I love paper writing, I think it represents one of the very best things of humanity - tool use, abstract thought.<p>But I really cant disagree with the use of moleskine more. It's paper quality has really gone downhill lately.<p>So I recommend <a href="http://www.leuchtturm1917.com/en" rel="nofollow">http://www.leuchtturm1917.com/en</a> - the features are the ones you want (similar to moleskine) and the paper quality is top notch.<p>Once you have switched to a quality paper, consider using a fountain pen. Aside from the style issues, the pen and writing quality is so awesome. The feel is out of this world, and sends a major signal to other people.
This is awesome. Whenever I don't feel like getting things done (i.e. I feel like procrastinating) one of the best ways is to go do research on methods of getting things done ;)
I've been trying to "go backwards" with my note taking and writing in general. I've been using OneNote on my workstation and/or Evernote on my smart phone (HTC One at the moment).<p>Recently I upgraded my note-taking tools from Moleskine + Sharpie Pen to Midori Traveler's Notebook + Fountain Pen / Blackwing 602 Pencil. I also carry a couple of Field Notes on the go; you just don't know when that next-big-thing-idea will strike you. I make sure to capture it in ink when I catch it!<p>I found out that I am more inspired to write/take notes when I have better writing tools. Here's my current "system": <a href="https://twitter.com/ProductivityBit/status/380162140696346625/photo/1" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ProductivityBit/status/38016214069634662...</a>
This is not at all about taking notes? It is about managing todos and events on paper?<p>Does anybody have a good system for taking notes during a meeting on paper? I prefer digital tools, but recently I've been doing many presentations with screen-sharing, where I cannot type at my computer.
My hand is cramping just watching this video.<p>I think the sped-up version of this video masks how much time this takes to get this thing up and running, and how error prone it is.<p>Also, if you have terribly messy, atrophied handwriting skills like me, you are going to have a bad time.
Notebooks rarely need to be this organized. If I switched to the Bullet Journal system, I'd spend more time setting up pages and copying notes than I did getting actual work done.
I solve the "people think I'm doing email" problem by telling people: "I'm taking notes, not checking email" :-) Especially at interviews, so they know I'm really paying attention.
I could duplicate this system in Microsoft Word and save tremendous time typing. If I'm emailing in your meeting, then most likely the meeting or my full attention is not needed.
see also "The Cornell Note-taking System" <a href="http://lsc.cornell.edu/LSC_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://lsc.cornell.edu/LSC_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf</a>
I have found that for me, Workflowy provides an excellent platform for taking notes and is great for organization. Its simplicity is actually a key feature. I find I miss having certain features sometimes such as being able to link between different lists but really, it starts to get complicated once you include these features.<p>Workflowy just works.
<a href="http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html" rel="nofollow">http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html</a><p>A4 laser printed Cornell note taking paper in a binder works for me. It's also quick to mark up the pages in a bound notepad (2 lines).
If you're looking for a notebook that's made specifically for this kind of thing, I'd check out the Action Method series from Creative's Outfitter. They all use high-quality materials, and many of them have task lists built in:<p><a href="http://www.creativesoutfitter.com/products/100/action-method" rel="nofollow">http://www.creativesoutfitter.com/products/100/action-method</a><p>But if you just want a blank notebook, I've never found anything I like better than the Dot Grid Book. It's amazing:<p><a href="http://www.creativesoutfitter.com/product/34/dot-grid-book" rel="nofollow">http://www.creativesoutfitter.com/product/34/dot-grid-book</a>
My only big hangup with paper notes is that they aren't digitally backed up. I always end up re-copying everything into EverNote and throwing the paper notes away.<p>Any suggestions on how to easily backup handwritten notes online?
I went to www.bulletjournal.com but I can't find a link to download their app. =)<p>But seriously, I'm going to try this. I've been doing paper notes forever because I can never find an organizer app that fits me.
This isn't really note taking, it's task scheduling. I was hoping for a guide to taking better notes so I can go back to an event quickly and remember what was said.
I find it astounding that someone went to the effort of making that video. Of the people who do use paper, who doesn't work like this, or do something very similar?
I went through a couple moleskines, cahiers too. Tried the Lamy Safari, the TWSBI, the Signo Bit, the Sliccis, etc. There's something to be admired there but I've moved on. Bic ballpoints on 32lb printer paper on a clipboard is simplest way for me to write. No ink reservoirs, no scratchy nibs, no bleed-through. I never run out of room. It's simple and it works.
Out of curiosity, my company is "green" and getting them to buy non-recycled notebooks is like getting them to give me six months of vacation. Anybody know of high quality recycled notebooks, all the ones I've used are very "meh".
Shorthand also works for me.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-b3rF3KSBk" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-b3rF3KSBk</a>
Ah I just discovered BulletedJournal :) and here it is on HackerNews, nice.<p>It helps a great deal that he has short video and exceptionally well made website as well.