The Bullet Journal Method: Track Your Past, Order Your Present, Plan Your Future

by Ryder Carroll

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Transform your life using the Bullet Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and worldwide phenomenon.

The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine' Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning

In his long-awaited first book, Ryder Carroll, the creator of the enormously popular Bullet Journal organisational system, explains how to use his method to:

• TRACK YOUR PAST: using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear, comprehensive, and organised record of your thoughts and goals.
• ORDER YOUR PRESENT: find daily calm by prioritising and minimising your workload and tackling your to-do list in a more mindful and productive way.
• PLAN YOUR FUTURE: establish and appraise your short-term and long-term goals, plan more complex projects simply and effectively, and live your life with meaning and purpose.

Like many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised - countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide viral movement.

The system combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do list, and a diary. It helps you identify what matters and set goals accordingly. By breaking long-term goals into small actionable steps, users map out an approachable path towards continual improvement, allowing them to stay focused despite the crush of incoming demands.

But this is much more than a time management book. It's also a manifesto for what Ryder calls "intentional living": making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if you already use a Bullet Journal, this book gives you new exercises to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritise well, and a new awareness of the power of analogue tools in a digital world.

• ISBN13: 9780008261375
• Publish Date: 23 October 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Joséphine]

Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Initial thoughts: Bullet journals on Instagram would have you believe that bullet journalling is an elaborate system that requires time an dedication. Add in all these aesthetically pleasing designs, and it's enough to think it's not for you. At least that's how I felt. Still, I was curious enough to find out what the creator had to say about the subject. Turns out, he envisioned it to be a simple and efficient system. Combining it with artistry is all well and good if you're so inclined but that's not necessary. I found the audiobook insightful, and the additional illustrations helped clarify his points. I might just get the print version and give bullet journalling a go.

I wasn’t going to buy this book because I thought I already know how to bullet journal. I’ve been doing it since 2015 but after hearing more about it, I decided to read it and I’m so glad I did. It reminded me about the basics and it also expanded my awareness of what more it can do. I love how easy it is to follow, how he has cross referenced the concepts by noting the pages and it has made me fall back in love with my bujo. I’m looking forward to having meaningful collections and planning my next big trip.

[Kait ✨]

A useful compilation, but this book doesn't provide anything you couldn't already learn online on Carroll's website or a quick YouTube/Google search.