I have developed my own terminology. Instead of Evergreen Notes, I use the term Cornerstone Note because I like the idea that they are building blocks of information.
to deliver a means of sparking abundant creativity for my work as a poet and writer
to ensure that there is a system in place for recording insights, ideas, thoughts or feelings associated with an Item of Knowledge which has potential Lasting Value
by linking insights, ideas, thoughts or feelings together, I will provide fertile soil for Creativity Activation.
The term ‘Evergreen Notes’ is used by Andy Matushak to describe notes which are more than fleeting.
Evergreen notes adhere to the Zettelkasten Principles which makes it easier to do consistently.
I have developed my own terminology. Instead of Evergreen Notes, I use the term Cornerstone Note because I like the idea that they are building blocks of information.
I use the word Building Block Note to describe a unique note that I have placed into my Note-Making System.
To get into the Note-Making System, a note must be of potential Lasting Value. Ascribing Lasting Value to a note is my way of cordoning off my attention from items which are merely ‘interesting’ but are likely of no Lasting Value.