How to Keep a Commonplace Book: Oscar Wilde's Tips

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @VashikArmenikus
    @VashikArmenikus  Год назад +3

    More Journaling Advice on my Patreon 👉 patreon.com/armenikus

  • @TheTISEOMan
    @TheTISEOMan Год назад +39

    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"

    • @arpitabhawal7359
      @arpitabhawal7359 Месяц назад

      I used to keep one as well, then I don't know why I dropped it. So annoyed with myself! Starting one now, as I am working on my novel. Thank you!

  • @Amyduckie
    @Amyduckie 4 месяца назад +5

    I feel like for me the reflection mostly takes place in my actual journal. I use my commonplace to collect the knowledge, and then I go back to it when I want to reflect on it. I love seeing how different people have applied the concept of a commonplace book. The one thing I do differently is I don’t collect knowledge for improvement, it usually happens anyway, but just because I enjoy it. 😊

  • @kuzirareo
    @kuzirareo 26 дней назад +1

    I like your focus on how to absorb pieces of wisdom into your systems. As a non native speaker of English, I use my commonplace book for learning English. For me, every tip is still too difficult to adopt but what I do instead is to search for synonyms or related words or phrases of the wisdom in the same book or other books I’m reading and to write them below the wisdom. This process helps me undrstand the wisdom more annd memorize it. This also makes unexpected mental connections to different parts of those books. It requires less mental effort so keeps me going. But I want to adopt your tips little by little. Thanks, man

  • @emilygallardo9545
    @emilygallardo9545 Год назад +53

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

    • @melusine826
      @melusine826 8 месяцев назад +9

      Also- referencing exact quotes essential in essays etc

  • @doublebee_
    @doublebee_ Год назад +6

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

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

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

  • @a.nelson29
    @a.nelson29 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @prufrock7697
    @prufrock7697 Год назад +4

    You talk so beautifully about literature and writing.

  • @CSXbot
    @CSXbot 3 месяца назад

    I watched almost all videos on RUclips about the topic and finally found a useful one. Thank you!

  • @suzald
    @suzald Год назад +3

    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!

  • @fairygodbrotherr
    @fairygodbrotherr Год назад +7

    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

  • @TheWordySeagull
    @TheWordySeagull Год назад +5

    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
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

      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!)

  • @garabocuk4871
    @garabocuk4871 Год назад +3

    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
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

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

  • @nhalverson2890
    @nhalverson2890 Год назад +6

    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.

  • @sandrasshelf
    @sandrasshelf 6 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @heatherelliot3202
    @heatherelliot3202 Год назад +3

    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!

  • @ProseAndPetticoats
    @ProseAndPetticoats Год назад +6

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

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад +3

      @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
      @ProseAndPetticoats Год назад +2

      @@VashikArmenikus So kind of you! 🥹

  • @michellepretorius9588
    @michellepretorius9588 Год назад +7

    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
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

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

    • @michellepretorius9588
      @michellepretorius9588 Год назад +1

      @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! ❤️

  • @Chrysalis52
    @Chrysalis52 Год назад +6

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

  • @Shmyrk
    @Shmyrk Год назад +54

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

    • @anibal5845
      @anibal5845 Год назад +8

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

    • @Shmyrk
      @Shmyrk Год назад +9

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

    • @emacarvalho7889
      @emacarvalho7889 Год назад +4

      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
      @heathersmith8549 Год назад

      Yes. Celebrities are stupid.

  • @JackRatcliffe-ze9jw
    @JackRatcliffe-ze9jw Год назад +3

    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
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

      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
      @JackRatcliffe-ze9jw Год назад

      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.

  • @debojyotibanerjee2832
    @debojyotibanerjee2832 Год назад +2

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

  • @ryanbrownx1
    @ryanbrownx1 Год назад +2

    Vashik, you deserve more subscribers mate! Solid work!

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

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

  • @caremore33
    @caremore33 11 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding video!

  • @robbieslater1951
    @robbieslater1951 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @andreiadetavora8471
    @andreiadetavora8471 Год назад +2

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

  • @anaxagoreplaton1223
    @anaxagoreplaton1223 Год назад +2

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

  • @FlosBlog
    @FlosBlog Год назад +5

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

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

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

  • @carlapatacchiola
    @carlapatacchiola Год назад +1

    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🥰

  • @SylviaHowell-o3e
    @SylviaHowell-o3e Год назад

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

  • @markalleneaton
    @markalleneaton 11 месяцев назад +1

    "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."

  • @maco3716
    @maco3716 3 месяца назад

    Excellent!

  • @vikkihawkins186
    @vikkihawkins186 24 дня назад

    Helpful!

  • @karnam_kautikita
    @karnam_kautikita Год назад

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

  • @karenbota3118
    @karenbota3118 Год назад +1

    Can’t wait to see your new website. ❤

  • @sylvie1941
    @sylvie1941 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed this video! 💜🌟

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад

      Thank you so much Sylvie! :) Welcome to my channel! :)

  • @libriniserenagobbo9717
    @libriniserenagobbo9717 11 месяцев назад

    Thank-you 😊

  • @virnafiorellajimenezlanza9872
    @virnafiorellajimenezlanza9872 Год назад +1

    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
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад +2

      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

  • @magdalenaholt2967
    @magdalenaholt2967 Год назад +15

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

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад +13

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

    • @magdalenaholt2967
      @magdalenaholt2967 Год назад +1

      @@VashikArmenikus thank you so much!

    • @karenlee48
      @karenlee48 Год назад

      Thanks!!

  • @GarciaManuelFariaFaria
    @GarciaManuelFariaFaria Год назад +2

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

  • @JeanSugui
    @JeanSugui Год назад +1

    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.

  • @arevikheboyan
    @arevikheboyan Год назад +2

    amazing content...

  • @dreamerlotus
    @dreamerlotus 5 месяцев назад +1

    It is nice to understand how Oscar worked in his journals, however I don't believe we should add rules to our own journals/commonplace book. Some of these sound like tasks they make you do at school that feel laborious and so we lose the joy of writing for ourselves.

  • @solarionispirit2117
    @solarionispirit2117 Месяц назад

    📚

  • @sergiobravo252
    @sergiobravo252 Год назад +1

    Where did you learn Russian?

  • @melusine826
    @melusine826 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @tomasbona9841
    @tomasbona9841 Год назад

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

    • @VashikArmenikus
      @VashikArmenikus  Год назад +4

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

    • @tomasbona9841
      @tomasbona9841 Год назад +1

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