Morning Journal

In today’s session we discuss declaring your focus and embracing constraints. The Prompts What am I focused on right now? What constraints am I willing to embrace? PS Sometimes it is worthwhile to state the obvious. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

Today we talk about productive failure, trusting ourselves, and trusting the process. Today’s Prompts What was my most recent, productive failure? Today I trust myself to ___________ P.S. Growth requires moving through “ I don’t want to do this now ” towards “ This is just what I do now. ” Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

We talked about raising our standards and making at least one wise decision today. Today’s Prompts What would I be stronger without? In what area of our life do I choose to raise my standards? What is one wise decision I can make today? PS If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

This session is about growth—the evidence of our growth to this point and the potential for growth in the future. Today’s Prompts What is possible for me today that did not seem possible before 3/5/10 years? What do I intend to accomplish that is challenging and significant? PS. Sign up for an adventure Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s session we talked about how we make ourselves through what we make, and the value of doing difficult things. Today’s Prompts What am I making and what is it making of me? How can I enjoy how long it takes? PS. If it were easy, everyone would do it. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s session we explore sacrifice and letting go of perfectionism. We then talk about displacement and the people, places, and things that feel like home. Today’s Prompts How do I make myself at home? When I think of home… Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s session we consider the beauty that is within our sight and how important it is to view things from the right perspective to fully appreciate them. Today’s Prompts What is the most beautiful thing I can see from where I sit? Who has been my best teacher? What did I learn from them? What can I teach? PS. “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” Get full access to Morning Jou...

In today conversation we discuss the what we miss about who we used to be and what excites us about who we are becoming. Today’s Prompts What do I miss about the person I once was? What excites me about the person I am becoming? PS. Version Control Pt.1 seems like a lifetime ago. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

Today we discuss how noticing physical objects can be a path to mindfulness and some of internal obstacles to growth. Today’s Prompts What have I learned that I have yet to put into practice? What am I resisting that would improve my life if I allowed it? What am I in the process of outgrowing? PS. Setbacks are a part of the process. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.s...

In this session we discuss preemptive gratitude; recognizing that we may not yet have the perspective to see the good in challenging circumstance. We then examine the “set pieces” that we build our days around—the habits and routines that we follow consistently, and we consider where they might be leading us. Today’s Prompts I am grateful for… What are the most stable and consistent aspect of my d...

In today’s session: * How pursuing a goal can enforce order. * How removing friction can advance your most important work. * How adding friction can help prevent distraction. Today’s Prompts What is the most important goal I am actively pursuing? What is the most important action I can take in support of that goal? What is am I doing instead? h/t Joey Schweitzer for today prompts PS. I try speak a...

In todays session of Morning Journal we discuss the things that deserve more of our time and attention and ways that we may be able to rescue some precious time. Today’s Prompts What deserves more of my time and attention? From where can I rescue some time? Bonus Prompt: Where do I need to restore order? P.S. Seek ways to express your gratitude with both words & actions. Get full access to Morning...

In this session of Morning Journal we discuss things that bring joy into our lives and ways to manage our energy from day to day. Today’s Prompts What would bring more joy into my daily life? What activities energize me? What activities drain me? What am I looking forward to? P.S. See how this Mystery Link relates to today’s conversation. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradfo...

In this session of Morning Journal we consider our relationship with abundance and discuss ways we can take concrete actions to improve our immediate environments. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe

In this session of Morning Journal we examine ways to apply the best of ourselves to become who we aspire to be. Catch us live at 6am Monday-Friday on Instagram (@gvforte) Morning Journal with G. Forte is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. P.S. Morning Journal is best enjoyed with a pen in hand and the beverage of...

Welcome back to Morning Journal. This morning I woke feeling all kinds of anxious and worried. So in this session we re-visited a framework that I frequently return to that helps me work through it. Join us live on Instagram (@gvforte) at 6am Eastern Monday-Friday. Morning Journal with G. Forte is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or...

Welcome back to Morning Journal. Today we're gonna break down momentum, and that tricky balance of when to hold on and when to let go. So, join the conversation, and let's get into it! Morning Journal with G. Forte is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte....

We're diving into a few prompts today. What are you actually grateful for? And commitment? It's not just saying "I'm in," it's about what you're willing to put on the line [00:08:57-09:12]. Then there's submission, which might not be what you think. We're untangling all of it. So, yeah, give it a listen, see if it sparks something. Morning Journal with G. Forte is a reader-supported publication. T...

In this session of Morning Journal, we dive into the complexities of attention and focus. The discussion centers around self-reflection and recognizing the patterns that shape our experiences. We explore the challenge of breaking negative cycles, the anxieties tied to missed opportunities, and the importance of setting clear targets to guide our actions. Morning Journal with G. Forte is a reader-s...

I am surrounded by music production gear—some digital turntables, drum machines, midi controllers, mixers. When I first arrived here, the one thing I was willing to try was all of it. So much of my creative works happens in the undifferentiated confines of my laptop computer, I wanted to touch some keys, buttons, dials, faders. This wouldn’t be new for me. It would be a return to my creative roots...

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In this guided journaling session we explore the prompt: Right now I notice. Get full access to Morning Journal with G. Forte at geradforte.substack.com/subscribe