🤔 Do you take notes on what you read? If so, how does your system differ from mine? 🦙 Here's my 1% Rule log for this video: - Tony (my editor) and I learned how to create volumetric fog and dusty particle effects, which are used in the section cards - Learned how to create interesting background lighting behind props - More practice with my edelkrone jib to get some of the coffee b-roll shots What is the 1% Rule? Essentially, it's the idea that you should aim to get 1% better with each piece of work you do, instead of pressuring yourself to create "perfect" work. Over time, these 1% improvements add up as long as you're consistent. More info, along with my journal for all videos, here: thomasjfrank.com/my-1-rule-journal/
Thomas, I just want to say that the quality of your videos gets exponentially better every time and it's mindblowing! It's beautiful to look at and you deserve all the credit you get and then some. Keep it up good sir!
I don't know if you have read my comment requesting this video if you didn't - you have read my mind so thank you for these tips! One thing I do in addition is making notes in the beginning or end of book with page number and brief description of what I underlined which creates my proper index of sorts. Again thank you for awesome videos! Lots of love!
Summary: 4 steps process 1. Read - read in with good comprehension to make good notes 2. Highlight - underline key terms, write on the margins, use book flags, create unique symbols that means something 3. Record - write down what you highlighted 4. Synthesize- find a way to connect the information you learned to what you already know (write your own thoughts in italics)
1. Read * Ideally, you want your reading time to be spent with as much focus and attention as possible. Whether that means taking necessary breaks, switching spots, or working in the morning, find what is necessary to get the most out of your reading 2. Highlight * Its important to organize notes in a way to capture everything that’s important, without spending too much time annotating, and there’s a system that’s decent for this: * Place a Q for quotes that are really good from the book. Have a ? for moments of disagreement or confusion. Place an F for when other books/articles are mentioned and you want to do further reading. Use a star for the quotes you want to read when you go skim the chapter and capture the most important pieces. Use “ex” for examples that back up main points. Sometimes writing notes is good if you really need to get something out of your head. 3. Record * Using your annotations and margins to take notes on the chapter and filter the most important things. Roam research has an app useful for organizing and connecting various notes together 4. Synthesize * Connecting the things you have to your notes that are personal to you and relatable. By doing this step, you are increasing the chances of you learning the subject because it now has a more anecdotal spot in your mind. (Writing down your own thoughts in italics) “Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own” -Bruce Lee
Note taking is something I've always struggled with. I read A LOT, but I always feel like I didn't retain as much as I could of...super helpful video, THANK YOU!
I also read a lot, and felt the same as you. Since i've started note taking, i noticed that i'm much more engaged with the content of the book, and am able to understand more fully, which, in turn, made it easier to remember... On the other hand, it does take a lot more of time, and so it made me read less than i used to (even because of the mental resistence of going to do hard work). But it's worth it... i'm doing it for those books that i would really love to include in my repertoire.
I personally read all of my books digitally and then highlight the key take aways, then I print it and turn it to a small notebook which I can later scroll through briefly and remember all the lessons from the book. The way that works best for me :)
T R I P there is not difference to be honest I used to read physical books but it’s just a hassle to order books online and wait until they deliver or go to a book store and buy them when you read a book a week.
To see you write on the books made me a bit uncomfortable so, for people who are like me I'll tell you this: I used to highlight and take notes on margins but with a graphite pencil and softly, now I don't since I like to have my books pristinely preserved. I do use flags but I try to use them sparingly. My current solution is to have a small notebook with me and similarly have a code for what I consider relevant. So I write down the page (p) and paragraph (pr), then I write down if it's something to "Quote", "Question" or Key Concepts. I will absolutely adopt Thomas's code though. It takes more time and is less efficient than writing on the books, so if you are like me and want your books as clean as possible you could try something like this.
Lol, I just posted a tweet about this. There are so many ideas everywhere, and I need to do a better job of documenting (and synthesizing) them. Inspiration doesn’t just come from books anymore.
Similar to my process, read, highlight, then summarize in OneNote. I’m getting to the point now though where I look up a summary of the any book I would possibly want to read to see if I fully want to invest that time. Specially with self improvement, non fiction, a lot of other people notes/summary can give you about 90% of book value
Tip: as a visual learner, highlighting textbooks with a black or blue pen isn't the best alternative for me because when I did that my brain wasn't that keen on to revise the material that I had previously highlighted. What I do now is using three different highlighter pens, each of them for a specific purpose: the green is for concepts and definitions, nuclear for the understanding of a text; the pink is for examples and important argumentation; and the purple is used to highlight quotes from other authors and citations. With this method, I find it easier and faster to find and discriminate information on a book.
I'm happy you've shown Roam to me before it was closed. Great tool, I'm using a lot. I like simple things, Notion adds too much noise while I just wanted to quickly dump my brain in an organized manner. (I still use notion, but it seems I use it when things are more definitive, while Roam makes room for unfinished things.)
I read a chapter at a time like you, and while reading I add page numbers in a word document as well as where on the page I found the note, for example (p. 54 mid/top/bottom) then, after having read the chapter, I return to the pages and write down what I found and my own thoughts below that in a different colour. I don't like to write in the margins, although I've been thinking of "getting over" that dislike, by reading a book dedicated to writing in the margins. xD Thanks for the video!
I finally started the book "The Power of Habit" which I know you've suggested many times...I just didn't realize how amazing it truly was! I will be sure to check out "Hyper Focus" when I have time. I'm going to apply what I am learning in "The Power of Habit" to create some key stone habits in my life. I look forward to checking out the other book you are recommending!
- USE PEN AND PAPER RATHER THAN DIGITAL INPUT - USE A HIGHLIGHTING SYSTEM (Blue = Facts Red = Questions Green = Main points Yellow = interesting points / Orange = Confusing points = More research)
I always try to take notes on my reading material, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction... as much I love taking physical notes and write it down, however I don’t seem to get into the idea of writing on my books directly. One reason is sometimes people will borrow your books and the books will look unpleasant for whoever is reading it. The other is sometimes I will have a big note or thought and the margins won’t be enough for the thought you have. What I usually do is put notes in my note taking app immediately when I have the thought. This sometimes, however, makes it very difficult to trace back the notes to where you have it. After watching this video I have two solutions for my problem. 1) use the color coding with the stickers you mention and use the color coding to revert back to the note taking app I’m using. 2) stop giving my books to people and just recommend books that I like, maybe then I can get myself to write on my books 😅 Great video man!!!
Love this! I wish I could get more reading done but I am a lawyer and I read all day. I really miss academic reading and learning new things. You are correct, after University I feel as if I don't read anything new except if its in relation to work. When I read something new, I use voice notes so that I can play it back to myself to remind myself of what was said. I find I grasp the concept easier.
Awesome content and tips. Im going to start studying from tmrw onwards. You are one of the TH-camrs who has inspired me to be hard working and organized.Really love the amount of dedication and research you put into each video
dude thank you so much! i have to read an ethnography for my anthropology class i struggle with reading non-fiction. ive been reading and highlighting but i never thought about taking notes for further comprehension. thank you!
@Kyrlics well I'm a rich lady (upper class family), and my husband and me own 3 houses. We have 5 cars, and vacation every other month. He's a successful CEO, while I run a clothing business. This means I'm a busy women and I hardly have spare time to read. But, since we have 3 homes, I can always go to any one of them and read in peace. No disturbances at all. 100% quality time, just me and my books and meditation. So yes, you should find a quiet room in that chaotic home of yours to read.
Interesting, I have the same reaction. I think for me it’s about valuing knowledge and books as a source of knowledge! Although I’m getting over it! Pencil anyone!
I write in the margins as I read and I usually have a post it stuck inside the cover to make a vocab list because I like words. I don’t like using my computer to make notes because I use it so much for work , so I have a reading journal where I can reflect, copy quotes or review a book. I also keep a podcast journal to keep listening notes.
i do this but by writing on a piece of paper instead. I like keeping the book clean and free of writing. IMO the book already has enough words and texts on it, no need to add more.
Very helpful tips! I run a channel on nonfiction books and I take extensive notes on what I read. The note feature in audible is cluch. Also, your point about revisiting the content several times throughout the note taking process really helps you retain the information.
I LITERALLY JUST KEPT SEARCHING THE LAST WEEK “what are better ways to take notes from books” and here Thomas comes up with a video. He’s a mind reader he is
I have actually been doing a lot of research into how to retain more knowledge from reading the past couple of weeks. It inspired me to write a quick app in order to have a place dedicated for those notes. I wasn't going to put it on the play store, but if anybody is interested, then I will put it up, otherwise roam research is perfect!
I understand what you're trying to say in terms of various methods of interacting with text for maximum recall. The thing I cannot wrap my head around is how painfully slow I perceive that to be. I understand we're trying to read for comprehension and maximum value but dear God! How do you ever get through a book in a "reasonable" amount of time, if this is the process? I'm struggling with this and painful feeling of lack of progress because it just takes so long to get through one chapter alone.
I'm write about to finish ultralearning and reorganize some of my notes, a brilliant recommendation by the way ,because of your podcast I picked it up. Thanks Thomas 👌🏾
Something remarkable that my teacher once said was, "You understand a text in it's TRUE sense only when you read it thrice from cover to cover." I've been following this advice/mantra for 2 years now and the results are striking. Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that he doesn't treat writing on non fiction books a taboo and he also takes notes on them! Now I can finally tell people that I'm not alone in this crazy 😂😂
I was JUST thinking about how other people take notes on books and you release this video. Thank you Thomas for your insane value with these videos! Much love from Egypt 🙌
Great system and helpful video. Been working on a system a little while but always ended up to complicated to use. This is simple and works well. Only difference being I use Notion to store my notes etc as a kind of record card system then I can use them for future writing or inspiration - cheers again mate
As I read 60-80 books a year I still find the time to make notes and summaries. And the paradox of reading fast is that you remember more. I have my own system: the summary I make I try to create without looking to the book. That allows me to focus on the material I have just interlized and it makes it even more memmorable. Thanks for sharing this!
I have also started reading to learn more and improve my TH-cam Channel so I can create better content for New TH-cam Creators shout out to all the other readers out there. Keep taking great notes, thanks for the awesome video Thomas
@mike and matty you should try Roam. I have been using it for 3 weeks and It helps me a lot to take notes more effectively and review them more easily.
clark kent yes we do use Roam and it is amazing! Great for building a knowledge base. But don’t think the fee is worth it. Have you tried Remnote? It’s basically Roam but with built in spaced repetition, perfect for students. It’s currently our favorite program for studying
@@KoiAcademy I have never tried Remnote but I had no idea of the fee that you talked about. Is there a fee charged in Roam? I am still using it for free and have not paid for anything with Roam.Can you please explain what the fee is about?
@@mrkesu Could just as well be trying to get into Thomas's head and learn how he approaches a book. Then you can use it to find ways to improve your own thinking.
Thanks Thomas for providing the link to your personal notes on these excellent books, its a great read (the summaries) and very helpful to understand if the particular book by an author is worth reading/investing the time on. Keep up with the Great work bro 👊🏻👏🏻💯
I’ve been realising that i do all those steps anyway haha. It’s the way to make more meaning out of reading. The only thing that bothers me is that it creates copious amounts of notes on different topics that can be tiring to go through again. It’s useful to have only a word or a few key words for each book you read, slowly internalise them and understand them, because otherwise all the information you would like to remember can likely get overbearing and limits you in your own opinion and synthesis as well. So that no matter what, you at least get something from the book (every time you read it/notes, you can add something new then).
I love the new Thomas,posting regularly,being active on TH-cam more like the old days, I feel like it ON🔥and I'm here for it 👌👏... keep motivating us 💚🧡
I respect your method, but for me, I could never make myself write in a book, so I have a little notebook that I write all my book notes in. Edit: 121 likes? Thanks!
I like the simple system for writing in books, might look to adopt this in the future. Taking notes at the end of each chapter is something that is a must. I just have to decide weather to use Roam or Obsidian for this...
My Tips for Note Taking # Use Points Avoid Paragraphs # Write Formulas With Red and Sky Blue # Use Common Abbrevations # Write Main Headings With Black Sketchpen (CAPITAL), Sub Heading 1 with black Pen (CAPITAL), Sub Heading 2 with Pen (Regularly) You will find it Easy to Differentiate Between Topics Quickly # Pen > Keyboard # Main Data with Blue Pen Highllighted Words with Black Pen # Tables and Flowcharts # Decorate Chapter Title if You want # Leave Space for Diagrams # Use different Types of Bullets for different stuff use squares, Ticks, #, Round, Arrows. # Add Sticky Notes for Mini Terms (Optional) # Use Highliter (You wont Need it using my tips But Still) # Makes Small Section in Bottom for Topics* and Terms* with conditions # Write In Your Way over bookish way. # Leave Page After Finishing Chapter as it will give you feel of fresh start and Virtually breaks Montonous Feel of Studies : D Colour Combination is Upon You But these Combinations work Best. It Will Boost Your Studies and Learning by 10x
I wanted to learn how to take notes to further absorbe the book HyperFocus and oddly enough it’s the one you are studying in the video. What a pleasant coincidence.
Reading books is one the best things we can do during Quarantine right now. We have all the time in the world to read books and develop our skills/mind. Thanks for the video! Liked :)
Subtle difference but you're not just hilighting, which is passive. What you're actually is annotating, which is actively having a conversation with the book. Also Roam looks incredible! I'll have to try it.
I normally don't like to write on the book. To take notes, I usually write in a paper (or in a app notes) the page, paragraph and line of the book and then my notes about that.
I use book flags and a highlighter. I read using the barbell method and speed reading techniques so I can get through the fluff. I flag what looks interesting and when I finish the book I review the flags with a highlighter then transfer those notes to Roam.
🤔 Do you take notes on what you read? If so, how does your system differ from mine?
🦙 Here's my 1% Rule log for this video:
- Tony (my editor) and I learned how to create volumetric fog and dusty particle effects, which are used in the section cards
- Learned how to create interesting background lighting behind props
- More practice with my edelkrone jib to get some of the coffee b-roll shots
What is the 1% Rule? Essentially, it's the idea that you should aim to get 1% better with each piece of work you do, instead of pressuring yourself to create "perfect" work. Over time, these 1% improvements add up as long as you're consistent. More info, along with my journal for all videos, here: thomasjfrank.com/my-1-rule-journal/
How to take notes from digital books?
What's your job other then youtube video?
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Thomas, I just want to say that the quality of your videos gets exponentially better every time and it's mindblowing! It's beautiful to look at and you deserve all the credit you get and then some. Keep it up good sir!
I don't know if you have read my comment requesting this video if you didn't - you have read my mind so thank you for these tips! One thing I do in addition is making notes in the beginning or end of book with page number and brief description of what I underlined which creates my proper index of sorts.
Again thank you for awesome videos! Lots of love!
Summary:
4 steps process
1. Read - read in with good comprehension to make good notes
2. Highlight - underline key terms, write on the margins, use book flags, create unique symbols that means something
3. Record - write down what you highlighted
4. Synthesize- find a way to connect the information you learned to what you already know (write your own thoughts in italics)
XIAN C, I’m not saying your profile pic matches your comment...
...I’m not doing that - but thank you! 😂
thank's
Thanks for the breakdown.
Thanks
star symbol: general ideas, ex: example and F: Further reading, Q: confused passage
1. Read
* Ideally, you want your reading time to be spent with as much focus and attention as possible. Whether that means taking necessary breaks, switching spots, or working in the morning, find what is necessary to get the most out of your reading
2. Highlight
* Its important to organize notes in a way to capture everything that’s important, without spending too much time annotating, and there’s a system that’s decent for this:
* Place a Q for quotes that are really good from the book. Have a ? for moments of disagreement or confusion. Place an F for when other books/articles are mentioned and you want to do further reading. Use a star for the quotes you want to read when you go skim the chapter and capture the most important pieces. Use “ex” for examples that back up main points. Sometimes writing notes is good if you really need to get something out of your head.
3. Record
* Using your annotations and margins to take notes on the chapter and filter the most important things. Roam research has an app useful for organizing and connecting various notes together
4. Synthesize
* Connecting the things you have to your notes that are personal to you and relatable. By doing this step, you are increasing the chances of you learning the subject because it now has a more anecdotal spot in your mind. (Writing down your own thoughts in italics)
“Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own” -Bruce Lee
Best note taking ❤️🔥
That's how it's done right there folks. 👏
Note taking is something I've always struggled with. I read A LOT, but I always feel like I didn't retain as much as I could of...super helpful video, THANK YOU!
*could’ve
I also read a lot, and felt the same as you. Since i've started note taking, i noticed that i'm much more engaged with the content of the book, and am able to understand more fully, which, in turn, made it easier to remember... On the other hand, it does take a lot more of time, and so it made me read less than i used to (even because of the mental resistence of going to do hard work). But it's worth it... i'm doing it for those books that i would really love to include in my repertoire.
@@pedro.falcao I use quote block iOS app to save quotes from physical books. It is a neat app :D
I love how you and Ali have each other in b-roll 😅😍
or in other words, they have each other b-acks 😂
Настя, привет! 💗
Symbols
Star - general highlights
Ex - examples
F - further reading/follow up
Q - quotes
? - disagree/need to verify
! - Agree/yes
Circle word - unsure what it means...look up now/later to define
I personally read all of my books digitally and then highlight the key take aways, then I print it and turn it to a small notebook which I can later scroll through briefly and remember all the lessons from the book. The way that works best for me :)
That is the way I do it too! 😏
You should rather read physicall books.
T R I P why?
Alex Mar the best way for sure!
T R I P there is not difference to be honest I used to read physical books but it’s just a hassle to order books online and wait until they deliver or go to a book store and buy them when you read a book a week.
0:45 Ali being cute in this scene almost distracted me from the fact that he was reading TWILIGHT xD
😆
I saw Thomas in one of Ali's Vlog ..
I don't think it's coincidence 😂
I was looking for someone to comment on this. Thank you.
My thoughts exactly!!
Ali looked so happy in that clip😂
😆he did look so happy!
Tbh he looked more cocky than “happy” ngl
he is reading twilight . what could we expect ! haha
😂😂😂
Aliiii....
To see you write on the books made me a bit uncomfortable so, for people who are like me I'll tell you this:
I used to highlight and take notes on margins but with a graphite pencil and softly, now I don't since I like to have my books pristinely preserved.
I do use flags but I try to use them sparingly.
My current solution is to have a small notebook with me and similarly have a code for what I consider relevant.
So I write down the page (p) and paragraph (pr), then I write down if it's something to "Quote", "Question" or Key Concepts. I will absolutely adopt Thomas's code though.
It takes more time and is less efficient than writing on the books, so if you are like me and want your books as clean as possible you could try something like this.
That’s what I was thinking when we wrote on the book lmao
0:44 I see that cheeky appearance by Ali.😂
I love how u said “cheeky” too 😂
Doing some cheeky reading 😂
Reading Twilight of all things lol I loved that
he looks really happy😂
Note to self:
Do not ask to borrow books from Thomas Frank.
He puts a star next to every paragraph lol
Mufaro Mawere 😂😂😂👏
...or lend! 👀
I disagree. He already highlighted everything you would beed to know
@@lSomeRandomGuyl Like me highlighting textbooks
Love to see “how to take notes on videos.” Either for informative youtube videos or like videos for homework.
Lol, I just posted a tweet about this. There are so many ideas everywhere, and I need to do a better job of documenting (and synthesizing) them. Inspiration doesn’t just come from books anymore.
I agree!
Similar to my process, read, highlight, then summarize in OneNote. I’m getting to the point now though where I look up a summary of the any book I would possibly want to read to see if I fully want to invest that time. Specially with self improvement,
non fiction, a lot of other people notes/summary can give you about 90% of book value
„I have multiple personalities“, said Thomas, being frank.
Thomas the frank engine
I see what you did there
Tip: as a visual learner, highlighting textbooks with a black or blue pen isn't the best alternative for me because when I did that my brain wasn't that keen on to revise the material that I had previously highlighted. What I do now is using three different highlighter pens, each of them for a specific purpose: the green is for concepts and definitions, nuclear for the understanding of a text; the pink is for examples and important argumentation; and the purple is used to highlight quotes from other authors and citations. With this method, I find it easier and faster to find and discriminate information on a book.
I had searched so much on how to take notes from books. Could not find anything of value. So, Thomas, thanks a lot for this video.
You are great!
Loved this Thomas. Not hearing a Brilliant or SkillShare ad at the end was interestingly different haha
Even if he have courses on SkillShare xD
Thomas: names a step „highlight“
Also Thomas: uses pen
_sad highlighter noises_
Why am I actually hearing the noises
What’s a more efficient way? Taking notes take forever, and going through notes is almost like re reading the book
@@hannahleake4325 same. I'm scared.
I'm happy you've shown Roam to me before it was closed. Great tool, I'm using a lot. I like simple things, Notion adds too much noise while I just wanted to quickly dump my brain in an organized manner.
(I still use notion, but it seems I use it when things are more definitive, while Roam makes room for unfinished things.)
Are you really going to pay $15 a month for Roam once they start monetizing?
This is great for my GCSEs as I’m in year 10 and don’t have a teacher
Hey just wanted to say goodluck.
Hey same ! Which subjects are you doing
Gl gl I finished mine last year back in June
Same bro
same
that's funny, we both have the same notetaking style xD the stars, the underlines, the notetaking processes
I learn at least one new thing from each of your videos. Always a fan of your work. Love from Sri Lanka.
I read a chapter at a time like you, and while reading I add page numbers in a word document as well as where on the page I found the note, for example (p. 54 mid/top/bottom) then, after having read the chapter, I return to the pages and write down what I found and my own thoughts below that in a different colour. I don't like to write in the margins, although I've been thinking of "getting over" that dislike, by reading a book dedicated to writing in the margins. xD Thanks for the video!
Perfect timing Thomas! I started to read Atomic Habits and decided to take notes, so now you're giving me some advice, great!
I finally started the book "The Power of Habit" which I know you've suggested many times...I just didn't realize how amazing it truly was! I will be sure to check out "Hyper Focus" when I have time. I'm going to apply what I am learning in "The Power of Habit" to create some key stone habits in my life. I look forward to checking out the other book you are recommending!
- USE PEN AND PAPER RATHER THAN DIGITAL INPUT
- USE A HIGHLIGHTING SYSTEM (Blue = Facts Red = Questions Green = Main points Yellow = interesting points / Orange = Confusing points = More research)
I respect your method, but for me, I could never make myself write in a book, so I have a little notebook that I write all my book notes in.
I really respect how you guys respect each other, and help the world be a better place.
I always try to take notes on my reading material, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction... as much I love taking physical notes and write it down, however I don’t seem to get into the idea of writing on my books directly. One reason is sometimes people will borrow your books and the books will look unpleasant for whoever is reading it. The other is sometimes I will have a big note or thought and the margins won’t be enough for the thought you have.
What I usually do is put notes in my note taking app immediately when I have the thought. This sometimes, however, makes it very difficult to trace back the notes to where you have it.
After watching this video I have two solutions for my problem. 1) use the color coding with the stickers you mention and use the color coding to revert back to the note taking app I’m using. 2) stop giving my books to people and just recommend books that I like, maybe then I can get myself to write on my books 😅
Great video man!!!
Love this! I wish I could get more reading done but I am a lawyer and I read all day. I really miss academic reading and learning new things. You are correct, after University I feel as if I don't read anything new except if its in relation to work. When I read something new, I use voice notes so that I can play it back to myself to remind myself of what was said. I find I grasp the concept easier.
Thanks!!! I really needed this! Getting notes from reading has long been a stumbling block for me. This helps a ton.
I’m glad I got to catch this on time
Awesome content and tips. Im going to start studying from tmrw onwards. You are one of the TH-camrs who has inspired me to be hard working and organized.Really love the amount of dedication and research you put into each video
When you and The Art Of Improvement post 2 videos that complement each other perfectly at the same time
dude thank you so much! i have to read an ethnography for my anthropology class i struggle with reading non-fiction. ive been reading and highlighting but i never thought about taking notes for further comprehension. thank you!
Reading during quarantine is reading without distraction currently. Love to the people who can relate ❤️🍀🌸
So true
Tech Experience 💪🏼🌟
I can relate
@Kyrlics get in your room or the family library
@Kyrlics well I'm a rich lady (upper class family), and my husband and me own 3 houses. We have 5 cars, and vacation every other month. He's a successful CEO, while I run a clothing business. This means I'm a busy women and I hardly have spare time to read. But, since we have 3 homes, I can always go to any one of them and read in peace. No disturbances at all. 100% quality time, just me and my books and meditation. So yes, you should find a quiet room in that chaotic home of yours to read.
Hi, thomas I really like your tips and your channel overall! Haven't missed a video in like 2.5 years!! Keep it up!!!
Now that's a true fan! Thomas, send him at least a virtual high five.
I did this naturally and it evolved through the years, improving me and my knowledgeable understanding a 100 fold.
The video I was waiting for soo long, thank you Thomas!
I was really in need of this video! Thanks, Thomas!
I get panic attacks when someone puts a pen in my books
I know you?
Hahaha.. why though? 😂
Just use a pencil
What wait... you are me or what??
Interesting, I have the same reaction. I think for me it’s about valuing knowledge and books as a source of knowledge! Although I’m getting over it! Pencil anyone!
I've been waiting for you to make this video for years! Thank you!!
No fancy use of coloured highlighters ,sticking notes, wasting time... Just pure content for people whi genuinely read for gaining knowledge
I write in the margins as I read and I usually have a post it stuck inside the cover to make a vocab list because I like words. I don’t like using my computer to make notes because I use it so much for work , so I have a reading journal where I can reflect, copy quotes or review a book. I also keep a podcast journal to keep listening notes.
i do this but by writing on a piece of paper instead. I like keeping the book clean and free of writing. IMO the book already has enough words and texts on it, no need to add more.
I see you with that 4:29 [[caffeine] subliminal priming for the coffee ad! Well done!
The cameo of Ali Abdaal reading twilight was quite pleasant
Made my day honestly
Very helpful tips! I run a channel on nonfiction books and I take extensive notes on what I read. The note feature in audible is cluch. Also, your point about revisiting the content several times throughout the note taking process really helps you retain the information.
Exactly what I need. Thanks Tom!
I LITERALLY JUST KEPT SEARCHING THE LAST WEEK “what are better ways to take notes from books” and here Thomas comes up with a video. He’s a mind reader he is
Yay! I have been waiting for this video. Time to revisit your old podcast episode as well.
I have actually been doing a lot of research into how to retain more knowledge from reading the past couple of weeks. It inspired me to write a quick app in order to have a place dedicated for those notes. I wasn't going to put it on the play store, but if anybody is interested, then I will put it up, otherwise roam research is perfect!
I understand what you're trying to say in terms of various methods of interacting with text for maximum recall. The thing I cannot wrap my head around is how painfully slow I perceive that to be. I understand we're trying to read for comprehension and maximum value but dear God! How do you ever get through a book in a "reasonable" amount of time, if this is the process? I'm struggling with this and painful feeling of lack of progress because it just takes so long to get through one chapter alone.
I'm write about to finish ultralearning and reorganize some of my notes, a brilliant recommendation by the way
,because of your podcast I picked it up. Thanks Thomas 👌🏾
I love the college info geek podcast! He inspires mine!
Something remarkable that my teacher once said was, "You understand a text in it's TRUE sense only when you read it thrice from cover to cover."
I've been following this advice/mantra for 2 years now and the results are striking.
Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that he doesn't treat writing on non fiction books a taboo and he also takes notes on them! Now I can finally tell people that I'm not alone in this crazy 😂😂
1:53 This is not "highlighting" since you do not use a highlighter; this is "underlining"
. Also, underlined pages look messy
Since this video actually explains the whole reading process, the title should be something like "How I read and process books"
I was JUST thinking about how other people take notes on books and you release this video. Thank you Thomas for your insane value with these videos! Much love from Egypt 🙌
Omgg I literally was looking for videos about taking notes while reading!!
I have just started watching your channel during quarantine. It for sure has made my quarantine a lot more efficient. Lots of love😁
Thomas is the MAN! Love his channel! He motivated and inspired me to make my own channel! Keep up the amazing work and content!🔥
He is love ❤️
Best video for a beginner. Found it very helpful 👍
Tom, I love you and the team! I love your work!
I was just thinking last week of how I don't do a good job picking coffees! Just signed up for Trade Coffee! Thanks.
Reliable and humurous, the kind of resource I'm looking for!
Great system and helpful video. Been working on a system a little while but always ended up to complicated to use. This is simple and works well. Only difference being I use Notion to store my notes etc as a kind of record card system then I can use them for future writing or inspiration - cheers again mate
As I read 60-80 books a year I still find the time to make notes and summaries. And the paradox of reading fast is that you remember more. I have my own system: the summary I make I try to create without looking to the book. That allows me to focus on the material I have just interlized and it makes it even more memmorable. Thanks for sharing this!
I have also started reading to learn more and improve my TH-cam Channel so I can create better content for New TH-cam Creators shout out to all the other readers out there. Keep taking great notes, thanks for the awesome video Thomas
I see “Not” and immediately think notion 😂
What’s up man 😎. Love notion. Have you tried Roam?
Mike and Matty I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard about it!
@mike and matty you should try Roam. I have been using it for 3 weeks and It helps me a lot to take notes more effectively and review them more easily.
clark kent yes we do use Roam and it is amazing! Great for building a knowledge base. But don’t think the fee is worth it. Have you tried Remnote? It’s basically Roam but with built in spaced repetition, perfect for students. It’s currently our favorite program for studying
@@KoiAcademy I have never tried Remnote but I had no idea of the fee that you talked about. Is there a fee charged in Roam? I am still using it for free and have not paid for anything with Roam.Can you please explain what the fee is about?
😜 I bet if you put your annotated books for sale (highlighted by Thomas Frank) that people would actually buy them. I’m only speaking for myself here
You do not yet understand the value of taking notes.
@@mrkesu Could just as well be trying to get into Thomas's head and learn how he approaches a book. Then you can use it to find ways to improve your own thinking.
@@mrkesu Harry Potter disagrees (after reading The Half
Blood Prince’s notes)
1:46 nice way-lettering as P,Q,Ex,F etc
New to this channel, just starting but I'm learning a lot, I'll explore more
Thanks Thomas for providing the link to your personal notes on these excellent books, its a great read (the summaries) and very helpful to understand if the particular book by an author is worth reading/investing the time on.
Keep up with the Great work bro 👊🏻👏🏻💯
I’ve been realising that i do all those steps anyway haha. It’s the way to make more meaning out of reading. The only thing that bothers me is that it creates copious amounts of notes on different topics that can be tiring to go through again. It’s useful to have only a word or a few key words for each book you read, slowly internalise them and understand them, because otherwise all the information you would like to remember can likely get overbearing and limits you in your own opinion and synthesis as well. So that no matter what, you at least get something from the book (every time you read it/notes, you can add something new then).
Yes! I was specifically looking for this video.
Another great one from Thomas Frank..
Great video love the tips you share about note taking i love to take notes on nonfiction books im reading.
This is what I was looking for! Thank you for sharing tips.
The kind of video I needed! Thanks, Tom!
Great note-taking advice espicially using roam where ideas are linked. Thanks a lot Thomas!
I literally needed this advice! Thanks!
I love the new Thomas,posting regularly,being active on TH-cam more like the old days, I feel like it ON🔥and I'm here for it 👌👏... keep motivating us 💚🧡
Thanks for sharing your approach and your system (note keys and all) . This was really helpful!
I respect your method, but for me, I could never make myself write in a book, so I have a little notebook that I write all my book notes in.
Edit: 121 likes? Thanks!
Tek Gung I’m on a tight budget, so I usually borrow my books. Nope, can’t write on them either!
Pencil maybe. Pen absolutely not!
Same.
Buy two copies.
Orangeman Cometh I think it’s not that, it just feels ‘wrong’ to some of us to write in a book. To me, it almost feels like I’m ‘vandalising haha
I like the simple system for writing in books, might look to adopt this in the future. Taking notes at the end of each chapter is something that is a must. I just have to decide weather to use Roam or Obsidian for this...
I thank you so much, for helping me take notes from the book effectively.
Great video, you gave me some of the best advice for learning from a book. Thank you for that.
Mr. Frank never fails to add to my knowledge base. For a young guy he always give me a new perspective. And that is what learning is all about. SMILE
Great man back in class after 10 years need my game back on !
My Tips for Note Taking
# Use Points Avoid Paragraphs
# Write Formulas With Red and Sky Blue
# Use Common Abbrevations
# Write Main Headings With Black Sketchpen (CAPITAL), Sub Heading 1 with black Pen (CAPITAL), Sub Heading 2 with Pen (Regularly) You will find it Easy to Differentiate Between Topics Quickly
# Pen > Keyboard
# Main Data with Blue Pen Highllighted Words with Black Pen
# Tables and Flowcharts
# Decorate Chapter Title if You want
# Leave Space for Diagrams
# Use different Types of Bullets for different stuff use squares, Ticks, #, Round, Arrows.
# Add Sticky Notes for Mini Terms (Optional)
# Use Highliter (You wont Need it using my tips But Still)
# Makes Small Section in Bottom for Topics* and Terms* with conditions
# Write In Your Way over bookish way.
# Leave Page After Finishing Chapter as it will give you feel of fresh start and Virtually breaks Montonous Feel of Studies : D
Colour Combination is Upon You But these Combinations work Best.
It Will Boost Your Studies and Learning by 10x
I wanted to learn how to take notes to further absorbe the book HyperFocus and oddly enough it’s the one you are studying in the video. What a pleasant coincidence.
My brain explodes with every video you post, so much information in very little time, good job, also awesome vocabulary.
This video production quality gives me lifeee😭 mad respect for our Hot Chub
Reading books is one the best things we can do during Quarantine right now. We have all the time in the world to read books and develop our skills/mind. Thanks for the video! Liked :)
Same! Let's exchange book ideas. What are you reading now?
Thank you so much for teaching. ขอบพระคุณครับ
Thank Thomas this video was right on time, very helpfully.
Thank you for sharing tips about how to take notes from books. I love the idea of book flags. I'm going to get me some.
Subtle difference but you're not just hilighting, which is passive. What you're actually is annotating, which is actively having a conversation with the book.
Also Roam looks incredible! I'll have to try it.
I was not able to understand the 6th page of chapter 5 of How to read a book properly but this video helped me a lot
I normally don't like to write on the book. To take notes, I usually write in a paper (or in a app notes) the page, paragraph and line of the book and then my notes about that.
I use book flags and a highlighter. I read using the barbell method and speed reading techniques so I can get through the fluff. I flag what looks interesting and when I finish the book I review the flags with a highlighter then transfer those notes to Roam.