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5 Sneaky Note-Taking Traps to Avoid for Better Learning
Why should you waste time and energy?
Note-taking is more than just jotting down information; it’s about discovering the value of what you learn. It requires time and dedication.
Your notes should work for you, helping you to retain and explore ideas in a way that sparks your curiosity and enhances your understanding.
After decades of professional note-taking, I want to share with you the five most impactful traps that annihilate the value of your note-taking. Avoid them!
Here is the list, in the order of damage produced, from the most serious to the least debilitating:
- Not processing notes
- Not integrating notes with existing knowledge
- Inconsistent note-taking habits
- Using the wrong medium
- Over-relying on technology
Confession: I suffered firsthand from the adverse effects of all those mistakes.