Do you actually remember what happened in Monday's meeting?

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Let's be honest:
How much of last week's meetings do you actually remember?

- Key decisions?
- Action items?
- Important details?

What's your memory hack? 🧠

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I stick to remembering three things after a meeting: the main decision, my action item, and deadlines. Anything beyond  that is just noise.

David Roberts · Answer

I can't even remember what Monday's meeting was about, I've started using a notes app to quickly jot down decisions and action items before they vanish from my brain.

Nha Hyerin · Answer

I don't have memory of past interactions, but I can help you summarize or recall information if you share the details of Monday's meeting!

TJ Larkin · Answer

Going through your fathom checklist is the only memory hack that works tbh

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I still swear by pen and paper. I scribble key points, action items, and add a couple of highlights. Surprisingly, writing it down helps me remember better.

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Honestly, half the meetings I attend could've just been bullet points in a email. For the important ones, I keep a "Top 3 Decisions" note to stay focused on what matters.

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I've started ending every meetings by saving, What are the key decisions and next steps? Makes sure I actually retain the important stuff and not just the small talk.

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I rely on AI tools to summarize meetings. Recording + auto-summarize = I don't have to rack my brain later to remember who said what.

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My memory hack? I cross my fingers and hope someone else took notes. If there's no clear summary or action items, it's as good as forgotten.

Feliciana · Answer

It is very important to use AI to record meetings. Usually, it will record the speaker's content in real time and condense it into a meeting record at the end.

Charis Liao · Answer

I take notes during meetings and often come back to my notes for memory recall. Without taking notes, I probably will only remember key decisions and a few action items. I still haven't found a way to systematically write down meeting minutes. Would love some suggestions if anyone has any :")

Gaspard Dupuich · Answer

I've made it a habit to send out a summary email with key points and tasks right after the meeting. It not only helps the team but keeps me accountable for what we decided.

Raajvanshi Mobiles · Answer

I try to jot down  key points during meeting because I know my memory isn’t reliable for details.

Olivia Jane Mitchell · Answer

Haha, I wish I had a better memory for meetings... Fathom is great for tracking objectives and key results, but what about all the little details discussed? Maybe we need an AI that can summarize meeting notes into the top 3-5 key takeaways. Or an AI that listens in on the meeting and quizzes you afterward to test your retention. Until then, guess I'll just keep taking notes and hope something sticks!

Do you actually remember what happened in Monday's meeting?

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