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This would be a good idea if I could read my own handwriting. I get this works for some, but never has for me. I have never been a notebook type of person. I

by dnndev 5y ago

This would be a good idea if I could read my own handwriting. I get this works for some, but never has for me. I have never been a notebook type of person. I love your general approach and very similar to a digital version I use.

mellavora 5y ago
You could work on improving your handwriting. You might notice other benefits. I read about one person whose math comprehension increased dramatically when they improved their penmanship; something about a mental link between the ability to visualize the formulas in their mind and the ability to create/visualize them on paper.
- journey_16162 5y ago
  Not OP. I don't see how handwriting is better. I'm already working on the laptop, notepad app is almost integrated with everything else, I can access it in miliseconds with keyboard shortcuts. I can create a similar list in a simple notepad app, i.e.: x Task 1 x Task 2 - Task 3 - Task 4
- marcosdumay 5y ago
  I'm not the OP, but I'm on a similar situation. I can draw formulas quite well. I can also draw text quite well if I'm drawing it. But my cursory handwriting is so bad that I often can't read it. I don't think it's worth putting time into improving it on the case I need to write some long-form text by hand. There just isn't enough value int there. (But then, here I am, spending time on HN...)
- dnndev 5y ago
  Very true. I have been thinking of getting a white board. Thanks for the encouragement.
1123581321 5y ago
This might sound weird, but check your diet if your handwriting is shaky/cryptic or mentally anguishing to perform. I looked into this upon recommendation of someone else, and now I always notice when mine is worse after certain meals. Not advocating for one particular diet.
- dnndev 5y ago
  Thank you. Valid point. I currently stay away from dairy and wheat. I immediately notice a difference with those foods (dairy = sinuses, wheat = stomach bloat). The issue is I cant write fast enough. I type near 80 word per minute. I am so familiar with the keyboard, when I go to write it needs to be for special occasion (letter for my mom or something).
  - 1123581321 5y ago
    That makes perfect sense. I'm a fast typist and OmniFocus user, myself.

by dnndev 5y ago

mellavora 5y ago

You could work on improving your handwriting. You might notice other benefits. I read about one person whose math comprehension increased dramatically when they improved their penmanship; something about a mental link between the ability to visualize the formulas in their mind and the ability to create/visualize them on paper.

journey_16162 5y ago
Not OP. I don't see how handwriting is better. I'm already working on the laptop, notepad app is almost integrated with everything else, I can access it in miliseconds with keyboard shortcuts. I can create a similar list in a simple notepad app, i.e.: x Task 1 x Task 2 - Task 3 - Task 4
marcosdumay 5y ago
I'm not the OP, but I'm on a similar situation. I can draw formulas quite well. I can also draw text quite well if I'm drawing it. But my cursory handwriting is so bad that I often can't read it. I don't think it's worth putting time into improving it on the case I need to write some long-form text by hand. There just isn't enough value int there. (But then, here I am, spending time on HN...)
dnndev 5y ago
Very true. I have been thinking of getting a white board. Thanks for the encouragement.

1123581321 5y ago

This might sound weird, but check your diet if your handwriting is shaky/cryptic or mentally anguishing to perform. I looked into this upon recommendation of someone else, and now I always notice when mine is worse after certain meals. Not advocating for one particular diet.

dnndev 5y ago
Thank you. Valid point. I currently stay away from dairy and wheat. I immediately notice a difference with those foods (dairy = sinuses, wheat = stomach bloat). The issue is I cant write fast enough. I type near 80 word per minute. I am so familiar with the keyboard, when I go to write it needs to be for special occasion (letter for my mom or something).
- 1123581321 5y ago
  That makes perfect sense. I'm a fast typist and OmniFocus user, myself.