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Takeaway:<\/b> Every once in a while, sit alone with no distractions and a blank notepad. You’ll be surprised with all you capture.<\/p>\n

Estimated Reading Time:<\/b> 1 minute, 8s.<\/div><\/div>\n

Every once in a while when I find 15 minutes of quiet time, I shut everything off, my computer and cellphone included, set a timer for 15 minutes, and lay down with a blank notepad and no distractions.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m always surprised what I capture.<\/b><\/p>\n

When I shut everything off, I find that my mind still runs at 10,000 RPM, churning out things like: things I have to do (but haven\u2019t captured), things I\u2019m waiting on<\/a><\/span>, ideas for AYOP, long-term ideas and plans, and a lot more.<\/p>\n

Most of the things I capture are valuable and actionable, and I wouldn\u2019t have thought of them otherwise, bouncing around between so many distractions.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a picture of everything I captured yesterday:<\/p>\n

\"notepad\"<\/p>\n

Our minds are often an arcade of thoughts that we don\u2019t get the chance to step back and observe. When we force ourselves to step back for 15 minutes with nothing more than a notepad and a pen, the thoughts bouncing around in our minds have no choice but to defragment and organize themselves while the best ones bubble to the surface.<\/p>\n

Next time you have a spare 15 minutes (or even if you don\u2019t), try shutting everything off and laying down with only a notepad. You\u2019ll be surprised at what bubbles up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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