Write more notes

Remember the problem you encountered month ago? That once in a life time error that took a day / week to sort out? Yeah it occured a second time. Did you take notes on how you fixed it in the first place? No? Have fun finding the solution again.

Those are the moments I remember that I should write a lot more notes for myself (and maybe for my website as well). It's pretty rare that a bug, issue or just an idea is something only one person comes across. Therefore this might (or might not) help another person in the future. Be that source of solutions. Even if it only helped you.

Do it analog or digital, however you like. I prefer the former for notes and thoughts when they should stick in my head. But I also do a lot digitally in Bear or Obsidian. Even my blog posts (this as well!) start in my note book and most often I get them to a proper state that is mostly ready for a good first draft.

Writing and thinking are often combined, and when I write them down, the thought or note develops by itself. I start with only one sentence which often ends in a whole page or more.

I prefer a good old note book for thoughts and notes (those that might develop to a post as well). I fell in love with the format of the Field Notes note books since I can always have one somehwere in one of my pockets. Attached to it is alwas a simple blue Muji Ballpoint pen. (I found out Sam Altman uses the same 🤷🏻‍♂️). Right now I use one by „kurzgesagt“ that has a similar format with dotted paper.

So take the time to document your thoughts or solutions. I bet it will probably help you in the future!