#Note/HowTo #Note/Permanent >[!tip] >Avoid hastily copying and pasting content; instead, take the time to think and write it out. The aim of creating permanent notes is to deepen your understanding, not to accumulate excessive text. The transition from [[Fleeting Notes|fleeting]] to [[Permanent Notes]] is a pivotal step in the knowledge management process. It involves refining raw, initial thoughts into structured, lasting insights. Before we start creating permanent notes, we need to understand why take permanent notes: - **Knowledge Consolidation**: Permanent notes help in solidifying and internalizing information, ensuring deeper understanding and retention. - **Interconnected Learning**: They allow for the creation of a web of interconnected ideas, fostering holistic learning and critical thinking. - **Long-Term Reference**: Unlike fleeting notes, which are ephemeral, permanent notes serve as a long-term repository of knowledge, accessible for future reference and revision. - **Idea Development**: Over time, revisiting and building upon permanent notes can lead to the evolution and maturation of ideas, insights, and concepts. >[!tip] The 3-minute Rule > If it takes under 3 minutes to look up something, it might not warrant conversion into a permanent note. To craft permanent notes, start by reviewing your fleeting notes, which capture your initial, unfiltered thoughts and observations. From each fleeting note, extract the key ideas or insights that align with the fundamental principles of a permanent note. Even if some fleeting notes don't transition into permanent ones, there's no need to discard them. Next, articulate these insights in your own words, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and brevity. ```mermaid flowchart LR A[Fleeting Notes] B[Permanent Notes] A --Extract & Refine---> B ``` Once you've completed the main content of the permanent note, apply [[Multi-Layered Tags]] and [[Note Type Tags]] based on your current understanding. Your tags don't need to be perfect; they should simply be intuitive and make it easy for you to locate your note. As your understanding evolves and new tags emerge, you can always update them.