There are a multitude of tools and apps in the world designed to help us stay organized. I’ve tried many of them, but I’ve never come close to achieving the organizational zen that I’ve hoped for. That is until now. In this episode, my guest Aaron Lowe and I talk about Bullet Journaling a pen and paper based framework for capturing and saving information, to do lists, schedules and much more. There’s no software, no hardware. Just pen and paper. It seems too simple, but Bullet Journaling is flexible and incredibly powerful. Join us to hear our how Aaron and I have implemented Bullet Journaling how it’s helped to improve our productivity and stay organized.

1. The Bullet Journal
S1_E010: Pen and paper framework for
getting way more done

2. Good Ideas for Busy Managers
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Jason ClauseAaron Lowe
Aaron Lowe works for Konica Minolta,
meeting with clients to automate business
processes. He enjoys learning new
productivity hacks, hiking and tinkering
with all things tech.

3. The Bullet Journal
● Pen and paper based
framework for
organizing your life
● Creator: Ryder Carroll
● www.bulletjournal.com

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6. Why Bullet Journal?
● What about all the technology out there?
○ Outlook tasks & notes
○ Desktop notes
○ Evernote / Onenote
○ Trello
○ Todoist
● Don’t forget lists, sticky notes & the back
of the envelope

7. A memorable sales meeting
Michael Cavanaugh
“One good idea, everytime we talk.”

8. Ryder Carroll - Bullet Journal Creator
Michael Cavanaugh

9. The journal
● What kind of journal to use?
○ Leuchtturm 1917
○ Moleskin
○ Scripto

10. Topics and Page Numbers
● Dates
● Collections
○ Meetings
○ Projects
○ Habit tracker
○ Expense tracker

11. Rapid Logging using Bullets
● Tasks
X = Task completed
> = Task migrated
< = Task scheduled
○ Events
Notes

12. Key & Signifiers
* Priority
! Inspiration
● Explore

13. Index
● Every page or
item has an
address in the
Index.
● Group by month
for easier recall

14. Future Log

15. Monthly Log

16. Daily Log
● Where most of my journaling takes place
● Migrating
> Migrate forward
< Schedule
Trash it and forget about it

17. If found page
● If you lose this thing your
in real trouble!
● Do everything you can to
Make sure your journal
Finds its way back to you.

18. Getting started recomendations
● Watch the introductory video
● Check out the official bullet journal
Website: www.bulletjournal.com
● Create your core pages
● Start using your journal

19. For more on this topic
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● Connect with me

20. Next Episode: Productivity Ideas

21. Thanks for listening!
The Jason Clause Show is a podcast and companion
LinkedIn group dedicated to collecting good ideas
for a growing community of busy managers.
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