Ryder Carroll on intention over productivity

01/26/20 • 49 min

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As John Lennon put it, “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.”

As a loyal proponent of the Bullet Journal, I've seen first hand how the immensely popular analog system goes far beyond planning and teaches you to be more intentional with list-making – and life.

If there is one person who understands intentionality beyond our plans it’s this week’s guest. Ryder Carroll is an author, digital product designer, and inventor of the Bullet Journal method.

In this conversation, Ryder discusses empty goals and starting with the small ‘whys’, how journaling can help us capture and see patterns in work and life, creating your own structure as a freelancer and independent creative and more.

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As John Lennon put it, “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.”

As a loyal proponent of the Bullet Journal, I've seen first hand how the immensely popular analog system goes far beyond planning and teaches you to be more intentional with list-making – and life.

If there is one person who understands intentionality beyond our plans it’s this week’s guest. Ryder Carroll is an author, digital product designer, and inventor of the Bullet Journal method.

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To stay in the loop, sign up to the Madeleine Dore—On Things newsletter.

Special thanks to: Nelson Dore for the theme music, Scott Stronach for editing, Ellen Porteus for the cover art.

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