How to take notes like a pro (using stationery)

Note taking may seem quite simple but in reality few people take effective notes, whether during meetings, or in everyday life. Rob and Helen share reasons why note taking is so hard, how to make better notes and which stationery Rob and Helen use. They cover, amongst other things:Why note taking is importantWhy some people may avoid making notes such as not being able to find them or transcribing rather than listening because it’s deemed faster.Why note taking by analogue methods works for Rob and HelenWhy note taking by hand helps to remember in the nowHow Helen and Rob take notes in different contextsThe legend / key that Helen and Rob useThe stationery used (Bullet Journaling, Notepads, Learning note books)How slowing down helps to understand, rather than simply transcribing what has been saidWhy laptops in meetings and at conferences is annoyingProducts Mentioned :Field NotesPaperchaseBlack and Red notebookElements of Style book - Strunk and WhitePapermate ink joysPentel Energel 0.7Montblanc Ink Pen Schaeffer Fountain Pen30x40 design workshop - great architecture YouTube channel. His instagram account is great too. Sharpie Ultra FinePapermate FlairUPPERCASE MAGAZINEPlease note we use affiliate links to products mentioned on this page. It helps us to feed our addiction to stationery - you pay nothing more, but we earn a slight commission if you purchase during an active session created by the link. Check out our privacy policy for more.Visit us at stationeryfreaks.com