Summary: The tradition of carrying a pocket notebook has been popularized recently by brands like "Moleskine," but some men are put off by its trendy image. However, pocket notebooks have a long history of use by great men like Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Edison. These notebooks were essential tools for farmers, salesmen, ministers, Boy Scouts, doctors, architects, naturalists, and students, helping them organize thoughts, record observations, and plan tasks efficiently. Despite the modern associations, the pocket notebook remains a valuable tool for capturing ideas and staying organized in various personal and professional endeavors.
He always has at hand information of value to men in his line of trade, and in time they come to realize it and look forward to his coming, saving him some kind of an order even if they are not much in need, because they want a chance to talk with him.” (View Highlight)
Note: Sometimes people buy the product because of the person they associate with it.
Have also a special vest-pocket notebook and let nothing escape you.” (View Highlight)
Note: "let nothing escape you" - that struck me
and if the book is “self-opening,” i.e., if the pencil is always fixed to the page on which the next entry will be made, very little time is spent in taking the notes.” (View Highlight)
If you feel that this is hard to do, remember that the alternative is lifelong exposure to the unjust suspicion of illiteracy.” (View Highlight)
Note: The hard work of memorization through repetition is worthwhile.
