Writing a diary

oldredder · 2014-12-14T04:29:42+00:00

No. Diaries are just information that can be used against you.

If you truly feel compelled open up a text window like notepad or whatever and write your thoughts. Don't save them. When you're done, erase them.

Chellliie · 2014-12-14T11:44:59+00:00

A day journal is useful for me. Workout plans, payday dates, class schedules, and of course dates and social plans are what I use it for.

I also use it to write down lyrics that I hear that I like and want to find later, but that's about it.

Overall, it's not the worst idea in the world, but having a place where everything is written down is a double-edged sword.

"Oh who's this so-or-so written down here for Friday at 2am?"

Johnny10toes · 2014-12-14T13:00:21+00:00

No but a journal is useful. Check out BulletJournal.com and you'll be able to log shit. Help you remember to do stuff and what you've done. For instance I'll put Finished reading The Charisma Myth or make a note to read On Bullshit. So it's useful for personal things and professional things.

CDBaller · 2014-12-15T12:44:37+00:00

I think every man should record a log of his activities, whether he calls it a logbook, journal, diary, whatever. It's useful for keeping track of your progress as an individual. Don't necessarily record your secrets in it, just your accomplishments, goals, etc. If you must keep a book of valuable information, keep a little black book on your person at all times.

Misteralcala · 2014-12-14T17:46:32+00:00

Anything you say, do or write can be used against you or used for nefarious purposes. If you left a physical diary laying around, it would definitely be snooped.

Conversely... you COULD use it as a Dark Triad tool to throw people off your scent and let them think they have inside information on you. For instance:

You can plant your fake "diary" in an easy hiding space - poking out under your pillow or sticking out from on top of your refrigerator - and in it you can list your confessions of intrigue and excess.
You can paint the picture of a complicated man with an uncanny ability to get what he wants.
Make vague references to wealth, power and secret business dealings.
Mention people whom you expect to find your "diary" and hint that you have grand plans for them.

DUDES. You could totally have a SHIT-TON of fun with this... assuming you're DT enough. You could lead people to any conclusions about you that you want. You could be James Fucking Bond.

Title	Writing a diary
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Date	December 14, 2014 3:41 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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