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What to Write in Your Field Notes Notebook

As a Field Notes user, you know that your notebook is an essential tool for capturing ideas, observations, and inspirations. But sometimes, it can be challenging to figure out what to write in your notebook. In this blog post, we'll explore some ideas for what to write in

Do Field Notes Fit in a Midori Passport?

As a Field Notes user, one of the biggest questions I had before investing in a Midori Passport was whether or not my beloved pocket notebooks would fit inside. After doing some research and trying it out for myself, here's what I found. First things first, the Midori

Using a Field Notes Notebook for Journaling

Are you looking for a way to document your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in a compact and portable way? Then look no further than a Field Notes notebook! These notebooks are the perfect size for on-the-go journaling and can fit easily into your pocket or bag. Why Journaling is Important

Not A Task List, A Done List

My son and I spend a not insignificant amount of time at Ninja Warrior assault courses. After our first exploration to the one in Sheffield, we found one in Leicester we really like and go fairly regularly for an hour or two to challenge ourselves. This is our fun time

The Simplest Path

I have a running joke with JFM about him having about 3 thousand different blogs. It is very much tongue in cheek because it works for him, but the thought of worrying about where a post goes is not something I want to deal with. I’ve written about the

Four Thousand Weeks

Finished reading: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman 📚 This is one of the most life changing books I have read in a while. It has given me a new way of not just looking at my work, but also life itself. Meaningful Highlights > good luck finding a time management

Why does it feel offensive?

A few weeks ago a read a post on Mastodon which in essence claimed you can’t do anything on a 256gb MacBook. Ha, I thought. I’m going to teach this person a lesson because I run the design department of my company on a 256gb MacBook Pro. Yet

For The Enjoyment Of It

I’ve been thinking a lot about some of the things I do and understanding my motivations. I am uncertain if this is because I am nearing 40 and having some kind of crisis. Or that I have recently read 4,000 weeks, but I want to make sure I

My Reliance On The Arrival Fallacy

For those that are not aware, the arrival fallacy is a psychological idea that once you get to a certain place, things will change. There’s a tendency for this to be applied to happiness and usually with purchasing things, but it can be applicable to all sorts of areas.

Why Field Notes Notebooks So Popular

You don’t have to tell Me how popular Field Notes are. I buy enough of the to keep the company in business on our own. This has built up over time due to their simple yet elegant design, functionality, and affordability. Not only are they perfect for jotting down