March 14, 2025 • 14 mins
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Dive into the transformative world of mindful note-taking as we explore how Lestallion notebooks are revolutionizing the way we capture and process information. Forget everything you thought you knew about notebooks – these aren't just paper-bound pages, but carefully engineered learning tools designed to eliminate the friction that stands between you and effective studying.
We unpack the game-changing features that make Lestallion stand out: the lay-flat binding that lets you focus on content instead of fighting with your notebook, the premium 120 GSM paper that prevents frustrating bleed-through, and the thoughtful organizational elements like numbered pages and table of contents that transform scattered notes into a comprehensive knowledge system. Discover how these seemingly small details create a profound difference in learning outcomes and information retention.
Beyond the physical attributes, we delve into the cognitive science behind handwritten notes. Research shows that writing by hand engages multiple brain regions simultaneously – creating neural pathways that digital typing simply can't match. In our hyper-connected world, the simple act of putting pen to paper creates a sanctuary of focus, free from notifications and digital distractions. Whether you're preparing for exams, journaling for mental clarity, planning adventures, or exploring your artistic side, Lestallion notebooks provide the perfect foundation for your unique journey. Your thoughts deserve a worthy home – it's time to rediscover the power of putting pen to paper.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're going to reallydig into something that I think
a lot of you are reallyinterested in, and that's
figuring out how to use thoseLestallion notebooks to, like,
really level up your studying.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, and it's interesting, I think, because
Lestallion kind of manages tofind this cool balance between
you know, actually writingthings down and all the you know
demands of learning these days.
Oh yeah, for sure I mean it'snot just about reading textbooks
anymore, right, we've gotonline lectures and simulations,
research articles, that's a lotto keep track of.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
It is yeah, and it can be so easy to just feel
completely swamped Like you'retaking notes just for the sake
of taking notes.
I remember when I was incollege, I was taking this
anthropology class.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
It was super fascinating but, oh my gosh, my
notes were a disaster.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Oh no.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
I had one of those spiral notebooks that like
wouldn't even lay flat.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Oh, I hate that.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
It drove me crazy.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah, I bet.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
And that frustration just makes it so much harder to
learn.
Speaker 2 (00:55):
It does, and you know what that's.
One thing I really appreciateabout Lestallion is that lay
flat, binding Right.
It's so simple, but it makessuch a huge difference it really
does.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
You can actually focus on what you're writing
instead of fighting with thenotebook actually oh man, I wish
I had that back in college yeahbut even with a good notebook,
there's still the whole issue oflike how do you organize all
that information?
Right, I mean, I've got friendswho like color code, everything
.
Others are all about mind mapsyeah and then there are some who
just write everything down inone giant stream of
(01:26):
consciousness.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
So how do you even start to figure out a system
that actually works for you?
Speaker 2 (01:32):
That's where those little details that Lestallion
put into their notebooks reallycome in handy.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Like.
Take the numbered pages and thetable of contents, for example.
Yeah, those aren't just thereto look pretty.
They're incredibly helpful forbuilding a structured index of
your notes, especially whenyou're dealing with a complex
topic with a ton of differentconcepts that are all connected.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
So it's kind of like a blueprint.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
It is.
It's like a roadmap for yourknowledge.
That makes a lot of sense.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
And speaking of structure, I've always been a
big fan of the Cornell notemethod.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Oh yeah, where you divide the page into sections.
Speaker 1 (02:08):
Exactly Cues, notes and summaries.
Does Listallion work well withthat?
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Okay, good.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
The spacing on the line pages is perfect for the
Cornell method.
Cool, you can create thosedistinct sections without any
trouble, and then the numberedpages help you connect your cues
to the main notes.
Perfect, it's a match made instudy heaven.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It really is.
And what about the paper itself?
Oh yeah, lestallion reallyemphasizes using high quality
thick paper.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Is that really that big of a deal?
Speaker 2 (02:40):
You know, it's more important than you might think.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
Good.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Think about that feeling you get when you flip to
the other side of the page andyou see the ink bleeding through
from what you wrote before.
Yeah, it's almost like yourthoughts are getting jumbled up
together.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
The worst.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Right, but that's what's so great about
Lestallion's 120 GSM paper itprevents that bleed through, so
you can use highlighters,fountain pens whatever your
writing weapon of choice is.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Oh, that's fantastic.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Without worrying about ruining anything on the
other side.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
It's those little things that can make such a huge
difference.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
They really can.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
I remember when I was studying for the MCATs.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
I was using this really thin, flimsy notebook.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Oh no.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
My notes were a mess.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Smudged ink bleed through everywhere.
Oh, it made it so hard to studyand remember the information.
Yeah, okay it felt like I wasconstantly fighting with the
notebook.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Instead of focusing on the material.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It can be a real drain on your mental energy.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
It really can.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
But that's where Lestallion shines.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
They eliminate that friction and let you focus on
what matters which?
Speaker 1 (03:44):
is understanding the material.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
You know, this reminds me of a story about my
sister.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
She's super artistic and loves using fountain pens.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
But she always had trouble taking notes because of
the ink bleeding through.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, I can see how that would be a problem.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
It was like her creativity was battling her
practicality, right.
But then she got a Lestallionnotebook for her birthday.
Yeah, and it was a total gamechanger.
Oh wow, the thick paper let heruse her favorite pens without
any bleed through, and sheactually started to enjoy taking
notes.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
It became an extension of her creativity.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
That's so cool.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
And you know what?
Her grades even went up becauseshe was actually engaging with
the material on a deeper level.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
It's amazing how the way we write can affect how we
learn.
Speaker 1 (04:29):
It really is.
It's like tricking your braininto loving to learn.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
We've talked a lot about the physical parts of
Lestallion notebooks, but let'sget into how they can be used in
practice.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
What are some study methods that work really well
with these notebooks?
Sure, I'm thinking mind maps,bullet journaling, flashcards,
that kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Well, a stallion is super versatile.
You can use it for all of thoseand more.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
That's great.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
The dot grid option is amazing for mind maps and
diagrams.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
Oh, I bet.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
It gives you structure without being too
rigid, and for bullet journaling, the numbered pages and table
of contents keep everythingorganized and easy to find.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
You can have a section for vocab, another for
key concepts, one for practiceproblems.
The possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
I love that idea of having a dedicated section for
each part of a subject.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
It's like your own personalized encyclopedia.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
And what about flashcards?
Speaker 2 (05:22):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
I know some people swear by those no-transcript.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Well, the most important thing is to figure out
what your goal is.
Okay, what are you hoping toachieve with this notebook?
Speaker 1 (05:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Are you getting ready for a big exam, trying to
organize notes for a researchpaper, or just looking for a
better way to study every day?
I see, once you know what youwant to accomplish, then you can
start to explore the featuresand layouts that fit your needs
best.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
So it's all about being intentional and picking
the right tools for the job.
Speaker 2 (06:16):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
It's like a chef deciding which knives to use for
a certain dish.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
That's a great analogy.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
They wouldn't use a paring knife to carve a roast.
Exactly it's about using theright tool for the task.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
And just like a chef needs to practice their knife
skills, you need to develop goodnote-taking habits and
techniques.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
Get the most out of your Lestallion notebook.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
It's not a magic solution, right, but it can be a
really powerful tool forlearning and growing
(07:04):
no-transcript.
Know the things that make alist Allian great for studying
right.
The paper, the binding, thecovers, those are just good
features for other things too,that's true but it's really
interesting to see how peopleare using those features in ways
that go beyond just note-taking.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Can you give us some examples?
Sure, I'm always curious abouthow people find creative ways to
use things.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
Right, well, I know someone who uses their
Listallion as a bullet journal.
Oh, cool.
They love the dot grid layoutfor making their own spreads and
trackers.
Yeah, and the numbered pagesmake it super easy to index
everything.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
It's like their own personalized system.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
I can see that the dot grid is so versatile.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
It gives you just enough structure without being
too limiting.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
I actually used a Lestallion dot grid notebook to
plan my last vacation.
Oh, that's cool.
I made little maps, lists ofplaces to see.
I even tracked my expenses.
Wow All in one place.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
It was like my own custom travel guide.
That's a great example of howthese notebooks can be used in
different situations.
Right, it's not just about thefeatures themselves.
I see it's about how you usethem to create a system that
works for you so speaking ofsystems yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
I've noticed that a lot of people are using list
allian notebooks for creativethings uh-huh like sketching,
watercolor painting, evencalligraphy.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
It seems kind of weird to use a notebook for
studying for something soartistic.
Right what do you think aboutthat?
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Well, I think it shows how good the paper and the
overall quality of thenotebooks are.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
The paper is thick and smooth so it can handle all
sorts of mediums withoutbleeding through or warping,
which is really important forartists and clearfers.
And the lay-flat binding meansyou have a steady surface to
work on, I see, even when you'repressing down with a brush or
pen.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
It's like a portable art studio, exactly, and for
people who love fountain pens,that high quality paper, it must
be amazing.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
The paper is made to prevent feathering and bleed
through, which is especiallyimportant for fountain pen users
, because their inks are oftenwetter.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It lets the ink flow smoothly and evenly, so you get
nice clean lines.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
This might sound a little nerdy, but Go ahead.
I get ASMR tingles justthinking about a fountain pen
gliding across a smooth page.
Oh, I totally get it, it's sosatisfying.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
There's something so tactile and almost meditative
about writing with a fountainpen.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
You just don't get that with a keyboard.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
It's like slowing down and really enjoying each
word.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
And it's not just about how it looks either.
I've heard that writing by handcan actually help you remember
things better.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Oh yeah, there's actually a lot of research that
suggests that's true.
Really, when you write by hand,you're using a bunch of
different parts of your brainOkay, including the ones for
motor control, languageprocessing and memory.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
So it's more engaging .
Speaker 2 (09:57):
It is, and that can lead to better understanding and
remembering compared to typing.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
It's like the difference between watching a
movie and acting in a playExactly More involved Right, and
writing by hand can also helpyou avoid distractions.
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
When you're on a computer, it's easy to get
sidetracked by emails ornotifications.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Or even just all the information on the screen.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
But when you're writing in a notebook, your
attention is more focused onwhat you're doing.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
It's like creating your own little space where you
can think without beinginterrupted.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
That's a great way to put it.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
You know, this makes me think of my grandfather.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
He was a journalist and he loved his typewriter
Uh-huh, but he always kept anotebook with him too.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Really.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
He'd write down ideas , observations, even snippets of
conversations he overheard.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
That's cool.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
He said that writing things down by hand helped him
think about things in adifferent way Nice and come up
with more creative angles forhis stories.
Speaker 2 (10:51):
That's a great example of how, even in a job
that relies heavily ontechnology, there's still a
place for the old-fashionedtools.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
It's like going back to basics, to the core act of
writing and letting yourthoughts flow.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
And it's not just writers who find value in this.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
I've heard of therapists recommending
journaling to their clients.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
As a way to work through emotions, understand
themselves better and evenreduce stress.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Journaling can be so powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
It gives you a safe space to explore your thoughts
and feelings without judgment.
Yeah, and writing them down canhelp you gain clarity and see
things from a new perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
It's like having a conversation with yourself on
paper Exactly See things from anew perspective.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's like having a conversation with yourself, on
paper, exactly, and with aLestallion notebook that
conversation is beautifullypreserved.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
Thanks to the high quality paper and the durable
binding.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
It's like creating a physical record of your journey.
Speaker 2 (11:43):
It is.
It's a legacy that you can lookback on years later.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
It's amazing to think that these notebooks could be
found by people in the futureRight, giving them a glimpse
into our lives.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
It's like a time capsule.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And it all starts with a simple notebook and a pen
.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
Sometimes the simplest tools are the most
powerful.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
And with Listallion, those simple tools are made even
better with their craftsmanshipand design.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
It makes the experience so much more
enjoyable and inspiring.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
It's a reminder that even in our digital world,
there's still something specialabout pen and paper.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
It's timeless.
Yeah, it really is amazing howsomething as basic as a notebook
can connect us to the past, thepresent and the future.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
Right.
It's like a physical embodimentof all our thoughts and ideas
and experiences.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Exactly, and it reminds us that even in this
crazy fast-paced digital worldwe live in, there's still so
much value in slowing down.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
Disconnecting from all the noise and just being
present in the act of writing.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Absolutely.
You know, as we've been talkingabout listallion, notebooks and
journaling in general, I'vebeen thinking about my own
journey with these tools.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
I remember when I first started using a listallion
notebook, I was actually kindof intimidated.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
Oh, why is that?
Speaker 1 (12:57):
It was those pristine pages and that elegant design.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
I see.
Speaker 1 (13:00):
It felt like I had to have something really profound
to say before I could even startwriting.
Speaker 2 (13:04):
Oh, I totally get that.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
It's like the blank page is staring you down, daring
you to fill it with somethingworthwhile, exactly.
But then I realized that thereal beauty of a journal is in
its freedom, uh-huh.
There were no rules, noexpectations, no right or wrong
way to use it.
It's your space.
It's a space to experiment, toexplore, to be messy, to be
imperfect.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
To just be yourself, without any judgment.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
And that's when things really started to click
for me.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
I started using my Lestallion notebook for more
than just studying.
I'd write down random thoughts,brainstorm ideas, sketch out
designs, even jot down funnythings.
My kids said.
Oh, that's sweet it became,like an extension of my mind, a
physical record of my day-to-daylife.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
It's interesting how a journal can start out as one
thing and then evolve intosomething so much more.
Speaker 1 (13:54):
It really is, and it's not just about the words
themselves.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
It's about the act of writing, of slowing down, of
really connecting with yourthoughts and feelings in a
conscious way.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
It's a practice that cultivates presence, awareness,
intentionality.
Speaker 1 (14:08):
And I think it's more important now than ever before
oh, I agree in a world that'sconstantly demanding our
attention, journaling offers away to reclaim our focus, to get
back in touch with ourselvesand to find a sense of inner
peace it's a reminder that evenamidst all the chaos and
distractions, we can create ourown little sanctuary one page at
a time exactly so, as we wrapup this deep dive into
(14:31):
Lestallion notebooks and thepower of journaling, I encourage
you to try it out.
Embrace the simplicity andbeauty of this practice.
Speaker 2 (14:37):
Pick up a pen, open a notebook and just start writing
.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Your journey is waiting.
All right.
So today we're going to reallydig into something that I think
a lot of you are reallyinterested in, and that's
figuring out how to use thoseLestallion notebooks to, like,
really level up your studying.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, and it's interesting, I think, because
Lestallion kind of manages tofind this cool balance between
you know, actually writingthings down and all the you know
demands of learning these days.
Oh yeah, for sure I mean it'snot just about reading textbooks
anymore, right, we've gotonline lectures and simulations,
research articles, that's a lotto keep track of.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
It is yeah, and it can be so easy to just feel
completely swamped Like you'retaking notes just for the sake
of taking notes.
I remember when I was incollege, I was taking this
anthropology class.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
It was super fascinating but, oh my gosh, my
notes were a disaster.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Oh no.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
I had one of those spiral notebooks that like
wouldn't even lay flat.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Oh, I hate that.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
It drove me crazy.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Yeah, I bet.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
And that frustration just makes it so much harder to
learn.
Speaker 2 (00:55):
It does, and you know what that's.
One thing I really appreciateabout Lestallion is that lay
flat, binding Right.
It's so simple, but it makessuch a huge difference it really
does.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
You can actually focus on what you're writing
instead of fighting with thenotebook actually oh man, I wish
I had that back in college yeahbut even with a good notebook,
there's still the whole issue oflike how do you organize all
that information?
Right, I mean, I've got friendswho like color code, everything
.
Others are all about mind mapsyeah and then there are some who
just write everything down inone giant stream of
(01:26):
consciousness.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
So how do you even start to figure out a system
that actually works for you?
Speaker 2 (01:32):
That's where those little details that Lestallion
put into their notebooks reallycome in handy.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Like.
Take the numbered pages and thetable of contents, for example.
Yeah, those aren't just thereto look pretty.
They're incredibly helpful forbuilding a structured index of
your notes, especially whenyou're dealing with a complex
topic with a ton of differentconcepts that are all connected.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
So it's kind of like a blueprint.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
It is.
It's like a roadmap for yourknowledge.
That makes a lot of sense.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
And speaking of structure, I've always been a
big fan of the Cornell notemethod.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Oh yeah, where you divide the page into sections.
Speaker 1 (02:08):
Exactly Cues, notes and summaries.
Does Listallion work well withthat?
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Okay, good.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
The spacing on the line pages is perfect for the
Cornell method.
Cool, you can create thosedistinct sections without any
trouble, and then the numberedpages help you connect your cues
to the main notes.
Perfect, it's a match made instudy heaven.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It really is.
And what about the paper itself?
Oh yeah, lestallion reallyemphasizes using high quality
thick paper.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Is that really that big of a deal?
Speaker 2 (02:40):
You know, it's more important than you might think.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
Good.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Think about that feeling you get when you flip to
the other side of the page andyou see the ink bleeding through
from what you wrote before.
Yeah, it's almost like yourthoughts are getting jumbled up
together.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
The worst.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Right, but that's what's so great about
Lestallion's 120 GSM paper itprevents that bleed through, so
you can use highlighters,fountain pens whatever your
writing weapon of choice is.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Oh, that's fantastic.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Without worrying about ruining anything on the
other side.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
It's those little things that can make such a huge
difference.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
They really can.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
I remember when I was studying for the MCATs.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
I was using this really thin, flimsy notebook.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Oh no.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
My notes were a mess.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Smudged ink bleed through everywhere.
Oh, it made it so hard to studyand remember the information.
Yeah, okay it felt like I wasconstantly fighting with the
notebook.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Instead of focusing on the material.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It can be a real drain on your mental energy.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
It really can.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
But that's where Lestallion shines.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
They eliminate that friction and let you focus on
what matters which?
Speaker 1 (03:44):
is understanding the material.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
You know, this reminds me of a story about my
sister.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
She's super artistic and loves using fountain pens.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
But she always had trouble taking notes because of
the ink bleeding through.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Yeah, I can see how that would be a problem.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
It was like her creativity was battling her
practicality, right.
But then she got a Lestallionnotebook for her birthday.
Yeah, and it was a total gamechanger.
Oh wow, the thick paper let heruse her favorite pens without
any bleed through, and sheactually started to enjoy taking
notes.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
It became an extension of her creativity.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
That's so cool.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
And you know what?
Her grades even went up becauseshe was actually engaging with
the material on a deeper level.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
It's amazing how the way we write can affect how we
learn.
Speaker 1 (04:29):
It really is.
It's like tricking your braininto loving to learn.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
We've talked a lot about the physical parts of
Lestallion notebooks, but let'sget into how they can be used in
practice.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
What are some study methods that work really well
with these notebooks?
Sure, I'm thinking mind maps,bullet journaling, flashcards,
that kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Well, a stallion is super versatile.
You can use it for all of thoseand more.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
That's great.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
The dot grid option is amazing for mind maps and
diagrams.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
Oh, I bet.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
It gives you structure without being too
rigid, and for bullet journaling, the numbered pages and table
of contents keep everythingorganized and easy to find.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
You can have a section for vocab, another for
key concepts, one for practiceproblems.
The possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
I love that idea of having a dedicated section for
each part of a subject.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
It's like your own personalized encyclopedia.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
And what about flashcards?
Speaker 2 (05:22):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
I know some people swear by those no-transcript.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Well, the most important thing is to figure out
what your goal is.
Okay, what are you hoping toachieve with this notebook?
Speaker 1 (05:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Are you getting ready for a big exam, trying to
organize notes for a researchpaper, or just looking for a
better way to study every day?
I see, once you know what youwant to accomplish, then you can
start to explore the featuresand layouts that fit your needs
best.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
So it's all about being intentional and picking
the right tools for the job.
Speaker 2 (06:16):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
It's like a chef deciding which knives to use for
a certain dish.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
That's a great analogy.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
They wouldn't use a paring knife to carve a roast.
Exactly it's about using theright tool for the task.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
And just like a chef needs to practice their knife
skills, you need to develop goodnote-taking habits and
techniques.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
Get the most out of your Lestallion notebook.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
It's not a magic solution, right, but it can be a
really powerful tool forlearning and growing
(07:04):
no-transcript.
Know the things that make alist Allian great for studying
right.
The paper, the binding, thecovers, those are just good
features for other things too,that's true but it's really
interesting to see how peopleare using those features in ways
that go beyond just note-taking.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Can you give us some examples?
Sure, I'm always curious abouthow people find creative ways to
use things.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
Right, well, I know someone who uses their
Listallion as a bullet journal.
Oh, cool.
They love the dot grid layoutfor making their own spreads and
trackers.
Yeah, and the numbered pagesmake it super easy to index
everything.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
It's like their own personalized system.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
I can see that the dot grid is so versatile.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
It gives you just enough structure without being
too limiting.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
I actually used a Lestallion dot grid notebook to
plan my last vacation.
Oh, that's cool.
I made little maps, lists ofplaces to see.
I even tracked my expenses.
Wow All in one place.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
It was like my own custom travel guide.
That's a great example of howthese notebooks can be used in
different situations.
Right, it's not just about thefeatures themselves.
I see it's about how you usethem to create a system that
works for you so speaking ofsystems yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
I've noticed that a lot of people are using list
allian notebooks for creativethings uh-huh like sketching,
watercolor painting, evencalligraphy.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
It seems kind of weird to use a notebook for
studying for something soartistic.
Right what do you think aboutthat?
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Well, I think it shows how good the paper and the
overall quality of thenotebooks are.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
The paper is thick and smooth so it can handle all
sorts of mediums withoutbleeding through or warping,
which is really important forartists and clearfers.
And the lay-flat binding meansyou have a steady surface to
work on, I see, even when you'repressing down with a brush or
pen.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
It's like a portable art studio, exactly, and for
people who love fountain pens,that high quality paper, it must
be amazing.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
The paper is made to prevent feathering and bleed
through, which is especiallyimportant for fountain pen users
, because their inks are oftenwetter.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
It lets the ink flow smoothly and evenly, so you get
nice clean lines.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
This might sound a little nerdy, but Go ahead.
I get ASMR tingles justthinking about a fountain pen
gliding across a smooth page.
Oh, I totally get it, it's sosatisfying.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
There's something so tactile and almost meditative
about writing with a fountainpen.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
You just don't get that with a keyboard.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
It's like slowing down and really enjoying each
word.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
And it's not just about how it looks either.
I've heard that writing by handcan actually help you remember
things better.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Oh yeah, there's actually a lot of research that
suggests that's true.
Really, when you write by hand,you're using a bunch of
different parts of your brainOkay, including the ones for
motor control, languageprocessing and memory.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
So it's more engaging .
Speaker 2 (09:57):
It is, and that can lead to better understanding and
remembering compared to typing.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
It's like the difference between watching a
movie and acting in a playExactly More involved Right, and
writing by hand can also helpyou avoid distractions.
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
When you're on a computer, it's easy to get
sidetracked by emails ornotifications.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Or even just all the information on the screen.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
But when you're writing in a notebook, your
attention is more focused onwhat you're doing.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
It's like creating your own little space where you
can think without beinginterrupted.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
That's a great way to put it.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
You know, this makes me think of my grandfather.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
He was a journalist and he loved his typewriter
Uh-huh, but he always kept anotebook with him too.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Really.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
He'd write down ideas , observations, even snippets of
conversations he overheard.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
That's cool.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
He said that writing things down by hand helped him
think about things in adifferent way Nice and come up
with more creative angles forhis stories.
Speaker 2 (10:51):
That's a great example of how, even in a job
that relies heavily ontechnology, there's still a
place for the old-fashionedtools.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
It's like going back to basics, to the core act of
writing and letting yourthoughts flow.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
And it's not just writers who find value in this.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
I've heard of therapists recommending
journaling to their clients.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
As a way to work through emotions, understand
themselves better and evenreduce stress.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Journaling can be so powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
It gives you a safe space to explore your thoughts
and feelings without judgment.
Yeah, and writing them down canhelp you gain clarity and see
things from a new perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
It's like having a conversation with yourself on
paper Exactly See things from anew perspective.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's like having a conversation with yourself, on
paper, exactly, and with aLestallion notebook that
conversation is beautifullypreserved.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
Thanks to the high quality paper and the durable
binding.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
It's like creating a physical record of your journey.
Speaker 2 (11:43):
It is.
It's a legacy that you can lookback on years later.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
It's amazing to think that these notebooks could be
found by people in the futureRight, giving them a glimpse
into our lives.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
It's like a time capsule.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And it all starts with a simple notebook and a pen
.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
Sometimes the simplest tools are the most
powerful.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
And with Listallion, those simple tools are made even
better with their craftsmanshipand design.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
It makes the experience so much more
enjoyable and inspiring.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
It's a reminder that even in our digital world,
there's still something specialabout pen and paper.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
It's timeless.
Yeah, it really is amazing howsomething as basic as a notebook
can connect us to the past, thepresent and the future.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
Right.
It's like a physical embodimentof all our thoughts and ideas
and experiences.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Exactly, and it reminds us that even in this
crazy fast-paced digital worldwe live in, there's still so
much value in slowing down.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
Disconnecting from all the noise and just being
present in the act of writing.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Absolutely.
You know, as we've been talkingabout listallion, notebooks and
journaling in general, I'vebeen thinking about my own
journey with these tools.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
I remember when I first started using a listallion
notebook, I was actually kindof intimidated.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
Oh, why is that?
Speaker 1 (12:57):
It was those pristine pages and that elegant design.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
I see.
Speaker 1 (13:00):
It felt like I had to have something really profound
to say before I could even startwriting.
Speaker 2 (13:04):
Oh, I totally get that.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
It's like the blank page is staring you down, daring
you to fill it with somethingworthwhile, exactly.
But then I realized that thereal beauty of a journal is in
its freedom, uh-huh.
There were no rules, noexpectations, no right or wrong
way to use it.
It's your space.
It's a space to experiment, toexplore, to be messy, to be
imperfect.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
To just be yourself, without any judgment.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
And that's when things really started to click
for me.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
I started using my Lestallion notebook for more
than just studying.
I'd write down random thoughts,brainstorm ideas, sketch out
designs, even jot down funnythings.
My kids said.
Oh, that's sweet it became,like an extension of my mind, a
physical record of my day-to-daylife.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
It's interesting how a journal can start out as one
thing and then evolve intosomething so much more.
Speaker 1 (13:54):
It really is, and it's not just about the words
themselves.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
It's about the act of writing, of slowing down, of
really connecting with yourthoughts and feelings in a
conscious way.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
It's a practice that cultivates presence, awareness,
intentionality.
Speaker 1 (14:08):
And I think it's more important now than ever before
oh, I agree in a world that'sconstantly demanding our
attention, journaling offers away to reclaim our focus, to get
back in touch with ourselvesand to find a sense of inner
peace it's a reminder that evenamidst all the chaos and
distractions, we can create ourown little sanctuary one page at
a time exactly so, as we wrapup this deep dive into
(14:31):
Lestallion notebooks and thepower of journaling, I encourage
you to try it out.
Embrace the simplicity andbeauty of this practice.
Speaker 2 (14:37):
Pick up a pen, open a notebook and just start writing
.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
Your journey is waiting.
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