Summary

Welcome to the Visual Thinking Workshop Self-Paced Course. This is going to be an exciting, yet challenging learning journey. While the course will touch on tools like Readwise, Excalidraw, and Obsidian, the focus remains on visual thinking, idea decomposition, and storytelling. During the course you'll explore how to create concept visuals, reusable ideas, and narratives, ultimately building a PKM (personal knowledge management) system that transforms the way you learn and think.

Key Takeaways

• The course emphasizes visual thinking and storytelling, not the tools.

• Techniques for decomposing ideas into reusable "LEGO blocks" are essential for PKM.

• Excalidraw will be used for illustrations and presentations, including unique features like the slideshow script.

• Feedback loops are central to learning, helping you refine ideas through consumption and communication.

• The course is challenging, we cover a lot of ground and may feel like an emotional rollercoaster, but with persistence, you’ll learn to craft insightful visuals and stories you can share with others.

Homework

• Follow the instructions to join the Visual Thinking Workshop Discord Community. Look for the invite link in your mailbox or under account settings here on the learning platform.