How to Use Pocket Notebooks
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What's the best pocket notebook? Well, that depends. What do you need to use a pocket notebook for? Your desired purpose will dictate which one is best for you. In this video I cover three categories of pocket notebook uses and give you examples of methods in each category to help you discover which is best.
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0:00 - Overview on my 3 categories of pocket notebooks
3:46 - What Do We Actually Store in Notebooks?
7:58 - Why I love Lingoda
10:06 - Collecting and Generating Your Own Thoughts
12:00 - Collecting Thoughts from Others
14:51 - Self-Mastery and Life Management
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@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
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@oregonfelder1 4 ай бұрын
I love how your entire (or mostly) entire video(s) are based purely on notes you took in your journal. I think it’s a testament to the value of such a practice.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for noticing!! You totally get it
@Kilalon 3 ай бұрын
He is a philosopher bro, he is the final boss in testament
@omishu 4 ай бұрын
Man you have absolutely no idea how much i want to cry right now, I have been needing a mentor to help me go through self-discovery and making myself more concious and aware of my own thoughts, i tried reading, i tried journaling, but I always ended up with the same conclusion, I needed someone to help me, to guide me through it. I sumbled upon your "ntebook to save you from infinite scroolling and boredom" video and the relief it gave me. I'm going to binge watch all of your videos tonights, even though I know you wouldn't aprove of that. Thank you so much.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I am so glad to be able to help you out through my videos. I'm still learning as well so it's cool to share what I learn as I learn and share what's worked for me. I'm looking forward to seeing your thoughts on my other vids
@AtticusZero 4 ай бұрын
I got to many pocket notebooks because of you.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Hahah I'm sorry 😅
@cindycastellano 4 ай бұрын
😅 Me too
@ChrisSheader 4 ай бұрын
aint we all...
@anthonypallotta2532 4 ай бұрын
Literally got my first pocket notebook 2 weeks ago because of this channel
@bradatimudrac 4 ай бұрын
Same i use to have only one now i have eleven.
@AllTheArtsy 4 ай бұрын
I feel like this is the simpler, consumer-level words for the types of notebooks: Self-mastery: planner External thought collection: commonplace Internal thought collection: journal
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I get that but I think the categories include more than just those 2. External includes compendiums too. Internal includes catch-alls and not just journals as well as diaries which are different
@TheImaginaryCat 4 ай бұрын
What about ones that are used for capturing and generating creative ideas? Like writers notebooks for example
@MissCaraMint Ай бұрын
@TheImaginaryCat maybe a Creativity journal.
@SanderGrolleman 4 ай бұрын
I got several notebooks as well. I have one small field notes that I fill up in a month with plans, tasks, lists, little journal tidbits, thoughts, quotes, realisations, etc… then I have a larger commonplace book where I keep all kinds of notes on all kinds of subjects. And then I also have one for my recipes, resolutions, and a journal.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!!
@mhans311 2 ай бұрын
I like these categories. I'm new to using notebooks and pocket notebooks, I've typically just used my phone for quick notes and my iPad for written notes in the past. But I wanted to get away from the distractions on my iPad/phone which is why I turned to notebooks and found this channel. So far I'm using a larger notebook for planning my day, to do items, taking notes at work (your first category). Then I have a pocket notebook that is a blend of the other 2 categories, plus a place to just write things down that happen or something funny one of my kids says. Great video!
@Eccentricphilo 4 ай бұрын
📓I give mad respect to you for all that you do and your notebook taking is a lot more organized and is inspiring! Especially the 7 KZfaq channel pursuit. I'm trying to get my one in the big leagues knowing I'm hitting 6 different topics/goals! And I use the small notebooks as all 3 in a way plus record keeping. Then dump the important bits in my monthly journal of progress!!!!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
🫡 thank you!! This is really encouraging
@kadesharp6658 4 ай бұрын
Please do one on a day in the life with your notebooks and please do more on your compendiums and deep thinking journals. Also, how do you use a journal when you read?
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I'll add them to the idea list!
@man-bq8rh 4 ай бұрын
Always love to see a new one about pocket notebooks. I'll be honest, I feel like I've become obsessed with them recently because of your videos, but what's even more funny is that I've bought myself a Pilot G2 and so far I'm loving it. Thank you for great content and for getting me into philosophy. 📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha sorry about the obsession! It'll calm down (probably 😅). Thanks for this comment, I'm very glad to be luring you deeper into philosophy
@lichen8855 3 ай бұрын
This was eye opening for me. I've always liked notebooks and used to keep diarys when I was young. I'm starting a new notebook journey this year with a couple cheap notebooks and so far they are just for anything I feel like. Any thoughts, ideas and feelings. I've always felt like thinking was a challenge for me and that my head is in a fog. I'm looking for clarity and hope it improves my mind and life. Thanks for demonstrating the possibilities and a little of your methods.
@willeschberger6754 4 ай бұрын
📓I definitely use my pocket notebook as a true catch-all. Everything goes in there. I use a Rite in the Rain 3.5x5 inch soft cover sidebound memo book which I think is an underrated gem in the world of pocket notebooks. More pages than a Field notes and much more durable. Waterproof pages and cover. Solid horizontal ruling and then dotted vertical lines so you get a hybrid grid that is great for note taking and sketching. Also the notebook is a tool all on its own, on the back cover is an imperial and metric ruler and inside the front cover are various map scales and measurement conversions. The only down sides that I have found are that the coating on the pages is unable to properly take gel or fountain pen ink and the edges aren’t coated as far as I can tell. So a prolonged soaking will eventually cause some damage, but I’ve never experienced that.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I'll have to check them out!
@TheBaldThinker 4 ай бұрын
You are my greatest inspirations to change my way of living, thinking and analysing! You are the best Mr Park! 📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
This is awesome!!! Thank you for this encouragement!
@MidnightMind 3 ай бұрын
I would like to see how you do all your different cover pages. I think a lot of people get anxious to start when they see a blank book. The cover page helps get over that fear I think. I've been looking around for different ideas. I notice you have a mix of minimal covers and some decorated with stickers. Thanks for all you do! I also study philosophy, I'm about to finish my undergrad after study abroad. I also study Japanese so I used your proverb book idea to create a book of Japanese proverbs to contemplate while I'm out and about. I appreciate what you do here, keep being an inspiration!
@RoundSeal 4 ай бұрын
I'm new here and a fan of notebooks 📓 I enjoy figuring out ways to consolidate notebook purposes - using the front of a notebook for contemplation, and flipping it over and using the back for storing proverbs or ideas to contemplate upon. I use a Traveller's Notebook (pocket) as my EDC and wallet, and have learned over the years that one notebook with minimal layouts for a bullet journal/planner, a second for 'brain-outs', and a third for long-form traditional journaling works best for me. Being able to keep them all in one portable place is exciting to me. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I keep hearing more and more about travelors but I haven't started using mine yet. Got a favorite brand?
@ash_days_ 4 ай бұрын
Loving learning about your process, different notebook types, and even diverse thought processes! Thank you Parker! 📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
So glad to hear!! Thanks for the comment!
@ash_days_ 4 ай бұрын
Of course I'm delighted I found your channel! Keep up the fantastic work!@@ParkerNotes
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
@@ash_days_thank you!
@triskaidekaphile 4 ай бұрын
Love your content, inspiring stuff.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 🙌
@Doctor.T.46 4 ай бұрын
That's a great summary Parker. I use the example you gave of the 'ideas' notebook...which I transfer to my a5 or a4 notebooks in the evening.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I love that! Such a great method!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Also, I tried to restrain myself from diving in on substance dualism in the propositional attitudes portion lest it rile you up too much 😅 so don't say I never did nothing for ya!
@Doctor.T.46 4 ай бұрын
@ParkerNotes I watched the portion on propositional attitudes...and of course I thank you for not trying to upset me by mentioning substance dualism...that would really be putting Descartes before the horse...and it is of course, probably a debate for another time. I'm busy trying to organise my brain into Nietzsche's 'slave/priestly revolt' at present. Morality is always a good topic to discuss...and I can guarantee that you and I would disagree...but that's what they did in the coffee shops of London, Paris and Vienna, philosophers discussing and disagreeing. Thank you again my friend.
@sypsioh8200 3 ай бұрын
📓 I was thinking of using notebooks for a while now, thank you for giving me a more refined idea of how to use them.
@kalik6801 4 ай бұрын
📓 Great video! I keep a Field Notes pocket notebook in my purse as a catch-all, since that’s always with me. I started keeping a reading log in its own pocket notebook (based on your method-thanks for that!). And I have a pocket notebook in my work bag to log how much time I spend on projects.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I love this!! So glad to provide an idea or two here and there!!
@annette681 4 ай бұрын
This was such a fun and useful video for me to watch because I’m mad about pocket notebooks and I need ideas how to use them. Thank you 📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I love that! I'm so glad to enable other noteheads like me 😆
@Branden29 4 ай бұрын
📓 gotta say this is my favorite video of yours. Favorite definitely has to be self mastery and an internal ideation one. I’m thinking more deeply and more creatively thanks to you
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
This is amazing to hear!! I'm actually honored that I get to play a small part in your journey!
@ajspence3335 4 ай бұрын
📓 I use a Unison notebook for planning and journaling. On the right is a weekly planning bullet like list and on the left I put my notes and ideas. I also keep a small pocket notebook just to collect whatever and those pages get ripped out as I move those ideas and thoughts to where they need to live. I use the note taking app Craft as my tool to digitally capture my ideas and lists. I find it helpful to both write out my ideas and then type them. I would need a notebook just to track my notebooks if I were you! Thank you for this KZfaq channel- I always find a nugget to use. Happy New Year!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing this!
@DamitryProkopchuk Ай бұрын
Thank you for the functional division. I came to pretty much similar approach with self-organizing/conspecting/creating, but I quickly found out that there are also "levels of depth" or, let's say, lifespan division of notebooks. For example, in terms of self-organisation, I have a "Strategic One" which is not to be changed often as it holds my more overarching "quests". At the same time there is a "Seasonal One" which is dedicated to tracking what must be done this day or this week or this month - more like in what you say about a "catch-all". 📚
@manvstationery 4 ай бұрын
Ive been following you a while and love how you inspire me to use my notebook and stationery obsession :) then The Smythson pops up just after I had done a video on them lol, Never realised they where in Sherlock Holmes. It’s so funny how lives and ideas can cross /merge with people who never meet or talk…. I’m Sure there will be some deep philosophy about this idea….maybe i should jot that in my pocket notebook ;)
@Geemeel1 4 ай бұрын
📓 GREAT vid , very helpful , thanks !!👏🏽
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
🫡 thank you!!
@kamalkhalil9090 4 ай бұрын
Just recently came across this channel and I have binge-watched most of your videos. I couldn't help but notice some Bavinck, NT Greek grammar, and a couple of John Frame titles (in your notes) and I got excited. Turns out you're a brother in Christ! Awesome content, brother! Do you ever consider doing some stuff on Bible reading and note-taking? SDG
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I'm thinking about how to do that on here. But I started a new channel for theology and philosophy teachings and it might end up over there. I started it but haven't launched the first video yet. Also you may like my philosophy/theology podcast: youtube.com/@ParkerNotes
@LilCraftyNook 20 күн бұрын
I am a papercrafter and I use these often. I buy the composition books (mini, half, and full) and decorate them!! 😊 I have several videos on same.
@celinem8456 4 ай бұрын
I’d love to see how you keep this multitude of notebooks organized! And … you must often find yourself without the right notebook at hand so they must all have a bit of “other things in them, waiting for you to rewrite them in their true home. It’s a tall order!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
That's why I always have a catch-all pocket notebook with me. That's the first stop and I disperse from there
@mikeyolexy 4 ай бұрын
I use field notes books for on the go. Their bellroy collab sleeve can hold 2. So I have 1 for a task list / quick notes. And one for when inspiring quotes, lyrics, ideas, and so on come to mind from both my inspirations and my own thoughts. Then at the end of the day if any of those inspirational entries have made their way into my “draft common place book” I take the ones that really hit home and put them into a leuchtturm a6 hard cover. I use that as my “hub” of those that I find of high importance. This way I don’t have to worry about any damage and loosing them when I’m out and about. Because fieldnotes books aren’t that expensive and LT1917 kind of is lol
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I totally get this line of reasoning!
@Stinkypoopoo294 4 ай бұрын
I stumbled on your channel for journaling tips and now my writing processed has improved! Plus, my leather addiction has intensified. LOL
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Lol sorry about the leather addiction but very very glad to hear about the improved writing process
@gremlingizmo 4 ай бұрын
Great video, appreciate the time you put aside to make these! Ordered myself a nice wee selection of notebooks. Quick question, what pens are you using to go with the notebooks?
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the appreciation! I like Pilot G-2 05 pens mostly. Just getting into fountain pens though (unfortunately lol. Like I need more obsessions...)
@gremlingizmo 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotes 😂 I'm left handed so I don't get on too well with fountain pens, end up with very smudged writing if I use them, which is a good thing as I'd also fall into the trap of wanting a nice collection of them otherwise! Thank you for taking the time to reply :)
@drewmorrison 2 ай бұрын
I have gone all in with pocket notebooks. I even ditched my phone for the gym and opted for a field notes notebook. I let the gym time be my phone free time now. My mind feels clearer. Now when I’m bored, instead of scrolling on my phone, I read what I wrote in my current pocket notebook or write a thought in it. The point of writing the thoughts is to curate ideas. If I like the idea or thought, it’ll make it to the next notebook, if not, it won’t stay in the notebook. I put a lot of Musashi philosophy in mine to think about as well as some thoughts I’ve had on living life.
@AllTheArtsy 4 ай бұрын
Travelers Notebook is to me the best pocket system because of the inserts- total freedom, personalization and easy to archive. Also the leather covers are beautiful ❤️
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Favorite brand?
@HannaChoe 4 ай бұрын
Travelers company!
@ChrisSheader 4 ай бұрын
📓- great post - thanks for taking the time..
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
🫡🫡 thanks for the appreciation!
@stevehk1800 2 ай бұрын
📒 Enjoyed the overview and as a student of Human Factors your philosophy lesson was very insightful. I’m starting out my pocket notebook journey and feel a blend of all 3 for daily use is my plan. I’ll then transfer monthly or weekly into specific notebooks for record keeping and reflection. Thanks.
@ParkerNotes 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!! So glad you liked it and thanksnfor sharing what you're currently working with
@collincoltman140 3 ай бұрын
📓Keep it up! I love to see how others improve their lives through the use of intentional writing things out. With my Lochby Pocket Notebook organizer, I have my two (2) field notes/log and jotter notebooks, one with my goals, life plans, and habit trackers and one that is a daily log of self mastery and reflection. Truly life changing. Plus it carries my credit cards, pen/pencil, and cash in as well.
@Judus99 3 ай бұрын
📓I really like what you have been presenting. I hope to adapt some of your great methods.
@ParkerNotes 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I'm pumped to be able to help present ideas for you
@amokbel 4 ай бұрын
📝 I love your sincerity. Keep it up!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@lucasjankowski7117 27 күн бұрын
I also use three pocket notebooks, though I divide them quite differently: 1. Self improvement (both my own words and quotes from others, that serve as a guide to help me become a better person). 2. Mini commonplace book - all the mixed knowledge from various branches of science (including citations and my own reflections on them). All the things from this mini commonplace books later on are revised, transferred and organized in a larger commonplace book. 3. All the daily stuff - ideas or thoughts, that may seem useful later on, short impressions, etc. Except pocket notebooks I also use a calendar to structure my daytime activities and write to do lists.
@mintymin6831 4 ай бұрын
I would love a video on how to finish notebooks and what to do with them after they're done. Should we keep them to reflect on past ideas and thoughts? Or declutter for new ideas? 🤔
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Keep keep keep!! Haha but I'll add this to the list!
@lindsaymccracken6078 4 ай бұрын
📓I found your video cause I’m trying to find more ways to be more organized. Loved your video!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Oh I'm so glad it was helpful!!
@kingmakandal 4 ай бұрын
I also have my main general catch all notebook 😁 From it I classify info to my other notebooks
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I love catch-alls
@UmiChan358 4 ай бұрын
Bro I love your notebooks! I want to use mines
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Do it💪
@kingmakandal 4 ай бұрын
I'm obsessing over notebooks and pens, I love to write and having my notebook in my pocket always reassures me
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
What kind of pens do you like?
@moiramarques 4 ай бұрын
📓Notebooks are awesome! I prefer catch alls, both internal and external. I write a lot of poetry and sketch, so is the best form for me. At the same time I try to self master through them.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I love that. Always good to hear how other people are using them
@TheImaginaryCat 4 ай бұрын
Reminds me of a 14th century zibaldone. There is an article in Atlas Obscura if you want to check it out
@moiramarques 4 ай бұрын
@@TheImaginaryCat Didn't know about it, thank you! I will make sure to check it out!
@pxpxpxpoa 4 ай бұрын
bringing a pocket notebook to a jiu-jitsu class is just WILD, greetings from a brazilian friend, OSS!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha for sure! I take the notes after drilling, before sparring and after sparring.
@MissCaraMint Ай бұрын
@ParkerNotes Makes sense. I have a notebook for the gym. I keep track of what exercises I do and what weights I’m at.
@FoodMyDreams 2 ай бұрын
Hey Parker, you know, thanks to you, I've started taking notes again. And it's a very strange feeling. I started out with A4, I didn't like it at all. Then I got an A5, which was better, but not what I needed. And then by chance, I got A6 and it turned out to be the most successful format. Convenient to carry everywhere.
@ParkerNotes 2 ай бұрын
A6s are great! I'm honored to have helped you start taking notes again for real!
@FoodMyDreams 2 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotes That's right, you know how to spark interest in diaries)
@caelointheclouds Ай бұрын
📔📙📘📗📓📚📕📖📒 More and more notebooks! My friend, you’re a true inspiration to really open your mind. Thank you so so much. I enjoy every video that you take the time to share and make for us. 18:55 I currently use a five-year journal, a travelers company, notebook, and planner, a Moleskine pocket book for ideas and an A5 notebook for art. You can never have enough notebooks. Thanks again. 18:55
@krzysamm7095 4 ай бұрын
I have one that my bullet journal and catch all at the back of it. And then I keep on of quotes, sayings, deep thoughts I have ( I know doesn’t happen too often 😂) poems etc
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
So awesome! I love that other people are doing this too!
@Jacob_Brucken32 4 ай бұрын
I know you primarily make videos concerning various notebooks, but do you think you could make a video books on a select list of categories (I.e., philosophy, theology, history, etc) that you’ve either (1) enjoyed most or (2) found to be most informative on the given topic. I love reading, but even more so I love studying. It would be so helpful if there were a list of books that I should buy to study more deeply a given topic. Seeing as you’re an expert in philosophy and theology, and these two topics are my area of interest as well, if you could point me in the right direction that would help immensely. Although, I totally understand if it’s not something you’d be willing to do. Thanks! I appreciate your videos very much. 🙂
@kan-zee 4 ай бұрын
3 CATEGORIES of P.Ns. (Pocket Notebooks) #1 *Self Mastery* (Grow a Pair & Get Shit Done) Calendar for monitoring your Appts, & special dates. Get Shit Done List / Mission lists / Contacts lists / Passwords and secret names / List of achievements & future Goals / Self Development activities like Working out, dieting, gardening, etc / Daily Declarations / Affirmations / listing your Morning & evening rituals and Routines, habits trackers / meditation schedules / Finances record and logging / Reading tracker / Charts, Graphs, mind maps etc etc. #2 *External idea collections* (Pick-Pocket NoteBook) Steal other peoples ideas , inventions, money schemes, Quotes, sayings, etc to be tweeked and benefit yourself, in the future. #3 *Internal Idea Collections* (Think it , Plan it & Execute it = Brain Dump) Project Planning , Build project Ideas, Diagrams, Future missions, Voices in the head scribbles, Memory Recall values, ********************************** #4 *B!tch & Moan Companion* Put down all your complains in here, just get them out of your system #5 *Spiritual Cultivation Scribing* Dream logging, "Aha" momments, meetings with spiritual leaders and their subjects , Gratitudes and Personal lessons learned , Favorite Prayers , Meditation notes, #6 *Artists Path NB* Only scribbles, pencil and pen art, creative outlet , practicing your drawing/sketches #7 *Language Learning NB* Scribe out the language your learning, and its lessons #8 *Naughty book* Names of all your conquests, GF's, fun dates and their contact info #9 *??*
@kan-zee 4 ай бұрын
#9 *Travel NB* record your Travel item inventory / places to see / things to buy / doodles of places / mapping of area / travel thoughts etc
@ReedLeed_ 4 ай бұрын
I would highly suggest trying out some of the Holtz Leather products. Some of them are pretty pricey but they are handmade in a city near me and are some of the best quality notebook covers I’ve ever owned and are definitely worth the price.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
They're on the list for sure
@ez9069 4 ай бұрын
Hi, I've been binging your content today and saw you had a commonplace book regarding the philosophy of mind. I was wondering if you had any book recommendations for the topic??
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely, I like Jaegwon Kim's Philosophy of Mind for an intro. It can get pretty dense and idk how much philosophy you've had, so if it's too much in a section just skim and move on
@RevertYahya 4 ай бұрын
Hello! I am relatively new but have enjoyed all of the videos I've seen so far and want to thank you for the time and effort you put in to helping us all enrich our lives. A question that I have is that I see you using a lot of "single use" rather than refillable journal formats. Do you have videos with refillable type journals that I'm just missing? I'm not in an income bracket that can keep myself stocked with the quality levels of journals I've seen you use, but if I can find a halfway that gives a quality experience without costing an appendage I'd be all for it. Any thoughts?
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I only showed 1 single use pocket notebook in this video. The red Smythson Moriarty notebook is the only one that's not refillable
@RevertYahya 4 ай бұрын
Apologies. Those are some deceptively snug covers. @@ParkerNotes
@gunbro866 4 ай бұрын
ive been watching you since the very start. i am so freaked out like, so many notebooks. omg
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha please don't be like me. But if you are encouraged to start one more notebook then I'll be happy 😆
@marianacabrera2587 3 ай бұрын
me siento aliviada de que a todos amamoslo analogico , argentina
@tentaclesenpai9350 4 ай бұрын
I’ve tried using a pocket notebook because I’ve realized the diversions my devices often create for me in my notes app and stuff but I just can’t blend it in with my life style you know because i find writing terribly inconvient. A way I’ve attempted to make less friction for myself is by having only a notes widget and calendar as my entire Home Screen because i’m more likely to plan my day. If I can do it lying in my bed or on the bus or wherever then if I have to pull out a notebook and try to stabilize my hand or find a hard surface. I really wanna make this work though so any advice is sacred lol
@JoeRobson 4 ай бұрын
Reading Lila by Robert Persig at the moment and seeing your stacks of notebooks reminded me of his cue-card system of thought organisation! Do you have a notebook to help you with the organisation of your other notebooks?? Like an index? Do you ever throw out notebooks and if so when do you do it? Just discovered your channel yesterday, hello from Japan!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I keep an index in a couple of my notebooks, still working on the one to rule them all. I never throw them away because I never know when I'll need to read back on them. So glad you found my channel! Welcome!
@agents9997 4 ай бұрын
My favorite is the travelers notebook passport size. Everyone should give it a try!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
They're on my list
@khe-mu 4 ай бұрын
You are awesome 🎉😊
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
😄 thank you!!
@RyanRmdhn11 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, you inspired me to start spilling my overthinking into a pocket notebook.
@RyanRmdhn11 4 ай бұрын
My current status is gapyear, and I want to start studying at my favorite university, but there are some consequences that make my mind stuck and dragged in sadness for a very long time.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that! But so glad to have provided even a little inspiration to help!!
@QuestionsIAskMyself 4 ай бұрын
I have all these notebooks however I struggle with writing everyday. Throughout the day, I’ll have ideas and theory I went to write about however, I never sit down just to write. Yet I am able to scroll on tiktok and KZfaq for two hours with no problem 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I feel this too! If I start my day time blocking it helps. If I don't I could waste the whole day, not exaggerating
@jonathanb.3747 Ай бұрын
I use the stopwatch on my Fitbit. I use 15 minutes, but you use whatever works for you. I decide how I am going to use each 15 minutes one block at a time. This is for work tasks, home chores, or leisure. You scroll for 2 hours because you don't have to decide to do it more than once. Things are designed to keep you from having to decide by streamlining the flow into the next video/dopamine source. I love leisurely scrolling on the same apps you mention, but I find having to consciously decide to commit another chunk of time each 15 minutes helps me say, "it's been enough, I should use the next one productively."
@constarrZ 3 ай бұрын
I would love a video on how you organize and decide what notebooks to bring with you throughout your life. Do you have a backpack of all of them? Do some live at home full time? I love the organization of them but I wonder how practically you aren’t carrying loads of notebooks with you all the time, or maybe you are? 😏
@ParkerNotes 3 ай бұрын
Lol only sometimes. Usually I have a pocket notebook catch-all, and a commonplace book or my bullet journal. I have really cool briefcases to carry more when I go to the coffee shop to think though
@lunabacher7986 4 ай бұрын
Flame Tree Notebooks have everything I need and are BEAUTIFUL
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I'll check them out
@nabsiegel 4 ай бұрын
I have a pretty annoying dilemma. I used Field Notes for years as a way to journal thoughts and ideas, but I eventually started feeling OCD about using them alongside the Notes app on my phone. I eventually switched to just journaling in FN and taking notes in Notes, but as a professional writer who also does long-form creative work digitally, I eventually switched to digital journaling too. My brain wants it all to be consistent, and with digital journaling, I save space, have more privacy, can search, and have the entirety of my journals with me everywhere I go. The problem is I've been missing Field Notes really badly lately, and I don't know how to fit them back into my writing life with this all or nothing OCD mentality. It's very hard to turn my back on digital journaling with all its benefits, but it's also not the same. This may be an impossible personal problem.
@walteraustin6308 4 ай бұрын
New subscriber, was wondering if you have a philosophy Chanel
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
youtube.com/@ParkersPensees boom!
@TylerMiller 4 ай бұрын
Right now trying to figure out if I want to use a Field Notes or similar pocket notebook and transform it into a weekly/daily planner and to do list/self mastery notebook or get a regular dedicated planner. I've gotten a planner the past 2 years and while I enjoyed having it, I found that a lot of weeks, I'd fill out the planner at the beginning of the week, throw it my work bag, and then not open it up again until getting ready to prep for the next week.... if I switch to a pocket planner then it will be with me all the time and I'm always getting out my regular thoughts/ideas notebook so if I pair a small field notes with it I think I might be ok. And of course I probably am overthinking the whole thing hahaha. 📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Bro this is the channel for overthinking notebooks hahaha! I am with you and if it helps, I agree with your line of thinking here. Try the pocket version and see if it helps!
@carbjj 4 ай бұрын
I carry one for a combination of an idea bank, quotes, and positives of the day.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Sounds really great!
@jaredwalton2161 2 ай бұрын
Looking at all of those cases you have in the beginning, which one do you like the best? I typically use thin notebooks, and I was trying to decide if I go for the Belroy or field notes leather cover. do you have a recommendation? In watching your videos, I’m gaining an appreciation for having a thicker book. With something like a moleskin, do you think it’s necessary to have a leather cover or will the stock soft sided version handle life in the back pocket?
@dace8828 4 ай бұрын
i recently found a brand new pocket Moleskine in my local thrift shop for under 2 euros so i took it as a sign to start notes for my internal ideation in 2024
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Great find!
@mavrick561 4 ай бұрын
Bro, all the leather in your office must smell amazing! 😂 I'd love to hear what you are actually carrying with you at all times. Do your other notebooks just live in your office, or are you carrying a bag full of small notebooks everywhere? 📖
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I have a sweet leather briefcase or two too haha. I choose different notebooks to bring on different occasions. Always a pocket notebook or three though
@fastandcurious 4 ай бұрын
A pocket/mini ringbinder with dividers sounds like a good idea if you use so many types of pocket notebooks that they wouldn't fit in a pocket anymore. 😉
@fastandcurious 4 ай бұрын
Or how about using a disc notebook?
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
What's disc notebook?
@fastandcurious 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotes Discbound notebooks, in some ways even more flexible than ringbinders, especially if you want to move pages from one notebook to the other. Disadvantage is that this can't be done as often as with ringbinders.
@Cesarcanadian 4 ай бұрын
My king we've missed you...GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR WISDOM ONCE AGAIN 😤😤😤📓
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha at your service! 🫡
@P_Johnson338 4 ай бұрын
I was hoping you would spend a little more time talking about the Smythson notebook, but aren’t a stationary review channel, so it makes sense. They are my favorite notebooks, I have not found anything that compete, but of course for the price they better be the best.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Do you use these panamas or some other ones? I love them. I like that they're not refillable actually too. More risk of messing them up though haha. I'm going to talk about this one more in future videos. This one was basically just and overview to give people the core ideas
@P_Johnson338 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotesmostly the original Panamas, but I also picked up some of the Chelsea size in Panama. They are great for a normal journal. At an end of year sale I was able to pick up some of the clearance colors (silver with notes printed on the front) for a great price. I also have a wafer in Panama, but I haven’t started using that on yet.
@FelixBolter 4 ай бұрын
In my pocket 📓 (😉), I don't discriminate between my own and third party ideas. The moment I reflect on a quote or aphorism, the two categories get mixed up anyway. What I might add is a (blank or dotted) notebook for mind mapping or sketching/doodling. Bot can be very helpful for certain creative or intellectual endeavors.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I used to doodle way more I'm looking to start taking some drawing classes though
@FelixBolter 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotes Looking forward to seeing your doodles in your future videos, then ^^ I keep a Bullet Journal / self-actualization journal (see David Epstein) and really like to make little drawings/sketches to illustrate the entries. It helps justify keeping several different pens and pencils around 😁
@JosephDickson 4 ай бұрын
Until recently I used a single notebook as a GTD / Bullet Journal inbox. I'm going to add a second planner this year to document a daily review in a dated planner. My experience has always been linear. Eventually I'll tackle non linear content. 😂
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha doubling your notebooks, it's a slippery slope my friend
@interstellarsynthesis5654 Ай бұрын
I just use one notebook for everything: prayer, contemplation, notes for my seminary classes, thoughts on books/reviews (also movies) fun quotes, budget……all in one messy disorganized notebook lol
@MattiasLind 4 ай бұрын
📓Ordered myself a leather cover now for my catch-all 👍
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Nice! 🫡
@Oxymoronic930 2 ай бұрын
I see that phone wallpaper in the opening. One of the best episodes.
@ParkerNotes 2 ай бұрын
Finally 🙌
@Oxymoronic930 2 ай бұрын
A true connoisseur. Keep up the good work!
@ParkerNotes 2 ай бұрын
🤝🫡
@kiyotaka29 11 күн бұрын
📓Sir , I want to ask how to manage this much notebooks ? Also one another question: Can we use iPad for other books . I know writing on page is very different feeling but it can store multiple things can be accessed from anywhere. I want to know your thoughts. Thank you for the video.
@angelaprentice8055 4 ай бұрын
What notebook is the one you're using? I'm looking for an A5 grid one like you're using as well! Thanks for the vid.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
It's a Midori MD. Probably my favorite grid design
@mireyamacias4444 4 ай бұрын
Hi thanking for your videos , wanted to ask you where did you get the small proverbs book
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
here's the Saddleback affiliate link to the Proverbs pocket book saddlebackleather.com/leather-book-of-proverbs?ktk=d0pac01BLTdhNzM2M2E4ZGRj
@austinrrhodes 4 ай бұрын
Hello ParkNotes! I have been beginning to watch your videos on notebooks, and note taking and i have built up a question i was wondering what your answer would be. With all these kinds of notes journals, compendiums, commonplace books, etc. which one would you choose if you could only have one. Or if you would combine them how would you do it? Which ones would you combine.? Just a thought if you have the time, Thanks.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Great question! I'd choose a catch-all pocket notebook. And incorporate all the others into it. In fact, I did that for a long time
@foreveryoung2685 Ай бұрын
Classic Latin pronunciation: "Con tem PLAH tee oh" I believe its the way you say it in Medieval Latin😊
@slane_design 2 ай бұрын
love Sherlock Holmes. You sold me !
@ParkerNotes 2 ай бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@JaxsonHampton1 Ай бұрын
I like a combination of self mastery and journal/diary
@ParkerNotes Ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@KaraZorElme 4 ай бұрын
Great video.Loved it.❤ Can you please share your batman wallpaper 😂 .
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha thanks. It's from the Mondo Batman the Animated Series book
@KaraZorElme 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotes Thank You.❤️
@noahevans2886 2 ай бұрын
You are so good at taking notes, you are going to make college professors have to study how to take notes by referencing your notes. I mean this in a joking manner.Lol.
@noahevans2886 2 ай бұрын
I did not mean for that to turn into a link either.
@noahevans2886 2 ай бұрын
I just find it very interesting that you use these systems. Some that you found, and some that you made, to take so many forms and different kinds of notes to help with so many different subjects and topics. I am starting to try to do the same thing, but wish me luck in getting that far.
@somber_soul 4 ай бұрын
I see Bavinck in the background. +1 for you.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
He's the best.
@4ohf 4 ай бұрын
📓seeing someone further down the rabbit hole of multiple notebooks makes me feel better 😂 tho I might end up just like you lol
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha that's scary! But it's also glad to know there are others on the path
@RaichoNikolov 4 ай бұрын
I thought that you've already said EVERYTHING about pocket notebooks 📓 📒 and you've just posted a new video about pocket notebooks... :)
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
😄 I have another coming on Sunday too
@rcastle13 4 ай бұрын
since i started watching your videos, i got myself a notebook for thoughts and ideas. as someone with adhd, i found it intimidating and difficult to journal. i have too many thoughts and ideas and interests to pick them out and put into words. any tips there?
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Start with one and pull the thread
@TimFromWales 3 ай бұрын
Dude you’re bonkers!
@ParkerNotes 3 ай бұрын
That's true!
@Greatstrides_ 4 ай бұрын
I carry 2 pocket notebooks daily one is for jiu jitsu and the other one is for work/daily task. Im gone pickup that pocket size proverbs!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I think you'll love it! Good to have some more jits representation here!
@abdurrahmanfarhan4506 Ай бұрын
Is that a jiu jitsu purple belt I see in the thumbnail? 👀 Love you videos from a fellow jiuturo (blue belt)
@ParkerNotes Ай бұрын
🫡
@stephenmcdonald9859 4 ай бұрын
Only question I have.. how many pockets do you have? Lol.. Do you bring different ones depending on where you go? Do you carry them all? I’ve always had on I carry and keep by my keys. Another time I’m by my bigger notebooks.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Haha I have a lot. Different purposes. I bring different ones depending on the situation and the clothes I'm wearing or based on if I'm trying out a new brand. If I have one that's almost complete then I'll usually favor that one so I can finish it up. Always feels good to fill one in
@stephenmcdonald9859 4 ай бұрын
Makes sense… You’re right about finishing it! It’s a good feeling of accomplishment and responsibility.. Anyway, would love to see a video of how you like to travel with them, where you keep them for organization (if any), how you decide which ones to bring along depending on the situation. Etc.. Put it in your pocket book sir..😅 Thanks for the reply!! Side note - I’m an entrepreneur, so for years I’ve always kept one on me.. More for out in the field reminders, and ideas. I’m a front pocket guy.😅
@chasehelton5462 4 ай бұрын
Do you have any advice for breaking out of such a strict note taking structure? I am always struggling to take notes because if they aren’t perfectly aligned/spaced then I get frustrated and it keeps me from writing more notes.
@username00009 4 ай бұрын
Use a notebook that is less precious and title it to give yourself permission to be imperfect (e.g., “My Random Messy Notes”) or create a cover page to remind you to be imperfect (e.g., include a quote, make the page itself just beautiful enough so you’ll like it and then add some controlled messiness to it as well).
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
This is great advice!
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I use my Field Notes and Moleskine Cahier books for this because they're small and a little more flimsy. I feel much less risk.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I use my Field Notes and Moleskine Cahier books for this because they're small and a little more flimsy. I feel much less risk.
@K1CK1NG 4 ай бұрын
Where can we buy a Pocket Book of Proverbs like that one in the video? Super idea for something to carry around. Thanks! 📒
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
They might have been a limited run. But it's a leuchtturm1917 A6. Here's an affiliate link if you wanna support my channel amzn.to/47hI7SV Scroll through the available colors. I don't see the gold but maybe you can find it somewhere else
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
Nvm found it: amzn.to/47noAQW
@K1CK1NG 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotesThanks, but I was asking about the one that has the book of Proverbs already printed in it. I would love to buy it through an affiliate link. I really appreciate your channel.
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
oh gotcha! yeah here's the Saddleback affiliate link to the Proverbs pocket book saddlebackleather.com/leather-book-of-proverbs?ktk=d0pac01BLTdhNzM2M2E4ZGRj
@K1CK1NG 4 ай бұрын
@@ParkerNotesThanks!
@catherinetravella6293 4 ай бұрын
Something a little different - Dapper Notes, pocket sized / field note sized , hand crafted (not leather) but fabric and high quality all around. A step above field notes without going leather
@ParkerNotes 4 ай бұрын
I'll have to check them out! Thanks for the recommendation!
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