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Notes That Work: How Engagement Drives Retention & Value
How to increase the engagement with your notes and retrieve valuable insights faster
Notetaking is a crucial step in retaining information, storing valuable concepts and also to spark new ideas.
In a world filled with an overwhelming amount of information, our ability to take effective notes has never been more critical. From classroom lectures to business meetings and personal research, we rely on our notes to capture and retain valuable insights. However, simply jotting down words on paper or in a digital notetaking app may not cut it.
To truly make your notes work for you, there’s a key ingredient: engagement.
A blueprint notetaking process
Exploring the realm of notetaking unveils a vast landscape of methods and techniques, each with its unique charm. In my recent article, My Productivity Revolution: A Story of Progress, I delved into this world and tried my hand at various notetaking approaches, from the timeless Pen & Paper to the intricacies of folder structures and the renowned GTD method.
The methods all boils down to three fundamental steps:
- Capture: The initial step involves collecting information or thoughts…
