# The Rise of the Note Maker #### Build Notes that Grow in Value Over Time Most people take “just-in-time” notes. They take them for a specific short-term purpose—like a test or a project. When the milestone concludes, the notes lose their value. Let’s call this “Churn and Burn”. In contrast, the Note Maker “knows and grows”. They don’t just take notes; they _make_ notes. Because once you start note-_making_, your note library only grows more valuable over time. Now apply the Compound Effect: Making quality notes + consistency + time = RADICAL VALUE CREATED _In this way, your notes act as an evolving and contributing library of insights that you take with you throughout your life—across projects, careers, and decades._ All from small, tiny links built up over time. All things being equal, no sane person would put their money in a zero interest account, if an account with compound interest was available. So why do that with one of the most valuable assets you possess: your thoughts?! #### Linking IS Thinking What is a link between two notes? It’s a relationship. It means something. When you link two notes, you build a new relationship. And it forces a conversation.“How are these two notes related, in what way, and why?”. Your mind experiences a marked increase in “Thought Collisions”. Through these thought collisions (not an official term) you deepen and enrich your understanding. Linking _is_ Thinking. #### Curiosity Builds Real Value (if you let it) _If you practice making good notes, you’ll have the ability to effectively remember and utilize your life learnings and experience._ If something interests you, it’s not a waste of time to develop your ideas on it. If you have the enthusiasm, lean into it. Build up your understanding. Here’s the secret: you’re building hidden value. Because the world changes pretty fast, if you’re not expanding your set of skills, you’ll become obsolete. Plus, you never know when the next pandemic hits, and wipes out your job. What’s your Plan B? Will your task manager save you now? Suddenly all your note MAKING gives you something priceless: Optionality. You quite possibly have developed the option to pivot in your profession or change careers. In this way, those who wander, those who let their curiosity guide them from time to time—they actually make themselves more future proof, just like their notes. #### Thinking is Inherently Valuable When did we lose our way? When did “getting things done” become our guiding light? When did the Destination swallow up the joy of the Journey? Linking, Thinking, Learning, Writing, Developing, Creating…These activities can’t help but produce inherent feelings of joy and meaning. Thinking is Inherently Valuable. You can be a professional and still spend time wandering, and wondering, just for the sake of it. _**Do not underestimate a mind enriched with developed ideas and defined values.**_ _“Not all who wander are lost.”_ (J.R.R. Tolkien) --- https://forum.linkingyourthinking.com/t/1a-4-rise-of-the-note-maker/130