Understanding PKM for Lawyers
PKM for lawyers is a new term, but its significance should not be undermined especially by those in careers that require a great deal of thinking and problem-solving. Many might find it alien initially, but it is worth making the effort to understand this powerful tool.
The Basics of PKM for Lawyers
PKM for lawyers offers a fresh take on problem-solving. It introduces an innovative approach to traditional lawyering, empowering professionals to think effectively and solve complex cases with ease. The complexity might seem overwhelming, but the power of PKM as an aid in your practice cannot be overstated.
Show Notes
- Nick Milo’s PKM story (article published on Medium)
- Nick Milo’s YouTube channel
- What is PKM (Nick MIlo’s YouTube explanation)
- Focused podcast episode 122 (where Nick Milo’s appeared and discussed PKM)
- Wikipedia definition of personal knowledge management
- Information Anxiety 2, by Richard Saul Wurman
- Continuum of Understanding, by Richard Shedroff (progression from data to information to knowledge to wisdom)
- The Great Mental Models, by Farnam Street (Shane Parrish runs Farnham Street)
- How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading, Mortimer Adler
- Bookworm podcast: episode 42 (How To Read a Book)
- Trello (kanban board style project management tool)
- SweetProcess (process documentation tool)
- Process St. (another process documenting tool)
- 1Password (best password management tool)
- Drafts (fast capture tool for iPhone users)
- Evernote (not so fast capture tool that many people still use)
- Apple Notes (fast capture tool for iPhone users)
- Otter.ai (convenient and semi-fast capture via voice transcription)
- Kill your darlings (writing advice that applies to ideas as well)
- Obsidian (a new PKM tool that is being rapidly adopted by high-level knowledge workers)
- Amazon Kindle Notes (your book highlights are accessible online and in various Kindle apps)
- Michael Hyatt (respected business leader and business coach)
- Tim Ferriss (well-known author of The Four Hour Workweek, and VC investor.)
- My Systems Workshop
General Resources
- Learn to use technology to reduce friction & gain freedom with this resource: https://www.the8020lawyer.com/
- Focus on these essential tech tools for maximum traction in your practice.
- Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses.
- Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive
- Join: ‘80/20 Inner Circle‘ (valuable business insights for small firm owners)
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