Moleskine Notebooks

It was nearly three years ago that the Moleskine product raged through the online world.  We spoke and wrote about the historic black notebooks.  The buzz died and although I've used two notebooks regularly since then, my awareness seemed to wane as well.  That is, until I read this sentence which I removed out of a small informational piece that was packed with the last notebook that I purchased.

Moleskine is a reservoir of ideas and feelings, a battery that stores discoveries and perceptions, and whose energy can be tapped over time.

What powerful and inspiring words!

One could say the same thing about a 1.99 drugstore notebook.  (It used to be Dime Store).  But the hook is that the reservoir is attached to the deep and rich Moleskine history.  This association is Gorilla Glue bond and sinks a grappling hook into our right brain, anchored to our soul.

Okay, now we're at a crossroad.  Either:

• You now exactly what I'm talkin' bout
• You gave Moleskine a try but you see the practicality of the 1.99 drugstore notebook instead
• You haven't purchased a Moleskine

If you're at point one or three listen up.  Use the connection between your heart, soul, mind and Moleskine to develop a keen sense of awareness and observation.  If you step one foot out of your house, make sure you're packin' the Moleskine.  Now, watch this...

Make notes on what captures your attention

As you continue to do this, you'll see more, and often what do see will be below the surface of what appears to be.  So basically you've used an object that hooks the emotion from your body to connect with others, with the land or with objects.  How can not this practice enrich your writing and your life?

Check out what these folks do with Moleskines.

Comments

[calebism]

Is not the Moleskine the rich man's hipster PDA? I felt like Moleskine jumped the shark when I started seeing them in chain bookstores last year. But I feel an OCD kind of need to know that I will always be able to find my preferred sketchbook, so I am trying hard to make the big M my preference.

[dave]

There sure has been some sentiment in that direction Caleb. (thanks for stopping by!) I like the idea of consistency as well. A couple of years ago a notebook that I was using disappeared from the market and I was bummed.

If you like to sketch and make notes about your sketch, check out this notebook: http://www.amazon.com/Rex-Ray-Notebook/dp/0811860043/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195903632&sr=1-1

[Glenn (Customer Service Experience) Ross]

I've used the Moleskine lined journal for more than 2 years. I love it. It boots up faster than a computer, it's lighter, and the battery never goes dead.-)

I'm a GTD fan. I keep all notes in my Moleskine. I use the Cornell note taking method for meetings, I use symbols for follow up questions, tasks, delegations, etc. I reserve the back fourth of the journal for outlining books and podcasts related to business.

In the back pocket, I carry extra business cards, a slim stack of post-it notes, and a one-page copy of my plan.

Personally, I have no problem buying these at chain bookstores, rather, I appreciate the availability.

While others walk into meetings with laptops or legal pads, I love the simplicity of walking in with a pen and a moleskine. The facilitator never wonders whether I'm listening or checking e-mails.

Regards,

Glenn

[dave]

Hey Glenn - LOL, I got the visual of you walking in the meeting with the Moleskine.

Now that I am counting, I guess I use three. I use a 5 X 7 for my meditation journal. I use a smaller lined one for noting books that I want to buy and I carry a small graph-lined reporter style one with me everywhere I go - to make notes on things I observe.