| Dear John, “I read for the ‘ah-has,’ the information that makes a light bulb go off in my mind. I want to put information in my mind that is going to be the most beneficial to me, my family, and my fellow man, financially, morally, spiritually, and emotionally. I seldom read anything that is not of a factual nature because I want to invest my time wisely in the things that will improve my life. Don’t misunderstand; there is nothing wrong with reading purely for the joy of it. Novels have their place, but biographies of famous men and women contain information that can change lives. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s, The Power of Positive Thinking, changed my thinking. The Bible changed my believing. Ultimately, what I have read has changed my being.
“If the ‘ah-ha’ I get when I’m reading is not already reduced into one or two sentences, I’ll take the essence of what I’ve read and chunk it into easily remembered bites of information. That information is what becomes ‘quotable.’ You would not sit still for me to read every book I’ve ever read to you. But if you’re the least bit like me, you’ll jump at the chance to bypass all the churning and scoop the cream right off the top - that is what quotes are… the cream of our learning.” Ah-has were just one of the things that Dad wrote down or journaled about. Writing things down is an important way to store up the “cream” that you can use to tell over and over and build upon as your life continues to grow. In honor of Dad, I want to share with you the power of journaling and the different techniques that you can use to take your journaling practice to the next level. As you may know, journaling has been proven to be a powerful tool for personal growth and development. It helps you reflect on your experiences, gain insights into your inner self, and make progress toward your goals. There are many different types of journaling techniques that you can explore, depending on your personal preferences and goals. Some of the most popular techniques include: Gratitude journaling: This technique involves writing down things you are grateful for each day, which can help increase positive emotions and reduce stress levels. Dream journaling: By writing down your dreams upon waking up, you can gain insights into your subconscious mind and better understand your thoughts and feelings. Reflective journaling: This technique involves writing down your thoughts and feelings about a specific event or situation, which can help you process and make sense of your experiences. Bullet journaling: This is a creative and customizable technique that involves using symbols and short sentences to track your goals, habits, and daily tasks. Stream-of-consciousness journaling: This technique involves writing down your thoughts as they come to you, without any editing or filtering. It can help you access your deepest emotions and insights. By exploring these different techniques, you can find a journaling practice that resonates with you and helps you achieve your goals. If you're interested in taking your journaling practice to the next level, I encourage you to check out our [Performance²] system. This system combines the power of journaling with a goal-setting framework to help you achieve your dreams and become the best version of yourself. But… This exclusive Ziglar offer ends tonight at midnight! So don’t wait! And you can be one of the first to get the Performance Journal, complimentary to your Performance Planner order! I hope I’ve inspired you to start or deepen your journaling practice. Get Your Performance Journal Today! | 