~ sometimes, difficulty is desirable is good friction. Just as weight training, writing a book, and giving birth can all be considered a form of eustress6 , so too is folgezettel a form of eufriction. It slows the note maker down just enough to force them to think about what they're doing. It builds good habits. It strengthens mental connections. It's the kind of friction needed to help note takers who tend to drown in capture bloat—always onboarding, never offloading.
— 📰 Folgezettel is More than Mechanism
By working calmly, you better understand what you are doing. You are not overwhelmed by too much information. You not only learn new things but also truly understand them. This way, you can actually use what you learn.
— ❐ Working slower promotes deeper thinking processes and better results