Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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this is my system for analog and digital notes. I've been using a combination of both for a decade now and this is what works for me. Hope you find this valuable.

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Outline:
0:00 my two part second brain system
0:24 when to use digital notes
2:00 my favourite tool to take notes digitally
3:56 warning for digital notes (and my solution)
6:55 the app I use for digital notes
7:40 why analog notes still matter (and my setup)
12:05 why i always carry a pocket notebook

title options:
1. a complete guide to digital and analog note-taking
2. my two-part system for journaling and notes
3. how I separate digital and analog notes
4. my two-part second brain system (to never forget anything)
5. digital vs analog note taking (which one is better)