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How to Start a Commonplace Book (and Why You Need One)

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There’s something magical about a notebook filled with the words, images, and ideas that resonate with you.

There’s something magical about a notebook filled with the words, images, and ideas that resonate with you. It’s like a time capsule of your evolving thoughts, a space where random scribbles somehow form a tapestry of your mind. If you’ve ever saved a quote, bookmarked an article, or kept a screenshot of something that moved you, you’re halfway to keeping a commonplace book. So, what exactly is a commonplace book, and why should you start one? Subscribe Historically, commonplace books have been used by thinkers and writers as a way to collect ideas, quotes, and insights. They’re a blend of…

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