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The Best Way to Take Notes

Scott H. Young · 13 Oct 2026

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  1. The best way to take notes is any way in which you're fully attending to the meaning of what is said.
  2. Taking notes at all greatly outperforms not taking notes. This includes some popular alternatives like taking photos of the slides.

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