The Circle of Competence: A Mental Model to Avoid Mistakes
So many problems arise from people thinking they know something or are good at a skill, when really they aren’t. This mental model can help avoid those issues.
Chris Wilson
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3 Reasons Abstract Sketchnote Icons Are Better Than Obvious Ones
Most sketchnoters only draw simple icons to represent ideas. While there’s nothing wrong with that, getting abstract brings 3 benefits.
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The Life We’re Looking For Sketchnote Book Summary
How can we reclaim relationships in this technological world? Andy Crouch’s book “the life we’re looking for” has some big ideas. Here’s a summary.
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The Mom Test Book Summary and Sketchnote
The mom test is the way most of us validate our business ideas. It’s also the exact opposite of what we should do. Here’s what it is, and what you should do instead.
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Sketchnotes: the ultimate guide to visual note taking
Learn the what, why and how of sketchnote in this ultimate guide. Explore examples and links to related resources and download a PDF version if you prefer.
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Sketchnoters
Yes, I stole the 7 lessons from Stephen Covey’s classic book and applied them to sketchnoting. They don’t fit neatly in some cases, but it’s a bit of fun and a creative exercise. Enjoy. 1. Be proactive Don’t try to think of how to sketch in the moment. Build a bank of ideas (a visual…