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Jhon Cena
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YouTube Note-Taking in 5 Easy Steps with Gistr's Free AI-Powered Tool!

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Check out my curated thread here.

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Here's One Tip That No One Talks About

Always share what you study. Why?

When I share my notes, the gratitude and support I get motivates me to do it again and do it better. It's a cycle that helps me:

  • Learn more,
  • Create better notes,
  • Reinforce my understanding by teaching others.

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Step 1: Start with the Right Video

Pick a video you want to learn from.

On Gistr, we usually create a thread — a combo of video, clips, and notes. It's like:

  • Bookmarking the best parts of the video.
  • Having your notes right there for easy reference.

It saves me from endless rewatching or hunting for that one concept I forgot from the video.

Adding Video


Step 2: Highlight While Watching

Highlighting is where the magic begins!

While watching, I highlight anything that feels important. These highlights give me:

  • A quick overview of the video's main ideas.
  • Focused parts to refine later.

By the time the video ends, I already know which parts to focus on, saving me hours of rewatching!

Creating Easy Highlights


Step 3: Ask Questions About Your Highlights to AI

Here's a trick I learned the hard way: always ask questions.

Before AI, asking questions meant:

  • Jumping to different sources.
  • Getting distracted.
  • Losing time.

Now with Gistr's AI, I pause and ask:

  • Why is this important?

If I don't fully grasp a concept, I ask the AI and add the explanation to my notes. This habit solidifies my understanding and ensures my notes are useful in the future.

Ask AI Example

Ask AI Example

Step 4: Add Your Thoughts

This is my favorite step!

While AI helps with note-taking, I always add my thoughts:

  • Add examples.
  • Clarify points.
  • Link ideas to what I've learned before.

Writing my thoughts makes the notes truly mine and helps me see the bigger picture.


Step 5: Review and Refine

Once the video is done, I take a few minutes to:

  • Remove unnecessary highlights.
  • Fill in any gaps.
  • Reflect on what I’ve learned to ensure clarity.

By now, I’ve reviewed the content three times, making it stick in my memory.


Bonus I Shared before.

This step isn’t optional for me.

Sharing my notes:

  • Helps others.
  • Reinforces my learning.
  • Builds a supportive learning community.

Plus, it's fun to see others benefit from something I’ve worked on!

Sharing What you learned

Why I Love Gistr

Taking notes from videos can feel overwhelming. Other platforms often have too many options that discourage me.

But Gistr makes it simple:

  • I focus on what matters.
  • I can revisit key moments without wasting time.
  • Sharing my notes is effortless.

I hope I’ve shared something valuable here. Now it's your turn to try Gistr and level up your learning! 🚀

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