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Savage · 07-09-2007, 07:50 PM

Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog:

Journaling

seeker5 · 07-09-2007, 08:06 PM

I got the journal several weeks ago due to an older post I read that highly recommended the software. I absolutely love it! I was phyched yesterday when I noticed the links to the journal on the site with Steve Pavlina's extra templates.

Angela · 07-09-2007, 08:11 PM

Great post, Steve. Interesting viewpoint regarding seeing your thoughts from a birds-eye view.

I love The Journal and am sorry that I'm going to have to fork over the $14.95 for the Steve Pavlina add-on, but I'm sure it will be more than worth it.

Calculusaurus · 07-10-2007, 12:07 PM

Journaling is awesome.

-It's important to get journaling software that fits you - just as it's important to do all the feng shui stuff or whatever to your personal workspace, giving yourself a positive software environment to work in helps.

-I tried TheJournal a while back and found it generally much better than most journal software. Though, since then, I've switched to OneNote (it's not specifcally for journaling, but it's where I keep ALL my ideas, lists, information, etc...)

-Read this book: Amazon.com: Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth - Open the Door to Self-Understanding by Reading, Writing, and Creating a Journal of Your Life: Books: Kathleen Adams . I think it contains a lot of ideas that stevepavlina.com readers would love.

Alchemiss · 07-10-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calculusaurus

Journaling is awesome.
....

-Read this book: Amazon.com: Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth - Open the Door to Self-Understanding by Reading, Writing, and Creating a Journal of Your Life: Books: Kathleen Adams . I think it contains a lot of ideas that stevepavlina.com readers would love.

Ah, you got and like the book--Great!

My favorite exercises include the "Lists of 100", "Dialogues", and "Unsent Letters". Any you've particularly liked?

gberardi · 07-10-2007, 04:39 PM

I can't use The Journal since I run Gnu/Linux at home, but I've found simple text files work wonders. I haven't been journaling much, but I did give it a try when I found a problem was difficult to tackle. Whether it was a small programming problem or a major life decision, I found that writing down everything that I can about it helps me to figure things out very quickly.

I also love using Zim, a desktop application wiki. Instead of installing web servers and installing a full blown wiki, this personal wiki is great for jotting down notes and linking between them.

EDIT: Zim - a desktop wiki Oh, here's a link.

free spirit · 07-10-2007, 09:10 PM

I downloaded the free trial today. Its so so so good. It fits in with my "secret" anal geeky side so well! Def going to purchase it!!

seeker5 · 07-10-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free spirit

I downloaded the free trial today. Its so so so good. It fits in with my "secret" anal geeky side so well! Def going to purchase it!!

Yeah, I keep finding new features frequently. Several times I've thought "hmm, I wish I could do this with the journal". Then a few days later I find it's actually possible! One thing I find very beneficial is that the journal can be installed on a USB stick. So I got the journal on my USB stick and I can use it from any computer with no hassle.

Adrienne · 07-11-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gberardi

I can't use The Journal since I run Gnu/Linux at home, but I've found simple text files work wonders. I haven't been journaling much, but I did give it a try when I found a problem was difficult to tackle. Whether it was a small programming problem or a major life decision, I found that writing down everything that I can about it helps me to figure things out very quickly.

I also love using Zim, a desktop application wiki. Instead of installing web servers and installing a full blown wiki, this personal wiki is great for jotting down notes and linking between them.

EDIT: Zim - a desktop wiki Oh, here's a link.

when i first started using the journal i emailed the creator and asked him if there was a linux version. He said the program should run fine using wine. I installed it on a jump drive, i have used it on linux, but i have not in a while because i tend to write when i am stuck somewhere or with my work laptop which is not linux

I downloaded the free trial and it took me a while to get it to work. I really like it.

here is the email i recived from the creator of the sw

Quote:

> Do you have a version of your journal that runs on Linux?

There is no Linux-specific version, no. However, you can run The
Journal on Linux using Wine (a free Windows emulator).

a desktop wiki... that has possibilities.. i will have to look that up.. thanks for the link.
Adrienne

ken nubo · 07-11-2007, 03:56 PM

Good entry. I don't find it hard to write (or in my case, blog) everyday once it becomes a habit

smartile · 07-11-2007, 07:23 PM

Steve - I thought this post was very inspirational. We have similar goals (ie. speaking, blog and writing a book) and I thought it was inspiring to see that you were able to have the tenacity to follow through with your goals. Even more importantly (I think) that you were able to have faith in yourself and persevere.

I've had a few na-sayers come to me and say that I won't be able to get a 1,000,000 people visiting my site every month. I tell these people that they must have faith and that it will happen.

The other piece that I really enjoyed was that bit about putting a business plan together for your blog. Kudoos on this.... I have been avoiding this like the plague and I will get to this today!

Stephen Martile — Personal Development with NLP

Brendon Colby · 07-12-2007, 02:43 PM

I don't have a Windows PC at home (just Mac and Linux) so I use MacJournal. I would say that it has similar features to The Journal at the very least.

Some people also find TiddlyWiki very useful. It's written in Javascript, CSS and HTML and is contained in one HTML file so you can copy it to a thumb drive and use it anywhere there is a browser.

WanderingOak · 07-12-2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendon Colby

I don't have a Windows PC at home (just Mac and Linux) so I use MacJournal. I would say that it has similar features to The Journal at the very least.

Some people also find TiddlyWiki very useful. It's written in Javascript, CSS and HTML and is contained in one HTML file so you can copy it to a thumb drive and use it anywhere there is a browser.

Have you been able to get MacJournal to work under Linux?

Brendon Colby · 07-12-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WanderingOak

Have you been able to get MacJournal to work under Linux?

No, it's specifically a Mac application.

07-09-2007, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Savage Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,988	Journaling (Blog) Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog: Journaling

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smartile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 426	Journaling Your Goals Steve - I thought this post was very inspirational. We have similar goals (ie. speaking, blog and writing a book) and I thought it was inspiring to see that you were able to have the tenacity to follow through with your goals. Even more importantly (I think) that you were able to have faith in yourself and persevere. I've had a few na-sayers come to me and say that I won't be able to get a 1,000,000 people visiting my site every month. I tell these people that they must have faith and that it will happen. The other piece that I really enjoyed was that bit about putting a business plan together for your blog. Kudoos on this.... I have been avoiding this like the plague and I will get to this today! Stephen Martile — Personal Development with NLP

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seeker5 Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,606	I got the journal several weeks ago due to an older post I read that highly recommended the software. I absolutely love it! I was phyched yesterday when I noticed the links to the journal on the site with Steve Pavlina's extra templates.

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Angela Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,520	Great post, Steve. Interesting viewpoint regarding seeing your thoughts from a birds-eye view. I love The Journal and am sorry that I'm going to have to fork over the $14.95 for the Steve Pavlina add-on, but I'm sure it will be more than worth it.

07-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Calculusaurus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 379	Journaling is awesome. -It's important to get journaling software that fits you - just as it's important to do all the feng shui stuff or whatever to your personal workspace, giving yourself a positive software environment to work in helps. -I tried TheJournal a while back and found it generally much better than most journal software. Though, since then, I've switched to OneNote (it's not specifcally for journaling, but it's where I keep ALL my ideas, lists, information, etc...) -Read this book: Amazon.com: Journal to the Self: Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth - Open the Door to Self-Understanding by Reading, Writing, and Creating a Journal of Your Life: Books: Kathleen Adams . I think it contains a lot of ideas that stevepavlina.com readers would love.

07-10-2007, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
gberardi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA, USA Posts: 239	I can't use The Journal since I run Gnu/Linux at home, but I've found simple text files work wonders. I haven't been journaling much, but I did give it a try when I found a problem was difficult to tackle. Whether it was a small programming problem or a major life decision, I found that writing down everything that I can about it helps me to figure things out very quickly. I also love using Zim, a desktop application wiki. Instead of installing web servers and installing a full blown wiki, this personal wiki is great for jotting down notes and linking between them. EDIT: Zim - a desktop wiki Oh, here's a link.

07-10-2007, 09:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
free spirit Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 71	I downloaded the free trial today. Its so so so good. It fits in with my "secret" anal geeky side so well! Def going to purchase it!!

07-11-2007, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
ken nubo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 500	Good entry. I don't find it hard to write (or in my case, blog) everyday once it becomes a habit

07-12-2007, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brendon Colby Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 115	I don't have a Windows PC at home (just Mac and Linux) so I use MacJournal. I would say that it has similar features to The Journal at the very least. Some people also find TiddlyWiki very useful. It's written in Javascript, CSS and HTML and is contained in one HTML file so you can copy it to a thumb drive and use it anywhere there is a browser.

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