The Benefits of Writing Notes in Your Own Words

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Notes are not pieces of truth, but rather pieces of understanding. You don't have to take perfect notes to get the benefit. Writing exactly what the professor says prevents getting the golden nuggets from the class and hampers memory retention. It is more beneficial to write notes in your own words as it encourages active thinking and allows for the development of thoughts over time.

Umar is a student of my course Obsidian University, teaching you how to level up your notetaking and studying in Obsidian. He has known about Obsidian for two years but never got motivated enough to get started. Over the past few months, he has delved into Obsidian learning to compound his knowledge base inside and outside school and deepened his love for learning. He has more time ACTUALLY to enjoy college and make memories. And he has made a good friend out of me along the way.

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A students experience taking Obsidian University to level up their notetaking and studying
Biggest mistakes Umar wishes he had avoided beginning to use Obsidian
How to fall in love with learning

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