65 Days of Seth Godin: Daily Journal Prompts as a Calendar
Ever wish you could turn timeless wisdom into a daily habit? Today, I transformed Seth Godin’s “Notes to myself”—a list of 65 thought-provoking insights—into actionable daily journal prompts, delivered straight to my calendar.
Why This?
Seth’s 65 insights cover topics like creativity, leadership, integrity, and personal growth. I wanted a seamless, low-friction way to reflect on one each day—a mini-coaching moment, perfectly timed.
What I Did
- Rephrased the 65 notes as daily prompts.
- Created an .ics (iCalendar) file with 65 all-day events, one per day, each summarizing a prompt.
- Each event is marked as “free” (doesn’t block time) and triggers a pop-up reminder at 8:30am—perfect for journaling first thing in the morning.
- Importable into Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar app supporting the .ics format.
How You Can Use It
- Download the .ics file.
- Import it into your calendar app (Apple/Google/Outlook, etc).
- Each morning for 65 days, you’ll receive a prompt at 8:30am.
Use it to journal, reflect, or simply carry the question with you through the day.
Each prompt is a gentle nudge toward greater clarity, growth, and action.
FAQ
Q: Can I start on any date I want?
A: The .ics file uses fixed dates for events (mine starts 7/31/2025). If you want your prompts to begin later,
you’ll need a regenerated file
—or you can manually adjust the events after importing.
Q: Can this be done with other lists?
A: Absolutely. Any set of prompts, affirmations, or questions can be turned into a calendar using this process.
Q: Why not use a task or reminder app?
A: A calendar view provides visual continuity, and you can enable/disable the journal calendar without affecting your main one.
For the Tinkerers
To make this reproducible for others who want to start on their own Day 1, consider:
- Sharing both the prompt list and instructions for generating a new .ics file from any custom start date (Python, Google Sheets, Zapier, IFTTT, etc).
- Pairing with a journaling platform (like Apple Journal or Day One) for archiving longer-form thoughts.
Ready to open your calendar to new ideas? Give it a try and let me know how daily prompts shape your reflections. Connect with me on LinkedIn , GitHub , X (Twitter) , or Discord to share your experience.
Prompts inspired by Seth’s Blog: Notes to myself