How And Why To Keep A “Commonplace Book”
I also keep a handful of blank pages in my morning journal to build a quote section over the course of the journal (pulling quotes from reading, podcasts, etc.). That way, I can easily refer back to it and flip through when looking for some insight.”
Ferriss, Timothy • Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
John Mason’s self-help guide to commonplace books appeared in his Treatise on Knowledge.
Steven Johnson • Where Good Ideas Come From
One of the most valuable kinds of information to keep is personal information—your own thoughts, reflections, memories, and mementos.
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
One approach I favour during the spring is the use of a commonplace book, which I encountered through my studies of a Jacobean playwright called John Webster.