/lit/ - Literature

>What are your opinion on audiobooks?
I am going to change jobs and switch my commute from train to car, which mean I won't be able to read books in that time.
I'd like to try audiobooks, but I want to know how it compares. Are you able to retain the information just as well? What do you gain, what do you lose?
Thank you

Man I feel good for the first time in days. Did cardio first thing after waking up and I feel like thats a big part of it. Anyway today I came to realize my life is not as shit as I always think ever since I left her. I have it pretty good if I really think about it. Being alone doesnt have to be the worst. Yesterday I finished my 20th book this year and that number was my goal for the year, now I can just cruise and chill. I barely notice the opiate pills but its easy to stop for a week or two, so I'll just to that and sweeting things up a bit after that time period.

I will be 35 on sunday. This is the first day in weeks that this doesnt depress me. I am just half done with life. I am at my peak, if i lost 20lbs I would look the best I have ever looked in my life. 20lbs is totally doable. Must remember doing cardio to reach weight goal but more importantly to not feel like shit.

Organize all the information you consume, generating new ideas and improving your productivity.

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>What is this for?
Having an organized database of your knowledge frees up brain space and allows you to focus on the tasks at hand, instead of trying to mentally juggle several lines of thought simultaneously. It also forces your ideas to be more clearly defined, as the human brain tends to be satisfied with vague, fuzzy notions.

>Ok, but WHAT is this for?
Remembering what you read. Learning a subject. Learning a skill. Writing papers. Writing fiction. Developing your character. Developing theories. Getting things done.
Virtually anything related to learning can benefit from efficient knowledge management.

>What do I have to do?
In short: Learn to take proper notes. That's it.
When you learn new content, be it from a book or from a martial arts training session, don't let it fade away: turn it into a short reminder. Then, elaborate on it when you have the time and integrate this new piece of information into your favorite PKM method.

>What are the main PKM methods?
- Zettelkasten (ZK): "Slip box", in German. A system of interlinked notes in an organic way, rather than hierarchical. Not meant to be read from start to finish, but rather browsed where the wind takes you (serendipity), in hopes of providing unexpected connections and repurposing "old knowledge" into new context. Its potential grows exponentially. It is recommended to read the book on the subject before starting your ZK, check the resources list. ZKs are great for interdisciplinary learners, academic writers,..
Recommended software: Obsidian, Roam, OCR Space, The Archive, Zotero, Zettlr...

- Personal Wiki (PW): A personal wiki. Used for structuring and linking information in (generally) a more hierarchical way, making sure all points have been covered. Great for planning and executing projects, to-do lists, worldbuilding and cataloguing.
Recommended software: TiddlyWiki, ZimWiki, Trilium,...

- Spaced Repetition Software (SRS): Flashcards. Used for reviewing and remembering large quantities of information. Great for things like language learning, law and medical school.
Recommended software: Anki or Supermemo.

- Software to organize your ebooks and pdf: Calibre

>Which one should I use?
None. Any. All. A little of each, depending on your needs. These are methods to help you to understand and structure your own way of thinking and leaning, not cake recipes. Experiment.

>Should I take notes manually or digitally?
Writing manually requires more focus, thus it is more beneficial.
But digital is more practical, easier to manage, search and archive. Again, experiment. Think of your knowledge database as a lifelong project, so future-proofing is always a good idea

>Resources
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does 8 have enough submissions. how close to done is it.

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