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On Keeping a Logbook (2010)

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Re: On Keeping a Logbook (2010)

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For them, obviously. Why do people come out of the woodwork and act like jerks every time a notes post comes up? Why waste the energy? If you don’t get value from taking notes, just move along to the next post.

Commenting on the internet is note-taking for jerks.

I don't see how calling into question either exaggerated or ambiguous claims in a neutral tone is being a jerk.

Re: On Keeping a Logbook (2010)

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I've kept a diary for well over 15 years now. I'd recommend: 1. Don't put pressure on yourself to write a lot. I often write a single sentence. If more is on your mind, write more, but most of my entries are a sentence or two, and that's fine, and still very meaningful to look back on. I can't stress the degree to which not putting pressure on myself to write a lot has allowed me to keep doing this, and yet some entr…

1. What habits did you create to not lose it? Do you always check for it before you go to another room, or keep it on your person, check for it before you leave the house, etc. 2. Did anyone unauthorized ever read it, did it matter to you?

It's electronic. I use an app called Day One.

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1. What habits did you create to not lose it? Do you always check for it before you go to another room, or keep it on your person, check for it before you leave the house, etc. 2. Did anyone unauthorized ever read it, did it matter to you?

It's electronic. I use an app called Day One.

Looks great, I appreciate it!
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