# Don't overthink your note taking system No need to do research for a year before you get started with [[Personal Knowledge Management (PKM)]] and note-taking. Avoid [[Analysis paralysis]]. Start small, learn along the way, and iterate. Don't compare all the apps in existence. There are far too many. Just pick a popular one, and see how it fits you. Then, let friction guide you. If you find yourself avoiding taking notes because the system is too complex, it's a sign that you should simplify it. If you find yourself spending more time organizing your notes than actually taking them, it's a sign that you should simplify it. ## Related - [[Don't question your tooling choices too often]] - [[Exploring tools and their features is often procrastination in disguise]]]]