Hacking Notes

Hacking Notes for OSCP and PNPT exams

Make Notes Your Own

When it comes to effective learning, nothing beats making your own notes.

It’s tempting to rely solely on materials available online — and don’t get me wrong, I do it all the time too. There’s a huge amount of great content created by others, and it’s incredibly helpful. Unfortunately, I can’t name every author I’ve learned from — there are just too many, and I’m grateful to all of them.

But here’s the key: I never use them as-is.

I always adapt, edit, and add to what I find. Making changes helps me understand the material better. It turns passive reading into active learning. By shaping the notes to fit my own style and understanding, I retain the information much more effectively.

So here’s my advice:

  • Use online notes as a foundation, not a final product.
  • Make your own version.
  • Rewrite, restructure, simplify, or expand — whatever helps you grasp the concepts.
  • Treat it as part of the learning process, not just a reference.

In the end, your notes should work for you — not just be a copy of someone else’s.

Happy learning!