What’s the best way to turn any book into a Second Brain of insights you can grab off the shelf anytime?
In this video, book-reading influencer Alex & Books walks us through his notetaking method for physical books (hardcover or paperback) that allowed him to build a following of over 700,000 book-reading fans.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Is physical notetaking worth it?
00:34 Full notetaking method explained (back & front covers)
02:42 Should you avoid notetaking during active reading?
03:28 How to use digital notes with physical ones
05:29 Most of us pick the wrong notes app
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