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575 If you still take notes during phone calls, you’re unknowingly training your mind in these 7 ways

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James Brennan @ Silicon Canals · 02/08/2026 09:00 EDT

If you still take notes during phone calls, you’re unknowingly training your mind in these 7 ways

While everyone else frantically types away during calls, those still scribbling handwritten notes are secretly rewiring their brains for sharper focus, deeper listening, and memory that actually sticks—and neuroscience explains why this "outdated" habit might be your biggest competitive advantage.

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