The Compass of Zettelkasten Thinking¶
- North: The Source. Where did it originate.
- West: What is similar.
- East: What is opposite.
- South: Where does this lead? (product, book, blog, YT video, call to action)
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Compass Points_0.pdf (harvard.edu)
- E = Excited What excites you about this idea or propositions? What’s the upside?
- W = Worrisome What do you find worrisome about this idea or proposition? What’s the downside?
- N = Need to Know What else do you need to know or find out about this idea or proposition? What additional information would help you to evaluate things?
- S = Stance or Suggestion for Moving Forward What is your current stance or opinion on the idea or proposition? How might you move forward in your evaluation of this idea or proposition