If we’ve had coffee lately, you probably noticed the notebook I carry around. It’s an Extra Large Soft Cover Plain Moleskin Notebook and I bring it everywhere with me.
It’s my implementation of Tim Ferriss’s article ‘How to Take Notes Like an Alpha-Geek‘.
When I have an idea, meeting, phone call, or task, I write it down in my notebook.
When I meet a friend for coffee, I’ll write down notes on the meeting, any follow-up, and any ideas for future projects.
I’ve given up trying to remember things. I hate that feeling of having a wonderful conversation, driving home, and knowing I’ve forgotten most of the things we’ve discussed.
When we talk about something interesting, I write it down.
When they mention someone I should meet, I write it down.
If I promise that I’ll send them a link, I write it down.
I write everything down so I don’t have to struggle to remember it later.
Next Steps
- Go into your closet and find a small notebook and a pen. Don’t buy a new notebook (unless you really want to)
- Carry it with you for a week.
- When you think of something that you want to remember, write it down.
- Send me an email and let me know how it’s working for you.
p.s., that red blinder clip on my notebook? I use it to hold business cards. I always used to lose my business cards or never have a place to put their business cards. Since I always have my notebook with me, I always have a place for business cards.
