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Discussion on: Do you keep a journal?

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Ben Halpern

I still don't have this habit down pat, but having a journal with me to write random notes on—that I rarely refer back to—is super helpful.

It helps my brain when I'm thinking. Map things out without being by my computer, and passively doodle during meetings as I listen. I have attention issues and this is helpful.

As I said, it's not an every day habit yet, but I'm working on it.

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Roman Mikhailov

Same for me. Only once I had to go over two journals to get the info and reconstruct timelines. Thanks to the bureaucracy. However, I've improved my note taking skill and now the info I record is actually helpful. The problem is to find it when you need it in 2 -3 weeks/months/years?!...