Editing The Pen Addict 187/transcript (section)

== Stationery Usage ==


'''Brad Dowdy:''' Yeah. I think we can explore that more because I want to touch on this topic too, right? You know, about using what we have and buying what we need and things like that.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' You know, I don't, you know, do resolutions or things like that. But – and we've talked about in the past. And I've actually had this, what, two years ago where I want to use my Hobonichi, right? Mm-hmm. I've bought this planner. It's for a specific purpose. And I failed the last time I did it two years ago. I mean, it was a fail. I think I made it two or three months and didn't use it the rest of the year. I'm already using it differently this year. And we can talk about that more later. You know, maybe we'll have a whole segment on how I'm using it this year. But, you know, my life has changed, right, since that time before where I failed using it. But now it's more integral in my day-to-day. So I have it handy more. I'm writing in it more. I'm retroactively using it more. I'm going back and doing things with it on previous days. So I think, you know, that's my primary thing. You know, other than that is, you know, just staying upright. That's the biggest challenge for me right now.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Keeping it going.

'''Myke Hurley:''' Yeah. Yeah. Do you think you're going to be able to?

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Hobonichi or stay upright?

'''Myke Hurley:''' A bit of both.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' I'll definitely be able to stay upright. There's no doubt in my mind.

'''Myke Hurley:''' Good.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' I'm committed. I'm all in. I'm happy. It's what I want to be doing.

'''Myke Hurley:''' How's your sleep schedule?

'''Brad Dowdy:''' It's great. It's great. I slept from like 11 to 6 or 11 to 7 last night. I can't beat that. Like, you just can't. You know, I'm still figuring out the work schedule thing. Like, it's been a hectic week for me. And most weeks are going to be this way. So, you know, still sorting that kind of stuff out. Like, I took a picture on Instagram this morning. I was like, I haven't touched my desk in days. And, but I just keep, aside from dropping crap off on it, you know, mail that needs to be open. Pins I've received, products to review, business stuff that's piling up. Just because I've been on the road just so much these past few days. So today is the first, my first home day. So I'm trying to get some of that stuff done. So it's figuring that stuff out. But I'm totally going to be able to do it. I mean, there's no doubt in my mind. It's like in my blood now. It's, I mean, it's always been just like the pen stuff has been in my blood. But I just believe in what I'm doing, what we're doing, what the community is doing as a whole, that there's no doubt I'm going to continue to stay upright. Hobonichi, to be determined. But I'm pretty good. I'm pretty confident on that one, too.

'''Myke Hurley:''' It's funny how quickly it becomes normal. Like that this is just the life that you lead. Like when you're going full time. It's really strange. But I'm pleased that it's going well for you, man.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' There's no doubt it's strange. I have a lot of work to do on getting more familiar with every day than having every day feel strange. Right? That takes a lot of work and a lot of brain power. And that's the stuff I'm still figuring out. And I know it's not good. I'm trying not to let myself feel overwhelmed or feel like I have to force things. Because it's just going to take time. And then, you know, one day it's just going to have clicked and I won't even have known it. Right? And I'm good with that. You know, I just, you know, the one day at a time cliche is the truth. And not letting yourself get just completely overwhelmed. Which I used to do in the past when my schedule was so different. I would get overwhelmed very easily. Now, even though I'm like freaking out, running around like a crazy person. I can still stop and tell myself, you know, more that this is going to be okay. Kind of thing. You know, does that make sense? 100%. Yeah, this turned real. This podcast turned real quick, didn't it? That happens.

'''Myke Hurley:''' We're going to be talking about this a lot.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' We will be. We will be.

'''Myke Hurley:''' But I think that's enough for today.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Yes, that's enough today. I'm still upright. And I'm still like super happy with everything so far. And there's a lot of work to be done. And that's good.

'''Myke Hurley:''' You should go and check out Pen Addict membership. Go to penaddict.com slash members. Right? It's where they can find out all the information that they're going to want for that. You can find our show notes over at relay.fm slash penaddict slash 187. If you want to find Brad online, of course, go to penaddict.com. And he's at dowdyism on Twitter. D-O-W-D-Y-I-S-M. And penaddict on Instagram. I am at imike, I-M-Y-K-E on Instagram and on Twitter. We'll be back next time. Thank you again so much for our sponsors for this week's episode. Squarespace, Harry's, and Pen Chalet. And we'll be back next time. Until then, say goodbye, Brad.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Goodbye, Brad.

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