# How This Pocket Notebook Remembers Everything For Me ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JJlDWZkEimM/maxresdefault.jpg) ## How This Pocket Notebook Remembers Everything For Me [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=0s) - A person often feels like they can't remember new information they come across, such as from books, podcasts, or unique observations in daily life [(00:00:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=9s). - This feeling of forgetfulness was experienced until the use of a Commonplace Notebook, which helped develop a system to remember important information [(00:00:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=15s). - The use of the Commonplace Notebook system has led to improved conversation contributions and a more exciting life [(00:00:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=28s). - The system consists of three simple steps that can be easily replicated to start using the [[Police notebook | pocket notebook]] [(00:00:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=34s). - The three steps will be shared to help others implement the pocket notebook system [(00:00:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=40s). ## Step 1 [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=42s) - Many people may think their life is boring due to constant comparison with others on social media, but the reality is that they might be forgetting the exciting and cool things happening around them [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=42s). - To combat this, buying a small pocket notebook, such as an A6 size, can be helpful in jotting down exciting events or things to remember for later [(00:01:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=73s). - It's essential to approach the notebook with an open mind and be willing to take notes from anywhere in life, even if they seem insignificant [(00:01:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=104s). - The notebook can be used to write down various things, such as lists of books to read, quotes from friends, funny sayings, or diagrams [(00:02:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=121s). - Noting down important takeaways from podcasts or other sources can also be beneficial for later application [(00:02:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=136s). - Creativity is not just about making things from scratch, but also about drawing links between existing things, as stated by [[Steve Jobs]] [(00:02:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=149s). - Having a system to write down observations is necessary to make connections and use one's brain creatively, which is why using a notebook is important [(00:02:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=162s). ## Step 2 [(00:02:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=170s) - Carrying a [[Police notebook | pocket notebook]] can serve as a common place to store ideas and observations, but there are common mistakes to avoid when using it [(00:02:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=170s). - One mistake is thinking that a physical notebook is not necessary and that a phone can be used instead, but this can lead to not remembering anything or having any benefits [(00:03:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=196s). - Using a phone to take notes has the problem of having an unlimited amount of space, which can lead to not being thoughtful about what is written, whereas a physical notebook can help restrict the amount of space and encourage thoughtfulness [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=214s). - Another mistake is thinking that typing notes is just as effective as writing them down, but research suggests that writing things down by hand can help with memorization [(00:04:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=252s). - Author [[Tim Ferriss]] notes that writing can be used as a tool for memorization, and that digital tools like laptops or phones do not have the same effect [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=265s). - Using a notebook and writing in it can help with remembering things, and it's not necessary to worry about what others think [(00:04:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=288s). - Drawing diagrams or visual aids in a notebook can also help with understanding and explaining complex topics [(00:05:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=316s). - Using a notebook and pen can make one feel like a philosopher, especially when others around are relying on their phones [(00:05:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=352s). ## Step 3 [(00:06:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=360s) - The [[Police notebook | pocket notebook]] system can be used in conjunction with journaling to enhance creativity and spark interesting conversations [(00:06:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=360s). - Journaling is often used for internal thoughts and feelings, while the pocket notebook is used for external observations and things that happen in the moment [(00:06:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=392s). - The pocket notebook is used for feeling more creative, whereas journaling is used for gaining clarity over thoughts [(00:06:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=411s). - Using the pocket notebook makes one more observant in day-to-day life, extending to noticing what's going on around them and in conversations [(00:07:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=423s). - The notebook allows for being more present with people and understanding their perspectives, without necessarily taking notes during conversations [(00:07:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=441s). - Writing down relevant information enables drawing links between them and creating new things, as [[Steve Jobs]] would say [(00:07:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=459s). - The [[Police notebook | pocket notebook]] is also used to stick to habits in a healthy life, utilizing a ridiculously easy system that will be discussed further [(00:07:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJlDWZkEimM&t=467s).