient Greece around 300 BCE, founded by Zeno of Citium. It teaches resilience, self-control, and inner peace by focusing on what we can control and accepting what we β¦
The Four Noble Truths
The four noble truths (CattΔri AriyasaccΔni) are the foundational teachings of Buddhism, articulated by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, after his enlightenment. They outline the nature of dukkha and the path to β¦
Note Taking
Notes Extend your memory: writing can be seen as an external enhancement to your brain allowing you to think more complicated thoughts and solve harder problems. Notes enhance your focus: the act of taking notes ensures β¦
Power of Because
"Because" is a powerful word that can unlock prolific thinking and creative potential
Deep Work
Technology has weakened havoc in our collective attention span. Most of us are on a constant IV Drop of information. This addiction lead to inefficient workflow and people get distracted very often. Deep Work is a β¦
We Fall to The Level Of Our System
The [[goals]] are a source of [[motivation]] and sooner or later, like all motivations, we lose the interest and then fall back to our habits. Thus it is more important to change our habits instead of trying to focus on β¦
Walk Slowly, But Never Backward
It's easy to get discouraged when you're trying to change your [[habits]], especially if you don't see results immediately. But if you keep taking small steps forward, even if they're not huge, you'll eventually reach β¦
The Five-Second Rule
The rule suggests that when we give our brain a deadline to make a decision, by actually counting down from 5 seconds, it creates a sense of urgency and our brain has to make a quick efficient decision which makes the β¦