The Habit of Field Notes: A Love Letter to Notebooks

TLDRLucas shares his experience of using field notes for over 10 years and explains his love for these pocket notebooks. He discusses the habit he has built around using field notes, the things he includes in them, and the satisfaction he gets from writing in them. The lightweight and worn-in feel of the notebooks make them a perfect companion for everyday use and a personal record of memories.

Key insights

📓The key to building a habit is intrinsic motivation and quick rewards.

🖊️Field notes provide instant gratification and satisfaction in writing down thoughts and ideas.

📝The process of taking notes requires small, manageable steps for easy execution.

📚Field notes serve as personal records, similar to flipping through a photo reel.

🎨Although some people use field notes for artwork, the simplicity of chicken scratchings is equally enjoyable.

Q&A

How long has Lucas been using field notes?

Lucas has been using field notes for over 10 years.

What does Lucas include in his field notes?

Lucas includes to-do lists, grocery lists, book suggestions, and financial tracking in his field notes.

What is Lucas' motivation for using field notes?

Lucas is motivated by the tactile response and satisfaction of writing in field notes.

What makes the habit of using field notes stick for Lucas?

The quick and tangible rewards of using field notes make the habit stick for Lucas.

What memories do field notes bring back for Lucas?

Looking through his field notes brings back memories of places he has been, to-do lists, and schedules.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Lucas welcomes viewers to his video about field notes and his habit of using them for over 10 years.

01:10Lucas shares the key to building a habit is intrinsic motivation and quick rewards.

02:24Writing in field notes provides instant gratification and satisfaction for Lucas.

03:53The process of taking notes in field notes requires small, manageable steps for easy execution.

05:40Field notes serve as personal records, similar to flipping through a photo reel.

06:55Although some people use field notes for artwork, Lucas enjoys the simplicity of chicken scratchings.

10:21Lucas encourages viewers to try building a habit of using field notes and shares his extensive collection.

11:41Lucas concludes the video and thanks viewers for watching.