Digital Fitness - S02 / E02

Nick Milo: "I'm a Thing Finder"

In this episode of the Digital Fitness Podcast, hosts Lykle de Vries and co-founder Mark Meinema have a conversation with Nick Milo, a recognized expert in personal knowledge management and the mind behind Linking Your Thinking. Nick explains how a simple, practical approach to note-making can help you keep digital clutter in check and make sense of your ideas without fuss. He shares real-world techniques for connecting information and emphasizes a balance between structure and flexibility—without resorting to overcomplicated systems. This conversation looks at different ways to manage digital information and make note-making more effective, whether you're new to the concept or already have a system in place.

Takeaways:

  • Why note-making is more than just storing information—it's about thinking with your notes.  
  • How linking ideas actively creates meaning and helps uncover unexpected insights.  
  • The difference between note-making and note-taking, and why it matters.  
  • Why digital organization should focus on relationships between ideas rather than rigid structures.  
  • How personal knowledge management is not just a system, but a way to navigate complexity in work and life.

About Digital Fitness

Welcome to "Digital Fitness," the podcast that redefines a healthy digital existence. Join us as we delve into the art and science of utilizing digital tools not just effectively, but mindfully. Our expert guests, each a maestro in utilizing digital tools to their fullest potential, share their strategies to ensure your online activities enhance, rather than hinder, your work and well-being. Here, we dissect the methodologies to keep the digital chaos at bay, ensuring that your virtual interactions and explorations are always in peak condition. Tune in, and power up your digital life with a blend of expertise, clarity, and mindful action.

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