Morning Pages have become an essential part of how I start my day. What did I really want to accomplish? In a blog post from earlier this year, Ferriss said, "Morning pages don't need to solve your problems. My biggest concern is that I couldn’t write something as “flowing” as this, it reads like prose to me whereas whatever I write tends to be more like a poorly translated instruction manual. The most powerful productivity hack I’ve ever used came from episode #2 of Tim Ferriss’ podcast.. Tim is up to episode episode #181 now, but for my money, episode #2 is still the gold standard. Part of the reason for that is you are free to be completely honest and uninhibited in getting those thoughts out. You are successful and inspiring and at the same time such a real person. My top tip is to use a Livescribe Smartpen. . Are you only doing Morning Pages for 5 minutes? I just want to know your ineffectiveness and struggles, because they make my struggles easier. BUT, when I do go back and re-read the journal posts I have made, you can definitely tell I was shedding some weight that allowed me more energy for the day. And sharing your real, personal example (tea brewer/infuser and all) is delightful and effective. I think it’s great to share ideas I write a lot down. You worded perfectly what I’ve long been using as a method of “thinking on paper”, which allows much more space than working memory. I was overwhelmed by the hundreds of heartfelt comments, letters, and more that I received. You taking a page out of Altuchers book? This is another daily practice I’m juggling and haven’t quite found a groove between meditation, morning pages and object writing. Tim is an author of 5 #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers, investor (FB, Uber, Twitter, 50+ more), and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast (400M+ downloads) This post = yes! I’ve always thought it seems like a stupid waste of time. Now what?! To listen to any of the past episodes for free, check out this page. Why should Monday or Tuesday be any different? I guess it is more or less a personal discipline than anything else. Tim – have you ever done “object writing” – Pat Pattison’s technique? Ray Dalio. Koppelman recounted that he discovered the Morning Pages routine from a little book called The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Yes! Thank you for sharing. You mentioned something during the event about the concept of morning papers, which I found really intriguing. Who knows it may make sense if I read another day lol. Recently, in my hazy tiredness of the morning I’ve reached for my journal because of the sheer joy I experience from writing the pages. Be sure to hit the heart so others can see it too and feel free to respond with your thoughts. Most probably yes! I really love the idea of a morning routine like this. Please! First, as you succinctly pointed out, it is indeed like spiritual windshield wipers (clears the focus even after a rough night). Or is it because you feel you must be defensive and protect what you have: time, money, relationships, space, etc.? Start writing and don’t stop until you get to the end of page three. I literally forget it exists very quickly… I need to find a way to do it long enough to create a habit. It’s not always easy to live a transparent life, but I’m sure you’ll find that people appreciate you doing so because it helps to remind us that you have challenges too. Chet Scerra says: July 27, 2015 at 10:32 am. Right after he wakes up, he meditates and takes out his journal to tap into these higher realms of learning and creativity he calls “crystallised intelligence”. Of those ten, seven have had books, movies, TV shows, and made out successful. My top tip is to use a Livescribe Smartpen. I’ve always been told I should journal, but it’s not natural to me, and I’ve never understood why I should do it. love this post. Thanks Tim. Our guest today is Tim Ferriss. Love it. This is what I most want from you these days. Morning Pages are three longhand stream of consciousness pages written in the morning — where you just keep moving the pen for three pages … Next, I crack open [this book]." Like you I didn’t read Julia’s book but I did follow her advice of cranking out 700 – 1000 words every morning. Thanks for sharing your notes – I always learn and enjoy seeing another person’s perception of life and a peek of what’s going on in their head. You worded perfectly what I’ve long been using as a method of “thinking on paper”, which allows much more space than working memory. They simply need to get them out of your head, where they’ll otherwise bounce around all day like a bullet ricocheting inside your skull.”. . Before I discovered Morning Pages, I had already established a journalling habit. I too find writing in the morning a great ‘harddrive defrag’ but as many other helpful habits it’s hard too sustain without reminders. 2) I’m just caging my monkey mind on paper so I can get on with my fucking day. Bought her book, The Right to Write, and starting reading it as I rode in the Boston Subway. I didn’t know where to start or how to start but seeing this shows me that what I have to do is to just start. Next, I crack open [The Artist's Way: Morning Pages Journal]" Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Walter Isaacson. Related Videos. Definitely going to try this out. A cluttered mind is the worst thing that can affect productivity…. I’m obsessed. And yet, when we arrive at this vaunted point, the masses of people (often rightly) incessantly knocking on the door, one after another, causes far more stress than when you were a mere peon (sp)! Not just how and why we journal… but also the contents of your morning page. I’m 21, and in my final year at university, with the fear of graduating and entering the ‘real world’ constantly looming over me, and I’ve been in a negative slump, bogged down by my own thoughts. I’ve been urged to start journaling. I’ve written about almost everything from people in my life to new discoveries it is raw as well. Could bitching and moaning on paper for five minutes each morning change your life? My Ultimate Morning Routine — for Those Who Don’t Have One, How to Avoid Burnout from Working on Simultaneous Projects. Sometimes you sit down, look at the paper, and think - what is something new I can write today, think of today, say to myself, etc. Mirror for reflection. I’m a huge fan of his work and trust his recommendations. I personally leave my journal beside my bed and don’t visit it unless I’m doing my Morning Pages or nightly reflection routine. You don’t want to be stream of consciousness writing all day. Let them wait. The three pages rule serves to help you get past the platitudes in the forefront of your mind, but restricting you so there is no overindulgence in the practice. I just purchased “The Artist’s Way” with hopes that it will help settle my overly ambitions mind. I recently read you actually were doing the 5 Minute Journal and not Cameron’s Morning Pages. As you said, a journal is for no-one else’s eyes. Or never again? That concoction sounds tasty, I think I will try that, yes enjoyed it. I believe this is a great email I’ve just recieved at the perfect time! My daily journal tends to have a “log of accomplishments/activities” style to it. Yes! Thanks! Morning Pages … I am committed to making it stick this year, but sometimes the time requirement for 3 pages is a bit much in my morning routine (pickup house, eat, walk dog, exercise…). I saw you speak at the This Week in Startups LIVE event in SF back in September. And like Tim pointed out, it’s rather fascinating how empty your mind becomes after having written down your thoughts on paper. Productivity Can Make You Happy, Have You Ever Thought About That? Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog. Good job. I have been bitching and moaning in morning pages since 1999. They simply need to get them out of your head, where they’ll otherwise bounce around all day like a bullet ricocheting inside your skull. (If she’s still doing it the same way?) He is … what is he exactly? You may possibly trap the thoughts that bring you back like “I can’t do it” or “Just another cigarette” onto the page and be able to defeat whatever you’re facing. As long as you can keep that mindset while journaling, we want to see it! The sole purpose is to trap your problems onto paper so you can move on with your day. They give us all hope that we, with all our flaws, can also be as productive and amazing as you. Had given up on my writing ambition. Like a legion of others I always learn something from your writing or talking. Thank you. Tim Ferriss. It ranges from Marcus Aurelius to Ben Franklin, and from Mark Twain to George Lucas. Doing Morning Pages the Tim Ferriss Way Is Now Easy. Aren’t we smart? Agreed with everyone else. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It’s funny how we work and aim and strive to get to a point where people wait for us, not the other way around. Keith, it’s better than nothing but leaves it short as a large benefit of writing with the hand comes with its physical aspect. That way I can easily digitise the good stuff and get it into a word processable format. Keep on keepin’ on. I have been delaying my journal ambitions because yes, I feel like my writing is so pathetic. I continue to learn from you and your mutuality mindset & your capacity to attract diverse allies which enables you & your allies (who love to be interviewed by you & otherwise aided) to collectively learn more and make smarter decisions faster. Yeah, this is something I’d love to know too. Agree strongly…there’s something about the physical, muscular, tactile act of holding a pen and transferring thoughts to paper, somehow “captures” the mental transaction…solidifies it, gives it better scaffolding, better structure. What intrigued me the most was Brian’s following quote: Of the people 100 people I’ve given [the book] to, maybe ten of them have actually opened the book and done the exercises. Woke up at 7:30am, before everyone else. I will start a journal tomorrow to write down all the nonsense stuff that is on my head in the morning. I don’t journal to “be productive.” I don’t do it to find great ideas, or to put down prose I can later publish. I’ve keep a journal for about 10 years and have tried both evening and morning entries both were quite therapeutic. After hearing Brian Koppelman talk about morning pages on his podcast as well as you talk about them on yours, along with this post, that’s the last push I needed to start them. It was interesting that your posted this now cause I just started writing my morning journal and a bit of inspiration is always welcome. You never know. If knowing it could be read starts making your journaling work instead of therapy, I for one will be patient and wait for the finished product. The humanizing of public figures helps people realize that they can do great things too. Instead of focusing on consumption, dumping your thoughts onto a paper has helped me remove many worries from my mind and achieve a deeper sense of clarity. Mel’s friend. One of the main supplemental rules that Tim Ferriss included in The 4 Hour Body was to get 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking. Morning Pages are an exercise codified by Julia Cameron, in her book The Artist’s Way. I loved your original “oversharing” post. You are making clear things that were not acute to yet so please continue to do so. I loved your earlier post – “Productivity Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me) – as well. Compromise: I saw one blog post on the internet where a guy went paperless with his tablet (and sometimes stylus). I think the pros and cons are nice to consider . Sometimes it’s an idea for a song or comedy bit, other time it’s just an errand I forgot about. Inspirational and educational. I’ve been keeping a daily journal for over a year but I run it as an evening activity (occasionally have to catch up the next day). Biography of the Dollar " "After 50 pages, I was able to hold my own discussing currency trading with a vice president at JP Morgan Chase." , Yay for you – and Paper! “Morning pages don’t need to solve your problems. Container for ideas. Keep them coming. Morning pages don’t need to solve your problems. Interesting comment – eager to hear more. It’s a Sunday, so I feel I can take it slow, which is probably the reason it feels great. Crucially, Morning Pages are private. The practise has been transformational, I am now well established on a book project and wholly committed to finishing it. I’ve had mine for years, and it’s literally world changing. I would enjoy reading more posts like this on here in addition to the super hero type stuff. Tim Ferriss, The New York Times best-selling author, admits that taking notes and journaling are two activities that help brainstorm, focus and reduce anxiety. I find writing “just for the hell of it” in Morning Pages to be liberating. Like their real-er selves. . Many of you have since asked about my “morning pages,” so I’m oversharing again…. I do them as soon I as I wake up. Since Morning Pages are personal to the individual, you may use them for another reason. That way I can easily digitise the good stuff and get it into a word processable format. They also allowed me to just get a lot of s… out that had no where else to go! It seems as though that journaling is a type of meditation and the way of relaxation. I highly recommend you to listen to a short audiobook by Jim Rohn called “How to Use a Journal” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-qYHYMdniM. Do you add black pepper for absorption? Thank you, Tim. Paper won! Helps me know I am not alone, and have more in common with you then I thought. This is awesome! Wanted to send you it. Thank you for reading! This is so cool to see! It wasn’t until bestselling author Tim Ferriss recommended journaling in his morning routine that I started to reconsider my stance. Lastly, the reason it works for me is because it’s so easy (wake up, throw on a hoody and write), no high level thinking required. And these words must be handwritten because of the strong connection between our thoughts and writing by hand. Thanks for sharing!! screen strain my eyes. Julia Cameron’s rules on Morning Pages are quite strict but not without reason. I’m setting an alarm for it right now. Morning Pages are now a crucial part of my morning routine. Sooo Meta. I dont know if im just a part of a big trend or.. but im also do the artists way ..ive learne a good. Your explanation is clear and for the first time I actually want to do it. Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog. If you need to destroy them to ensure that, go ahead: it's more important than keeping them for reference. writing) you’ll ever encounter. Release valve. Whatever’s on your mind and is written down can help you and others in the future. Jan 28, 2015 - History is littered with examples of successful (and unsuccessful) people who kept daily journals. I don’t think I got everything but interesting nevertheless. I have always journaled for as long as I can remember. Would you like more posts like this? Reply. Great read. Cameron advises us to stop at three pages to prevent ‘self-involvement and narcissism’. I am doing the 5 Minute Journal now and it seems better adapted to my needs. That all sounds pleasantly analytical. You always give something useful that you figured out and share it with us. Because it’s easy to imagine our heroes as unflappable juggernauts, who conquer insecurity with a majestic mental karate chop every morning. Can you elaborate? I’ve come to look forward to waking up to do my Morning Pages. I always feel better about myself after writing regardless. Keep going! I like that you posted this. I love this honest commentary on how mess life can look like, feels like and yet you do have results. Tim is an author of 5 #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers, investor (FB, Uber, Twitter, 50+ more), and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast (400M+ downloads). Looks amazing! A feeling that you’re constantly choosing from someone else’s buffet instead of cooking your own food? Leo Babauta on Zen Habits, Antifragility, Contentment, and Unschooling (#488). I have nothing to add to Renee’s comments. As he says, the pages aren’t necessarily intended to be productive or to uncover some great breakthrough. Thank you. I sometimes re-read them and sometimes I don’t because sometime it is a brain dump and I just want to let go of those thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing your morning page, Tim Reply. Is it because of the 100x more inbound, which decreases a feeling of self-directed free will? What was my original intention for the book? They send you an email reminder each morning and allow you to save your ramblings to Evernote. Release me from the problems and the stresses of the day, and give me a sense of good feeling with the good things that happen in that day! I’ve done morning pages for 10 years now (I’m only 28) and I’ve noticed weird patterns — where sometimes it makes bad days worse. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Morning Pages are one of these things that sound so simple that you don't think they could ever work for you. Then I can do a quick scan back to make sure I get that idea. I’ve also noted that my big wins in life have come from being aggressive, much like iconic coach Dan Gable, who’s epic rant here is one of my favorites of all time. But what I found for me is that the act of writing on paper provides additional revelations… my handwriting alone is sometimes a window into the nature of my emotional truth that I may be trying to suppress. Feels great. It ranges from Marcus Aurelius to Ben Franklin, and from Mark Twain to George Lucas. Now I am doing it to help stay positive and meditate on improvement in all aspects of my life. To my understanding, journaling is a lot like meditation. One thing I do is, if something strikes me as something memorable, I’ll make a quick note in the margin. I think this post was great. I first discovered morning pages in Brian Koppelman’s section of Tim Ferriss’ Tools of Titans. When we sleep, there are subconscious breakthroughs and connections that we experience that still float around immediately as we wake up. Productivity 5 Morning Rituals That Help You 'Win the Day' Want to have a day filled with positive momentum and fewer distractions? I saw you speak at the This Week in Startups LIVE event in SF back in September. It’s a necessity to an abundant life. For the blog? be — cool. Is this journal entry in addition to the five minute journal? (Geez Leweez!). Hit me up. Tim Ferriss. Ditto. And thank you. Nearly every morning, I sit down with a hot cocktail of turmeric, ginger, pu-erh tea, and green tea. Cheers. yes I was only reading about doing this today in another book, so if it works for you then my question is how long do you spend doing this …. I really enjoy your posts in all their dimension. To quote her further, from page viii: “Once we get those muddy, maddening, confusing thoughts [nebulous worries, jitters, and preoccupations] on the page, we face our day with clearer eyes.”. Anya. I also just sent you a pot and a letter, I hope they find you well. Please let me know in the comments (click here), or I’ll never know. Love the rawness (e.g., [peon (sp)). hi marcela. Therapeutic is definitely the right word for this practice. I have done it in the past but only to get through stressfull times. I want more like this. I’m not sure I am any more successful but I must say that re-reading them 10 years later is entertaining at worst and has given me a few “aha” moments! I’ve also found the same to be true with morning pages on the few occasions I have done them. crawl After thirty …im Training to draw the human body..doing Meditation every morning ..im learning langui. Tim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" and "Tribe of Mentors," uses a specific routine to start his day. I loved reading about hers and I love reading about yours, too. Also when looked at your instagram when reading your email saw Federico Aubele and I listened to his music and fell in love with, completely unexpected side effect. For creating this life? History is littered with examples of successful (and unsuccessful) people who kept daily journals. There are two ways to interpret the above journal entry, and they’re not mutually exclusive: 1) I’m trying to figure things out, and this might help. As crazy as it might seem, I believe the answer is yes. read 45 books in 2014 and plan for 30 in 2015 to give more space for production and business building). The point of morning pages is to help you get on with your day after all. Even if you consider yourself a terrible writer, writing can be viewed as a tool that you can and should use. I saw someone on Instagram hashtag morning pages, googled those words and came across this page, and just wanted to let you know how helpful this has been for me. running the controls. He mentions it in the book in an example of his father, who saw a 23 lb weight loss in 2 months, but only 6 of it in the second month. Julia Cameron (author of the book you mentioned) saved my writing ass many years ago. They simply need to get them out of your head, where they will otherwise bounce around all day like a bullet ricocheting inside your skull.” Here’s an example of one of Ferriss’ journals using the … Hope your well mate. Please keep this sort of thing coming. We all need to work on shedding persona(s) of perfection. In short, thanks for the posts. Keep it up. But, for instance: assuming no need for serious fat loss at the moment, can the protein wait until the 2nd hour? I have attempted to make morning pages a habit for years. It just feels more primal as well which can only help release yourself. I may well experiment with your journal approach though. They simply need to get them out of your head, where they’ll otherwise bounce around all day like a bullet ricocheting inside your skull.” Below is a video of Tim describing how he creates the optimal morning routine. Do you simply use powder? Tim Thanks! Then everything seems better. Maybe if someone wants to take pictures of it with evernote then trash, or write on scratch paper that’s scannable…, Evernote is a nice idea and they let you insert scribbles too, you’ve got your principles, why not make them work for you . (Thanks to Brian Oberkirch for the inspiration. I, myself, have been urged to start journaling daily. This post really spoke to me. So, voila, I bought the journal. We need more real stuff like this. While I had already understood the psychological benefits of journalling and that the cloudy grogginess in the morning was associated with creativity, Morning Pages still surprised me in their effectiveness. In my experience, there are connections that just aren’t made when I use a computer vs. writing. In the morning pages you sign an agreement beforehand, a contract to do them. Archived. Your books and posts are shots of adrenaline to the spirit. I really appreciate the clarity of this perspective on journaling as well as the topic you wrote about. Very helpful. That is what I do most days. If you don’t know what morning pages are, they’re three longhand stream of consciousness pages written first thing in the morning — where you just keep moving the pen for three pages no matter what. Thanks Tim I liked this. Please reread the above quote. I have to laugh to myself at times when i think “if anyone ever reads this muck, they’ll get the impression I was extremely unhappy or frustrated all the time.” And the contrary is more the rule, probably because I do journal all the gunk out of my head. It’s really cool how people start their days in so many different ways. where do you get your tea? This is, of course, an illusion. With random incoherent thoughts popping up and distracting you throughout the day. Great read. I just have to work smarter on the results side of things. Best post ever…. Posted by 2 years ago. How does the writing and tea fit into your morning routine alongside meditation? 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