u/AttorneyOk1025

I started using Gemini Notebook for one specific problem: I kept saving useful information in different places and then forgetting where I found it.

Now, when I’m researching something, I put the related sources into one notebook instead of making a new note every time. What surprised me was how much easier it became to go back and ask questions about the same topic later.

One thing that helped was writing down what I actually want to figure out before adding more sources. Otherwise, I end up collecting a bunch of interesting information that I never use.

I’m still figuring out the best way to organize bigger notebooks. Do you prefer keeping one notebook for a broad topic, or making separate notebooks for smaller projects?

I can’t explain why, but imagining Walter White in full Heisenberg mode wearing a Jollibee uniform is hilarious.

Customer: “Boss, one Chickenjoy please.”

Walter: “You want spicy or original?”

Customer: “Original.”

Walter: stares for 5 seconds

“Good choice.”

Then he goes back to the kitchen like nothing happened.

Would absolutely watch a Breaking Bad episode where Walt has to run a fast-food branch.

I used to put every source into the same notebook, thinking more information would be better.

Turns out, it just made things messy. Now I keep separate notebooks for different projects, and finding something later is much easier.

It’s a small change, but it works better for me.

How do you organize your notebooks?

My whole life is work, sleep, and family. I never go to reunions, trips with friends, or other social events. I am getting bored with the life I have right now. I want to do something social that isn't about family. I feel like I am isolating myself too much because I am so busy with work and my family.

Any friendships I had have slowly faded away as I am always busy and can't hang out with them. Is it too late for me now to make new friends and try to socialize?

I think one mistake people make in PE, HF, or asset management interviews is trying too hard to give the “perfect” answer.

For technical questions, knowing the answer is important, but I think being able to explain your thinking matters too. If you make an assumption, explain why. If you have a different view on a company, explain what made you think that way.

I’d also rather know a few companies really well than try to memorize a long list of companies before an interview.

For people already in the industry, what’s one mistake you see candidates make a lot?

I started using Gemini Notebook to help me get through long documents. At first, I mostly asked it to summarize things, but the answers were pretty basic.

I found it more useful when I started asking specific questions, like comparing two parts of a document, finding information that doesn’t match, or explaining something in simple terms.

One thing I also do now is ask where it got an answer from when I’m not sure about something. It saves me from just assuming the answer is correct.

I’m still learning how to get the most out of it. What’s one Gemini Notebook trick or prompt that has actually been useful for you?

I’ve been reading a lot about PE, VC, hedge funds, and asset management recruiting lately, and I’m curious what people here have actually seen work.

A lot of the usual advice seems to be about having a good GPA, relevant internships, financial modeling, knowing the technical questions, etc. That makes sense, but I’m wondering how much the other stuff matters.

For example, does having a really good investment idea make a big difference? What about being able to explain why you actually want to work on the buy side instead of just giving the standard answer?

I’d also be interested to hear from people who came from a less traditional background. Did networking make the biggest difference, or was it more about having transferable skills and getting someone to give you a chance?

For anyone who has hired candidates or made the transition themselves, what made you think, “this person is worth interviewing”?

Would be interested to hear some real experiences rather than just the usual recruiting advice.

After what felt like weeks of waiting and stressing, I finally got some good news today. It's nothing life-changing, but it completely turned my mood around and reminded me that good things do happen.

It's funny how one positive moment can make all the recent worries feel a little lighter.

What's some good news you've received recently, big or small? I'd love to hear something positive today.

Sometimes we're so focused on what's next that we forget to appreciate what's happening right now.

If today is treating you well, take a moment to enjoy it. Laugh a little louder, rest a little longer, and make a memory you'll smile about later.

Life won't always be perfect, but the good moments are worth holding onto.