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Note-making forces clear, sharp thinking. Here are the basic steps: ^5e4e28c7

- figure out the key statement
- write the note in your own words
- relate the idea in the note to your personal experiences
- link the idea in the note to other ideas

Each aspect isn't a passive process; it's an active, engaged one.

This is profound and not readily apparent. It means that [[Linking your thinking encourages leaps of insights]].