17 - Note-Taking: The Simple Habit That'll Save You Time & Energy

In this episode, we're getting nerdy and looking at the value of mining your everyday life for data. Taking strategic notes not only helps you remember things that are so easy to forget when life is full, but those notes also help your future self make faster, more informed decisions. No more wasting time reinventing the wheel or making the same mistakes year after year. When you take notes in this way, you'll have all the information you need to make life better with each iteration. I'm sharing real-life examples of the types of notes I take throughout the year on holidays, travel, kid activities, and more. Plus I walk you through the tool that I use and how you can choose a note-taking tool that'll work for you and your family. Listen in so you can learn how to build your second-brain and free up precious space and energy for the things that are right in front of you. Key Takeaways:

• 01:07 The power of simple, "boring", habits

• 01:42 The importance of strategic note-taking

• 05:50 Examples of what to document

• 16:36 What tools to use and when to take notes

• 21:19 Your homework

Resources + Links:

• Get your ticket to Stress Less This Holiday

• Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte

• OneNote by Microsoft

• Evernote

• Google Keep

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