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Should I Use Notebooks More Often? (Cal’s Strategy) | Monday Advice

Jul 13, 2026 · 1h 1m · YouTube

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0:00Do you like the idea of an old-fashioned paper notebook?

0:04I mean, a lot of people do.

0:06There's something aesthetically pleasing about a well-made notebook.

0:09There's also the excitement of anticipating the original thoughts or insights that this tool is going to help you usher into the world.

0:18But then, if you're like most people, you buy that fancy new notebook and it ends up sitting idle and then eventually you forget about it.

0:26So, here's the problem.

0:28It's not enough to simply own a nice notebook.

0:31You need a specific use for it that takes specific advantage of its analog format.

0:38When it comes to paper, in other words, it's how you use it that matters just as much as what you own.

0:45This, of course, inspires a natural question.

0:47What are the most effective ways to make use of a notebook?

0:51Well, it's Monday, which means it's time for an advice episode of this podcast, which is the perfect opportunity to go looking for some answers.

0:58All right, so here's my plan.

0:59I'm going to use myself as an example.

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