4 Questions to Ask Yourself
How often do I feel lost in my notes?
If you've over-collected, it's like taking all the noise of the internet into your bedroom. Learn how to turn the mess into magic.
How often do I have "foggy" brain?
Bad habits of consuming and collecting turn the brain into a mush of passive nothingness. The trick is learning the one-word habit that turns consumers into creators.
Am I just collecting ideas out of fear?
We over-collect because we have a fearful relationship with information. The key is to connect ideas, which turns fear into joy, and joy into meaning, and meaning into value.
Does it feel like my ideas don't ever go anywhere?
You have the capability. The problem is you just weren't given the playbook for turning ideas into insights—and impact.
The problem with notetaking
Since 2020, I've been arguing against notetaking. What a weird thing to do, right?
It's not that duplicating words we find on the internet is inherently bad. If anything, it's inherently good. So what's my beef? We think it's the solution to the info pain we feel, but eventually, makes the pain worse. It goes like this:
Consume » consume » PAIN » collect. Consume » consume » PAIN » collect.
That becomes the habit. It's a dangerous habit. Because it leaves out the most important part of the process: the generating! It leaves out your voice and your ability to connect disparate ideas and develop something that is greater than the sum of its parts.
So eventually, all that collecting becomes the pain. That's because you've basically created a smaller version of the internet with all the noise of the internet drowning out your own thoughts. It becomes this:
Consume » PAIN » collect » PAIN » consume » PAIN » collect » PAIN.
It's not that duplicating words we find on the internet is inherently bad. If anything, it's inherently good. So what's my beef? We think it's the solution to the info pain we feel, but eventually, makes the pain worse. It goes like this:
Consume » consume » PAIN » collect. Consume » consume » PAIN » collect.
That becomes the habit. It's a dangerous habit. Because it leaves out the most important part of the process: the generating! It leaves out your voice and your ability to connect disparate ideas and develop something that is greater than the sum of its parts.
So eventually, all that collecting becomes the pain. That's because you've basically created a smaller version of the internet with all the noise of the internet drowning out your own thoughts. It becomes this:
Consume » PAIN » collect » PAIN » consume » PAIN » collect » PAIN.
The collecting habit creates a worsening spiral of informational pain.
How would that make an impact in your life?
So what's the solution?
It's so simple: make a habit that instantly transforms you from consumer to creator, from collector to connector.
That's the promise of my new mini-cohort Notemaking Mastery.
It's a 22-day experience.
That's the promise of my new mini-cohort Notemaking Mastery.
It's a 22-day experience.
What is Notemaking Mastery?
Synced Sprint on May 27 - Jun 17
Notemaking Mastery is a hybrid learning experience leveraging a pair of live events alongside 22 lessons unlocking daily.
This synced sprint is designed to train you in the skill that schools didn't: notemaking.
It will change your relationship to information and transform you from "one who collects" into "one who connects."
This synced sprint is designed to train you in the skill that schools didn't: notemaking.
It will change your relationship to information and transform you from "one who collects" into "one who connects."
Trusted by thinkers at the following institutions
Notemaking Mastery in a nutshell...
Who's it for?
Notemaking Mastery is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the endless stream of information but wants to turn it into meaningful knowledge—whether you're a student drowning in textbooks, a professional juggling reports, or a lifelong learner trying to make sense of the world.
If you've ever felt like you're collecting ideas but not connecting them, this course is for you.
If you've ever felt like you're collecting ideas but not connecting them, this course is for you.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn how to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress—whether it's for your day-to-day thinking, that big effort, or a creative endeavor.
In this course, you will:
- Turn your scattered notes into connected insights: Learn how to use linked notes to organize your thoughts and create meaningful connections that drive your thinking forward.
- Develop a sustainable notemaking habit: Master a structured process that empowers you to continuously engage with information, rather than just collecting it.
- Improve how you generate ideas: You’ll learn practical techniques to refine your thinking and ask better questions, helping you move from passive consumption to active creation.
- Experience a proven system for notemaking: Build confidence in your ability to take notes that aren’t just a record but a tool for deeper understanding, growth, and creativity.
What is included?
You can expect clear, focused lessons and interactive experiences that guide you through mastering the art of notemaking with linked notes. The mini-cohort includes three key areas of focus designed to ensure you develop a reliable, repeatable system for connecting ideas and creating insights.
1. Step-by-step LIVE sessions: This Notemaking Mastery synced sprint is built around two live sessions. Think of them as mini-bootcamps that show you exactly how to transform scattered information into organized, meaningful notes that spark new ideas. (Yes, they'll be recorded.)
2. Day-by-day lessons: Each lesson is packed with prompts and exercises that you can apply immediately, ensuring you’re not just learning—you’re doing.
3. Lifetime access: Once enrolled, you’ll have lifetime access to the entire course, including all lessons—allowing you to revisit and refine your skills anytime.
1. Step-by-step LIVE sessions: This Notemaking Mastery synced sprint is built around two live sessions. Think of them as mini-bootcamps that show you exactly how to transform scattered information into organized, meaningful notes that spark new ideas. (Yes, they'll be recorded.)
2. Day-by-day lessons: Each lesson is packed with prompts and exercises that you can apply immediately, ensuring you’re not just learning—you’re doing.
3. Lifetime access: Once enrolled, you’ll have lifetime access to the entire course, including all lessons—allowing you to revisit and refine your skills anytime.
What is the schedule?
There will be two live sessions with Nick on May 27 and June 17, both starting at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. Each session will last 90 minutes, featuring live teaching, interactive exercises, and real-time Q&A. In addition to the live sessions, new lessons will unlock daily to keep you consistently learning and building your notemaking skills throughout the course. If you can't attend live, all recordings will be available for you to watch at your convenience.
Investment
The cost of the mini-cohort is $399 USD for a limited time.
What you will experience
We've refined these proven techniques—tested by thousands of students—to make learning and implementation as simple as possible.
Week 1: Notemaking
Practice the easy and timeless building blocks of thinking with linked notes.
- Day 1: LIVE Kickoff Session
- Day 1: Say “because” (The Spark Method)
- Day 2: Make 10 notes (Spark, Remark, Relate)
- Day 3: Think easy, think fast (The Streaming Methods)
- Day 4: Link easy, link fast (Linkmaking)
- Day 5: Make a list, but really a map (The Reminders List)
- Day 6: Tend to your notes (Reworking & Relinking)
- Day 7: Go back to the map (Layer Your Understanding)
Week 2: Mapmaking
Learn how to see the big picture, and to use it to accelerate your thinking.
- Day 8: NOTEMAKING SESSION 2: The Act of Mapping Watch Party
- Day 8: Make 3 maps (Maps of Content)
- Day 9: Collect, Cluster, Collide (The Mapping Method)
- Day 10: Collide (The Magic in the Mapping Method)
- Day 11: Connect and clarify your notes
- Day 12: Color and critique your notes
- Day 13: Cite your notes
- Day 14: Curate your notes
Week 3: Both Notemaking & Mapmaking
Move fluently between your notes and ideas to fully unlock your best thinking.
- Day 15: NOTEMAKING SESSION 3: The Act of Moving Between Watch Party
- Day 15: Name it to Frame it
- Day 16: Roll up your ideas (The Rollup Method)
- Day 17: Refactor your ideas
- Day 18: Learn the Dance (The Dual Mode Method)
- Day 19: Map your maps
- Day 20: Leave a clue for Future You (NOTE: to Self)
- Day 21: Prime yourself with prompts (50+ Notemaking Prompts)
- Day 22: Not all those who wander… (Wandertivity)
- Day 22: LIVE Reflection Session
Hi, I'm Nick Milo.
I’ve spent the last 17+ years using digital notes to create and grow a fitness boxing into an international company, produce two independent feature films, become a TV and film editor, and—perhaps most importantly—to calm my thoughts and make better sense of the world around me.
I’ve tested and stretched the limits of linked notes in the "real world" from:
- the fitness industry 🏃 to the film industry 🎬
- the football field 🏈 to civil engineering 🏗
- strength training 🏋️ to the boxing ring 🥊
- public speaking 🎤 to content creation 🎨
What I’ve learned is this: Being effective at managing knowledge is a superpower—and linking your thinking supercharges it.
The frameworks I teach can unlock your ability to work with ideas in a way that is fast, flexible, and future-proof. I’ve taught thousands of people with great results. That's because these principles are flexible enough for you to shape to your personal needs—no matter what you want to do.
Stop notetaking. Start notemaking.
Let's be honest.
If you're reading this, you know you should be consuming less and creating more. But instead, you're stuck making more highlights instead of developing your own insights. And with each new highlight, you feel a dull ache of guilt because deep down you know what it really is: avoidance.
We both know why you’ve been putting it off. It’s a mix of informational FOMO, the fear of not having anything worth saying, and the fear of what others might think.
Luckily, Notemaking Mastery will get you to the other side. From notetaker to notemaker. From consumer to creator. And once you cross the threshold, you'll wonder what took you so long.
If you're reading this, you know you should be consuming less and creating more. But instead, you're stuck making more highlights instead of developing your own insights. And with each new highlight, you feel a dull ache of guilt because deep down you know what it really is: avoidance.
We both know why you’ve been putting it off. It’s a mix of informational FOMO, the fear of not having anything worth saying, and the fear of what others might think.
Luckily, Notemaking Mastery will get you to the other side. From notetaker to notemaker. From consumer to creator. And once you cross the threshold, you'll wonder what took you so long.
Secure your seat now
Cohort 9
October 11 - November 11
You will leave Notemaking Mastery with a new thinking habit disguised as a writing habit.
Our synced sprint runs May 27th - June 17th
Notemaking Mastery
One cohort pass to our 22-day live cohort. Can be taken async from any timezone. 3x monthly payments of $153. Lifetime access.
$399 / one-time investment
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Learn a Proven Process
Master the skill of notemaking through a structured approach that improves learning and recall.
Experience Live Training Sessions
Join live sessions to practice, reflect, and get real-time feedback. Includes Q&A session with Nick.
Engage in Daily Lessons and Interactive Exercises
Develop a daily notemaking practice with prompts designed to surface insights, deepen understanding, and refine your thoughts.
Master Best Practices
Learn practical techniques to ask better questions, frame ideas, and develop your notemaking strategies.
Get Lifetime Access
Revisit all lessons and recordings for continued improvement.
Knowledge Accelerator
Everything you need to unlock the full potential of your mind—workshops, tools, and resources worth over $6,000—all in one streamlined package.
$1,697 / one-time investment
Then $197/year membership—includes all updates & live sessions
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Get EVERYTHING in Notemaking Mastery
Master how to think with linked notes in our proven course (and join our synced sprint).
Access two of our flagship LYT Workshops
Don't just create a system to get your thoughts in order, join another LYT Workshop to apply your system in powerful ways to your personal and professional needs.
Get Writing Original Works
Master how to write with linked notes in our proven course (and join our synced sprint).
Get All Our Products, Bootcamps, and Updates
Rapidly improve how you work with knowledge using our suite of products: Ideaverse Pro, Obsidian Flight School, How to Work a Book, and You in Review.
Follow Our Curated Paths
Get guidance on where you should focus—based on how much time you have.
Learn More Watching 70+ Hours of Expert Content
Explore recordings of experts sharing their strategies, tools, and real-world applications.
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Engage with like-minded individuals to collaborate, share ideas, get feedback, and grow together.
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Learn LIVE with Nick and experts throughout the year. Ask questions, get answers.
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Here's what our alumni are saying about Notemaking Mastery
This has been a transformational experience.
I absolutely loved the free-talking method and the rollup method, allowing me to see a bigger picture.
Since Notemaking Mastery, I've felt motivated to tend to my notes regularly, seeing them as a beautiful garden that needs my attention, not only new plants.
I absolutely loved the free-talking method and the rollup method, allowing me to see a bigger picture.
Since Notemaking Mastery, I've felt motivated to tend to my notes regularly, seeing them as a beautiful garden that needs my attention, not only new plants.
Anna
I realized that I very rarely make a note that is mostly my thinking.
Most of my notes historically have been at least 80% source material, with 20% me commenting on it.
With this method, I'm making notes that are 95% concepts flowing from my mind, with perhaps 5% noticing the source that helped spark me to think.
Most of my notes historically have been at least 80% source material, with 20% me commenting on it.
With this method, I'm making notes that are 95% concepts flowing from my mind, with perhaps 5% noticing the source that helped spark me to think.
Morgan DeGroff
The “prompt” methods in this course have opened up a whole new generative path.
It's inspiring! Iron sharpening iron. When constructing and utilizing bottom-up Maps becomes second nature, it’s going to unlock lots of creativity...
Notemaking Mastery holds the potential for incredible potential.
It's inspiring! Iron sharpening iron. When constructing and utilizing bottom-up Maps becomes second nature, it’s going to unlock lots of creativity...
Notemaking Mastery holds the potential for incredible potential.
Richard “Padre” Copeland
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Notemaking Mastery. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat with our support team.
How long will I have access?
You will have lifetime access to the program.
What is your refund policy?
You can request a full refund by contacting us at hello@linkingyourthinking.com within the first 7 days of the course. Please note that no withdrawals or refunds will be processed after this initial 7-day period.
Can I request for a reimbursement from my employer?
Many organizations offer an education budget that covers the cost of our course.
If you need guidance, please feel free to email us at hello@linkingyourthinking.com.
You can also use this proposal template.
If you need guidance, please feel free to email us at hello@linkingyourthinking.com.
You can also use this proposal template.
Do I have to use Obsidian?
No. You'll just want to use something that allows you to link notes quickly.
The most popular choice is Obsidian, but other tools like Roam, Logseq, Tana, or even Evernote and Notion can work. You just need a tool that allows for link-based notes.
The most popular choice is Obsidian, but other tools like Roam, Logseq, Tana, or even Evernote and Notion can work. You just need a tool that allows for link-based notes.
What shouldn't I expect out of Notemaking Mastery?
Notemaking Mastery is focused on building a notemaking habit and teaching you how to turn scattered information into connected insights.
We don't touch folders. We don't set up a full thinking system for you (see the LYT Workshop for that).
We don't deep dive into the technicals of specific tools like Obsidian (that's where you want Obsidian Flight School).
We don't touch folders. We don't set up a full thinking system for you (see the LYT Workshop for that).
We don't deep dive into the technicals of specific tools like Obsidian (that's where you want Obsidian Flight School).
Is a synced sprint super fast-paced? I tend to be more of a lifelong learner exploring things slowly.
The sprint refers to our 22-days together, but know that the daily lessons are divided into small, actionable bites that make it easy to take it day by day.
We want this to be a sustainable experience to build a sustainable notemaking practice. Also, we understand that life can get busy along the way.
Know we've made it easy to pick back up anytime during this synced sprint but you'll also have lifetime access to both the live session recordings and the lessons which makes it easy to return to these in the future.
We want this to be a sustainable experience to build a sustainable notemaking practice. Also, we understand that life can get busy along the way.
Know we've made it easy to pick back up anytime during this synced sprint but you'll also have lifetime access to both the live session recordings and the lessons which makes it easy to return to these in the future.
What’s the difference between this Notemaking Mastery course and the LYT Workshop?
The Linking Your Thinking (LYT) Workshop is our flagship offering. It’s for when you want to create your custom, connected thinking system—a system you can use for the rest of your life to do your best thinking more often.
Let’s use the ARC Framework (Add, Relate, Communicate) to compare each. The LYT Workshop covers all three—Adding, Relating, and Communicating ideas.
Notemaking Mastery, on the other hand, zooms in on the process of Adding and Relating ideas, helping you master the skill of connecting information to generate meaningful insights. Think of Notemaking Mastery as complementary to the all-powerful LYT Workshop, with an emphasis on refining how you connect and engage with ideas.
Let’s use the ARC Framework (Add, Relate, Communicate) to compare each. The LYT Workshop covers all three—Adding, Relating, and Communicating ideas.
Notemaking Mastery, on the other hand, zooms in on the process of Adding and Relating ideas, helping you master the skill of connecting information to generate meaningful insights. Think of Notemaking Mastery as complementary to the all-powerful LYT Workshop, with an emphasis on refining how you connect and engage with ideas.
I'm new. What type of technical help can I expect?
That said, please have a basic understanding of how to make links and how to make tags. This is not a course on teaching you Obsidian!
Now as far as the Notemaking Mastery Course, all the examples are shown in Obsidian, and the fancy advanced features are not needed. I'll talk about some cool hotkeys from time to time, but the focus is squarely on how we can work with link-based notes. These are timeless fundamentals no matter the software.
Now as far as the Notemaking Mastery Course, all the examples are shown in Obsidian, and the fancy advanced features are not needed. I'll talk about some cool hotkeys from time to time, but the focus is squarely on how we can work with link-based notes. These are timeless fundamentals no matter the software.
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat to our support team.
The daily lessons, the great sessions and the forum interactions remind me of my first experience with LYT and galvanized me to more action.
I do feel more connected to my ideaverse. I really like the targeted exercises: it's like isolating muscle groups in the gym.
I do feel more connected to my ideaverse. I really like the targeted exercises: it's like isolating muscle groups in the gym.
Asher Diamant
It has showed me various different ways of creating valuable insights easily and quickly and generally has helped me get "unstuck" with making notes itself.
Notemaking Mastery is making me a better writer, thinker and creator.
Notemaking Mastery is making me a better writer, thinker and creator.
Alexia
Notemaking Mastery has provided tools and mindsets to more easily dive into my notes. I find myself less adrift.
I've gained a set of actions to apply to keep making progress in my thinking and writing. I'm now better positioned to express myself.
I've gained a set of actions to apply to keep making progress in my thinking and writing. I'm now better positioned to express myself.
Bruce Lerner
Notemaking Mastery has helped me use all that information to build a much better life!
I've developed much better critical and analytical skills about what I'm studying or just reading.
I am learning how to think now, by linking my thoughts. It's just incredibly amazing!
I've developed much better critical and analytical skills about what I'm studying or just reading.
I am learning how to think now, by linking my thoughts. It's just incredibly amazing!
Wenceslao Sanchez
Notemaking Mastery has been a transformational experience - really invaluable. It has helped my ability to control the ADD in my head and put things into something that makes sense.
I used to struggle with notes and now I can't live without them.
I feel excited to notetake and notemake.
I used to struggle with notes and now I can't live without them.
I feel excited to notetake and notemake.
Darcy Norman
I am learning to think and create, but most of all my confidence is growing thanks to Notemaking Mastery.
I launched my notes on my new website and the first positive response of a potential consultancy client landed my inbox!
About a year ago, I would drown in research and now I am confident to speak up.
I launched my notes on my new website and the first positive response of a potential consultancy client landed my inbox!
About a year ago, I would drown in research and now I am confident to speak up.
Priscilla Rolvers