Note-taking Lessons From America’s Greatest Biographer

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― Helen Keller

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We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)

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📚 3 Good Articles for You

Note-taking Lessons From America’s Greatest Biographer
by Jillian Hess (7 mins)

• Robert Caro is celebrated for his meticulous research and detailed biographical writing, often taking a decade per book.

• Caro employs rigorous note-taking, outlining, and interviewing techniques, ensuring accuracy and depth in his narratives.

• The New-York Historical Society exhibits Caro's work process, but it largely overlooks the significant contributions of his wife, Ina.

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Getting to 19,000 monthly clicks: Everything I've learned about SEO as a beginner
by Lior Neu-ner (5 mins)

• The author grew Remote Rocketship to 19,000 monthly clicks through a concentrated effort on SEO.

• Main SEO strategies include: on-page optimization, topical relevance, and building trust with backlinks.

• Utilized programmatic SEO and AI tools like ChatGPT to target a wider variety of keywords and generate content.

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How to conquer digital distractions
by Christina Marfice (8 mins)

• Digital Distractions Pervasive: Remote workers face increasing digital interruptions, diminishing work productivity and personal enjoyment.

• Engineered Addictiveness: Digital platforms, like smartphones and social media, are designed to be addictive, hindering genuine human interactions.

• Management Techniques: Combat distractions by controlling notifications, scheduling "distraction breaks", and occasionally unplugging for focused work.

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