A Few Words on Taking Notes
If you want to improve your writing, start by becoming a better note-taker.
Here are 10 ways to do that:
1. Save only the best notes: Don't hoard information. Save your top 5-10% of ideas only. That way, you can trust that everything in your note-taking system is high-quality.
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- Keep notes on what you read. You can do this however you like. It doesn't need to be a big production or a complicated system. Just do something to emphasize the important points and passages.