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I always kept my commonplace books as an overarching compendium of knowledge tailored to what my interests are, with a subsection relevant to quotes. People don't realize just how much knowledge you gain from forums, messages and conversations, but can become quickly lost or muddled due to memory. I've done this multiple times as well as accompanying sketches when it came to fountain pens, Submarines, art, aeronautic and automotive mechanics. It's a beautiful piece of literature that I actually routinely check with as a refresher as well to teach myself again on what I forgot or have "frazzled"

I think one SHOULD copy down the exact quote if only to be able to appreciate and study a pithy turn of phrase.

@melusine826

2 ай бұрын

Also- referencing exact quotes essential in essays etc

What a delightful find you are. I have very much enjoyed this content. This is the best direction I've heard regarding Commonplace Books. I'm on board. I'm going to start trying these suggestions. Thank you!

Totally eye-opening, thanks. I have been writing down reams of quotes for about 4 years, but will now alter and deepen my approach in this way starting now. I imagine, though, it might be some time before I can resist the temptation to first copy down the original quote exactly (we should be paraphrasing) before moving on to my own thoughts about it.

This is an awesome video. I really appreciate it. I read so much classical literature, and a whole range of genres and topics within non-fiction and, often times, i simply highlight and move on, knowing i want to elaborate how i think and feel about the information, but never imagining i should use a journal to do so. i usually flesh my ideas out in school papers i have to turn in

The way you explain and give precise information is excellent. Thank You.

Hi - Thank you for this video. I like the idea of writing down the quote and then exploring why it resonated with me - or as part of a critique. Thank you also for the link to Oscar Wilde's commonplace notebooks.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject, I learned something new today! ❤

Great. So refreshing and truthful. Really helpful. Thank you so much.

Finally a stationary bro! I love the md paper. Have it in a5 rn. Take my fountain pens and microns so well. You have me sold on the a6. I’m thinking it’ll make a perfect Common Place

I adore O. Wilde. Thank you for sharing this treasure with us

Your video is such a breath of fresh air! I always kept personal journals and notebooks for specific interests but now I am going to attempt to keep a Commonplace Notebook - being a writer and avid reader myself. I also love Oscar Wilde so this video grabbed my attention from start to finish - thank you for your research and sharing this!

thankyou for this, I appreciate this, it's helpful.

Can’t wait to see your new website. ❤

Brilliant advice, tips and techniques. Thank you so much for Sharing.

This was so helpful to me, thankyou. I've so many books of quotes and snippets that I've hoarded, and this has shown me how to move forward and use them, so thankyou!

@VashikArmenikus

8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome Heather! :)

I like your book shelf organisation. Its important that the oxfords dont mix with the penguins

@VashikArmenikus

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Love Bernini on your profile picture! Mixing oxfords and penguins is a sacrilege!!

I love your channel. The website sounds fantastic. I recently went back through some of my notebooks and discovered I had been commonplacing for a long time without knowing it!

@VashikArmenikus

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Are there any tips of how you keep your own journal that you would like to share? I would love to hear the process. (I'm a nerd after all!)

This is the best commonplace notebook vid I've ever seen. Thank you so much !

@VashikArmenikus

6 ай бұрын

Such music to my ears! Thank your for your warm words!

I just can't get enough of your videos, thank you so much! I have learned a great deal and have put those ideas into action in my own journals and commonplace books.❤

@VashikArmenikus

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Michelle! :) What are some other videos on my channel that you enjoyed? :) I would love to know :)

@michellepretorius9588

8 ай бұрын

@VashikArmenikus I was initially drawn to your videos on journalling and commonplace books, but I have since expanded that to include your videos on the Stoics and your favorite books/authors. My favorite video by far was on Oscar Wilde. You gave insight on him that was very unique and inspiring. I would love to see more of that type in the future. Thanks again for all that you do for us! ❤️

Outstanding video!

Really enjoyed this video! 💜🌟

Hello from Turkey! I really like your videos. I hope you can get even more views and popularity over time. The videos are really helpful and you seem like a very kind person! : )

@VashikArmenikus

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Your words into god’s ears:) let me know if there is any other way I can help 😊

You talk so beautifully about literature and writing.

@VashikArmenikus

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

I first came across your videos and newsletters a few months ago while looking for information about a new documentary on Umberto Eco. I have enjoyed all the videos and newsletter recommendations. I have already bought several and have more on my wait list. Please them coming. 👍

@VashikArmenikus

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jack! It's so inspiring to hear and see this community grow :) I wish there was a chat space where every book lover could join and talk :) I was thinking to use Substack for that. Are you by any chance registered there?

@JackRatcliffe-ze9jw

8 ай бұрын

I did join Substack recently. I am trying to figure out how to navigate my way. There is just SO MUCH good stuff there. I check your posts each morning. Gets my day started with a high.

Vashik, you deserve more subscribers mate! Solid work!

@VashikArmenikus

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Ryan! Let your words be heard by KZread's algorithms!

Oscar Wildes Commonplace Notebook sold for 70k and Post Malone bought a Magic: The Gathering for 2 million… am I missing something?

@anibal5845

9 ай бұрын

People are willing to spend ludicrous amounts of money on things that have only sentimental value

@Shmyrk

9 ай бұрын

@@anibal5845 true! I’m just surprised that Wildes commonplace didn’t hold more sentimental value?

@emacarvalho7889

6 ай бұрын

THAT'S IT! That is exactly it! You see, I've only from common place notebooks last year and I thought it was a wonderful thing to have. So I watched tutorials and I was very excited about making one. However, I wasn't excited anymore because if I wanted an encyclopedia, I would have bought one in the nearest bookshop. In other words. It was soulless. That's what was missing and I was waiting for someone to explain me exactly that and thank you, my dear Mr Wilde, wherever you may be for your enlightenment.

@heathersmith8549

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Celebrities are stupid.

Dear Vashik, you are a gem. Thank you for doing what you do. Every video you make is truly wonderful.

@VashikArmenikus

9 ай бұрын

@MyBookishHeart Thank you so much for your kind words! And once more congratulations on well-deserved 1000 subs! Your content is gold and I'm looking forward to congratulating you with your 10,000 subs soon!

@ProseAndPetticoats

9 ай бұрын

@@VashikArmenikus So kind of you! 🥹

thank you very much. It was very usefull. Good luck

@VashikArmenikus

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! :)

Thank-you 😊

Ciao.. ti scrivo dall'Italia. Volevo ringraziarti e farti i complimenti per i tuoi video e per il lavoro che svolgi qui. Sei stato una ispirazione.. grazie di cuore.. Hai il link del tuo sito sul journaling? un grande abbraccio🥰

Hi, sir! I never understood yet how you read many books at once. How many pages do you read of each book a day?

amazing content...

@VashikArmenikus

8 ай бұрын

Merci merci Arevik jan!

hello! I loved your video but I have questions. What is the difference between a Journal, Commonplace book and a diary And we need to write into 3 notebooks at the same time?

@VashikArmenikus

7 ай бұрын

It's hard to answer it fully in a comment. Diary is focused on daily record of events, journal is focused not on dates but on thoughts/experiences, while commonplace book is where you gather thoughts from books. I answer this question in more detail on my patreon www.patreon.com/posts/1-what-is-diary-88554106

Love your work. Can you share the link to Wilde's notebooks?

@VashikArmenikus

10 ай бұрын

My bad! Forgot to add the link into the description section. Here it is ---> archive.org/details/oscarwildesoxfor0000wild/mode/1up?view=theater

@magdalenaholt2967

10 ай бұрын

@@VashikArmenikus thank you so much!

@karenlee48

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

"Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs."

Если вы прочли в оригинале Льва Толстого (Lev Tolstoy), то этот комментарий не составит для вас большой проблемы) Принцип ведения записной книжки, которые вы описываете в этом видео, напомнил мне принцип библиотеки цеттелькастен (zettelkasten) - библиотеки, которую вел гениальный Никлас Луман. Лучший способ усвоить знание и поместить его в свой жизненный и чувственный опыт - не только переформулировать своими словами, но и связать с другими отрывками знаний, уже существующими в предыдущих записях. Создание собственной библиотеки цеттелкастен вывело мое мышление на принципиально другой уровень. Мне кажется, вам тоже будет это интересно, если вы еще не знаакомы с этим принципом.

Where did you learn Russian?

"Steal like an artist" book - how to be inspired

porque hablas como si tuvieras que hacer poco ruido para no despertar a alguien?

@VashikArmenikus

9 ай бұрын

Haha! I’m still shy speaking and recoding in public. So I try to stay quiet not to humiliate myself 😂

@tomasbona9841

9 ай бұрын

@@VashikArmenikus haha! You make great content!! Keep it up!