Bullet Journaling with Ryder Carroll

Description:

The video is titled “The Best Digital And Analog Planning System To Live An Intentional Life” and it’s from the Bullet Journal channel. The creator, Ryder Carroll, discusses how to use both a digital calendar and a bullet journal to be more intentional with your time. He shares his personal productivity ecosystem, which consists of both digital and analog tools, and provides advice on how to balance the two.

Here are the key tips and examples from the video:

1. Use a Notebook as a Source of Truth (0:50 – 1:30): Ryder suggests using a notebook as a “source of truth” for all tasks, notes, and events. Whenever he hears of a date or an event, he rapid logs it into his daily log. This ensures that he never forgets about a meeting or an event.

2. Migrate to a Digital Calendar (1:30 – 2:00): After logging information in his notebook, Ryder then migrates it to a digital calendar, specifically Google Calendar. This helps him set boundaries and communicate his availability to his team.

3. Schedule Tasks Like Appointments (2:30 – 3:00): Ryder views tasks as experiences that require time and energy, just like meetings or appointments. Therefore, he schedules his tasks on his calendar like he would any other appointment.

4. Reflect on Your Choices (3:30 – 4:00): Ryder emphasizes that a calendar is a reflection of the life you’re choosing to live. He encourages viewers to slow down and think about what they’re saying yes to, and what they’re consequently saying no to.

5. Write Things Down First (4:30 – 5:00): Ryder advises writing things down in a notebook first before entering them into a digital calendar. This provides an opportunity to think about why these tasks or events matter and whether they are worth being part of your life.

6. Take Action Accordingly (5:30 – 6:00): If something feels like it’s not worth your time, Ryder suggests taking action accordingly. This could mean delegating tasks, declining invitations, or even looking for new jobs.

7. Connect with the Purpose (6:30 – 7:00): Even tasks that may not seem fun can be meaningful when connected with their purpose. Ryder encourages viewers to get clear on why they’re doing what they’re doing.

8. Choose What Goes from Notebook to Calendar (7:30 – 8:00): Ryder emphasizes the importance of choosing what goes from the notebook to the calendar. This choice can help weed out unnecessary commitments and ensure that what you’re doing aligns with your values.

9. Recap (8:30 – 9:00): Ryder recaps his process: write things down in the notebook first, then choose which tasks and events to commit to by migrating them to the digital calendar. The magic happens in the choice of what moves from one place to another.

I hope you find these insights helpful! Remember, the goal here is not just about being productive but being intentional with your time. By combining the analog process of bullet journaling with the convenience of a digital calendar, you can create a system that truly reflects your priorities and helps you live a more meaningful life. Happy planning!

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