You NEED a Pocket Notebook, here's why...

[@chlonley]

It's really just an adult handy dandy notebook

[@GareTheBear]

HANDY DANDY IT IS

[@grreeeeee]

I think he’s too young. I see you tho

[@GareTheBear]

Youngblood😎

[@SteveSwannJr]

Blues Clues!

[@GareTheBear]

YES!!!

[@indiuckymonkey2137]

You are a very intelligent man! So glad to see younger people utilizing “analog” or “old” methods and realizing how they can be a benefit to our memory function. Love my modern technology and electronics, but my brain needs that analog stimulation as well.

[@GareTheBear]

Well, thank you so much!!! I have been greatly benefited by using a pocket notebook and I am happy to continue doing so. Nothing like a healthy mix of both analog and digital!

[@sagemodeandrew8451]

I prefer the aesthetic of the pocket notebooks from Dollar General because I think it’s really cool that they look like tiny versions of the full-size marbled composition books, but the Walmart ones are better quality since they’re sewn together, whereas the DG ones are glued and fall apart really easily.

[@GareTheBear]

Ohhhh right on!! Plus if I'm not mistaken, the DG ones only come in packs of 2 whereas Walmart comes in packs of 3. So it's a similar price but you get one more notebook! (Also, I was considering taking some of the black ones from Walmart that I have and Customizing them to look like a classic spackled comp book👀)

[@cuttothechasenews]

Awesome video! I too carry a pocket notebook. I started in Dec 23 and it has been a real game changer in helping me navigate all my ideas. I would use my phone, but the problem is, I never go back and look at notes in my phone. I fidget a lot so having a notebook to pull out and thumb through is perfect as i'm rereading ideas ive had constantly. I use it as a journal and planner too and lasts about 2 months. I'm fancy and i carry a 3.5" x 5.5" pocket sketch book, I like the slightly thicker pages.

[@GareTheBear]

That's AWESOME! I love how you really found what works for you! I have a lot of the same struggles with the phone and not going back and looking. I love flipping through an old notebook and finding an idea and bringing it to life! Thanks for watching my friend! See you soon🫡

[@comicleighfunny]

Mate you want to add an indexing system to the front of the book so you can jump to the pages with specific ideas. For example you could have a video category, shopping category and an ideas category. I’ve done it and it makes everything so much easier and efficient

[@GareTheBear]

I totally agree with that!!! That's funny you mentioned it cause I had every intention to implement that system in my next book once I fill my current one up!🤣 Great tip, though!!! I appreciate it!🫡

[@GareTheBear]

replying again to let you know, I have just set up my new notebook for Sunday's video WITH a table of contents! Thanks for the suggestion, my friend!

[@comicleighfunny]

@@GareTheBear I’ll be interested to hear how you find it. It’s been a game changer for me.

[@GareTheBear]

I'm looking forward to it! Thanks again!

[@larrypenner83]

Great editing

[@GareTheBear]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@peytonrowe]

A pocket notebook might be something I need to consider…! Awesome video dude. Love the structure and shots you got to tell the story!

[@GareTheBear]

I think it's 100% worth considering! Thanks brother. I had a ton of fun setting up all these shots!

[@akvmenon]

I just found your videos. I have started using a notebook and needed like minded people and ideas. Your production quality is excellent, keeping the ideas fresh and interesting. I see a big future in KZbin for you. I’m a subscriber and wish you only the best!!

[@GareTheBear]

I'm so glad you found the channel! I hope you find the rest of the channel helpful/entertaining! Thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for being here!😁

[@ToddDeSilva]

Honestly, I bout a few of those field notebooks after a Peter McKinnon video he did recently ish….but this definitely reinforces why it’s super important, and I’m getting more in the habit of always carrying it around

[@GareTheBear]

I've considered the field notes book, and I watched that same Peter McKinnon video! I love the idea of a pocket notebook and everything it has to offer. I hope it provides the same perks to you as it has to me! Thanks for watching, Todd!!🔥

[@Rfpepe7295]

As I age, I see myself gravitating towards analog.I have been journaling for the last year in a notebook and find it much more enjoyable than writing in DayOne which I have been doing for the past couple of years.

[@GareTheBear]

There's something so beautiful and satisfying about analog. I love it too! It's so great. Thanks for watching!

[@EvanLindy]

Im on the same page man, if i don’t jot down my ideas right away there gone forever! You truly level up which each video man, absolutely love this!! The B-roll works so well.

[@GareTheBear]

My man! Thank you so much! I had such a blast putting this one together, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!🫡

[@nischay7371]

Awesome video. I love the way you tell your story. Subscribed !!! ❤ I'll start using one straight away

[@GareTheBear]

Thank you so much! This made my day! I hope the pocket notebook serves you well!🙏

[@JeffCline1]

This video is how I found you but I have caught up and watched many more of your videos since then. You're an excellent storyteller and have a way for visual presentation.

[@GareTheBear]

Heck yeah! I'm glad you went and watched, and i hope you enjoyed them! I appreciate that, Jeff! Thank you!😁

[@deersakamoto2167]

My take is there's 2 types of notes: 1. Things that change only slightly over time (think Wikipedia) 2. Free flowing ideas (Think Twitter) I think for the Wiki type of notes (e.g. daily routine checklists), digital is better as it's much easier to add/modify/edit. For the Twitter kind of notes, paper may be more suitable as you can also draw diagrams etc. My 2c.

[@GareTheBear]

I like this perspective on note-taking! Being able to edit is a blessing and curse depending on how you do your notes. I definitely dig this elaborate breakdown, tho. Thanks for sharing!

[@EvanLindy]

Ohhh my!! What an intro!!

[@GareTheBear]

Thank you brother!!! I put a lot of time into that one🔥

[@NowBoardingVlogs]

I have used a pocket notebook for yours but for work. I need to do the same with KZbin. No doubt it would help my organization and keep me structured.

[@GareTheBear]

Dude it's seriously the best!!! I couldn't recommend it enough! Thanks for watching, Jeff!

[@knutvonheim3838]

Good video! Glad I found the channel1

[@GareTheBear]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the channel as well. I hope you enjoy!

[@mikemosely7868]

Great video editing! I wasn’t expecting the video quality with your subscriber base! You may find it helpful to date your entries in your notebook.

[@GareTheBear]

Thank you so much for that! There's all sorts of diamonds in the rough. Also, dating the entries is definitely a good idea I need to start implementing! Idk why I haven't done it already🤣

[@INDIANXxhgpp9907]

4:00 naming it 4:58 the another video

[@GareTheBear]

🔥🔥🔥

[@HealthyTips-4U]

Your pocket notebook journey is inspiring! Thanks for sharing how it's become a game-changer in your creative process. Definitely considering adding one to my routine now! 📓🚀 +1👍🏻🥰

[@GareTheBear]

I'm so glad you got inspired from watching this! That makes my day! It's definitely worth at least giving the notebook a try!🔥 Thank you so much for watching!🫡

[@AntzMr]

I may need a notebook now but the problem is having a pen handy!

[@GareTheBear]

When I first started out using one, I always just kept both the book AND pen in my pocket! Then, eventually, i got the ZipMate, which helped with keeping them both together at all times!

[@human4634]

U can glue/staple a diy pen loop to the back of the notebook. Mine didn't have one in-built so i just used a small ribbon as a pen holder.

[@GareTheBear]

Smart!!!

[@ItIsShelby]

i have always wanted to do this, i just don’t know what i would write in it

[@GareTheBear]

That's the beauty of it, you could write LITERALLY anything! It's totally worth it, in my opinion!!

[@kimnahar]

my suggestion make index page just like bullet journal so you know what page your looking for is like table of contents

[@GareTheBear]

I actually did that in another video! Here's the link if you wanna check it out! Thanks for watching!😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5y2f4R5odJphNk

[@kimnahar]

@@GareTheBear actually I watched that video after this and realized why did i comment that XD

[@GareTheBear]

Nice!!😂 Thanks for watching, Kim!

[@emacwakeup]

I need to keep mine on me and use my phone less. Good video :)

[@GareTheBear]

It's been a great help for me so far in my first year or so! Thanks for watching!!😁

[@Joy2Plan]

Great video! 🤗

[@GareTheBear]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@candysandy123]

it worked!

[@GareTheBear]

Haha nice!!!🔥😎

[@RealKingdo]

As someone with adhd I really badly need a note book cos other thoughts take over what I'm thinking and completely forgot my ideas, also u should A B test a thumbnail with the current one and a thumbnail where you look sad on half the thumbnailand low saturation and it says something like before notebook then on the other side a one that's more saturated and more happy where it says with note book

[@GareTheBear]

Oooo I like that thumbnail idea!! I'll have to try that out and see how it looks!! And I TOTALLY relate to your experience. It's so hard to keep an idea fresh in my head so I have to offload it to the book so I can forget, but not lose the idea!

[@matties5387]

I get so distracted with my phone. I probably should have a notebook in my purse😂

[@GareTheBear]

I just so happen to know where you can find some!!!😉

[@AnarchySane]

For headings, you can use the Markdown format in the form of a different number of ‘#’

[@GareTheBear]

Sounds interesting! What would make that different than bullets or dashes?🤔

[@AnarchySane]

@@GareTheBear The fact that the headings are visually separated from the rest. And no one prevents you from making nested headers, i.e. the '#' header of the first level, and the '##' header of the second level, and so on.

[@GareTheBear]

Ahhh, right on!! I'll have to look into it and give it a try! Thanks!

[@AnarchySane]

@@GareTheBear in addition, if you want to transfer your notes to a digital format, for example, the same Markdown, then you will simplify your task in advance.

[@GareTheBear]

Sounds super handy!

[@ehoenig]

agree.

[@GareTheBear]

💯💯💯

[@tylervogel9724]

What pen do you use with your pouch? Also it looks to write very nicely. Link please 7:16

[@GareTheBear]

It's the Metal Barrel Sharpie S-Gel! You can just Google it because they sell em everywhere! Super easy to find!

[@chlonley]

How do I have a pocket notebook without pockets? 😮

[@GareTheBear]

Just plain notebook🤠

[@Scarshadow666]

There's pouches and EDC covers/sleeves for pocket notebooks out there (especially for 3.5 x 5.5" pocket notebooks, like Field Notes or Moleskine Cashier notebooks). Been looking up DIYs for notebook covers and pouches to see if they can be modified to fit on a keychain or lanyard myself.

[@GareTheBear]

That would be sick! I'd recommend the ZipMate from DailyCarryCo. I use it, and I absolutely love it!!! There's an affiliate link in my descriptions if you wanna take a look at it

[@BlackPearlMinistries]

A question to ponder and answer in your notebook. 😂. Quite a conundrum.

[@GareTheBear]

🤣🤣🤣

[@havefunbesafe]

That’s cool…walking changed my life. and drinking water.

[@GareTheBear]

Dude, I feel that! Water is a super drink!🔥 thanks for watching!

[@evrimpekaslan]

More notebooks ➡ Less phone 👍

[@GareTheBear]

Nailed it!🫡

[@tonythetitan_1]

Have you discovered the bullet journal yet?

[@GareTheBear]

I don't think so! Is that the one where all the pages are in a grid made up of dots?? Thanks for watching!

[@WOK-YT-handle]

👍

[@GareTheBear]

Thanks for commenting!

[@zhengtanglin]

好的 帅哥 已经看了 Pocket Notebook 随身本就是和手机对抗的一个功能么

[@GareTheBear]

At this point, it's not so much about competing with the phone, but coexisting with it!

[@andreweye3358]

"This is my notebook..." You have seen Full Metal Jacket, right?

[@GareTheBear]

Sure have!!! That's where I stole it from🤫

[@andreweye3358]

@@GareTheBear thought you've seen it all.

[@andreweye3358]

@@GareTheBear maybe you should name every notebook...

[@GareTheBear]

🤔🤔🤔 Not a bad idea!!