## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=0s) - This video will cover the power of journaling and how to start. [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=0s) - For the past 10 years, journaling has been the most impactful personal growth tool. [(00:00:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=8s) - This video is a response to frequent requests and will detail a specific journaling method. [(00:00:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=34s) ## Why keep a journal [(00:01:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=64s) - Keeping a journal provides a record of your thoughts and experiences, allowing your future self to reflect on your past. [(00:01:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=113s) - Journaling offers a way to connect with yourself and process your own ideas in a world saturated with external information. [(00:02:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=147s) - Many successful individuals throughout history, such as [[Marcus Aurelius]], [[Albert Einstein | Einstein]], and [[Leonardo da Vinci | Da Vinci]], kept journals. [(00:01:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=94s) ## What is a journal [(00:03:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=191s) - A blank sketchbook is recommended for use as a journal. [(00:03:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=200s) - It is recommended to use a new journal every year to provide a clean slate and allow for categorization of entries by year. [(00:03:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=236s) - The front and back covers of the journal are important because they can influence the subconscious mind through repetition and emotion. [(00:04:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=256s) ## The front cover [(00:04:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=299s) - The front cover of your journal is important because it's what you see most often. [(00:05:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=311s) - The left side of the front cover is for listing qualities that define your personality or character. [(00:05:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=317s) - The right side is for the most important lessons you've learned, like a "Top 1%" list. [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=323s) ## The left side [(00:07:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=435s) - The number in the top right corner of the page represents the number of days remaining until the writer's 90th birthday, calculated by subtracting their age in days from 32,850 (90 years in days). [(00:07:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=466s) - The bottom left corner of the page is dedicated to self-assessment results, including personality type (e.g., [[Myers–Briggs Type Indicator | Myers-Briggs]]) and strengths identified through tests like "authentic happiness". [(00:08:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=523s) - The back cover of the journal is reserved for goal setting, categorized into three areas: work, rest, and play, represented as points on a triangle to emphasize balance. [(00:09:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=599s) ## The 6 in 1 method [(00:12:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=758s) - The 6 in 1 method involves dividing a journal into six sections, each dedicated to a specific area of life. [(00:12:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=772s) - Each section should consist of approximately 15-20 pages (front and back), totaling 30-40 pages per section. [(00:13:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=786s) - Journaling should be done out of inspiration, not obligation, even if it means only journaling once or twice a week. [(00:15:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg&t=959s) ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCBSRJgSDg)