## two notebook system to stop infinite scrolling [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=0s) - The two notebook system consists of one notebook for tracking life and another for staying productive, with the first notebook serving as a journal for daily highlights, goals, habits, and reflections, and the second notebook being a pocket journal for daily to-dos, shopping lists, and doodles [(00:00:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=6s). - The system is designed to be easy and sustainable, with a specific setup for both journals that will be explained in detail [(00:00:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=18s). - The notebooks are used in conjunction with digital apps, and the process of integrating them with these apps will be shared [(00:00:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=23s). - The use of analog systems is preferred for certain tasks, and the reasons behind this preference will be discussed [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=0s). ## why use analog systems over digital systems? [(00:00:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=28s) - Analog systems are considered to be the only thing that stands the test of time, despite the usefulness of apps, which can be unpredictable and may stop getting supported, have data deleted, or change to a subscription model [(00:00:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=34s). - The use of productivity apps is supplemented with analog journaling systems, which are more reliable and likely to outlive any computer or phone, and also provide a satisfying experience when looking back at old notebooks [(00:00:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=49s). - A specific journal, the Loyerm 1917 A5, is used as the main journal for reflection and tracking life, with one notebook dedicated to every year of life, starting from the age of 20, allowing for easy reflection on past thoughts and feelings at any point in time [(00:01:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=73s). - The journaling system has been in place for the past 7 years, with the notebooks becoming increasingly valuable over time, as they provide a record of what it was like to be a certain age at any point in life [(00:01:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=89s). ## Journal#1: The Life Tracker System [(00:01:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=100s) - The Life Tracker System is a simple method where every month has a monthly page to track daily highlights, habits, and metrics, with a space on the right side to track monthly goals or milestones, and an area below for monthly reflections or tracking other information [(00:01:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=100s). - This journaling method is not used for productivity, but rather to track life, and its simplicity is what makes it sustainable, as many other journaling methods can be complex and difficult to maintain [(00:01:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=116s). - The goal of this journaling approach is to capture memories, ideas, and daily highlights, making it a valuable tool for personal growth, and allowing users to reflect on their experiences without feeling obligated to write daily [(00:02:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=140s). - By tracking habits, highlights, and reflecting on them whenever inspiration strikes, users can make journaling a fun and valuable experience, without needing to set a daily habit of journaling for a specific amount of time [(00:02:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=155s). - This method has been used consistently for seven years, and has been found to be sustainable, with the act of checking off habits and reflecting on daily highlights being satisfying and addicting [(00:02:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=166s). - The practice of writing down daily highlights at the end of each day allows users to look back on their memories with fondness, and studies have shown that reflecting on daily wins can help motivation, making it a fun and nostalgic experience [(00:02:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=175s). ## how this stops infinite scrolling [(00:03:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=190s) - Journaling in a notebook helps to stop overconsumption and infinite scrolling by allowing individuals to capture their thoughts, ideas, and reflections about various aspects of their life, inspired by sources such as podcasts or conversations, and formulate plans for the future [(00:03:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=190s). - The act of journaling enables individuals to move beyond mindless consumption of content, such as listening to a podcast or reading a book, and instead process and reflect on the information, preventing inspiration and ideas from disappearing [(00:03:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=204s). - Journaling has a positive impact on individuals, helping them navigate difficult experiences and ruts in life, regardless of their busy schedule or overwhelming work, by providing a stable outlet for their thoughts and allowing them to reflect on past experiences and gain wisdom from old entries [(00:03:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=213s). - The notebook serves as a reliable and constant presence in life, offering a sense of stability and wisdom, especially during times of feeling lost, and allowing individuals to revisit past thoughts and ideas [(00:03:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=229s). ## creating your own philosophy [(00:04:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=241s) - Journaling helps individuals think about their actions, philosophy, and values, which can be passed down to future generations, and is exemplified by the book [[Meditations]] by [[Marcus Aurelius]], a famous self-development book [(00:04:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=241s). - The book Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a reflection of the things the author learned and how he should act differently in the future, demonstrating the value of writing down thoughts and plans [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=249s). - Writing down why you want to do something and how you're going to get there increases motivation and the chances of success, as it allows for a methodical and strategic approach to achieving goals [(00:04:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=264s). - Having a clear plan written out in a journal can help increase motivation when feeling less motivated, by revisiting the original entry and reminding oneself of the reasons behind the goal [(00:04:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=283s). - Developing a plan in a journal is a valuable tool for achieving difficult or new goals, and can be more effective than watching videos or reading books [(00:04:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=298s). ## Journal #2: pocket notebook [(00:05:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=305s) - A pocket notebook, specifically a Fieldnotes pocket notebook, is used to keep track of daily tasks, shopping lists, and other notes, and its small size makes it easy to carry around without worrying about losing it [(00:05:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=305s). - The pocket notebook is used in conjunction with a to-do app to manage deadlines and complex projects, but writing down daily tasks and crossing them off helps to be more realistic and conscious about what can be accomplished in a day [(00:05:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=328s). - The notebook has two types of pages, lined and grid, which are used for different purposes, such as writing down to-dos and thoughts on the lined pages, and creating sketches, doodles, or guitar tabs on the grid pages [(00:05:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=348s). - The act of crossing off completed tasks is found to be satisfying, and looking back on previous days can provide a sense of productivity [(00:06:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=363s). - The daily page in the notebook is structured simply, with the date written at the top, although the exact structure is not fully detailed in this section [(00:06:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=368s). ## structure and importance of the pocket notebook [(00:06:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=373s) - The pocket notebook is used to write down the date and day, along with three important tasks to be completed, which helps to prioritize tasks and separate them from less important ones [(00:06:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=373s). - The separation of tasks in the pocket notebook makes it clear what needs to be done, preventing the tendency to choose easier tasks over more impactful ones when using a to-do app [(00:06:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=379s). - The pocket notebook is beneficial for creativity, as it allows for capturing new ideas and writing them down when outside, and can also be used for activities like doodling and writing down directions [(00:06:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=404s). - Using a pocket notebook can help stop infinite scrolling on phones, as it provides a more stimulating alternative, such as doodling or writing down ideas, which can be more engaging than social media [(00:07:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=426s). - The pocket notebook is a low-cost investment with a high return, as it can be used not only when carrying it around but also when kept on a desk to write down tasks and ideas [(00:07:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=442s). - The pocket notebooks tend to be used quickly, with pages sometimes being torn out, unlike the main journal, which is used for a longer period, such as one year [(00:07:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=451s). ## how I integrate digital apps with my journal [(00:07:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=455s) - The integration of digital apps with an analog system is done by capturing relevant data from apps into a notebook, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of habits and progress, and providing context to other journal entries [(00:07:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=455s). - Using digital apps, such as the [[WHOOP (company) | Whoop]] tracker, can be practical for tracking data, but writing down important metrics, like sleep scores or finances, in a journal ensures that the data will outlive the app or phone being used [(00:07:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=467s). - The practice of recording data in a journal makes one more conscious of the things being tracked and allows for the distillation of meaningful metrics, which can be captured in the journal for long-term reference [(00:08:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=490s). - The fleeting nature of digital apps and the potential for losing access to data if an app is discontinued or a phone is changed highlights the importance of recording important data in a journal, which is more likely to be kept for a lifetime [(00:08:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=500s). - Recording data in a journal can be as simple as writing one line per entry, and it provides a way to track progress over time, such as changes in spending habits or running mileage, and can be a valuable resource for reflection and self-improvement [(00:08:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=534s). ## how journaling changed my life (and how it can change yours) [(00:09:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=560s) - Journaling has had a significant impact on life, and without starting it at the age of 20, current accomplishments, including the YouTube channel, would not have been possible [(00:09:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=560s). - The YouTube channel is a direct result of journaling, as it allowed for setting out a plan and sticking to it, which ultimately led to its creation [(00:09:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=565s). - Viewers who watch the video until the end may consider starting to journal, and a link to a full guide on getting started with journaling is provided below the video [(00:09:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=570s). - The full guide is recommended as the best way to begin journaling, and it can be accessed through the link provided [(00:09:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo&t=575s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAYkneB2ZXo?si=JjUU4_iTqjzAJ6eG)