The small, black, and sexy little pocket notebook that I carry around with me all the time is nothing less (and nothing more) than the Moleskine. Perhaps you’ve heard of it?
I’ve already posted my thoughts about why I carry one. It’s pretty simple. I need a place to put thoughts down when I’m not connected to a computer. This may be an attempt, on my part, to also fend off the accusations that I’m constantly online… No, I do not have a computer attached to my brain.
The history of the Moleskine is an interesting one. In fact, it’s the narrative, the story, the legend, and it’s assumed “power” of creativity and source of wisdom which it’s typically known for.
This given and assumed power, that we give it, is it’s greatest strength. The thing to note here is that we give it. It has no power without the fuel that comes from us and historical precedent.
This level of authority is curious: It’s earned, cultivated, and passed on. I’ve learned a lot about authority from the moleskine and the power of the narrative…
How are you “earning” authority in the online world? Is it right? Apparently it’s a powerful form of currency.
You want sexy moleskine, check out the red books!
Earning authority comes from being out there doing it every day, and not looking for anyone to grant you authority.
next up on the list of buys. i'll freak people out.
I am not manly enough to a carry a red one!
.. neither am i.
i woke up to 11 readers on my blog, not only is the authority being established, it reminds me of what my football coach said"When you start to win is when you have to work,train,and play harder than before."
growing. good stuff.
woke up down to 17 yesterday, and now 29 this a.m. and that's just writing from the gut.i've got two special interviews lined up…sorry H3, hadta plug a little.
I can't seem to find a balance to something like a moleskin. I need to email myself a reminder or put it in my todo list. What I don't seem to be able to do is write down something and then remember to come back to it to actually do it. My problem is that I have about six systems and none of them work well because I can't figure out how to make them work in all cases. But more power to you.
choose 1. it works.