We’ve been told that organized notes = better thinking.

That every idea needs a perfect folder, every insight needs a tag, and every system needs a system.

But what if messy notes actually help you think better?

Instead of worrying about structure, messy note-taking lets you capture thoughts as they come. No pressure, no overthinking—just raw ideas, ready to be shaped later.

Look at it this way:

• Messy notes spark creativity – The best ideas often come from unexpected connections.
• Perfection kills momentum – If you're obsessing over organizing, you’re not actually writing.
• Notes are meant to be used, not just stored – The value isn’t in how neat they look, but in how they help you think.

Your notes should serve you, not the other way around.

So, next time you hesitate to jot something down because it’s “not organized enough”—just write it.

👉 ​Read the full article here​ to see how messy note-taking can actually help your creativity.

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Talk soon,

Josh @ Create Make Write​

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