# 10 Years of Bullet Journal ![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VXIdl-58FC8/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=0s) - A special edition of Office Hours is being hosted to celebrate 10 years of [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]]. [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=24s) - Viewers can participate by asking questions in the chat or raising their hand to share comments. [(00:00:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=41s) - Ryder is asked for their thoughts on the 10-year anniversary. [(00:00:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=59s) ## What has been like for the company [(00:01:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=61s) - Reaching the 10-year milestone felt surreal, especially considering the unexpected disruptions of the pandemic. [(00:01:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=99s) - A significant shift occurred in January with the formation of a team, transitioning the operation from a solo endeavor to a collaborative company structure. [(00:02:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=155s) - The team's collaborative efforts have been instrumental in expanding the company's capabilities, enabling the execution of projects like BuJo U, course development, product development, and logistics. [(00:05:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=301s) ## New products [(00:05:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=309s) - Viewers are encouraged to check out an unspecified item that has been made available. [(00:05:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=318s) - New products have been released in the past year. [(00:05:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=320s) - Two new notebooks were intended to launch, but due to logistical issues, they will be released soon. [(00:05:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=335s) ## New color [(00:05:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=356s) - A new green [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]], Green 23, will be available for purchase in the next two weeks. [(00:06:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=383s) - A 10-year anniversary edition of the Bullet Journal, Edition X, will also be available for purchase in the next two weeks. [(00:09:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=569s) - Edition X will be similarly priced to the Artist Edition at approximately $35. [(00:09:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=586s) ## Upcoming products [(00:10:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=617s) - A new product will be launched in January, but no details are being shared yet. [(00:10:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=643s) - Artist editions will continue, but the process of finding artists will be changed to involve the community more. [(00:11:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=686s) - While the focus will be on [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]] artists, artists outside the community whose vision aligns with Bullet Journal values will also be considered. [(00:11:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=699s) ## Challenges [(00:13:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=829s) - Challenges are opportunities to find tools and methods to deal with them. [(00:14:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=889s) - A live cohort will be offered to teach about intentionality and purpose in the Bullet Journal method. [(00:15:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=934s) - Mindfulness training and meditation have influenced the development of the Bullet Journal method. [(00:17:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1021s) ## Reflection [(00:18:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1090s) - A desire was expressed for the creation of more spaces for open dialogue and shared learning experiences, particularly those focused on personal growth and development. [(00:18:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1110s) - Ryder Carroll's philanthropic efforts, including dedicating 10% of [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]] profits to charities and prioritizing sustainability in business practices, were highlighted. [(00:19:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1189s) - A personal account was shared of transitioning from the non-profit education sector to Bullet Journal, emphasizing the alignment of personal values with the company's values-driven approach. [(00:21:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1265s) ## Doing good quietly [(00:21:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1299s) - A driving personal philosophy is to "do good quietly" and to avoid performing good deeds for recognition. [(00:21:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1300s) - There is a struggle to balance the desire to do good quietly with the need to be transparent about the good a company does in order for customers to understand the values of the company. [(00:22:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1339s) - A company can be a force multiplier for impact by allowing for a greater ability to generate income and therefore create a larger positive impact. [(00:24:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1452s) ## Be curious [(00:26:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1570s) - Nobody has life completely figured out. [(00:26:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1571s) - People should approach life with curiosity and playfulness, viewing it as a series of experiments to determine what is meaningful to them. [(00:26:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1590s) - It is important to be kind to yourself. [(00:28:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1685s) ## Dont do this [(00:28:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1696s) - Challenges and failures are forms of feedback. [(00:28:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1707s) - It is important to distinguish between right and wrong and good and bad. [(00:28:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1721s) - The speaker believes that pre-structured planners do not require users to recommit to their planning system in the same way that the [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]] Method does. [(00:31:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1892s) ## Recommit [(00:31:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1899s) - Automating processes, such as using pre-filled calendars, can lead to not evaluating their effectiveness. [(00:31:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1910s) - Regularly assessing if tools, even those used long-term, are still beneficial is crucial. [(00:32:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=1928s) - While digital apps offer convenience, they may not contribute to long-term progress as effectively as the Bullet Journal method. [(00:33:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2007s) ## Intention [(00:35:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2156s) - [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journaling]] can be approached from various perspectives, including art, productivity, and minimalism, but the fundamental question is what the individual aims to achieve in life. [(00:36:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2189s) - The outcome or desired state should be the starting point, not the end goal. Instead of focusing on becoming more productive, the focus should be on embodying the state of being productive. [(00:37:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2228s) - Setting an intention brings the desired state into the present, and every action taken becomes a step towards embodying that intention. [(00:37:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2253s) ## Practice [(00:40:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2403s) - It is recommended to try the Bullet Journal method as taught because it has been refined over ten years. [(00:40:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2411s) - The [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]] method helps individuals cultivate self-awareness by providing a framework for identifying what works for them. [(00:40:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2442s) - A new, free program is available on the Bullet Journal website that includes a series of emails delivered over 30 days to help users learn the method. [(00:41:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2511s) ## New Website [(00:43:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2601s) - The new website better expresses that Bullet Journaling is not about the notebook itself, but about what you bring to and take from the pages. [(00:43:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2611s) - The website, BulletJournal.com, has many new additions and users are encouraged to provide feedback on anything that seems off. [(00:44:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2698s) - The question of what to do with finished notebooks will be addressed the following week on BuJo U. [(00:44:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2674s) ## Bujo Khan [(00:45:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2721s) - The possibility of a [[Bullet journal | Bullet Journal]] convention (BujoCon) is discussed, with an emphasis on ensuring it provides true value and reflects the values of intentional living. [(00:45:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2738s) - The logistics and potential scale of a BujoCon are considered, including humorous observations about attendees potentially all wearing black clothing. [(00:46:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2798s) - Gratitude is expressed to the Bullet Journal community for their support, emphasizing the importance of creating valuable content and fostering a movement. [(00:49:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIdl-58FC8&t=2964s)