If a zombie apocalypse happened, I wouldn’t be worried about my phone becoming obsolete; I’d be worried about running out of pen and paper.

@emeliefoster3781

Жыл бұрын

No, no. Me and my notebooks would be safe in my zombie proof bunker, silly.

@prayersquad3391

11 ай бұрын

Haha😂😂😂

At the end of the day, I put stickers on my to do list to motivate me. It feels really nice to flip through previous days and seeing cute stickers all around it. It makes me feel like that day ended in a fun note

Great reminder of the art of simplicity. I have loved doing to do lists since a young teenager and it gave such a satisfaction to cross items over. Then I entered into bujo jungle: I thought my previous system was sooooo primitive and outdated. Only to discover I spent more time in the bujo boxes and 1000 ways to mark the box (not to mention all the different coloured pens….) that I didn’t get anything done😅. So back to starting point it is😊

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

You have lived my fear haha! Simplicity rules!

This reminds me of a quote that is attributed to Albert Einstein: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." As others have said, Bullet Journaling doesn't work. It's too complicated. You need a notebook and an writing implement. Then you can actually engage your brain and get stuff done!

@BlankFirstPage

2 ай бұрын

That is one of my all time favourite quotes!

I love the nitty gritty of this. I never thought to scratching out completely. That's a great tip.

@BlankFirstPage

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

100% yes, to everything. I've tried all kinds of digital tools, and nothing works as well as pen and paper -and you point out so well as to why that is. The fancy bullets in bullet journaling were exactly what you mentioned too: getting in the way of the simplicity. Always great content, thank you!

@7775Kevin

Жыл бұрын

I agree that Bullet Journaling is overly complicated. I am simplifying everything down to simple notes in a Field Notes book.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

@@7775Kevin 100%

@wangwang1488

Жыл бұрын

@@7775Kevin it was first designed to keep things simple until all those decorative enthusiasts making it unnecessarily complex.

I am constantly doing To Do lists. Then updating or re-writing these lists to the point they become overwhelming for me. I also set tasks that arent completed for that day or week which ultimately leads to feelings of failure and disappointment. Im currently trying a small list of 5 critical tasks/goals that are SMART. I feel a sense of accomplishment in achieving these goals rather than having 20 generic tasks that keep rolling over. Thanks for the video!

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. A rough rule that I use is that if I'm copying a task from one to do list to the next, more than 3-5 times, it's obviously not that important so I can just ignore it!

Great video! The tip on specificity with the mechanic example is excellent, this is an issue a lot of people have with any kind of to do planning.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I agree, I live by to-do lists. Simple and to the point!

I'm with you , write it down and when it's done strike it off , I carry a blue and a red biro for this - I ✍ in blue and strike off in red

@BlankFirstPage

7 ай бұрын

Nice, I like the use of the red to strike it off, that way you can see instantly what you've got. Thanks for watching!

The problem with striking through tasks instead of checking a checkmark is if you have a notebook with tasks and notes, then having notes mixed with tasks will be confusing about what is an undone task versus a simple note. In anyways, a great video again fill with good advices.

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Your channel is quickly becoming a favorite! Love the explanations and simplicity.

@BlankFirstPage

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great Video!

@BlankFirstPage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I make to-do lists in my daily carry pocket notebook for the most part. And then if it’s something specific that I’m about to go do, like shop for groceries, I will transfer that list to a stand alone piece of paper or a post it or something like that

Fantastic job addressing the questions I didn’t know I had. I’m 100% on board!

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

I think I got this tip from an struthless video. Create two to do lists. One that is easy and achievable and one with the hard but more 'optional' goal. By always finishing the easy list you'll start feeling like you already accomplished something and will continue to work on the 'optional' goals to keep that streak going. On top of that it helps with showing what task you avoid over and over but I guess that's just a feature of an analog list. Also: folding the piece of paper into eights and not quarters makes it a lot easier to fill the page and might help some people to not get overwhelmed. Have a nice day. :)

oh, he**, this is awesome too! I knew I was missing something in my simple/basic system! It always seemed like I had so much more to do then I kept track of and that I did so much more. Now I know where it was - still in my head, coming and going at the most inopportune times! It works because it's simple and straightforward! Many thanks!

@BlankFirstPage

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Wishing you successful to-do-ing!

Yet again! Thank you.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

There is a lot of truth in this simple practice. Thank you for the video.

@BlankFirstPage

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I have evolved my on the go to do lists in the same way. The visual and mental satisfaction of the scribbling a whole line out .. 100%. I wish my brain would be ok with the minimal box coloring in or true bujo key of a tick.. but now try and save this for my other journaling/memory keeping I want to look back on and be like “naw that’s nice!” Loving your videos. Very relatable to how I ‘plan’ right now 😊

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Also any time I make a box, the corners never connect in the right way so I end up trying to connect them better and adjust the lines, ending up with an incredibly boldly outlined box!

Implementing straight away - thanks for sharing!

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Yet again - the notion that we need to take another look at analog - I like it! I have never been able to stick with a digital planner/to do list though I have wasted lots of time looking for the perfect one. I geneally end up with a Franklin Covey two page a day planner, but don't stick to it faithfully. When I had a lined A5 notebook where I had to put appointments, tasks, running notes I was pretty consistent. But if I was out walking or someplace I didn't have my back pack I didn't have the notebook. I have been thinkinking about these things for a while when I saw your excellent video just now, and it really became clear to me: my best method was carrying a Moleskine ruled reporter notebook in my hip pocket, in which I wrote each day's appointments, tasks, and running notes. At home I can keep a more reflective journal. I recently decided to set up a Zettelkasten note-taking/note-making system, and after weighing the pros and cons of analog vs digital decided on an analog system. Thanks for your timely video with its practical and simple (not simplistic!) approach - I have subscribed to your channel.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing! Reporter notebooks are an excellent type of notebook to carry around. Wow, nicely done on diving into zettelkasten. I am not quite disciplined enough to go with that system. I’ve read a lot about it, but I can’t tear myself away from my field notes collection!

Like you, I have come to prefer simply scratching items off the list rather than filling in checkboxes, using special notation etc.. While it may not look as neat or pretty I find it much more practical when it comes to actually getting things done.

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! Function over form when it comes to getting things done!

Thanks for the reminder. Somehow I often forget the simple things in life.

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Simple is best. Thanks for watching!

I like your channel so much, it reflects may way of thinking and confirms me that I'm not insane in relying on analog writing.

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Analog is the best.

Thanks for this. I am working to simplify my life and your ideas are helpful and practical. I enjoy your channel and I thank you for your work.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love this! Super helpful tips, I'm really excited to start making my to-do lists this way! haha!

@BlankFirstPage

4 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching!

Great video! I have been struggling so hard to stay on top of all the systems that hold my tasks. I don’t have time for that. This is the perfect solution in simplicity.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, glad the video was useful!

Specificity is the most helpful tip, thank you!

@BlankFirstPage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank u! Well explained good points

@BlankFirstPage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

love your channel bro, great stuff!

@darthblade2016

Жыл бұрын

Definitely fun and useful content

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Great Vid, And so true back to the basic and simplicity always seem to be the answer in life ✨

@BlankFirstPage

6 ай бұрын

Keep it simple! Thanks for watching!

I usually find To Do Lists helpful when I have days off work. I want to maximize my time when on holiday. The To Do List for work is built into computer software used on my office PC i.e. appointments, meetings or e-learning.

Good information. Thank you

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video....I started an ultra simple bujo type of pocket notebook (using a field Notes after watching your video)...and basically it's a monthly to do list and a daily to do list that goes on to the next day 😋

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

You’ve described the most effective note taking technique! Hope you’re enjoying the field notes and thanks for watching!

Great video. I have been folding A4 sheets down for notetaking in the field since 1998. They are sections that can be sewn into a textblock and then case bound for archiving.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of binding and archiving after the fact. Must end up with quite a nice, textured book.

@wilneedheart

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage I have not tried it yet but I might, to see how textured/spongey the text block will end up.

pen and paper have worked for me better than anything i have ever tried. the bullet journal method specifically (the original system, not the crazy intricate girl version). not to mention pen/pencil and paper are much more satisfying and calming to interact with than a phone.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more about the satisfaction and calming nature of writing. Even in the busiest work days, writing a note in my notebook brings a moment of peace and calm that no screen can provide!

@suburbanyute340

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage exactly. If I make a note in my phone, whatever I note still seems to be in my brain. It's not until I physically write it on paper that it's actually out of my brain.

Not finished the video yet, but I like the idea of breaking "To Do" items into the steps to complete that task. I put "To Do" lists into my pocket notebooks all the time, but I will definitely be tryying this method as a completionist.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Pocket notebooks are made for to do lists!

@darthblade2016

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage so true!!

I like your Techniques on the To do Lists (GSD = Get Sh!t Done)

@BlankFirstPage

8 ай бұрын

The simple stuff works!

you are the best

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

WRONG! To be productive you need to download 19 apps, wake up at 5am, bullet journal, regular journal, time-block every aspect of your life down to when to use the bathroom, and pay $600 for a YT productivity guru course 😅

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Haha! Clearly my advice is useless as it is free!

@jooky5

9 ай бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage 😉

You didn't mention which pen you carry in your pocket!

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Usually its a Kaweco Liliput Mini ballpoint. But at some point all my pens have had a go in the pocket!

Really enjoyed this video. What is your workflow to keep track of tasks due longer term (ie three weeks from now”. Many thx!

@BlankFirstPage

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Longer term tasks just go at the bottom of my current list, that way they’re literally low priority for now, but every few days when I re write my to do list they get considered, and as they become more pressing, they go to the top of the list!

I am glad to know that i am not the only one with multiple notebooks and notepads with countless 'to do list' 🤪also has anyone kept or has a vocabulary notepad?

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

I used to have a vocabulary notebook in secondary school, but that was a school-imposed notebook, never as fun.

Where can the green (Jasart?) pad be purchased and what size is the a cork pad underneath ?

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Not sure about the green pad, but it's just an old cutting mat, art stores usually have some version of it, as do haberdasheries. The cork pad is an Ikea 'Susig' mat 45x65cm

Is that green pen a fountain at 6:40 mark? Or what brand is it?

@BlankFirstPage

5 ай бұрын

Yep it’s a Parker 25 Fountain Pen. I’ve got a review video about it!

OMG are all those Field Notes behind you? I love how colorful they look! And all the same size!

@BlankFirstPage

8 ай бұрын

They are indeed! Very satisfying :)

The fun.

What pen/refill are you writing with?

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

That's a Rotring Ballpoint

Nice work brother. Go analog. Augment with digital as needed.

@BlankFirstPage

9 ай бұрын

Analog rules. Thanks for watching!

Your to do list seemed quite small. Do you have a larger list, perhaps by areas of life, you are keeping and pulling from for your daily list making?

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Nope that's the extent of it, I'll just keep refreshing the to do list in the notebook as I go along. Sometimes it spills over a couple of pages. I do keep my work to-do list in the work notebook though.

@charlierharper

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage Ah, so you have a book for different life areas such as personal, work, and household for example and each one of those books has a contextual to do list?

@Lolimiggi

9 ай бұрын

I tend to have a master list that I will rewrite/update/migrate every month for long term things.. hoping I’ve crossed off a lot.. sometimes a lot is still there lol but at least it’s somewhere!

I'm a bit skeptical about putting everything on one list. What if priorities change? What if something doesn't need to be done until 6 months from now?

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

For really long term things, I’ll create to do lists that live on their own page, then they get transferred from one edc to the next until they’re due. For priority changes, I just let the organic process do it’s thing where items fall off the list as I transfer to a new page. The main thing for me is to allow the list to be a flexible thing, rewriting it many times helps this process.

@HonzaPokorny

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage Nice, thanks

I love journaling on paper but todo lists on paper have never worked for me. My phone is always on me but if I write my list on paper, and forget it somewhere, I'm screwed.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Fair point! I'm more likely to forget my phone than I am my notebook!

@darthblade2016

Жыл бұрын

The key for a good "To Do" list is to develop a habit of keeping your notebook with you at all times and using that notebook for the "To Do" list

@cheerpoasting

6 ай бұрын

Take a picture every morning/evening?

My only question is - I mix my personal journal with to do list (bullet journal style) so I don't like crossing tasks out for two reasons 1) it makes the journal look a lot more "disposable" and one time use-ish so it doesn't look nice when flipping through it and 2) I like to look back as part of the journal to see what I've worked on etc. and when things are crossed out I cant see what it was and reference back to it.. I'm assuming you use a separate journal for reflecting but curious to hear your thoughts.

@BlankFirstPage

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree if you want to maintain the good looks of a list, crossing out is not the way to go! Personally I like the aesthetic of a well used notebook, scratched and crossed out, when I’m looking back into one. So it’s not a great concern for my use. I use just the field notes for my personal use, note taking, journaling etc. I have a different work notebook just so that I can keep work and home separate, but I don’t have a normally have a separate journal for personal use. If I’m working on a project or studying something new, I might start a new notebook just for that if I know it’s going to be enough to fill a whole notebook with.

@RabbiGreenspan

Жыл бұрын

@@BlankFirstPage Thanks! Also curious - did you ever try the Smythson Panama? I really wanted to but didnt bec they dont have graph or dot.. only lines.. What would you recommend thats high quality leather but similar size to field notes and has the dot or grid?

@cheerpoasting

6 ай бұрын

Why can’t you read a letter or word with a single small line on it? Please visit a doctor, this is not normal.

@RabbiGreenspan

6 ай бұрын

@@cheerpoasting YOU are not normal. Seek help immediately.

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So.... most womens clothes dont have suitable pockets, so we are already at a disadvantage. Otherwise useful