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3 Reasons Why You Should Take Digital Notes (And Ditch Pen And Paper)
Taking handwritten notes is a waste of time — here’s why
When it comes to taking notes, most people don’t have a process.
They bounce back and forth between pen, paper, and and a goof-troop of 37 different note-taking apps.
They think that when they have an idea, they need to jot it down. As fast as possible on whatever they have at hand: an app, a notebook, or some toilet paper.
But let me tell you this: just because you can do something doesn’t mean that you have to do it. Just because I could write an idea on my wall with lipstick does not mean it’s the smartest choice to make.
Today, I’m going to show you why taking handwritten notes is a waste of time and why this outdated way of doing things may waste your precious time and kill your creativity.
Let’s dive into it.
Digitally, everything is readable
I don’t know about your handwriting, but mine sucks.
I’m dead-serious.
Some days, I can’t even read what I’ve written myself. And when you have this “idea diarrhea” you want to get everything out as much as possible, and guess what? Yep…
