Directories in a Zettelkasten - Three Styles

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[@ceafva]

Thank you you made some great points. Unfortunately, I’m still struggling to understand. Where are you going with all this? For example you’ve done all these index cards but how do you use them to prepare a final content development item? How do you pick up one idea from whatever number, you have connect it with another thought which is another number and then produce something new. Otherwise, you’re just creating index cards from thoughts over and over and over and over again and building the collection of cards. But when do they matter?

[@KathleenSpracklen]

Thank you, Catherine. I will address your question in tonight's podcast. It's a bit too long for a comment. I appreciate your ongoing interest. Your questions keep me on point. I like that. It was you who reminded me to stop talking about jellyfish and stick with real cards containing real ideas. Where are you with your Zettelkasten?

[@ceafva]

I learned about Zelle testing over 25 years ago. I’ve been doing it for 25 years but not the way everyone says that lumen did it. everyone putting their own spin on it. Which has been very interesting. I don’t number my system never have. I’ve been wanting to, but I haven’t reached the mentality point of why, yet anyway.

[@ceafva]

I’m trying very hard to understand your method. Honestly though I’m confused. I keep wondering why I’m not understanding. But you have an avid follower here.

[@KathleenSpracklen]

@@ceafva Then tonight's podcast should be perfect for providing a "why" to number cards. But I'm fascinated about your 25-year-old numberless "Zelle" (cute). How many cards would you say you have in your system? How do you know where to put a new card? What does Zelle give you back in benefits? How do you reach the cards you are looking for? Sorry for so many questions, but I am intrigued.

[@marcosandreorlando2011]

Hi Kathleen. I would love to see more vídeos with tag lines in Directive Cards and its value in the discussion of existing ideas

[@KathleenSpracklen]

That will fit in nicely with Catherine's question. She wants to know how I use index cards to develop content. The Directory cards play into that, as well. Thank you for your continued interest.

[@ztypecraft]

"You see, I have to make every mistake before I get things figured out." So true, and so important that people hear this and carry it with them!

[@KathleenSpracklen]

That's been my experience, but the beauty is that the Zettelkasten is still a cohesive powerhouse of ideas even with and through all the foul-ups. How is your Zettelkasten coming?

[@ztypecraft]

@@KathleenSpracklen I have tried to start one a few times, and fallen off or gotten overwhelmed. I am thinking of trying again and looking for a system that will work for me.

[@KathleenSpracklen]

@@ztypecraft I am very happy to hear that you are going to try again. Stay courageous 1) It is only difficult at the beginning. 2) You can change your mind about anything as you go along.