Today we look into a VERY underestimated thing you should start using, a notebook. What is a notebook? Why should you start using one? How can you get one? What can you achieve if you get one?

These are some of the questions this post will focus on.

The reason for writing this one is that I know a lot of you aren´t using one and personally I didn´t use one before also, however, since starting using one I have now seen the power of doing so and it is HUGE.

I will explain why in this short post.

You will also get a GREAT opportunity to create yourself a new career further down in this post!

Oh, by the way, this post will focus on the “paper” notebook and not so much on the “digital” notebook, however, if you want to know more on the topic of the digital one you got some links further down in this post.

What is a NoteBook – The Explanation

If you are on this page you most likely want to know what a notebook is, or what it means, right?

The definition of a notebook according to Wikipedia is: “A notebook (notepad, writing pad, drawing pad, legal pad) is a small book or binder of paper pages, often ruled, used for purposes such as recording notes or memoranda, writing”

It is actually not complicated at all, a notebook is simply a blank book that you fill with your own notes.

It doesn´t even have to be a book (you can write notes on your phone or computer as well) even though I would recommend it to be a book (maybe because I like it the old school way most times).

In case you already know what a classic “paper” notebook is and want to know what a “digital” notebook is it is not that complicated either. 

In short: The first “notebook computers” was called like that because the size of them was pretty much the same size of a paper notebook.

Click here to see a full and detailed explanation of what it “a digital, computer one” is (opens in new window)

Why should you start using one?

Let´s say you want to lose a certain amount of weight (or build muscle) in a certain amount of time. You could try to do it randomly without any sort of plan and without writing down a plan on how to achieve it.

Guess what, random actions will give you random results.

If you are serious about your goals, whether it is losing weight, learning a new language or create a passive income online and quit your 9-5 you WILL get there A LOT faster if you use a notebook.

What´s being measured can be managed.

In fact, not using a notebook is almost like shooting yourself in the foot and set yourself up for failure and not achieving anything at all.

It mind sound harsh, or even nerdy to you but it is absolutely true.

How can you get one?

You can buy some kind of note pad, log, etc at pretty much any mall. Buying a book that you can use for your own notes is the easy part.

What is possible to achieve with one?

In short, ANYTHING.

Whatever it is you want to achieve or accomplish will be done easier, faster and more effective with a notebook.

Don´t believe me?

Take a look at this example below:

(a study published in the Forbes magazine about goal setting):

(Pay Close Attention To THIS, It is a MUST read)

The year 1979 there was a very “eye opening” study made on the Harvard MBA program where graduate students were asked the question: 

have you set clear, written goals for your future and made plans to accomplish them?

The result:

3% (only) had written goals and plans,

13% had goals but they had not write them down

and 84% had no goals at all.

Ten years later: The same group was interviewed again and the result?

It was absolutely mind blowing!

The 13% of the class who had goals (in their heads) was earning twice as much the amount of the 84% who had no goals.

Now listen to this!!: The 3% who had written goals were earning, on average, 10 TIMES as much as the other 97% of the class COMBINED!

COMBINED!

When I saw this I really started to take my goals seriously.

I find this to be an extremely motivating example of why creating clear and measurable goals and WRITING them down is a key to success… In ANYTHING

I strongly suggest that you set your goals like this:

Do not just write them down and then go on with other things… NO! This is not the proper way and will not help you much.

I suggest you do like this instead to get the most benefits out of your written goals.

Do like this: Set a goal that is achiveable and WRITE IT DOWN, it is important that it is a challenging goal.

Then: you break down that goal in “small steps” that you have to do to achive the final goal. Write down EVERYTHING you need to do to achive the big goal of yours. Be as detailed as possible.

Then: put that list in order and put DEADLINES for each step.

Now you have something to aim for…

Go ahead and WORK. Complete every step at the list in order and do it as fast as you can.

Make sure to have everything you have to do (your to-do list) written down before the day starts.

Do this for a longer period of time and you WILL get A LOT done and FAST!

VERY interesting study that was published in the Forbes magazine about goal setting:

(Pay Close Attention To THIS, It is a MUST read)

The year 1979 there was a fascinating study made on the Harvard MBA program where graduate students were asked the question: 

have you set clear, written goals for your future and made plans to accomplish them?

The result:

3% (only) had written goals and plans,

13% had goals but they had not write them down

and 84% had no goals at all.

Ten years later: The same group was interviewed again and the result?

It was absolutely mind blowing!

The 13% of the class who had goals (in their heads) was earning twice as much the amount of the 84% who had no goals.

Now listen to this!!: The 3% who had written goals were earning, on average, 10 TIMES as much as the other 97% of the class COMBINED!

COMBINED!

When I saw this I really started to take my goals seriously.

I find this to be an extremely motivating example of why creating clear and measurable goals and WRITING them down is a key to success… In ANYTHING

Set your goals like this instead:

Do not just write them down and then go on with other things… NO! This is not the proper way and will not help you much.

I suggest you do like this instead to get the most benefits out of your written goals.

Do like this: Set a goal that is achiveable and WRITE IT DOWN, it is important that it is a challenging goal.

Then: you break down that goal in “small steps” that you have to do to achive the final goal. Write down EVERYTHING you need to do to achive the big goal of yours. Be as detailed as possible.

Then: put that list in order and put DEADLINES for each step.

Now you have something to aim for…

Go ahead and WORK. Complete every step at the list in order and do it as fast as you can.

Make sure to have everything you have to do (your to-do list) written down before the day starts.

Do this for a longer period of time and you WILL get A LOT done and FAST!

If you want to read a blog post I made about this subject inside of a platform for entrepreneurs that I am a member of then click here (opens in new window)

Use a Notebook + THIS to make A LOT of Money!

If you have no clue for what to use a notebook for you will love this recommendation! It is actually an education, or university but relax, it will not cost you like a traditional one.

In fact, you can try it for absolutely FREE before you decide if you want to take it seriously and buy your own membership.

You will learn how to create a full-time income, and start your own online based business around ANY interest that you might have! Sounds like a dream job, right?

It is!

Click here to read more about this opportunity and how you can get a $0 FREE membership!

I hope you found this post helpful and now you should know what a notebook is and why you should start using one. As always, if you have any questions or just want to share some of your own experience please leave a comment below. Will be more than happy to answer all of them 🙂

I wish you success!

Sincerely,

John

Owner of: Start Make Stop Waste