A lot of the time it can feel like we’re living our lives on autopilot, without considering how much or how little our day-to-day activities actually add value to our lives. But what would happen if you took the time to study your life and figure out what kind of life you want using the magic of intentionality? In this episode, I speak to Ryder Carroll, the creator of the bullet journal, about his self-discovery productivity method that helps you organise your thinking around the things that matter to you and ultimately reach your goals. Ryder invented the bullet journal method after being diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life and was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. Bullet journaling has now exploded into a global community, used by thousands of people (including me) to effectively track the past, order the present and design the future of their lives. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
01:52 The bullet journal origin story
03:44 What is the bullet journal method in a nutshell?
06:34 Growing up with ADD
10:30 Building and selling your business
20:16 Finding your most successful productivity tool
23:20 The core principles of the method
34:03 Using intentionality and rituals to organise your time
48:46 The process of migration
54:35 How your daily log works
59:25 Misconceptions about the bullet journal
01:03:50 Turning an idea into your business
01:10:41How do you feel about the art side of bullet journaling
01:19:13 How did you feel about the kickstarter blowing up?
01:24:54 The writing and design process
01:33:39 Understanding values and anti values
01:39:39 How do you feel about 3-10 year planning?
01:49:16 The bullet journal app
01:52:34 The future of the bullet journal