"Journal writing is a voyage to the interior." - Christina Baldwin
"The wealthiest 100 people living in America all take daily notes." After reading that sentence I immediately did a Google search for the best notebook in the world (as well as the best pen, because what good is a great notebook with a terrible pen) and I began my journey into the unknown abyss that is journal writing. I didn't worry about whether or not I had anything important to actually put into the journal, because I figured it would all work itself out. I didn't worry about whether or not people would think I was a weird kid who wrote in a diary all day, because I figured I would get the last laugh (and they probably already think that anyway). And I certainly didn't worry about whether or not I would be wasting money on a 50$ notebook, because I knew and still know that money invested into personal development is money that is never wasted(okay there may be a few exception, but don't use the exception to prove the rule).
Well, it is now 3 months to the day that I decided to take action and make that Amazon purchase of 1 notebook and a set of Precise V5 pens. And I can now say that it was one of the better decisions I have ever made (I now own 3 journals separated for different things). I have learned a lot about myself, and I actually found out that I have a knack and a love for poetry (yes even athletes and future SEALs can enjoy the arts). Without a doubt I recommend that everyone buys a personal journal for his/herself. In a world where it seems that we are just trying to make it from 1 homework assignment to the next, a daily journal is a great way to keep track of the important stuff: dreams, goals, desires, thoughts,and worries can all be safely organized in a journal. Daily writing also helps me slow things down and actually think problems out fully, which is not easy to do in our fast-paced society.
Regardless of whether or not you take my suggestion, which is to buy a journal, I want you to understand the lesson that stems from my purchase of a journal: I saw an opportunity to improve myself and I pounced on it. I didn't wait to see if I had money in my account(although you may want to check that)and I didn't wait for one of my friends to tell me it was a great or terrible idea. I just went ahead and bought the notebook. I guess what I am trying to say is take action. Action is the only thing that can change your life in an instant. Don't think to yourself, "I hope I become a doctor when I grow up" take action and tell yourself, and anyone who will listen, "I am going to be a doctor, and I don't care what obstacles stand in my way, because I know I have the determination and willpower to overcome all the challenges and problems that lie ahead of me." After that take more action and get your (warning: profane word) ass to the library and starting reading some books about doctors. Then create a list of all the things you need to do to become a doctor and do them.That is what action is all about.
Eliminate all the B.S in your life, take action, and try to get of your own way because you are the only real obstacle on the road to success. Good luck, although you probably won't need it.
Thanks for reading. JG
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