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  • Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future
  • Written by: Ryder Carroll
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  • Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (160 ratings)

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The Bullet Journal Method

Written by: Ryder Carroll
Narrated by: Ryder Carroll
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Publisher's Summary

The long-awaited first book by the founder of the enormously popular Bullet Journal® organizational system.

For years Ryder Carroll tried countless organizing systems, Online and off, but none of them fit the way his mind worked. Out of sheer necessity, he developed a method called the Bullet Journal that helped him become consistently focused and effective. When he started sharing his system with friends who faced similar challenges, it went viral. Just a few years later, to his astonishment, Bullet Journaling is a global movement. 

The Bullet Journal Method is about much more than organizing your notes and to-do lists. It's about what Carroll calls "intentional living": weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what's truly meaningful, in both your work and your personal life. It's about spending more time with what you care about, by working on fewer things. His new book shows you how to...

  • Track the past: Using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear and comprehensive record of your thoughts.
  • Order the present: Find daily calm by tackling your to-do list in a more mindful, systematic, and productive way.
  • Design the future: Transform your vague curiosities into meaningful goals, and then break those goals into manageable action steps that lead to big change. 

Carroll wrote this book for frustrated list-makers, overwhelmed multitaskers, and creatives who need some structure. Whether you've used a Bullet Journal for years or have never seen one before, The Bullet Journal Method will help you go from passenger to pilot of your own life.

*Includes a bonus PDF with visuals

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2018 Ryder Carroll (P)2018 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“Ryder has done an extraordinary job in sharing a comprehensive and hands-on methodology to implement the powerful practice of externalizing our thinking. This book is a great treatise and manual for freeing and directing our consciousness, with lots of tips about how to play in that big and wonderful game.” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done)

"Bullet journaling is one of the most elegant and effective productivity systems I've ever encountered. It will not only help you get more organized but will also help you become a better person. I highly recommend this book (and the method it details) for anyone looking to get more out of life." (Cal Newport, author of Deep Work

"Whether you are an avid journaler or have always wanted to explore the benefits of journaling, The Bullet Journal Method simplifies the power of putting pen to paper and will undoubtedly transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine.” (Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning

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Good audible

If like me you were not sure that a bullet journal book was a good audible and you are contemplating reading vs listening rest assured that the 60 or so pages pdf that comes with the audible makes listening to the book a perfect experience and I don’t regret listening to the book vs reading it, the author’s own voice and the pdf are a perfect combination . Now that I have the big picture I will listen again to set up my own bullet journal.

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The best thing to happen to me this week

Just finished listening to The Bullet Journal Method. I got way more out of it than I thought I would.

I got the book because I'd heard of the technique and was curious. With the anxiety around the current pandemic situation and more, I've been wanting to renew my habit of journaling but couldn't figure out how to work it into my routine more than I already have (through other various methods of recording my life that I would not call journaling at all). I went into it wanting to sate my curiosity, thinking that it might be a technique/book I could recommend to others struggling with sorting out their lives, such as clients or my children. Instead, I have now started journaling again, in a way I've never thought to journal before--AND I LOVE IT. I'm so thankful I got that book on a whim on sale.

I didn't think Bullet journaling would add much value over my current systems. Boy, was I wrong. It's not going to make me more organized--I've already got those systems in place and working well. But it will help me focus more on what matters most to me and give me a written record of my journey, both of which are things I value a lot.

I still hope to impart the practice to others. I've already gotten so much out of it. I know others will, too.

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Wow !

I have ADHD and I started listening to the YouTube channel « How to ADHD » and she recommended the bullet journal méthode and even invited Mr Ryder Carroll as a guest. I read the book, listened to the different YouTube info available. And decided to listen to the audio version. Best decision ever. Great book and methode. The book is read by the author so that’s excellent. Been Bullet journaling for a couple of months now and it’s really helping a lot. Recommend this book 100% !!

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Everything you could want from this boom

I never re-read or re-listen to books, but will be listening to this again! Ryder is a down to earth guy who made this journal to combat his own struggles and consequently ended helping many others! The book is not overly filled with propaganda as many self-help books are. I felt everything in the book had purpose and stories from others actually provide insight into how BuJo helped them in unique situations (not just "I did this and it was awesome and the author is awesome!").
I was blown away by the wisdom shared on goal and life planning! If you aren't sure whether you will be a BuJo writer I still suggest listening to part 3.
I am a novice BuJo'er, but am excited to improve and really organize my life!!

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Brilliant

This is the method I have been needing my whole life. I can finally be efficient and organized even with my ADHD.

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In the mind of the author!

I have the paper book, and wanted the audio book to listen on the go. What a good surprise earing Ryder voice!

A great book read by the author is like being in his mind. Very well adapted, nice place, love the original book, fan of the audio ones!

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Listened 3 times

Lots of details, which is really good and overwhelming. Giving myself to practice it my way and completely wrong helped a lot.

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Accidentally Changed My Life

I got this book for free as a promotion that Audible was having.
My god, am I glad I got this book. When I was younger I use to do a simple for of bullet journaling without even realising it,. At that time I felt confident, in control of my time and my life. With Covid-19 happening, I had been feeling very out of control of pretty much every aspect of my life. This book has allowed me to gain and feel in control of the things, even if they are small things, in my life. There are so many additional resources I have found online to further this learning and self betterment. Ryder has an instructional youtube channel to help get you started. At first I started a very simple journal as he shows you to set up. It helps you get going in a managable way. There is so much room to grow with this method. There are endless videos and examples that are so creative for every method - from minimal to the most artistic and creative.
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Ryder gives you many personal experience examples of how this method developed and changed his life. It's a very digestible book as well. There is no preachyness, just facts.

Thank you so much for this book. I can not say enough about this book/method

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Inspirational

Not only has Ryder Carroll developed a super method for anyone to keep some order and balance in their life, he is generous in sharing and supporting people to adapt and revamp the method online. This additional assistance in the form of a book and audible book has been invaluable to this "mature dawg" to learn some new and valuable new tricks. Deep bow of gratitude, Ryder.

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New Year's Project

A quick listen and now to work through it, A simple practical accountability discipline. Thanks.

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