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who are looking for a comprehensive introduction on how to use the Ñimbl Capture Stream

to employ the best practices with the different Capture Categorys

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Topic Overview

In this guide, we'll delve into the 4 essential principles that form the backbone of how to work with the Ñimbl Capture Stream. You will also learn about a specialized review workflow for Quick Notes with a dedicated view. We'll also explore the nuanced applications of Memos and Sessions, empowering you to optimize your collaboration.

IN THIS GUIDE

Introduction

Pages in the Ñimbl Capture Stream are short lived documents. They give you a blank canvas with very limited constraints to quickly gather information or capture ideas or decisions for soon reference.

The Ñimbl Capture Stream flows and it is ok to let pages pass as they are fleeting notes. There is no specific lifecycle or process, there is only a recommended review workflow for Quick Notes that should help derive explicit or tacit knowledge that in turn lands in the Ñimbl Knowledge Hub.

The different Capture Categorys have very little structure and are not necessarily intended to be read by anybody else than the creators themselves.

Templates in this Database might very well employ views that link back to itself. This is especially useful for Quick Capture of Log Entries or Notes during a Session.

The same principle is encouraged for project pages and tasks.

The 4 Ñimbl Capturing Principles

Be nimble

• Make it Default: Start using the Ñimbl Capture Stream as your go-to place for quick capture and documentation. Train yourself to instinctively turn to the Ñimbl Capture Stream whenever you need to jot down ideas or capture information.
• Seamless Entry: Ensure that adding pages feels effortless and natural. Streamline the process so that there are no unnecessary hurdles or complications when creating new entries in the Ñimbl Capture Stream.
• Jot down: Recognize that in the Ñimbl Capture Stream, the primary focus is on capturing thoughts rather than ensuring immediate clarity for potential readers. Understand that without context, other readers may not fully grasp the content, and that's acceptable.

Review

• Future Reference: Although capture entries are meant for immediate use, they may still hold value as references in the future. Especially when transferring their content into more structured knowledge articles, these entried can serve as valuable sources of information. And to remember decisions from Sessions.
• Personal Review Workflow: Establish a personal review workflow for your own Quick Notes. Set aside time periodically to review and organize your Quick Notes. There is an [Inbox Workflow of Quick Notes ](https://nimbl.notion.site/Inbox-Workflow-of-s-20597007d5194cba9b93c073c83a01c4) to facilitate this review process and maintain clarity within your Ñimbl Capture Stream.