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Jan 24 • 1 min read

seven simple habits for sharper notes


I’ve been rethinking everything I thought I knew about note-taking...

For years, I thought I had it figured out: jot down everything, organize it later (or never), and hope for the best.

Spoiler: that system didn’t work.

My notes were messy, unhelpful, and more stress-inducing than productive.

But over the past few months, I’ve been experimenting.

Testing.

Breaking old habits and building new ones.

The result? A set of habits that completely changed how I approach note-taking:

  • A dead-simple way to organize notes so I can actually find what I need later.
  • The mindset shift that keeps me from drowning in information overload.
  • A system that turns random ideas into actionable plans.

Why am I telling you this? Because I’ve written it all down—the 7 habits that transformed my note-taking from chaotic to razor-sharp.

This isn’t just about writing things down. It’s about how you think. How you filter, process, and act on the constant stream of ideas and information coming at you every day.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by messy notebooks or endless digital docs, I think this will help.

👉 Read the full article here

For now, just know this: note-taking doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be a tool that makes your life easier—and I’ll show you how.

Talk soon,

Josh @ Create Make Write

PS: If you need some help, just reply with "help" and you'll get some templates & resources straightaway...operators standing by lol


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