Stop Losing Your Best Ideas - The Journaling System That Changed My Life

What is this?This is an workshop about Journaling that was recorded in the Knowii Community. Check out the full list here.During this masterclass, we’ve dived deep into the practice of journaling, covering both theory and practice.🚀 Join Knowii as a Knowledge Builder or Knowledge Master and get this workshop PLUS all other recordings, future live events, exclusive community access, and SO much more!You know that feeling when someone asks “What did you do this week?” and you just... blank?I used to reach the end of months feeling like I’d been busy all the time but couldn’t point to anything meaningful I’d accomplished. Worse, beautiful moments with my family would slip away, forgotten in the rush of daily life.That changed when I started treating my journal not as a diary, but as my personal “operating system”.Here’s what I discovered (and what you’re probably losing right now)Every single day, you have moments of clarity, breakthrough ideas, and experiences that could fuel your growth for months. But your brain literally can’t hold onto most of it.Right now, you’re losing: Those “aha!” moments that hit you in the shower or during your commute Insights from conversations, podcasts, books or articles you read that could change how you approach your work Small wins that prove you’re making progress (even when it doesn’t feel like it) Beautiful moments with people you love Clarity about what actually matters vs. the noise Without a system to capture this stuff, it just... disappears. Forever.Why most journaling advice doesn’t work (and what I do instead)Most people think journaling means writing “Dear Diary” entries about their feelings. That’s not wrong, but it’s missing the real power.I use journaling as the foundation of how I organize my entire life. It’s where I: Capture ideas before they vanish Track progress on what matters Hold myself accountable to my goals Process experiences to learn from them Build a knowledge base that grows over time Find balance between work and leisure Remember what matters This isn’t theory. I’ve been refining this system for over a decade while managing multiple jobs, my company, writing books/articles/newsletters, building and growing communities, developing software, ... It works crazy well. It scales well. And it helps me strive while staying stay sane. It brings clarity, focus, peace and joy to my life.What you’ll learn in this deep diveWhy your brain works against you (and how to work with it instead)I’ll show you the science behind why we forget so much, and how simple journaling techniques can hack your memory and decision-making.The complete system I actually use Daily notes that take a few minutes here and there but change everything “Interstitial journaling” to capture insights without breaking flow Weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews that compound your growth and knowledge How to hold yourself accountable without feeling guilty Ways to preserve beautiful moments you’d otherwise lose ... Real tools and workflowsYou’ll see inside my actual system. I’ll show you exactly how I set up my daily notes, what I capture, questions I ask myself, which tools I’m using, and how everything connects.How it all fits togetherThis isn’t just about journaling in isolation. I’ll show you how it becomes the foundation for better productivity, clearer thinking, and a more intentional life.Who this is forThis will resonate if you: Feel busy all the time but struggle to see your progress Want to be more intentional about how you spend your time Have great ideas that you forget before you can act on them Wish you could remember and build on your experiences Are tired of feeling like life is just happening to you It doesn’t matter if you’ve never journaled before or if you’ve tried and given up. This approach is different.What’s includedWhen you get this workshop, you’ll have: 80-minute video recording where I walk through the complete system live The full system visualization I used during the presentation: a comprehensive diagram showing how everything connects (this alone took me days to create) Complete show notes with the session agenda and key takeaways Access to the knowledge base (hundreds of interconnected notes) from my personal knowledge system: every single concept, method, and technique I reference gets you a direct link to the full explanation, connected to many other ideas that you can dive into if you’re ready to go further (e.g., about Personal Knowledge Management) Real examples from my actual daily, weekly, and periodic notes (anonymized but authentic) You’re getting the keys to my entire knowledge base, the foundation of my own system.Why I’m sharing thisI genuinely believe that most people are living below their potential. Not because they lack talent or drive, but because they lack systems to capture and build on their experiences.I’ve been fortunate to think about sustainable and scalable systems for many years. First for designing a life I love. Second, through my work as a system engineer, software developer and solution architect. But also as an entrepreneur, applying my approach to diverse challenges such as creating/growing my own company, building startups, writing books, articles, newsletters, knowledge systems, ... None of that happened by accident. It happened because I developed systems to stay clear on what matters, track my progress, and learn at every step.Journaling is the foundation of all of it.If you’re ready to stop living in reactive mode and start building something intentional, this workshop will show you exactly how to begin.Here’s a Visual overview of the presented system:While exploring this complete system, I have discussed: The journaling practice The problems it addresses & its benefits The approach I recommend What it looks like in practice How this approach relates/integrates with... Knowledge Management Knowledge Work Learning Personal Organization Productivity ... How to get started How to develop your own practice Tools you can use ... Visual overview of the topics:Example ResourcesHere are some of the resources that have been explored during this workshop. Feel free to explore ❤️ Angles to consider when thinking about the value of a journal Benefits of journaling Elements of a journal How to find inspiration for journaling How to get started with journaling Journaling prompts Knowledge Graph (KG) Knowledge Ingestion Process Knowledge rollover through Periodic Reviews Morning pages My Template for Daily Notes Periodic reviews Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) Process for transitioning information from analog to digital Template I use for periodic notes The power of journaling for people with ADHD The relationship between Journaling, Personal Health, and Growth The value of going from analog to digital Time Horizons Tools for Thought (TfTs) Why and How to Combine Journaling, Learning and Knowledge Management What Are Daily Notes Useful For Why knowledge centralization matters Why use daily notes as your capture system Why you should link your notes with time My articles about journaling: https://www.dsebastien.net/tag/journaling

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Who is this for? You are an entrepreneur, founder, executive or leader You are a Knowledge Worker or Lifelong Learner You feel lost and overwhelmed by the pace of innovation, disorganized, or unproductive You want to be a top performer and stay ahead of the curve You want to join a community of like-minded people you can exchange with, and learn from You want a solid system that scales You want to learn with the best What is this?TL;DR: This is a private community accompanied by a detailed guide exploring many topics (e.g., Knowledge Work, AI, Knowledge Management, Personal Organization, Learning, Time Management, Project Management, etc), sharing proven and scalable systems/guidance. The content will keep expanding over time, with courses, workshops, and more!The Knowledge Worker Kit is an evergreen project. 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Over time, I’ll continue expanding the guide, adding new bonuses, new ideas, techniques, systems, templates, and more!Evergreen ContentThe Knowledge Worker Kit is a living project, and a community of practice. It will continue expanding over time, and the value you will get out of it will keep growing. Day after day, week after week. Buy it once, and you will have access to all future content, resources, workshops and events.Who is behind this?Hi, I’m Sébastien DuboisI’ve been passionate about Knowledge Management, Learning, Knowledge Work, Personal Organization, and Productivity for more than 20 years. As an author, entrepreneur, coach, and father of 3, I needed efficient and effective solutions to stay organized, focused, and productive. The Knowledge Worker Kit includes everything I know about these topics, and more!I have a proven track record of delivering at work, and with my side projects. I have worked as a software developer, team leader, project manager, IT architect, CTO, founder, coach, consultant, solopreneur, and more. I have also published 3books, 300+ articles and newsletters, created courses, YouTube videos, digital products, and the Knowii community. And I did it all with a busy life, a 9-5 job, and 3 kids.My personal system works and helps me learn quickly, achieve my goals consistently, with high quality standards, and without sacrificing my health and precious family time. And that’s why I want to share it with you: my system. Actually, my goal is not only to share my experience, but also to create a community of like-minded people, and help each other grow as much as possible.Tell me more...Being a Knowledge Worker today is much more challenging than it ever was. Getting started isn’t easy, and there are many traps to avoid. Spare yourself some time and benefit from my experience and battle-tested systems. I’ll share everything I know with you: my approach, my systems, my routines, my templates, guidance, my courses, my starter kits, and more! My mission is to help you be part of the top 1% of Knowledge workers.After you finish exploring the guide, you’ll have: Clarity in your life and an obvious path forward Solid habits, routines, and systems Clear ideas about how to “manage” your career An effective approach to learning new things Solid knowledge management and personal organization systems Knowledge about how to organize, plan, control, and manage projects (large and small!) A toolkit to prioritize work A system to manage your tasks at scale Effective means to focus your attention and manage your time Work methods that will propel your career forward What’s in the guide?The guide is a Notion space that includes detailed explanations, guidance, deep dives into the systems I rely on daily, links, references, templates, and various resources that all Knowledge Workers should explore.You will get to explore the content at your own pace, and to focus on what is useful to you right now, as each section is actionable on its own.Importantly, the guide will keep growing. It’s an evergreen knowledge base. Over time, we will grow the content further, adding new guides, deeper explanations, videos, and more.It covers the following topics: 01. Clarity: values, behaviors, goals, non-goals, priorities, and intentions 02. Habits, routines, systems, processes and methods 03. Career Management and Anticipation 04. Learning 05. Projects Knowledge Management and Journaling 06. Projects Organization 07. Planning and Prioritization 08. Task Management 09. Focus, Attention, Time Management and Action 10. Personal Development 11. Control: periodic reviews, progress tracking, course-adjustment 12. Personal Organization 13. Work Overview of the main topics01. ClarityThis part explores key elements that help bring clarity to one’s life: Needs Values Principles Goals Priorities Each of those is important to know what matters, what has value, and what to focus on.02. Habits, routines, systems, processes and methodsThis part explores the base elements of productivity systems: Habits and routines Systems, processes, and methods Those are key to building an “effortless” life, requiring as little willpower/motivation as possible to make things happen.03. Career Management and AnticipationThis part focuses on career management: its importance, your responsibility, the mindset you need to acquire, and all the related ideas.04. LearningThis part shares ideas about how to… Learn how you best learn Learn more effectively Explore new topics Research Filter information Leverage AI and LLMs … 05. Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) and JournalingThis part explores how to collect, organize, and link all your knowledge and information. It explores the main concepts of PKM, note-taking, note-making, tools of the trade, and structures/tips to help you keep everything useful, manageable, and maintainable as your knowledge base grows.It also introduces journaling and how to approach it to support your whole life.06. Projects OrganizationThis part focuses on how to organize projects and their information in a way that enables you and your teams to make focused progress.It shares ideas about how to organize project information, how to document projects, how to organize backlogs, etc.07. Planning and PrioritizationThis part focuses on how to plan projects and tasks, how to deal with deadlines, and how to prioritize work using various methods.08. Task ManagementThis part focuses on task management for personal and professional projects. It explores ways to keep tasks under control, how to organize personal work, and how to make the link between your different backlogs and your day-to-day life.09. Focus, Attention, Time Management and ActionThis part focuses on how to make things happen every single day, regardless of whatever is going on in your life. It’s all about techniques, tips & tricks, and tools to help you better manage your time, focus, and attention in order to ACT.10. Personal DevelopmentThis part explores important aspects of Personal Development that can make a big difference in a Knowledge Worker’s life. A sane mind in a sane body.11. ControlThis part is dedicated to control. How to control your progress, your trajectory, your projects, etc. And also, how to adjust course when things don’t go as expected.12. Personal OrganizationThis part helps better organize yourself and your information. It shares “zen” techniques you can use to remain organized, independently of how much information you have to juggle with.13. WorkThis part is all about WORK. How to do the work, how to improve your attitude, your results, and your recognition. It also dives into how to better collaborate with others to achieve your goals and those of your company/group.Testimonials