LLTT Newsletter - February 2025
LLTT - February 2025
Welcome to the February edition of Let's Love Teeline Together! We're keeping this month's newsletter brief to match February's shorter calendar.
How do you keep current with Teeline shorthand? A suggestion:
Beyond Words: How Teeline Shorthand Transforms Your Professional Identity
In a world increasingly dominated by digital skills and technological proficiency, mastering Teeline shorthand might seem outdated. We’ve all heard the arguments for (and against) shorthand many times now. Yet Teeline continues to offer professional advantages technology simply cannot replicate.
Let's explore how Teeline shapes not just what YOU can do, but how others perceive your professional character.
The Silent Credential That Speaks Volumes
When hiring managers scan through stacks of qualifications, certain credentials immediately signal deeper character attributes. Teeline proficiency can be one such marker.
While anyone can list "attention to detail" and "commitment" on their CV, Teeline certification still provides tangible proof of these qualities. It represents hundreds of dedicated practice hours and demonstrates your willingness to master complex skills— qualities that distinguish exceptional professionals from merely competent ones.
Trust in a Post-Truth World
Like it or not, we live in an era where information sources face unprecedented scrutiny. When anyone can publish content online, how do audiences determine credibility?
This is where visible demonstrations of specialised training become invaluable. While recording devices are universally accessible, shorthand remains a skill that signals legitimate expertise and professional standards.
When clients or interview subjects see you capturing information through Teeline, they immediately recognise they're working with someone who has invested in precision and accuracy— building trust before you've even completed your first assignment.
The Professional Who Can Work Anywhere
Consider the versatility that Teeline provides:
When recording devices are prohibited (yes, these places still exist)
In acoustically challenging environments
During sensitive conversations where recording often creates discomfort
It’s hard to imagine a time where an organisation won’t value a professional who can adapt to any circumstance. The most valuable team members are those who are flexible and who can turn their hand to any job. By developing Teeline proficiency, you equip yourself with an all-conditions capability that makes you immediately more valuable than peers who depend entirely on technology.
The Discipline That Transforms Perceptions
There is no doubt that the journey to Teeline mastery requires sustained effort, regular practice, and methodical skill-building. These same qualities are precisely what employers seek in professionals they can trust with increasing responsibility.
When colleagues observe your shorthand abilities, they're not merely witnessing a technical skill— they're seeing evidence of your professional character. This perception advantage extends far beyond the initial hiring process, influencing how supervisors evaluate your potential for advancement throughout your career.
An Investment That Never Depreciates
Despite the ongoing evolution of digital platforms and the increasing prevalence of AI, we maintain that Teeline shorthand retains its enduring relevance. Learn it and it will be something you can use daily. It is a skill, useful in and out of work, that nobody can take away from you.
In a professional landscape where many skills have increasingly short half-lives, Teeline can offer remarkable staying power. Consider it a professional insurance policy against technological vulnerability.
Making Your Decision
In today's competitive landscape, the question isn't whether you can afford the time to learn Teeline— it's whether you can afford not to. Those without this skill are, perhaps, "curtailing their own versatility" in an era where adaptability can determine career trajectory.
When you invest in Teeline mastery, you're not simply learning a note-taking method. You're developing a professional superpower 🦸 that simultaneously enhances your capabilities, elevates others' perception of your commitment, and insulates you from technological dependencies.
But let's be honest. You don't need shorthand for every position— that's not the point. What matters is choosing to elevate your professional standards and granting yourself access to opportunities. Remember the adage, "luck occurs when preparedness meets opportunity." Teeline shorthand is precisely the kind of skill that prepares you to seize opportunities that remain out of reach for others.
In a world where everyone seeks a way to "stand out from the crowd," Teeline remains a powerful differentiator— a visible demonstration of your commitment to excellence that speaks before you even say a word.
Choose excellence.
You might be interested in this Reddit post:
Shorthand as a pen and paper hobby: hear me out
Historical Items of Note
From the Oxford Times - circa 2016
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If you’re looking for Teeline reading practice, Skill Building Through Reading 📗 - is available for purchase online.
Much work (and ❤️!) has gone into this 48 page, 6x9 softcover book:
Five 5️⃣ carefully selected passages: Improve your sight 👁️ recognition of outlines and word groupings.
Dual Format: Each passage includes both printed Teeline and the longhand ✍️ transcription.
Proven Learning Approach: Reading printed 🖨️ shorthand is a method long-favoured by skilled practitioners.
Whether you're a student, journalist, or professional seeking to improve your note taking, this book will be a valuable addition to your Teeline learning resources.
To order, please visit the book’s landing page or respond to this email with any questions.
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A Parting Thought
