Know Captio memo technique
What is the Captio approach to notes?
Definition and practical tips
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The moment I came up with the 1 line. I'll put it together later. Memo technique that continues.
- Reduce spills
- Organizing continues
- Faster taskization
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Table of contents of this page
Definition of Captio formula (in 3 line)
Captio formulais a memo technique designed on the premise that the moment you think of it is "throw it short (1 line memo)" and then "clear and organize" it together.
I don't try to write perfectly on the spot, so even while moving, spilling is reduced and the organization continues.
By adding "next action" to the end of the clear book, the thought log will change to action as it is.
I don't try to write perfectly on the spot, so even while moving, spilling is reduced and the organization continues.
By adding "next action" to the end of the clear book, the thought log will change to action as it is.
Key points to understand in 3 minutes
1 line memo is not "information" but "hook"
The role of the 1 line memo is not a perfect record. It is a "reminiscence hook" when writing later. So it's good to be short.
The clear book is "put together roughly" rather than "perfect every time"
1 You don't have to clean each letter. 1 It is enough to look back together at the end of the day or on the weekend and organize it roughly.
"Next action" at the end of the book
It's a waste to organize and end up. " Soe, what are you going to do next? Just write the 1 line, and the memo will change to a task.
If you get lost, use the template
"I don't know what to write" is the biggest enemy. If you use a template, you can throw it without hesitation.See the template collection →
The reason why the Captio formula works
Lower the cognitive load
Don't think too much on the spot. " By "throwing for the time being", you can free up working memory and concentrate on the work in front of you.
Release the friction of recording
Start, write, and send it soon. No folder selection or tagging is required. So you can take notes while walking on the train.
Materials that can be judged later remain
1 line notes accumulate in the inbox = thoughts logs accumulate naturally. You can see "what you were thinking at that time" at the time of Kiyosho.
Leads to action
With the habit of adding "next action" at the end of the clear book, the memo will be "end of doing" instead of "reading and ending".
Common mistakes (and countermeasures)
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Stop trying to write a long sentence on the spotIf you say "Let's write properly" while moving, you get off the train on the way or get distracted by something else and end up not taking notes. The core of the Captio formula is "not to write perfectly".Countermeasures: 1 line, maximum 3 line. Ignore the appearance. Throw it on the premise of clearing the book later.
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I can't get time to clean the book and accumulateIf you try to carefully clear the 1 letters one by one, you will be frustrated with unprocessed notes. Perfectionism is the biggest enemy of the Captio formula.Countermeasures: It's OK to "collect and roughly". 1 times a week, only 15 minutes. Just throw away unnecessary things and add the 1 line action to the rest.
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Clean the book and be satisfied and do not taskThe moment you put it together cleanly, you become "do it" and do not put it into actual action. Kiyosho is not the goal, but the starting point.Countermeasures: Be sure to write "Next thing to do: ○○" on the 1 line at the end of the clear book. If you don't have it, the clear book is incomplete.
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Distribute because you don't know where to save itMemo app, Notion, Slack draft, Apple Notes... If there are multiple storage destinations, "Where did you write that?" A problem occurred.Countermeasures: The destination is unified to 1 (email inbox). With SimpleMemo, you won't get lost by fixing the addressee.
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Tagging and organizing are too detailed and will go bankruptColor coding, tags, folders, project linking... Even if it's fun at first, it becomes troublesome after 1 weeks and I stop it all.Countermeasures: Only the 2 classification of "cleared or unprocessed" is organized. If it's Gmail, just archive it.
Specific example: 1 line memo → clear book → next action
Example 1: Work (Request told in Slack)
1 line memo
Mr. Tanaka, estimate until Friday
clear book
There is a request for an estimate from Mr. Tanaka Target: Marketing measures for Q3 Deadline: Friday 17 items included: advertising expenses, production expenses, and operating expenses
Next action
Create a spreadsheet on Thursday morning and send it to Mr. Tanaka in the afternoon
Example 2: Learning (what I read in the article)
1 line memo
OKR operation Weekly check-in seems to be the key
clear book
The reason why OKR becomes a skeleton is only a quarterly review. It is said that the achievement rate will increase just by checking in for 15 minutes every week. Even if it's not the whole team, only the OKR owner is fine
Next action
Propose OKR weekly check-in as usual next week
Example 3: Ideas (Inspirations during a walk)
1 line memo
If you make it an in-house FAQ bot, there may be fewer inquiries
clear book
Hypothesis: 60% of in-house help desk inquiries should be solved with FAQ ChatGPT API + If you connect the in-house Wiki, it seems that it can be botized Cost: API month $20, prototype production is possible in 2 days
Next action
Prototype with 30 minutes next Wednesday. If it goes well, share it on Slack
How to turn with SimpleMemo
Fast input of "throw"
Start 0.4 seconds (iPhone 16e, actual measurement of warm activation) input immediately. There is no home screen or menu. The keyboard comes out the moment you open it, and you can send it as soon as you write it.
You can clear the list later
The sent notes are arranged in chronological order in the email inbox. Just open it all together on the weekend and clean up the book + add action.
Don't get lost in the template
You can reduce "I don't know what to write". Work, study, and lifeTemplate collection are ready to copy and use.
Memo → centralized by email
The destination of the memo is your email inbox. Whether it's Gmail or Outlook, it will arrive in your usual inbox, so you don't have to look elsewhere.See more →
For those who came from Paji's blog
This page is the recipient dish for turning the "memo technique to clear the book later" that I read on the blog every day in practice. If you want to practice the contents of the
article from today, first check the usage guide (5 step) how to get started, copy the template collection and throw the first 1.
Read next (if you get lost, here)
Summary
Captio formula is the 3 step of "throw short → clear book later → write the next action".
Continue because I don't aim for perfection on the spot. It will continue, so I won't spill it. With
SimpleMemo, this mechanism can be started in 0.4 seconds (iPhone 16e, actual measurement of warm start).
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