The Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future

by Ryder Carroll

Intentionality is the power of the mind to direct itself toward that which it finds meaningful and take action toward that end.

Intentionality is the power of the mind to direct itself toward that which it finds meaningful and take action toward that end.

Everything you didn’t circle just became your Avoid-At-All-Cost list. No matter what, these things get no attention from you until you’ve succeeded with your top five.”

“No matter how rational and high-minded you try to be, you can’t make decision after decision without paying a biological price. It’s different from ordinary physical fatigue—you’re not consciously aware of being tired—but you’re low on mental energy.”

Select your top 5 goals, and focus only on those.

Left unchecked, decision fatigue can lead to decision avoidance.

We need to reduce the number of decisions we burden ourselves with so we can focus on what matters.

Sitting down with your notebook grants you that precious luxury. It provides a personal space, free from distraction, where you can get to know yourself better. This is one of the main reasons we use a notebook to Bullet Journal: It forces us to go offline.

Rather than a tool, think of it as a tool kit. It allows you to funnel a lot of your productivity needs into one place. You’ll enjoy a more comprehensive perspective on your life, one that can allow you to spot unconventional connections.

important. Identify related content

“less, but better.”