📓 Analog Journal vs. Digital Task Manager 📱

How can these coexist in our workflow? ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [bullet journal](     “The key is to use technology as an enabler, not as a replacement for critical thinking and human connection.” ― Nilofer Merchant [Thumbnail featuring a notebook and digital calendar side by side]( Dear {NAME},  A popular topic in the Bullet Journal community is: Can the analog journal and the digital task manager peacefully coexist? The more “intelligent” technology gets, the more it takes off our hands, the more I wonder about the where our human being fits into our doing. That’s what I explore in my [newest video series on YouTube](. In some ways, these tools do the same thing: they shape your future by organizing your behavior. However, their methods diverge in meaningful ways. Digital task managers like Notion, Asana, or TickTick offer countless features. We can now capture whatever, whenever, from wherever seamlessly. They’ve empowered us to do more than we ever thought possible. What’s possible has become invigoratingly unclear. Blinded by this bright promise of infinite productivity, we can easily lose sight of our very finite timeline. Enter the analog journal in our work stack. When using pen and paper, we do something unintuitive: we intentionally introduce friction back into our work. We do things at odds with digital productivity engines. We slow down. We go offline. We take time. We get less done. In some ways, we make our lives a bit harder. Why? To optimize for a very different metric. Digital Task Managers optimize toward quantity of work. Bullet Journaling optimizes for quality of life. These are not mutually exclusive. Not at all. As with all tools, it’s about the person wielding them. One tool helps us wield the hammer. One tool helps us wield the person. [Watch the full video]( to explore the delicate balance between the analog and digital realms. Thank you for taking the time, Ryder [Watch Video]( [Bullet Journal Pocket Notebook]( The Second Brain Summit: Unleash Your Digital Creativity We live in an age where we have unlimited access to information. The question becomes, what do we do with it all? How do we organize it? How do we remember it? How do we leverage this unlimited resource to our advantage? These are the foundational questions underlying the field of Personal Knowledge Management, also called PKM. One popular term in the PKM world is “Second Brain,” a dynamic system for managing information and cultivating creative work. Popularized by my friend Tiago Forte, a Second Brain, like a Bullet Journal, reflects the needs of its creator. This year I’m honored to be part of The Second Brain Summit, exploring and celebrating this diverse and vibrant field. The Second Brain Summit is a first-of-its-kind event set to unfold in downtown Los Angeles, California October 3 - 4th, 2024. The summit will unite 500 enthusiasts, experts, and practitioners around the emerging ideas of knowledge management, second brains, and digital creativity. It is a "pop-up university" that will give you the chance to learn face-to-face from favorite online creators, YouTubers, teachers, authors, and experts. You will be immersed in hands-on workshops and interactive Q&As that dive deep into the intricacies of creating and effectively using a second brain. Our goal is to connect you with people who share your interests and create meaningful relationships that transcend this event. Here’s a [sneak peek]( at the venue, a 1920s loft-style building in the heart of LA’s downtown fashion district. We are designing every aspect of the space to encourage serendipitous “hallway conversations” and attendee-led sessions in a multi-sensory, immersive learning experience you won’t find anywhere else. This is a global gathering for anyone who is passionate about the potential of technology to elevate and expand who we are and what we’re capable of. It’s a training ground for mastering your creative and cognitive potential alongside others who are striving to do the same. It’s a place to connect with others and with your deepest desires for what you want in life. Get ready to be part of something truly special. See you in LA! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 14 at 9am ET. 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