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Posted by Franz Grieser
Dec 23, 2017 at 06:20 PM
Steve. Do you still use the bullet journal method?
I think about starting a BJ in January because I find the method interesting and want to write more longhand and keep my manual notes in one place.
Posted by Stephen Zeoli
Dec 23, 2017 at 06:38 PM
Hi, Franz,
I am not using a notebook for the bullet journal method, but I am using TheBrain to keep a digital bullet journal. The method is great. The main reason I’ve moved from paper to the computer is that I am one of those weirdos who gets flustered when my handwriting is too messy or I have to cross something out to correct it. But I would definitely encourage you to give the method a go. It can be very rewarding. I’ve recommended it to a friend of mine who is the CEO of a major U.S. non-profit agency and she has embraced it.
If you haven’t done so, check out the videos available at the Bullet Journal website for inspiration.
Steve Z.
Franz Grieser wrote:
Steve. Do you still use the bullet journal method?
>
>I think about starting a BJ in January because I find the method
>interesting and want to write more longhand and keep my manual notes in
>one place.
Posted by exatty95
Dec 23, 2017 at 07:03 PM
Tinderbox is another good option for a digital bullet journal, as Steve has explained so well at https://welcometosherwood.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/bullet-journaling-with-tinderbox/. It’s great for tracking follow-ups and tracking categories. Do early Agenda adopters think that might be a good option?
Posted by Franz Grieser
Dec 23, 2017 at 09:17 PM
Thanks Steve.
What attracts me is the fact that the (original) method uses paper and pen. I do have an electronic calendar (Outlook and the iPhone calendar) and a task management system (based on an Excel spreadsheet) and electronic notetaking systems (Evernote, Simplenote and Notebooks).
Posted by Stephen Zeoli
Dec 24, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Franz,
A couple of things I found useful with the paper journal:
1. I liked to keep the rapid logging on the right hand page, and leave the left hand page for annotating those notes if necessary.
2. Use the “tracker” concept if you’re able. It avoids a lot of duplication in your daily bullet notes, and it can be motivational, if you’re tracking repeated chores or recording the same information over and over.
Finally, don’t try to get artistic unless you actually have artistic talent… that killed me.
Steve Z.
Franz Grieser wrote:
Thanks Steve.
>
>What attracts me is the fact that the (original) method uses paper and
>pen. I do have an electronic calendar (Outlook and the iPhone calendar)
>and a task management system (based on an Excel spreadsheet) and
>electronic notetaking systems (Evernote, Simplenote and Notebooks).