the hybrid note-taking system I wish I learned earlier

About this video

• Video Title: the hybrid note-taking system I wish I learned earlier
• Channel: Reysu
• Speakers: Reysu
• Duration: 00:14:08

Overview

This video explains a hybrid note-taking system that combines digital and analog methods. The speaker outlines criteria for choosing between digital and analog notes, recommends tools, and shares personal strategies for organizing and utilizing notes effectively for various purposes like journaling, productivity, and creativity.

Key takeaways

• Digital Note Categories: Use digital notes for searchable information (how-tos, documents, numbers), modifiable content (essays, outlines), and shareable notes (collaborative documents).
• Analog Note Strengths: Analog notes are ideal for life tracking/journaling due to longevity and satisfaction, consolidated notes (like summarizing books or lectures), productivity tasks (daily to-dos), and creativity (brainstorming ideas).
• Digital Tool Longevity Warning: Digital note-taking apps may not last long-term due to company changes, subscriptions, or obsolescence. It's best to not invest heavily in complex digital systems and to use cross-platform applications.
• Recommended Digital Tool: Obsidian is recommended for its file ownership, offline access, text-based nature, and community plugins. Apple Notes is suggested for handwritten digital notes on iPad.
• Recommended Analog Tools: An A5 notebook is used for annual life tracking and journaling, while a pocket notebook is used for daily productivity tasks and capturing fleeting creative ideas.
• Paperlike Screen Protector: The video features a sponsored segment promoting the Paperlike 3 screen protector for iPads, which enhances the writing and drawing experience with an Apple Pencil by mimicking a premium paper texture.
• Consolidating Notes: Summarizing information from lectures or books into a single page in an analog notebook aids memory consolidation and forces prioritization of key concepts.
• Hybrid Productivity: A combination of digital systems for deadlines and events, and analog (pocket notebook) for daily prioritized tasks, offers the most effective productivity approach.