Play to Potential Podcast · 2026-05-12 · 48 min
This episode of Connecting the Dots is on Journaling. Over the years, I’ve noticed an interesting contrast. Many accomplished leaders credit journaling as a practice that helped them think clearly, improve judgment, process complexity and stay grounded. At the same time, many people want to journal but don’t know where to begin or how to make the practice meaningful. This episode is for the latter. Through insights from guests like Ethan Kross, Tasha Eurich, Daniel Pink, Rich Fernandez, Bill Burnett, Rajiv Vij, Andrew Likierman and Vinay Sitapati, we explore both the Why and the How of journaling. We look at how journaling can help reduce mental chatter, build self-awareness, develop emotional restraint, improve judgment, process complexity and bring more intentionality into our lives. We also discuss practical approaches to journaling, including gratitude journaling, tracking energy and engagement, using “what” questions instead of “why” questions and building non-judgmental self-awareness.
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