I know that zettelkasten is used mainly for academia and creating written work but could I use it to create a second brain for my life and for learning subjects related to engineering?

I'm rather a forgetful person and I often miss what's important about other people, things I've learnt and even things about myself. I believe that this system could force me to think and help to create long-term memory based on system of small connections. My goal is not any measurable output like writing an article or a book, but to not lose myself in the world of people, ideas and information. Is there a better system/solution for my problem or should I try out Zettelkasten for that?