A Note taking process is one that has a long feedback loop. Doing it correctly, incorrectly or not at all doesn’t reward or punish you right away.
That’s why it’s difficult to build a habit or system out of this.
This probably has a lot in common with Systems theory.
Reference
Ahrens, Sönke. How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking. 2nd edition, Revised and Expanded edition, Sönke Ahrens, 2022.
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Highlights of How to take smart notes
We don’t experience any immediate negative feedback if we do it [note taking] it badly.
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