Capturing Workflow Flashcards
What feature in Heptabase allows you to quickly capture ideas?
Journal feature
The Journal feature is designed for capturing ideas that come and go quickly.
What are the two types of content typically found in a journal?
- Content important for the day but not needed long term
- Fragmented but important content for future reference
What is the recommended way to process journal content if using Heptabase for learning?
Set aside a fixed day each week to convert ideas into note cards on the whiteboard.
How can you convert journal content into note cards on the whiteboard?
Drag and drop the content onto the whiteboard after opening the Journal.
What should you do if you want to add journal content to an existing note card?
Drag and drop the selected content onto the existing note card.
What is the suggested method for processing journals if you focus on self-awareness?
Create a whiteboard for each month and add all journal cards of the same month to that whiteboard.
How can you gain a deeper understanding of yourself using the monthly whiteboard?
By seeing patterns and changes in your thoughts over time.
What is the third suggestion for processing journals using tags?
Select important content, convert it into a note card, and add tags.
How can you tag a note card created from a journal entry after a meeting?
Add the tag #meeting to the note card.
What is the fourth recommended method for journaling in Heptabase?
Use the bi-directional linking feature while writing a journal.
How can you mention note cards while writing in your journal?
Use the @ menu to mention note cards like ‘Friend A’ and ‘Friend B.’
What should you be cautious about when using bi-directional links?
Overusing links may make important connections hard to notice.
What is the recommended approach when seriously learning or researching a topic?
Start with a whiteboard and use arrows and spatial relationships to organize understanding.
Fill in the blank: The Journal feature in Heptabase is primarily used for _______.
[capturing ideas quickly]
True or False: Journals should always be converted to note cards in Heptabase.
False
