Talent Tip #4: The Power of Keeping a Notebook

- Importance of keeping a daily performance journal, used by top performers like Serena Williams and Kurt Schilling.
- Notebooks: can be physical notebooks, shoeboxes with scraps, or digital note apps.
- Discusses various ways to organize and reflect on ideas, goals, and experiences.
- Highlights the benefits of using a phone’s Notes app, Google Docs, or traditional paper methods.
- Emphasizes the significance of clarity and reflection in achieving success.

00:00 Introduction to Talent Tip #4
00:13 The Importance of Keeping a Performance Journal
00:24 Examples of Notable Figures Using Journals
00:48 Different Forms of Journals
01:27 Practical Tips for Using Digital Notes
01:59 Reflective Practices and Their Benefits
02:27 Utilizing Google Docs for Note-Taking
03:02 Final Thoughts on Keeping a Notebook

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