I was listening to a network marketing expert the other day who was discussing why he takes notes in a journal.  In this interview he quoted Sir Francis Bacon, “Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.”  I heard this paraphrased as “reading makes a full man, but writing makes an exact man.”

He went on to say that you can read a book without concentrating on it.  Have you ever caught yourself re-reading a section because you realized your thoughts were wandering and you didn’t really grasp what you read?

However you can’t write without concentrating on what you are writing!

It’s an interesting point that I haven’t really thought of.  I have some journals I take notes in.  I keep track of my daily tasks and activities in there.  It’s one way I can keep myself on track.  However I don’t really “journal” or write about my activities or my lessons learned.  Perhaps I should start.

Here is one more great quote for you: “Everyone should have two books with them at all times.  One to read and one to write in.”

What do you think? Do you keep a business journal?

- Ben

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