![]() ![]() Often, authors say the same thing several different times: through an introduction, illustrated examples, a conclusion, etc. If I do that, I end up writing down way too much. I do not type notes in the book to go along with the highlights… that process is too laborious and pointless in my flow.Īfter I finish a chapter or section, I pause to take raw notes. Highlighting on the Kindle app on the iPad Mini or Apple Books app is easy. ![]() When reading an ebook, I read one chapter or section at a time, highlighting anything important or noteworthy to me. Also, in an anti-minimalist tech-head fashion, I use my iPad Mini as my reader and my iPad Pro as my notebook. Yes, I still love and prefer paper books, but borrowing a book with instant delivery works better for my schedule as a busy mom with a full-time job. Let’s take the example of reading a book.Ī personal aside: I try to use an ebook whenever I can, even when borrowing from the library. A chunked approach to taking notes while reading: Read-pause-read Just remember to cite your source when you use the information later, whether you’re writing a piece or plugging it into your personal knowledge management system. You already translated the thoughts and ideas into your own way of thinking and speaking. I do this in the book notes template I designed where I record “10 Actionable Takeaways.”īy doing so, you’ll have reusable bits of credible information where you won’t have to worry about using words that are too close to the original author’s. ![]() But let me be clear: don’t just sit there and copy quotes.Ībsorb the information and then take the time to write notes in your own words. ![]()
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