Life Tracker Journaling Method Lecture

Introduction

• Objective: Introduction to the Life Tracker method, a personal journaling system.
• Speaker's Experience: Been using this system for 6 years, filled 5 journals since age 20.

System Overview

• Methodology: Modification of the Bullet Journal method tailored for low friction, consistent journaling.
• Tools: Prefers physical journals over digital methods.
• Preferred Journal Brand: Leuchtturm 1917, dotted or grid version.

Monthly Page Layout

• Structure: Two-page spread per month.
  • Left Page: Metrics and Habits Tracking
    • Dates of the month with day abbreviations.
    • Track metrics like weight, sleep, and habits.
    • Example habits: caffeine intake, workouts, meditation.
    • Daily Highlights: Document key events or memorable moments.
  • Right Page: Goals and Notes
    • Monthly goals and tasks (not to-dos).
    • Reminders, upcoming trips, and events.

Daily and Additional Entries

• Daily Updates: Review and update every morning or night (can backfill weekly).
• Flexible Entries: Can include experiments, observations, book summaries, diagrams, etc.
• Encourages: Adaptability in format and frequency, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.

Benefits and Reflections

• Mental Clarity: Reduces anxiety and improves thought organization.
• Historical Record: Track life progress and reflections over years.
• Goal Tracking: Helps in achieving goals by monitoring progress.
• Variety of Metrics: Sleep, weight, fitness, net worth, steps taken, time spent on activities, etc.

Personal Examples

• Graphs and Charts: Examples include energy graphs, sleep tracking, vacation steps, language immersion hours, musical notations.
• Book Summaries: One-pagers with key points and quotes from books like Zero to One.

Conclusion

• Long-term Vision: Aiming to maintain this habit for life to reflect back on different stages and ages.
• Recommendation: Encourages others to start journaling, even if inconsistent at first.
• Actionable Tip: Just buy a notebook and begin.