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I started keeping a diary around 2nd grade, a catchall Writer’s Notebook in 3rd, a (preprinted) planner in 5th, and a BuJo in 11th. I don’t remember how I came across the system — probably studyblr, the Tumblr community dedicated to tips & aesthetics related to studying — but I’m now on my third BuJo and still loving this system. It’s my daily planner and brain dump space and creative outlet.
The big names in the BuJo community (some of whom are referenced and their spreads showcased in this book!) are great about referring people back to Ryder Carroll’s original system and website, so I had a rough idea of how the original system was designed. But there’s so much more to it than I realized, and this book does a great job explaining the why as much as the how, with thoughtful asides on mindfulness, deliberation, and prioritization.
This book is definitely a terrific starting point for beginners — who are, based on both social media and IRL comments, intimidated by all the artsy spreads on the Internet, never realizing that while the aesthetic has its merits, it was never the point — as well as a great reference for experienced BuJo users who want a refresher or a return to the basics.
[2020 ADDENDUM]
Still a great resource, though much heavier on the mindfulness and intentionality than the how-to. (Not inherently bad, but certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea.) A lot of anecdotes and commonly-cited studies, which can get a bit tedious to read through if your focus is on mechanics rather than philosophies of the BuJo system.
The big names in the BuJo community (some of whom are referenced and their spreads showcased in this book!) are great about referring people back to Ryder Carroll’s original system and website, so I had a rough idea of how the original system was designed. But there’s so much more to it than I realized, and this book does a great job explaining the why as much as the how, with thoughtful asides on mindfulness, deliberation, and prioritization.
This book is definitely a terrific starting point for beginners — who are, based on both social media and IRL comments, intimidated by all the artsy spreads on the Internet, never realizing that while the aesthetic has its merits, it was never the point — as well as a great reference for experienced BuJo users who want a refresher or a return to the basics.
[2020 ADDENDUM]
Still a great resource, though much heavier on the mindfulness and intentionality than the how-to. (Not inherently bad, but certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea.) A lot of anecdotes and commonly-cited studies, which can get a bit tedious to read through if your focus is on mechanics rather than philosophies of the BuJo system.