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The act of writing things down helps to keep you focused, and on track in your life. Most times when you think of writing things down, you think of goals to keep them front, centered and solidified, or you jot down things that pop into your mind to keep you from forgetting them. But there are other reasons why you should write things down.

1. The great innovators and thinkers who changed the world documented their work, which others were able to build on
2. Documenting your life story is a great way for your family, your descendants to learn and understand who your are/were
3. Documenting and explaining the processes and models you develop to do your work more effectively and efficiently will encourage others to do the same. This is also a way for you to get deserved recognition for your contributions to cost cutting within the company
4. When an idea comes to you, if you write it down, you are less likely to forget it, and more likely to act on it
5. When you are trying to figure things out, writing it on paper makes it easier and helps you to make connections that you otherwise wouldn’t make
6. When reading, other than for entertainment, taking notes helps you to build your reservoir of knowledge, which will prove useful when brainstorming or looking for innovative solutions
7. Writing things down shows that you are accountable, and signals that you are serious

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