Live workshop on Nov. 1st - Nov. 22nd, 2024
Notemaking Mastery
22 Days to Transform From Collector to Connector
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What is Notemaking Mastery?
Notemaking Mastery is a live online workshop 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."
Notemaking Mastery
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$799
22-Day Live Cohort
Real-Time Feedback
Proven Notemaking Process
Interactive Prompts & Exercises
Lifetime Access
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Do you feel lost in your 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.
Does your brain feel broken?
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.
Are you collecting ideas but don't know how to connect them?
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 your 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 cohort-course Notemaking Mastery.
It's a onetime 22-day experience, never to be ran again.
It starts Friday, Nov. 1st, 2024.
But first, allow me to introduce myself...
That's the promise of my new cohort-course Notemaking Mastery.
It's a onetime 22-day experience, never to be ran again.
It starts Friday, Nov. 1st, 2024.
But first, allow me to introduce myself...
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.
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Over Consuming
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I’m consuming too much of other people's stuff, but I don't know how to fix it.
Sticky Point
Your rarely go from “spark” to “remark”
Habit
You never develop your own ideas.
Quick Solution
When you say "that's interesting", say why (extra credit if you make a note).
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Creatively Stuck
Habit
I find it hard creating new ideas and find myself getting stuck creatively.
Sticky Point
Difficulty in sparking fresh ideas.
Habit
You never develop your own ideas.
Quick Solution
Practice idea association exercises to overcome blocks.
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Conveying Ideas
Habit
I have the ideas. I have the desire. But I can’t figure out how to effectively share them.
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Articulation challenges.
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Ineffective communication of valuable ideas.
Quick Solution
Improve communication skills and seek feedback for better idea expression.
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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 cohort-course includes four 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: Live sessions every Friday. Think of them as four 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. Real-time feedback and live Q&A: Join live training sessions with Nick where you’ll get personalized feedback, answers to your pressing questions, and opportunities to refine your approach with Nick's personal guidance.
4. 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: Live sessions every Friday. Think of them as four 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. Real-time feedback and live Q&A: Join live training sessions with Nick where you’ll get personalized feedback, answers to your pressing questions, and opportunities to refine your approach with Nick's personal guidance.
4. 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 four live sessions with Nick on November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 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.
Cost
The cost of the live workshop is $7 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.
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.
Don't miss this one-time LIVE experience!
Notemaking Mastery
One cohort pass to our 22-day live cohort. Can be taken async from any timezone. 3x monthly payments of $267. Lifetime access.
Includes
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 Interactive Exercises: Engage 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 updates for continuous improvement.
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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.
How long will I have access to the program?
You will have lifetime access to the program.
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).
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 can work.
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 can work.
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.
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—with a strong focus on Adding and Relating.
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—with a strong focus on Adding and Relating.
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.
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