About 8 months ago, I started using mini-essays as the core of my note-taking. I'll never turn back.
I like to take my time with books, analyse their points and take time to write about them. It's high effort, sure, but the knowledge you get in return is priceless.
Mini-essays have been my best friend in this journey. They help me understand hard books, remember big ideas and form interesting connections, all with 30 minutes of time here and there.
And that's only half the value. By writing mini-essays, I kill two birds with one stone. I'm on a journey to become a better writer, and these notes are a perfect way to practice writing and find my voice. Not bad, right?
In this video, I talk about how and why you might add mini-essays to your workflow to take learning to the next level.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00-00:40 What Are They?
00:40-1:45 How I Use Them + Example
1:45-2:40 High Effort, High Reward
2:40-6:00 How Mini-Essays Help You Learn
6:00-8:00 How to Become a Great Writer
8:00-9:06 Boost Writing Output
9:06-10:27 Make Writing Addictive
10:27-12:36 Build a Bank of Ideas
12:36-15:38 How and Where to Start
15:38-16:04 Last Note