Mighty Notes Note-taking System
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Mighty Notes is a unique note-taking system designed to enhance clarity and productivity during meetings and lectures through a structured layout and symbol lexicon. It organizes notes into four categories: header, data, tags, and metadata, facilitating actionable insights. The methodology encourages practices like hand-writing notes and using a logbook to improve information retention and context understanding.
![Mighty Notes
version 1.2
Tags
A core strength of Mighty Notes, tags categorize your notes with a set of simple
symbols, adding insight into importance, relevance and actionability.
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Important
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This item is on hold
Very important
Extemely important
Requires action; to-do!
...computer version: []
Requires follow up
Investigate this further
A milestone
...computer version: <>
A budgetary item
More to come on this
This item is pending
Cancelled or will not be completed
This item is in question
Lack of agreement on this
A sidebar; pertaining to a different agenda
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![Mighty Notes
version 1.2
Putting it all together
Hereʼs how a complete Mighty Notes session might look:
March 20, 2008
10:00 - 11:00
WIDGET DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Attendees
Paul - Producer
Paul's Office
Judy - Designer
Sean - Programmer
Rich (me) - Project Manager
Purpose
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Review considerations for upcoming widget production
This widget must work better than the last one.
Paul would like last year's gross sales and whatever
user demographics we have.
Rich -> Paul
Maybe do a survey of current base to see what they want?
Research Dept?
"Last widget build out took too many hours to program"
Paul says!
Sean and I don't
agree
Roll out beta in August; final by Sep 22
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Execs have asked about spanish-language version
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Need to work out system to deliver assets while
Sean is in Mexico
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Designs to be complete end of June
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mb in an update
- Paul
Sean & Rich
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I could do this!
Some users have asked for background music
Create some music loops — only if time!
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Create Gantt chart; don't forget to include buffer times
push J
on this?
Judy will continue to explore interface concepts
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Judy
Firm up date!
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Paul wants to review timetable (probably need VP approval)
R -> P
Paul likes to have these meetings in his office.
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Mighty Notes Note-taking System
- 1. M ig h ty No t e s tm Power to the pencil! © 2008. Dangerous Kitchen, Inc.
- 2. Mighty Notes version 1.2 What itʼs all about Mighty Notes is a note-taking system that brings increased clarity and understanding to business meetings, workshops and lectures. Using a unique page layout and intuitive symbol lexicon, this simple methodology transforms ordinary notes into an actionable knowledge-base, bringing deeper insight and productivity to your work/school/personal life. Hereʼs how it works... Page Layout Mighty Notes divides each note-taking session into four blocks of information: Header Information describing the session itself Data What you would normally refer to as “notes” Tags A lexicon of symbols that categorize note entries into an objective framework Metadata Data about the data—succinct information that further defines note entries Header Tags Data Metadata page 2 of 7
- 3. Mighty Notes version 1.2 Header The Header addresses the who, what, when, where and why of each session, establishing context. March 20, 2008 10:00 - 11:00 WIDGET DEVELOPMENT MEETING Attendees Paul - Producer Paul's Office Judy - Designer Sean - Programmer Rich (me) - Project Manager Purpose Review considerations for upcoming widget production Data All note entries should be double-spaced, so you can append information later as needed. You can also tie discontinuous entries together by marking them with “ID Pointers”—triangles pointing to and from related notes, identified by letter or number. Maybe do a survey of current base to see what they want? "Last widget build out took too many hours to program" Roll out beta in August; final by Sep 22 a Execs have asked about spanish-language version Need to work out system to deliver assets while Sean is in Mexico Designs to be complete end of June a a I could do this! page 3 of 7
- 4. Mighty Notes version 1.2 Tags A core strength of Mighty Notes, tags categorize your notes with a set of simple symbols, adding insight into importance, relevance and actionability. ! !! !!! [ ] = > + < > $ > ; Important # X ? / |_ This item is on hold Very important Extemely important Requires action; to-do! ...computer version: [] Requires follow up Investigate this further A milestone ...computer version: <> A budgetary item More to come on this This item is pending Cancelled or will not be completed This item is in question Lack of agreement on this A sidebar; pertaining to a different agenda page 4 of 7
- 5. Mighty Notes version 1.2 Metadata Metadata can be names, dates, descriptors—anything that expands meaning or defines the context of an entry. Paul would like last year's gross sales and whatever user demographics we have. Rich -> Paul Maybe do a survey of current base to see what they want? Research Dept? "Last widget build out took too many hours to program" Paul says! Sean and I don't agree Roll out beta in August; final by Sep 22 a page 5 of 7
- 6. Mighty Notes version 1.2 Putting it all together Hereʼs how a complete Mighty Notes session might look: March 20, 2008 10:00 - 11:00 WIDGET DEVELOPMENT MEETING Attendees Paul - Producer Paul's Office Judy - Designer Sean - Programmer Rich (me) - Project Manager Purpose !!! [ $ => ] ? = > / < > Review considerations for upcoming widget production This widget must work better than the last one. Paul would like last year's gross sales and whatever user demographics we have. Rich -> Paul Maybe do a survey of current base to see what they want? Research Dept? "Last widget build out took too many hours to program" Paul says! Sean and I don't agree Roll out beta in August; final by Sep 22 a # Execs have asked about spanish-language version != > Need to work out system to deliver assets while Sean is in Mexico < = > > ? ; Designs to be complete end of June a mb in an update - Paul Sean & Rich a I could do this! Some users have asked for background music Create some music loops — only if time! > [ ] Create Gantt chart; don't forget to include buffer times push J on this? Judy will continue to explore interface concepts = < > > |_ Judy Firm up date! a Paul wants to review timetable (probably need VP approval) R -> P Paul likes to have these meetings in his office. page 6 of 7
- 7. Mighty Notes version 1.2 More tips Here are are five more tips that will help you get the most out of Mighty Notes. Use a log book A permanent, chronological record of all your sessions will provide long-term reference and perspective. Hand-write, donʼt type Anecdotal evidence suggests writing by hand helps make information “stick.” Itʼs also less intrusive than using a computer. Listen first, write second That way youʼre sure to get the full context. Keep it short Abbreviations, incomplete sentences and improvised shorthand will save energy and time (itʼs ez 2 do if u want 2). Fix errors efficiently Spelling and grammar errors are unimportant, but erroneous information should be crossed out with a single line (just like your teachers taught you). Conclusion The Mighty Notes system is simple, but, like any skill, takes a little practice. Go slowly at first. Use a “cheat sheet” until you remember how to do it. Create new Tags that suit your needs. With just a little effort, Mighty Notes will become a habit that can truly enhance comprehension and improve productivity. Thanks for your feedback and support. A great deal of effort went into bringing you Mighty Notes. Comments, suggestions and contributions are always welcome. Visit www.mightynotes.net to send us an email or make a donation. And spread the word! If you know someone who could benefit from this system, let them know—youʼll both be glad you did. Power to the pencil! page 7 of 7