“Why Everyone Should Take Notes” … and Diary
(Title & photo credit- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6529279365681807360 & https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/why-everyone-should-take-notes ) May 8, 2019 Richard Branson on his LinkedIn feed gave an excellent summary of some reasons for note taking. Just to summarize- 1. “To note points that most interest or concern” you; 2. “How do you expect to remember what was said and act upon it?” 3. “You can prioritize them and take action”. Which immediately reminded me of my own father. I joined our family business on exactly January 1, 1990. One of the very first things my father taught me – and my brother – was to carry a small note pad & pen to keep jotting down points, notes, observations, discussions, calendar events, etc. You know, the pads you see on hotel bedside tables, near the phone? As Richard says in his article, how is it possible to remember what people say, especially when there are do...