Summary
- The author was drawn to the outline method of note-taking due to its simplicity and effectiveness
- They had previously tried other methods that were too rigid, including mind-mapping tools and the Cornell method
- The outline method is flexible enough to be used for complex notes but also simple notes
- It is also adaptable across different apps, which is useful for the author’s use on various devices
- They prefer the top-down structure of organising notes, as opposed to sideways
- The author wanted a customizablenote-taking method that could integrate visuals and colour coordination
- They wanted to avoid complex note-taking systems that were too time-consuming to maintain
- The author often gets follow-up ideas and wanted a method that would allow them to be captured and organised
- They wanted something less complicated with an easy editing process
- Outlining allows related points to be brought together, making it easier for the author and others to understand and follow the notes
By Danny Maiorca
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