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ADHD was my biggest setback until I went all in on exploring my curiosity.
By leveraging thinking tools and support systems, ADHD became my most valuable asset. So I created Outside the Box, a free newsletter that teaches productivity the ADHD way.
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Note-making is a skill. Like with any new skill, you must be patient and and consistent with the process, especially if you are using a zettelkasten.
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Write Your Way to Freedom (How to Publish Your Notes in a Newsletter)
In a world overflowing with information, the art of note-making stands out as a powerful tool for capturing and distilling knowledge. But beyond its role in learning, note-making can also be a pathway to financial freedom.
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How to Go From Zero to Monetized Note-Maker
Note-making is a skill. Like with any new skill, you must be patient and and consistent with the process, especially if you are using a zettelkasten.
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Write Your Way to Freedom (How to Publish Your Notes in a Newsletter)
In a world overflowing with information, the art of note-making stands out as a powerful tool for capturing and distilling knowledge. But beyond its role in learning, note-making can also be a pathway to financial freedom.
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Overcome Blank Page Syndrome With the Version Zero Method
When it comes to writing, there is nothing more intimidating and anxiety inducing than a blank page. For those of
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How to Avoid Over-Collecting Notes With a Selection Criteria
If the value of the notes you create depends on the sources you select, how do you determine what to select and what to exclude?
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The Secret Power of Creative Constraints
One of the great paradoxes of creativity is that it flourishes with constraints. You can’t think outside the box unless there is a box to think inside of.
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