DiscoverA Mug of Insights029: Stop Wasting Time On Note-Taking
029: Stop Wasting Time On Note-Taking

029: Stop Wasting Time On Note-Taking

Update: 2025-11-05
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What if taking fewer notes made you a better learner? In this special segment of Coffee Wednesday, we'll return to the basics and explore the Field Notes mindset — a practical approach to capturing ideas, not just information. Learn how to think more clearly by writing less.


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029: Stop Wasting Time On Note-Taking

029: Stop Wasting Time On Note-Taking