The Productivity Sketchbook #2: The 3 Biggest Benefits of Visual Productivity

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• So in the last issue I was so excited about the idea of visual productivity that I forgot to ask an important question

  • Oh yeah? What question is that?

• Why would I want to practice visual productivity?

  • Ah yes, that is an excellent question. It's important to understand the benefits of visual productivity so you know the awesome stuff you're getting out of it.

• Yeah! Gotta know what's in it for me!

• The 3 Biggest Benefits of Visual Productivity

  1. Greater Information Retention
     • Dual Coding Theory (Allan Paivio, University of Western Ontario, 1971)
       • Our brains process info in two ways
         • Verbal (words)
         • Visual (images)
       • Visual Productivity utilizes both
         • Gives you two ways to remember information
  2. Information Capture Filter
     • Handwriting notes is an effective content capture filter
       • Takes longer
       • Can only capture the BIG ideas
       • Focus on what resonates
         • "I can't get this amazing idea out of my head!"
  3. Concise Writing
     • Using images instead of words can help you be more concise and save space
       • Shopping cart = grocery shopping
       • Car + school = pick up kids from school
       • Brush + toilet = clean the bathroom

• Wow! Those are some great benefits!

  • I know right!?

• In the next issue we'll take a look at how to get started practicing visual productivity so you can start reaping those benefits!

• Until next time!