Why Pinterest Is Great for Inspiration but Bad for Execution (And How Notes Fix That)

By Alex Chen • 5 min read
Why Pinterest Is Great for Inspiration but Bad for Execution (And How Notes Fix That)

Pinterest is an inspiration engine. It is designed to keep you scrolling, dreaming, and discovering. It is NOT designed to help you buy, build, or cook.

The Dream vs. The Reality

Inspiration is vague. Execution is specific. Inspiration is 'Modern Kitchen.' Execution is 'IKEA Voxtorp Cabinets in Matte White, 24-inch width.'

Bridging the Gap

Notes are the bridge. They allow you to layer execution details on top of inspiration images. You can link to the actual product page, write down the price, or list the tools you need.

Without notes, you are stuck in the dream phase. With notes, you have a plan.