Books like How to Take Smart Notes

How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens reads as instructive, practical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Building a Second Brain

Tiago Forte · 2022

Both explore knowledge management & productivity

85% genome match

Ultralearning

Scott Young · 2019

Both explore learning & productivity

75% genome match

Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

Brian Tracy · 2001

Both explore productivity

67% genome match

Deep Work

Cal Newport · 2016

Both explore productivity

83% genome match

Como Crear Mapas Mentales

Tony Buzan · 2002

Both explore learning & productivity

72% genome match

The 12-week year

Brian Moran · 2013

Both explore productivity

67% genome match

Getting Things Done

David Allen · 2001

Both explore productivity

83% genome match

The Bullet Journal method

Ryder Carroll · 2018

Both explore productivity

66% genome match

Organising from the Inside Out

Julie Morgenstern · 2000

Both explore productivity

70% genome match

Project management

Harold Kerzner · 2003

Same nonfiction feel

64% genome match

The now habit

Neil Fiore · 1988

Both explore productivity

61% genome match

Tribe of Mentors

Timothy Ferriss · 2017

Same self-help feel

62% genome match