📩 hidden barrier to productivity (that no one talks about)

Hi folks, Welcome to the new edition of Noteworthy, where we talk about “How organisation breeds productivity”:

So, most people think creativity = free-flowing inspiration.

But the most creative people in history were also the most structured.

This isn’t about routine killing creativity. It’s about structure unlocking it.

You know how people say creativity and productivity thrive in chaos?
Steve Jobs and Maya Angelou would strongly disagree.

Jobs, the visionary behind Apple, was obsessive about structure.

• He wore the same black turtleneck daily to remove unnecessary decisions.

• He ruthlessly simplified workspaces and systems to focus on innovation.
  

  

Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated writers of our time, was no different.

• She rented a hotel room just to write—structured time, structured space.

• She treated creativity not as a moment of inspiration, but a habit.
  

  

Both understood a fundamental truth:
- Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things, repeatedly.
- Great ideas don’t happen in clutter. They happen in clarity.

And yet, most of us are drowning in random notes, scattered docs, and half-baked ideas that never turn into anything.

That’s exactly why I built STN.

❌ The Problem: Your Best Ideas Are Getting Lost

Think about it—where do your notes live right now?

📌 Some are scattered across apps.
📌 Some are buried in forgotten docs.
📌 Some exist in 10 different places, never to be found again.

Taking notes isn’t the problem. The problem is finding, using, and acting on them.

Because an idea that isn’t organized is as good as lost.

And that got us thinking…

🤔 What If There Was a Better Way?

What if you could:

✔️ Instantly find any idea when you need it?
✔️ Keep everything structured without extra effort?
✔️ Actually use your notes, instead of just collecting them?

Let’s just say—something’s coming.

We’re about to make your notes work for you.

No more lost ideas. No more searching through chaos.

We can’t say too much just yet, but trust us—you’re going to love what’s next. 🚀

Community Corner: Resources to Help You Get Organized

📌 Tiago Forte’s Second Brain System – A powerful way to organize digital knowledge.
📌 Tim Ferriss’ Notion Templates – His personal framework for structuring ideas and projects.
📌 Feynman Technique – A simple method for breaking down and retaining information efficiently.



📜 Quote of the Week

In other words, great ideas don’t just come from inspiration. They come from having a system that lets them thrive.

What’s one system you’ve built that changed how you work? Hit reply & let us know! 🚀

Stay tuned.

PS: What’s the biggest struggle you face with note-taking? Reply & let us know.