It began with a dream.
Now, when I say “dream,” I’m not talking about a grand aspiration or audacious hope. I mean, I was literally asleep, and I had a dream. When I woke up, I knew that there was something special about this dream, and if I didn’t get up and journal my thoughts, I would forget all about it.
The problem was, I didn’t want to get up. I just wanted to stay in my warm bed. Boy, I am so glad I didn’t…
The dream I had that night became the inspiration for my latest book, The Street Sweeper. (You can order a signed copy right here on my blog.) Writing and publishing the book has already been an exciting adventure, but even then I had no idea what else was in store.
A few months ago, I was speaking with my publisher. Imagine my surprise when he told me that he had given a copy of The Street Sweeper to the owner of a film company!
A few days later I spoke with this woman, who had already read the book and had given a copy to her business partner in London. Upon reading it, he commented that they should consider replacing their upcoming project with The Street Sweeper.
I quickly realized that I had a lot of work to do. I needed to do some research and make some quick decisions. Two weeks ago I met with the owner and, to make a long story short, I am signing the option agreement today.
The past couple of months have felt like a windstorm. I can’t say for sure exactly when – or even if – this little movie project will get off the ground. I don’t know enough about the movie industry to estimate the box office potential of The Street Sweeper.
But there’s one thing I do know: I’m so glad I got out of bed and captured my ideas in my journal that fateful morning!
Have you ever had a thought or an idea that you needed to retain, but you just didn’t take the time to do it? Have you ever had a dream, but you just didn’t take that first step?
For me, the first step was getting out of bed that day to journal my thoughts. Of course, at the time I didn’t know how far it would take me.
Do you have a way to capture your ideas?
Personally, I am partial to the Moleskine journal with a Levenger Soul Skin cover. It’s what I’ve been using for years.
But of course, it doesn’t really matter what you use. The most important thing is that you practice the daily discipline of journaling.
Take time to journal your thoughts. Who knows where it could take you?
This piece is a replica of the thoughts and experiences of every deep person in the world.
Thanks.
This piece is a replica of the thoughts and experiences of every deep person in the world.
Thanks.
Thanks Elijah.
Thanks Elijah.
Tim…I’m very happy and excited for you!
Tim…I’m very happy and excited for you!
Tim, Sounds like a GREAT opportunity. I look forwars to watching this idea of yours move along.
As far as ‘capturing’ ideas, I am a fan of the Building Champions’ C Journal style that has the spiral bound and lined pages. I like it most for 2 reasons: 1) I like that when it is open, it STAYS open. 2) I can also ‘fold it in half’ when I travel, so it fits nicely on my tray table on an airplane! I like the Moleskins, but for reason #1 above, I like the BC journal the best!
Tim, Sounds like a GREAT opportunity. I look forwars to watching this idea of yours move along.
As far as ‘capturing’ ideas, I am a fan of the Building Champions’ C Journal style that has the spiral bound and lined pages. I like it most for 2 reasons: 1) I like that when it is open, it STAYS open. 2) I can also ‘fold it in half’ when I travel, so it fits nicely on my tray table on an airplane! I like the Moleskins, but for reason #1 above, I like the BC journal the best!
Tim,
I appreciated your emphasis on the importance on writing things down in your journal that you know are meaningful. The example you give is awesome; congrats to you on The Street Sweeper success!
I have chosen your post, The First Step for Every Big Idea, for the #JournalChat Pick of the Day for all things journaling on Twitter. 🙂 I will post a link on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and my blog, Refresh with Dawn Herring.
You’re welcome to follow my @JournalChat account on Twitter for all things journaling.
Thanks again for sharing such a fab post on the importance of writing things down in your journal; you really can never know when it will change your life!
Be refreshed,
Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance
@JournalChat on Twitter
Tim,
I appreciated your emphasis on the importance on writing things down in your journal that you know are meaningful. The example you give is awesome; congrats to you on The Street Sweeper success!
I have chosen your post, The First Step for Every Big Idea, for the #JournalChat Pick of the Day for all things journaling on Twitter. 🙂 I will post a link on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and my blog, Refresh with Dawn Herring.
You’re welcome to follow my @JournalChat account on Twitter for all things journaling.
Thanks again for sharing such a fab post on the importance of writing things down in your journal; you really can never know when it will change your life!
Be refreshed,
Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance
@JournalChat on Twitter
Thanks John! That BC journal is excellent!
Thanks John! That BC journal is excellent!
Thanks Dawn! I really appreciate you sharing this post!
Thanks Dawn! I really appreciate you sharing this post!