The Blank Sheet: The Note-Taking System You Never Learned

Get more out of what you read with the blank sheet method of note-taking. It took me years to develop this system, which will 10x your comprehension.

The Blank Sheet: The Note-Taking System You Never Learned The single biggest change you can make to get more out of your reading is the blank sheet method of note-taking. It took me years to develop this system, which will 10x your comprehension. I don’t say that lightly. I’ve tested it on thousands of people. The blank sheet method primes your brain for what you’re about to read and shows you what you’re learning. Here’s how it works: Before you start reading a new book, take out a blank sheet of paper. Write down what you know about the book/subject you’re about to read — a mind map. After y

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