Why do we take notes? One reason is it forces us to take new information and consider it in context so that we can produce relevant knowledge and wisdom.
The physical act of writing down our thoughts strengthens the memory and provides greater recall later. When you read your notes and edit them, you are reinforcing the memory.
Tony Buzan, a leading expert in how the brain functions and the inventor of mind mapping, says that if you hear something one time you will likely forget it in less than a week. However, if you hear it again in the next week, you might remember it for another month. If you hear it again during that month, you’ll likely remember the information for the rest of your life. It is for these reasons that we say you must write a business plan and revisit it often.
When was the last time you worked on your business plan?
