Welcome back to Doug Draws Icons, the series in which I’m helping you build your visual vocabulary, one simply-drawn icon at a time. In this episode we’re learning how to …
“Pararrayos” Drawn & Defined
In this (very first!) episode of Doug Draws Spanish we’re learning the word pararrayos. Similar in structure to the word paraguas (para agua = umbrella), we just need to know …
The Map of Emotions
For much of my journey as a visual note-taker, I avoided drawing facial expressions because it seemed too hard to get the right emotion across (anything besides happy or sad, …
How to Draw a Pencil
Welcome to the first episode of Doug Draws Icons! The purpose of this video series and YouTube channel is to help you build your visual vocabulary, one simply-drawn icon at …
How to Raise Helpful Kids – A Visual Summary of Hunt, Gather, Parent
I’ve got twin boys who are about to turn two years old. For the most part, I have no idea what I’m doing as a parent. That’s why I turn …
What Works by Tara McMullin – A Visual Summary
In her book What Works, Tara McMullin encourages us to change the way we approach goal-setting. She explores how the traditional ways of approaching goal-setting might be wrapped up in …
The Bookmark You Take Notes On
I read books to both broaden and deepen my understanding of the world. (I’m guessing that’s at least part of the reason why you read too.) In some ways that’s …
The First Principles of Visual Note-Taking
Since it’s still not the default to sketch out ideas, since verbal communication is our primary mode of working, a question that comes up frequently around visual note-taking is why …
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time: A Visual Summary of The Power of Full Engagement
By the time we reach adulthood and come face to face with the full responsibilities of life, we’ve already been through years of training around managing our time. From experiences …
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport – A Visual Summary
In his book Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport makes the case for being more intentional about the technologies that you allow into your life. In the video above and post below …
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