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Discover a beautiful, simple practice that’s been used by some of history’s greatest minds
Why You Should Ditch Complex Note-Taking Systems for This Centuries-Old Practice
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the note-taking and information management systems out there? PARA, Zettelkasten, bullet journaling…
I have.
And it led me to a centuries old practice that has made note-taking more fun & enjoyable than ever.
Enter the world of Commonplacing.
This isn’t just another system to learn — it’s a beautiful, simple practice that’s been used by some of history’s greatest minds:
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Thomas Jefferson
- Mark Twain
- Henry David Thoreau
And I think it’s exactly what we need in our information-overloaded world. Here’s Why:
1. It slows down the information firehose 🚰
In a world of endless scrolling and constant notifications, commonplacing forces you to pause and really absorb what you’re consuming.
2. It creates a curated world of your interests 🎨
Imagine having a space filled only with ideas and information that truly…
