## Note-Taking with Midori Travelers Notebook - A notebook is used to collect notes while watching historical documentaries, [[YouTube]] videos, and podcast interviews, making the sessions more meaningful and allowing for relaxation and learning [(00:00:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=10s). - The notebook used is a Midori Travelers notebook, ideal for note-taking due to its hard leather cover, and contains notes from various podcast interviews, including those with [[Guenther Steiner | Gunter Steiner]], Christian Herer, Toto Wolf, and [[Rory Sutherland (advertising executive) | Rory Sutherland]] [(00:00:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=45s). - The notes collected in the notebook serve as a useful resource, even after a year, and have been used to write blog posts, such as one based on an interview with [[Andrew Huberman]] and [[David Goggins]] [(00:02:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=120s). - A different notebook, an endless A5 notebook, has been used recently, and is also suitable for note-taking, allowing for the use of different colored inks and fountain pens [(00:02:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=149s). ## Note-Taking and Topics Studied - The notebooks are used to study various topics on [[YouTube]], including digital minimalism, philosophy, and historical figures, and an index is kept at the front of the notebook to track the topics studied [(00:03:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=203s). - The index includes a wide range of topics, from [[John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough | John Churchill]] and [[Albert Einstein]] to [[Tim Ferriss]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]], and is used to keep track of the notes and topics studied [(00:03:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=210s). - The notebooks are used to take notes in a relaxed setting, often with a glass of water, and are an essential part of the learning and studying process [(00:03:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=188s). ## Commonplace Notebooks and Their Contents - A collection of notebooks has been gathered over the years, containing various notes and sketches on different topics, including quotes from [[Alan Watts]], notes on Leonardo da Vinci, and information on the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]] [(00:04:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=269s). - These notebooks are referred to as commonplace notebooks, which are informal collections of notes and information on various topics, often used for inspiration and reference [(00:05:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=300s). - The notebooks contain a wide range of topics, including history, philosophy, and science, and are used to collect information of interest, without any particular organization or design [(00:05:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=303s). - The randomness of the notebooks is what gives them their power, as it allows the brain to make connections between seemingly unrelated pieces of information [(00:07:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=433s). - The notebooks are used as a resource for inspiration and reference, and have been useful in the past for writing blog posts, working on projects, and creating videos [(00:05:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=336s). - The notebooks contain information on various historical events, including the [[Vatican City | Vatican]] and the Nazis, and the [[Japanese language | Japanese]] [[Attack on Pearl Harbor | attack on Pearl Harbor]] [(00:05:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=344s). - The notebooks also contain notes on different cultures and historical figures, including the [[Samurai]] and Galileo [(00:06:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=405s). - The idea of commonplace notebooks is not new, and was used by historical figures such as [[Leonardo da Vinci]] and Galileo to collect information and make connections between different ideas [(00:07:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=477s). - The notebooks are a valuable resource for making connections between different pieces of information, and can be used to gain new insights and perspectives [(00:08:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=498s). - The notebooks are also a reflection of the person who keeps them, and contain a wide range of information and ideas that are of interest to them [(00:08:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=507s). ## Commonplace Notebook Usage and Benefits - A [[Commonplace book | commonplace book]] is used to collect notes and ideas from various sources, including books, podcasts, and documentaries, and is a long-term collection that can be taken on vacation and reviewed in a relaxed setting [(00:08:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=531s). - The book "The Daily Rituals" is recommended as it contains the daily rituals of amazing people and can be a source of inspiration for notes [(00:09:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=552s). - Physical notebooks are preferred over digital notes as they can be easily reviewed and collected for the long-term future [(00:09:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=572s). ## Notebook and Pen Choices - A Midori Travelers notebook is used, which has fantastic [[Japanese language | Japanese]] paper that works well with fountain pens, and is available in two sizes: regular and passport [(00:10:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=603s). - The Midori Travelers notebook has replaceable inserts, allowing the user to fill up one notebook and replace it with a new one, which can then be stored on a bookshelf [(00:11:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=668s). - A Conway Stewart Duke of Wellington fountain pen is used for writing notes, which has an 18 karat gold nib and is a high-quality pen [(00:10:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=616s). - An Endless A5 hardcover notebook is also used for taking notes while watching documentaries, which has a table of contents and is convenient for writing on while sitting on the sofa [(00:11:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=685s). - However, the Endless notebook is not fountain pen friendly, and the lines can appear too big when using a fine or medium nib [(00:12:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=722s). - A Rhodia Web notebook has been acquired, which has high-quality paper suitable for fountain pens, a hardback cover, and a faux leather cover, and is available in the preferred color blue [(00:12:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=743s). - The notebook being used is lined, which is preferred, and although it lacks an index and page numbers, these can be easily added as needed [(00:12:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=778s). ## Current Notebook and Future Use - The notebook is filled with notes from videos watched on topics such as minimalism and slow living, which may be used as reference material in the future [(00:13:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=815s). - The notebooks are hard-backed, allowing them to be stored on a bookshelf, and serve as a collection of information on topics of interest at different stages of life [(00:13:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=839s). - Using a notebook and pen is a recommended activity for those who spend a lot of time in front of a computer, as it allows for creative expression and can be a fun and rewarding experience [(00:14:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=858s). - The notebooks being used are referred to as "Commonplace Notebooks," and the current one is expected to be filled within the next 3-4 weeks, at which point a new one will be started [(00:13:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=796s). - A previous video is mentioned as a resource for learning more about the planning book being used, and is recommended for viewers who want to learn more about the use of paper for planning and organization [(00:14:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs&t=888s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Fc2pdFbGs)