How To Get The Most Out of A Book Pt. 2 - Note-taking Basics
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Күн бұрынPart 2 of the series: How To Get The Most Ouf of A Book, where I share my personal note-taking method for effective analytical reading.
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Chapters:
Introduction: 00:00
Step 1: 00:53
Step 2: 01:19
Step 3: 02:37
Concluding Thoughts: 04:30
@briancoveney3080 Жыл бұрын
Read it, then EAT it!
@jakeelsner2963 Жыл бұрын
Good motto!
@LazyLaw- 10 ай бұрын
Instructions unclear. I have a stomach ache now
@penguins0392 10 ай бұрын
I LIKE THIS
@kai-kun1290 7 ай бұрын
Instructions unclear, i ate a whole book
@thehandliestofhandles Жыл бұрын
Annotating books, for me, brought fun back into reading. Any book is more immersive if you can focus on how certain things make you feel, which writing your thoughts down forces you to do. I've tried for a good 3 years to read Sherlock Holmes to no avail, but I'm up to page 572 of my mum's copy, which she's given me, because I've been analysing the queer subtext of Watson and Holmes' relationship. The same applies for non fiction books. The Spanish Inquisition seems more fun if you force yourself to react to it by taking notes. That's my take on it
@mothaja5105 Жыл бұрын
Omg i need that copy
@mothaja5105 Жыл бұрын
Like that EXACT copy
@thehandliestofhandles Жыл бұрын
@@mothaja5105 My notes scribbled all over it make it a bit confusing
@BasedHyperborean 10 ай бұрын
So you use the margins of your mom's books to write gay fanfics about the characters in them? Kind of a weird hobby but okay.
@feliperoa5821 10 ай бұрын
I wasn't expecting the spanish inquisition XD
@senoritaclavelita Жыл бұрын
I get so much out of these videos. I've always struggled with note-taking and studying in general, but your videos have made it so much easier for me to engage in my readings. Thanks for all you do!
@knightnxk2906 Жыл бұрын
Basically, read the book, when you spot something interesting monologue with yourself about the chapter or paragraph, write it down in summary, yes, it will take you a bit more time overall, but it will downsize the time required when you will need to turn back to it, instead of rereading the thing, you just need to reread what you have written in your notes you can downsize dozens of pages into a few sentences each, which saves time, which = efficiency & proficiency
@bill_jennings Жыл бұрын
I also prefer taking notes in a journal as I read along, and then doing a broad summary in that same journal after I've finished a chapter. And it does help me not to have to reread the chapter later since I've hit all the highpoints. And I'm really enjoying your Mug of Insights content too. Good stuff.
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill! :)
@rodiceiarodrigues1147 4 ай бұрын
My biggest problem in writing on book pages is my brainstorm maybe. So there’s not enough room on those tiny spaces to insert what I’m really thinking. Maybe this is a good alternative. Thank you.
@johneric3886 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your straightforward fast honest approach to your methods of learning.
@Riyad-22 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robin for making these kind of videos. Love From Bangladesh.🇧🇩❤️
@trombonist-bo6yi 2 ай бұрын
This makes note-taking a lot simpler for me. Thanks!!
@cowz2475 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much i really been needing to take reading a bit more seriously with high school this seriously helps!
@merellinsohail7147 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing such great content. Your handwriting is really Beautiful too, God bless you
@BrittanyBWrites Жыл бұрын
I used to take notes along with the books, but it'll be mostly my thoughts. I don't read a lot of nonfiction (gonna try some good ones this year) and taking notes while reading is a really good idea. also I might need to try this with my reads for class. Also I'm really loving your Mug of Insights-it's like a little break from everything else that's going on in my mind at the moment.
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Robin, yes I read the whole chapter first, go back then do my annotations. Time consuming but worth it.
@mavywavy801 Жыл бұрын
I tend to do a lot of note taking for both fiction and non fiction books, mainly my theories, what I like about the storyline and a bit of a summary of the scenes I like as well as some nice quotes. Writing those down also helps me relax and even recall characters, scenes and what I learned not to mention I borrow alot of library books so I can’t write in them 😂.
@uditamishra9488 10 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel today and i am so grateful i did so🎉
@Pegi15 5 ай бұрын
This was really good my friend, thank you!
@msanzesbri Жыл бұрын
J ' aime WALDUN!!! Jour de vidéo tien, jour de fête. Super intéréssants et amusants. Longtemps despuis mon dernier commentaire mais je te cherche toutes les semaines. Félicitations cher Prof! Je t' embrasse très fort et MERCI! Merci pour le cadeau de ta vie. ❤
@NottaVideoSummary 6 ай бұрын
00:03 Tips for taking better notes while reading a book 00:49 Take notes while reading the book. 01:29 Taking notes while reading helps in retaining insights and understanding. 02:11 Structure your notes for effective note-taking. 02:54 Identifying the author's propositions and arguments is key to getting the most out of a non-fiction book. 03:40 Organize your notes under general concepts and arguments 04:27 Note-taking technique is more difficult but involves replicating the logical structure of the entire chapter. 05:09 Review part 1 and practice signposting technique before taking notes in this read-along. ----From Notta's video summarizer
@paulgowan2205 6 ай бұрын
These timestamp notes basically give things away with no work on the part of the reader. I wonder if it might not be better in terms of creating a memorable experience to form them as questions as though one was conversing with the speaker. e.g. 00:49 What is something I should do while reading the book that would help me remember what I read? I'm not sure about the wisdom of posing the question as "What is something I can do while reading the book that would help me retain insights and understanding?" because then I give away the answer at 1:29. There is an art to it. 01:29 How will taking notes help me? This gives away the answer to the previous question but maybe there is a better way to pose the question.
@lovekhaliyah 11 ай бұрын
kind of obsessed with your channel. thank you for all you do *subscribes*
@x0rZ15t 14 күн бұрын
Really like your handwriting!
@martiina879 11 ай бұрын
🖤just what i needed
@Actuallyusefulthings 4 ай бұрын
I think Step 2 is the most important tip because when I was planning to adopt a dog I read this really amazing book titled "Adoptable dogs". Most dog books are tailored to puppies you get from the store so this book was a very unique one because its tailored to puppies who have already had home and is moving to a new one which is a whole different emotional aspect to think about. Anyways, when I finished the book I remembered a lot of amazing tips and I wanted to save them since I had to return the book back to the library but that didn't work out. Why? Its because it was a lot of effect to reread the book I took months to finish and to reread it again is just pain stacking. So, TAKE NOTES WHILE READING THE BOOK! Please don't make the same mistake I did because it really was a good book and now I will have to re-read it again to take notes to look back at the amazing tips I learned.
@guttitea 3 ай бұрын
Really great video.
@jakeelsner2963 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, as a liberal arts student, I read a LOT of books. I enjoy my school because we only read the classics; our textbooks are primary source texts. That being said, I really appreciate the concise and readily-applicable info in your videos. It helps a lot. Thank you for terminating the filler that so many other channels choose to leave in. 🙏🌍
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving of your time to educate us. Love and respect from Thailand x
@Cute_cat_world. 5 ай бұрын
Really really great video.
@VedderGirrl Жыл бұрын
Currently reading Byung Chul Han on my daily commute and yeah, margins are not enough!
@jonthompson8807 Жыл бұрын
that egress and degress within the conversation with the author between the notebook and the material is such a fascinating mechanic. its one of the few times i can feel psychosis creeping in ahahahh
@factphile24 Жыл бұрын
Sir , please make similar kind of video on note-taking for beginners ❤❤❤
@mouadtouil5687 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, brother!
@RCWaldun 2 ай бұрын
Anytime brother!
@darkingstom 6 ай бұрын
Plz do a video about find and understand the propositions and ideas in a book.
@MorteMortea 2 ай бұрын
Dame, you are bringing forth some great videos. I need to get more organized indeed in my reading. At the moment I am reading "The Hermetic Tradition" by Julius Evola, and I find it very hard to get my head around. Maybe I need to go through "Corpus Hermeticum" first, then go back to it a second time to understand it fully.
@vuk97 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Cheers from Italy!!! Love your channel!
@Clementine_01 Жыл бұрын
I am currently reading consolations of philosophy and I written about half a page about the first page of the book 😂
@syedghaffarhassan 11 ай бұрын
Well the idea is good about taking notes on a notepad/notebook but can I take my notes on google docs because it's easy for me to take long notes on google docs as it syncs everything I write on all my devices so I can check and edit my notes anytime anywhere whether on my smartphone or laptop and writing with pen is a bit hectic process you know. Writing on a laptop or smartphone would be a bit easy and writing with a pen on a notebook is a bit of a vigorous process although it's manageable but writing on docs would make it a bit easier. Thoughts?
@simonfaber1807 7 ай бұрын
Hi Robin. Thanks for your videos! I just got some questions regarding this video and part one on the same topic. I have now realised that there are 4 entities in your reading structure. You have (1) an inspectional reading, (2) an exchange with the author, (3) you take notes as you are reading and (4) you find the concepts/questions in a nonfiction book and for those you find the arguments/propositions and for those you then find the evidence/explanation. My question then is. Should those 4 entities be seen as extinct or are some of them intervened. Is the exchange with the author, for example, meant as the same thing as taking notes when you are reading or is it the same thing as finding propositions/arguments and the pertaining thereto evidence/example? I hope you can elaborate on my confusion a bit!
@ResidentEyebrowAppreciator Жыл бұрын
If I wanted to get into philosophy on my own, what's a good entry point you recommend? I've been looking at "A new history of western philosophy" by Anthony Kenny but I'm not sure
@byronj.guevaralopez3515 8 ай бұрын
What is the name of the note pad you use ? Its pretty practical.
@unusualdogsitter7289 Жыл бұрын
I think yours is one of the most interesting channels on KZfaq. Can I ask you what was the first book you read in your life? Did your parents read a lot? Did they encourage you to read? I started reading when I was five and the first book I read in its entirety was Pinocchio. I will never forget it because my grandmother taught me to read before I went to school. I still thank her for that ❤️
@nicholaskong1673 10 ай бұрын
0:28 mysterious blink.
@cristinamanole7398 8 ай бұрын
Robin, could you give me some advice? I want to go to uni but I have 3 major subjects that I want to study: english and german language and literature, history and philosophy. I dont know which one I want to study more. Or all at the same time. I was wondering if you had similar feelings and how would you decide?
@arshkr17 Жыл бұрын
Robin , what are your all time favourite movies that you can recommend ??
@learneralways6609 Жыл бұрын
@RCWaldun please do reply to the above-mentioned question, looking forward to your response! love your content!
@moistsoybeans Жыл бұрын
yo robin is it possible that you could link your sticky pad things and your highlighers?
@durgeshmishra5111 Ай бұрын
Have taken notes effectively Will never have to see this video again 😂😂
@magicbundle Жыл бұрын
Can you suggest some good reads in fiction for beginners as I have been reading non fiction and self help lately
@rudolfwhicker9841 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, dude!
@lans8211 Жыл бұрын
Abs love this video but one question ahead: how do you archive these notes? I kinda have problems transforming long reading notes to key words in my commonplace system :'( . I now mainly rely on some digital note systems like nested tags. But still, I find it difficult to dig them out after some time.
@gabrielamariela Жыл бұрын
Notion is really good to archive your notes. Give it a try :)
@booshkoosh7994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another video!👌
@jimmy-yx6qw Жыл бұрын
Good morning pal
@DondozaCadoza Жыл бұрын
What pen are you using?
@LoiteringReaper 9 ай бұрын
Step 2 makes the reading of a book feel like a current experience of time.
@theotheratticus Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robin for your insights! As someone who is finishing his last year of secundary education, and will try pursue a master's in philosophy, these insights and tips are of great value to me, thanks! Though I do have one question, just a side note. Where did you get that bird skeleton under that glass dome? I just think its neat-looking :)
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
I got it from a taxidermist in the city. Great find.
@bred1220 7 ай бұрын
what is that tablet-like thing that you are writing in?
@KristinaKelehan 10 ай бұрын
Did you make a video about how to identify arguments within a text like you mentioned in this video? I think that would be super helpful!
@aditisingh4987 9 ай бұрын
Would love to know the books you have been reading during this break. And your favourites ofcourse
@knw-seeker6836 2 ай бұрын
How do you remember or revise it?
@jakobp.3738 Жыл бұрын
One can appreciate, Robin aligned the couch with his shelf and one does appreciate such 👌
@victoriaharp7825 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciating these kinds of videos as I'm starting my journey into more intensive, philosophical reads that require a lot more attention than what I'm used to. I'm also subscribed to A Mug of Insights and am loving the posts!
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking your time to read them!
@AliHussein-lr9zz 5 ай бұрын
What is the device you use for not taking?
@nvs7327 10 ай бұрын
I need help! I didn't understand how you mark the book and take the notes along
@StinFriggins 5 ай бұрын
I got some pretty bad advice, specifically regarding my first reading of the Iliad. "Don't take ANY notes at all your first read through. It'll only get in the way." That could not be more antithetical to my flow, immersion, and understanding. I never would've even started my second reading of it if I didn't have all my crazy notes everywhere yo remember and miss.
@dystopiafan580 9 ай бұрын
I'M GONNA OPEN A BOOK, AND READ IT!
@dewi9611 8 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:57 📖 Find a quiet spot, bring a notepad for effective note-taking. 01:26 📝 Take notes while reading, don't wait until after finishing a chapter. 02:52 🗂️ Structure notes with questions and concepts, akin to identifying author's propositions and arguments. 03:50 🧠 Organize notes under major concepts and supporting arguments for easy review and interpretation. Practice makes perfect in this technique. Made with HARPA AI
@robinckc8724 3 ай бұрын
how do i go about reading an 800 page war history book? help!
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
Will subscribe and donate tomorrow! Thank you Robin. Im delighted and honoured to support your outstanding content. Love from a very hot Thailand xx
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
Hi Robin. I just signed up and first payment went through. Monthly payments will be the order of the day. thank you again for your insightfullness in helping me better understand different authors and their content. xx
@yonathanasefaw9001 Жыл бұрын
Note taking: I have no problem with it but I have never tried this concept before. Guess it's never too late.
@LifeLessonsFromBooks Жыл бұрын
You got me now looking into electronic notebooks. What is that magic kindle like thing that you’re writing in? (Never seen it before in my life!)
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
It’s the remarkable 2 paper tablet. 👌🏻
@Scrads108 3 ай бұрын
👌
@nathanglynn7443 Жыл бұрын
Do you ever read fiction? What are your thoughts on that? A lot of people seem to think it's a waste of time and comparable to watching tv
@chriscyborg2187 Жыл бұрын
It would be really helpful if you give more insight to how to make notes you know, thanks
@deinzp10trainer22 Жыл бұрын
Pray, do set aside the note-taking tips for a moment, and may I inquire as to what libation you are partaking in during the video's introduction?
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
The most invigorating nectar bestowed upon me by Mother Earth: water.
@genadijssmirnovs6524 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Robin! Just one question, do you still do an initial "skim" of the chapter by listening to an audiobook of it. So then as i understand you first quickly listen to a chapter, highlight some important stuff, look for the structure of the chapter, and then when you are done go through it again analytically like you described in this video, right? Anyway, thanks for the tips. I am trying to implement them in my reading process.
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
I think you just have to pick and choose what works for you. Sometimes a quick skim (5-10 mins) is more than enough to get the gist of the chapter. And then you can apply the note-taking strategies here.
@imiikhan Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@dricedt Жыл бұрын
What is the device you're using to take notes?
@jakeelsner2963 Жыл бұрын
The remarkable 2 paper tablet
@dricedt Жыл бұрын
@@jakeelsner2963 thanks
@spookbuster9729 5 ай бұрын
Generally İ cant read my notes because of my chaotic writing but thanks again
@danielroy8232 Жыл бұрын
Mortimer Adler
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
Robin, you absolutely should try adding a fashion section to your channel. You dress with style and grace, uncommon in todays crazy world lol
@Ranius125 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video, as always. What's this thing you take the digital notes on? Never have seen something like this and am interested.
@RCWaldun Жыл бұрын
The Remarkable 2 tablet. 👌🏻
@Ranius125 Жыл бұрын
@@RCWaldun Thanks!
@Simien.0 11 ай бұрын
Look into the God Series by mike hockney and The truth series by dr. Thomas stark. Game changers. (Non fiction).
@capuchinosofia4771 Жыл бұрын
Id love a video centered in identifying arguments
@jakeelsner2963 Жыл бұрын
It helps me to think of the author trying to convince me of something, and that’s usually what most authors do. With that in mind, when I read a text I find it easier to identify what the main arguments are, because usually the author wants the main arguments to be the most convincing ones.
@arklowrockz Жыл бұрын
I opened Adorno's "The Jargon of Authenticity" two years ago and within one paragraph realised it would be utterly pointless reading this sort of a text without copious note taking (and even as readable as Plato is the exact same applies here too). Not that I actually did this but over the coming year I am planning to read a lot of my philosophy texts in this type of structured manner.
@hanskung3278 Ай бұрын
Are you Mortimer Adler's grandson in?
@beebang7602 8 ай бұрын
my question is, what does it mean to take notes of a book
@PHONIEX704 Жыл бұрын
Should I take notes from a fantasy book like (the blade itself) so won't forget what has happened in the story till now.
@victoriaharp7825 Жыл бұрын
As someone who reads a lot of fiction and has memory issues, I find that simply underlining stuff I want to remember and tabbing important or prominent moments helps enough. If you want, in his original video he recommends writing summaries of the text in the back of the book, so you could do that to summarize the parts of the story. If you don't like writing in books, then simply tabbing and writing down your thoughts on broad sticky notes could help. Either way, somehow relating your thoughts to the text will help with remembering what happens and the more you get used to it the more likely you are to remember the important parts of what you read.
@jenniferrosebruce6385 Жыл бұрын
@@victoriaharp7825 tx for your info. I keep my detailed notes in cute little paper note books not anything digital. One notebook for each book. X
@PHONIEX704 Жыл бұрын
@@victoriaharp7825 thanks bro
@every1wasanoob 10 ай бұрын
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@bourne817 Жыл бұрын
Your handwriting would look like that lol
@lucc6619 2 ай бұрын
subsccribing lol I didn't spell that right
@AA-in6bm 3 ай бұрын
Great video🎉 but please for the love of God do not Subject me to the sound of your swallowing 😢
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