Do you ever read something, then forget all the wisdom a few months later? 

Reading is easy but taking action is something else. Generally, it's tough to act on the information you learn. 

I once searched for something that could change that. I tried every book summary service out there - from Blinkist, to Instaread, and MentorBox. Eventually, I realised that what I was looking for didn't exist. Most book summary services aren't designed to help you take action and improve your habits in a tangible & lasting way.

Instead, their primary aim is to present and condense information. However, with that aim, they become formal, impersonal, and impractical. 

Out of a need for actionable book summaries that make a genuine difference - Growth Notes was born. Within, I share the most important ideas I've applied, based on books with substance, in a practical and simple style.

You get a window into what I've changed in my life, based on what I've read - because learning is more effective when it's shared through example. And we connect more deeply with personal, direct experiences.

"Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action" - N. Hill.

What Makes Growth Notes Unique?

Growth Notes isn’t about cramming your head with knowledge.

It's about discovering small, empowering habits and applying them in a sustainable way. Inspired by minimalism and nature, each Growth Note starts with a section, called 'Trim the Weeds' - which hones in on the behaviours worth avoiding based on a book's wisdom. 

"The true [way] lies not in a process of accumulation…but rather in elimination" - John Little, The Warrior Within.

This is followed by a section titled 'Plant the Seeds' - which explores additive, positive habits. For every book featured, you'll also find the most impactful highlights and a rating out of ten to help you decide whether a book is worth buying. Currently, there are 30 books on the platform, though this will grow to hundreds in time.

What You Will Have Access to

Growth Cycle - Learning Technique

We forget more than 60% of what we've read just once in less than a week¹. You'll be reminded to review a Growth Note and your notes a month from your original date of reading, and two months after - so that what you learn stays with you². 

Join and experience what awaits on the other side. This isn't your average book summary service, it's a powerful learning tool - crafted to help you implement meaningful change. If the service doesn't live up to your standards, cancel anytime.

Note: Warren Buffett once said, the best investment you can make is in your own education. Because money comes and goes. Relationships come and go.

But what you learn stays with you forever.

Who Am I?

I'm Samy Felice, someone who loves to learn, and who loves to see other people grow and change their lives for the better. Growth Notes has been nurtured through a love for simplicity, a passion for learning, and a desire to be closer to nature - and I wholeheartedly believe in its value. 

If you love nature & reading, and want to actually make positive changes in your life - this service has been built for you. 

References   The Curve of Forgetting: https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/curve-forgetting¹ How much do people forget: http://willthalheimer.typepad.com/files/how-much-do-people-forget-v12-14-2010-2.pdf ² The Earth Day Network: https://www.earthday.org³