date: 2025-02-27 previous note: [[4001.2.1.1 Progressive Summarization Technique]] related note(s): - tags: #note-taking # The Biggest Highlighting Mistakes Avoid these 3 novice highlighting mistakes: - **Over Highlighting** - You need to be selective with your highlights, remember that you should only be capturing what resonates with you - **Highlighting without a Purpose in Mind** - When you are highlighting, make sure it is when you are trying to create something. Having a purpose in mind will bring clarity to your note taking - **Making Highlighting Difficult** - It should be easy, if the text is resonating with you, highlight it. Don't try to overanalyze or worry about FOMO when highlighting. If you are unsure whether something needs to be highlighted, odds are it shouldn't be