**Last Update**: 23.07.2024 *** > Our goal should be to ‘capture’ only the ideas and insights we think are truly noteworthy. > \~ Tiago Forte **Helpful rule of thumb:** If you’re looking for a more precise answer of how much content to capture in your notes, I recommend no more than 10 percent of the original source, at most. Any more than that, and it will be too challenging to wade through all the material in the future. Conveniently, 10 percent also happens to be the limit that most e-books allow you to export as highlights. *** **References**: - Forte, Tiago. _Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential_. Atria Books, 2022. - [Digital Notetaking: “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte (Book Summary)](https://www.sloww.co/building-a-second-brain-book/#code-method)