March 20, 2025 • 17 mins
50 Social Skills Journal Prompts
Have you ever felt like an outsider in your own life, or wondered how literary themes can mirror your personal journey? This episode invites you to explore the transformative power of journaling through the lens of "The Outsiders," inspired by Clara Penrose's insightful reflections. By engaging with journal prompts steeped in the themes of identity, belonging, and friendship, we delve into profound questions about who we are and how we relate to the world around us. The beloved characters of Ponyboy and Johnny guide us as we reflect on difficult choices and emotions, like balancing loyalty with personal values, and the timeless challenge of "staying gold" amidst the complexities of adult life.
Throughout our discussion, we emphasize the therapeutic benefits of journaling and offer practical prompts to help you connect deeply with your inner self. By placing yourself in the shoes of the greasers, even imagining Ponyboy listening as you write, you'll uncover new insights and foster personal growth. This is more than just a literary exercise; it's an invitation to commit to introspection and recognize the substantial impact a few minutes of writing can have on your journey to self-discovery. Embrace the chance to engage with these timeless themes and discover the golden aspects of yourself.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right diving in.
Today we're focusing onsomething you guys are already
fans of the Outsiders.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Great pick.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Yeah, and to really dig deep, we're looking at this
blog post 50, the OutsidersJournal Prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
It's from Lestallion, posted just the other day,
actually December 29th 2024,written by Clara Penrose.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Sounds interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
It is, and I think what's really cool about this is
it takes those big ideas fromthe book you know identity,
belonging, friendship and framesthem as journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
So it's like using the book as a way to, like,
understand yourself better.
Yeah, exactly, you're totallygetting it.
That's clever Using thisclassic coming-of-age story,
something so many people connectwith, as a framework for, like
you said, self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Right, and these aren't't like those basic
journal prompts.
This is deep stuff.
One that really stood out to mewas how do you define your
identity or place in your world?
What influences it the most?
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Ooh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
It makes you think right, and it's so relevant to
what Ponyboy goes through,trying to figure out where he
fits in as a greaser.
It's like it's asking us tothink about our own tribe.
You know which shapes us.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Exactly, and that's a big part of what makes this
blog post so effective.
It taps into that human need tounderstand ourselves and our
place in the world.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
And the prompts give us a way to actually explore
that like with a purpose Forsure Plus.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
by connecting it back to the outsiders, it adds this
extra layer of engagement.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right and makes it I don't know more fun.
Like I remember reading thatbook and just being completely
sucked into Ponyboy's world.
Now, with these prompts, it'slike I get to step into his
shoes and really examine my ownlife through that lens.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
It's like you said earlier, taking a deep dive into
the book A&D yourself, it's apretty powerful combination.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
Absolutely Okay.
Another prompt that just jumpedout at me was right about a
time when you had to choosebetween loyalty to a friend and
doing what felt right.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah, it gets you thinking about your own
experiences, right Like thosemoments where you had to make a
really difficult choice and whatyou learned from it.
I remember this one time backin high school.
Actually, maybe we should savethat story for another time.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Uh-huh Right, but you see what I mean.
These prompts get right to theheart of things.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
They do.
And I mean, haven't we all beenthere?
That struggle between loyaltyand doing what you believe is
right, it's like a universaldilemma.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
It is, and it's so central to the outsiders too.
Think about the greasers andthe intense loyalty they have to
each other, even when it leadsthem into trouble.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
So true, okay, we can't talk about the outsiders
without talking about that ideaof staying.
Gold Comes up a lot in thesedramas too.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Yeah, staying gold.
It seems so simple on thesurface, but there's so much
depth there, so much to unpack.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Right, it's like this core theme that runs through
the entire book.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
And through the blog post too.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Exactly.
It's like Clara.
The author is asking us tothink about what staying gold
means to us in our own lives.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
It's a really powerful concept because it
speaks to that universal humandesire to like hold on to our
values, our ideals, even whenthe world around us feels, I
don't know, kind of cynical orharsh.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Absolutely.
We see it in Ponyboy's journeyright Trying to maintain his
sense of wonder amidst therealities of gang life.
But it also makes you think.
What does staying gold looklike in adulthood?
Like is it even possible?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Ooh, that's a good question.
It really is, and I thinkthat's what makes these prompts
so compelling.
They push us to grapple withthese big ideas, not just in the
context of the book, but in ourown lives.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Totally.
It's not just about nostalgia.
It's about applying thesethemes to our own experiences,
our own journeys, and maybe evenchallenging that notion that
staying gold is about clingingto some like idealized past.
Yeah, Like that, staying goldis about clinging to some
idealized past.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Yeah, like maybe it's more about evolving and growing
while staying true to your corevalues.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
It's not about staying the same.
It's about staying true toyourself.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
I love that and it makes me think.
You know what are the thingsthat you, the listener, consider
golden, about yourself, aboutthe world?
How do you protect those thingsas you go through life?
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Ooh, that's a great question for everyone to
consider.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Right, it's giving me a lot to think about already,
and we're just getting started.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
And it's amazing how just like those two words stay
gold can make you think sodeeply about your life.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
I know right, it's like a simple phrase, but so
much meaning packed in there.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
And what I really like about these journal prompts
is they don't shy away from,like the harder parts of life,
you know.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
There's some that really dig into loss,
disappointment, all that Like.
There's one that asks describea time when you felt like an
outsider.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Oh, wow, yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
How did you cope with those feelings?
Speaker 2 (04:45):
That's a powerful one .
It is right it is Because, Imean, haven't we all felt like
an outsider at some point?
Speaker 1 (04:51):
For sure yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Whether it was because of where we grew up or
what we believe in, or justfeeling different, and this
prompt it gives you a way toexplore those feelings in a safe
space, like in your journal.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Yeah, it's like, instead of bottling everything
up, you can write it all out.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Exactly, and there's actually a lot of research that
shows like journaling aboutdifficult emotions can be super
helpful.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah, it can help you process those experiences and
even like reframe them in a morepositive light.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
So it's not just about like dwelling on the
negative stuff, it's aboutworking through it, you know.
Yeah, I get it and speaking offeeling like an outsider, the
blog post also talks about likesocial pressures and
expectations.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
You know that feeling of having to fit in.
Yeah, and there's one promptthat I thought was really
interesting.
It asks if you could give youryounger self one piece of advice
about navigating socialpressures.
What would it be?
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Oh, wow, that's, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
It is Right.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
It's like looking back on all the challenges you
faced growing up.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Exactly, and all those moments where you felt
pressured to like, conform orbetray your own values.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
And now like imagine the wisdom you could share with
your younger self, knowing whatyou know now.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
And maybe in giving that advice to your past self
you also gain some clarity forhow you handle those pressures
today.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
You know that's so true, Like you can learn from
your past self just as much asyou can learn from your present
experiences.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
OK, so it's not all like serious soul searching,
though there are some promptsthat are like more fun and
lighthearted.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Oh good.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
One that I thought was really cute was if you could
hang out with one of thegreasers for a day, who would it
be and what would you do?
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Oh, I love that one.
Yeah, it's fun, right it is itbrings in that like playful
energy.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Right, it lets you tap into your imagination.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Totally.
But even in that playfulness itstill reveals something about
you, you know.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
Like what.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Like who you choose to hang out with and what you
imagine doing.
It says a lot about yourpersonality, your values.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
That's true.
I didn't think about it likethat.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
It's subtle, but it's there.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
And you know what else I love about this whole
concept?
It's like taking a book andusing it as a jumping off point
for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
It's like not just passively reading, it's actively
engaging with the story.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Exactly.
It turns reading into thisdynamic interactive experience.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
It does.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
And it doesn't have to be just the outsiders either.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Oh, you're right.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Like imagine applying this to any book that really
speaks to you.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Oh my gosh, that's so cool.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It opens up so many possibilities for, like
self-exploration and creativity.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Okay, but before we like go too far down that rabbit
hole, we got to talk about themarketing genius behind this.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Remember how we mentioned that Lestallion sells
journals.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Well, this blog post is like the perfect way to
promote them without being, youknow, too salesy.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
It's brilliant really .
Speaker 1 (07:46):
They're giving people valuable content, something
that their target audiencepeople who love the outsiders
and are into self-reflectionwill actually connect with.
And then, by including thejournal prompts, they're like
subtly hinting.
Hey, if you like this, maybeyou should grab one of our
awesome journals to write allthese thoughts down.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
It's so smart.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
It doesn't feel pushy at all.
It just feels like a naturalextension of the content.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
And that's like the key to good content marketing.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
What do you?
Speaker 2 (08:13):
mean it's about providing value first.
Okay, by giving readerssomething useful and engaging.
Lestallion builds trust.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
And it positions them as like a go-to resource in the
world of journaling andself-discovery.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
So it's a win-win Exactly so.
As we're wrapping up this deepdive into these outsider's
journal prompts, what are someof the big takeaways you hope
our listeners will like walkaway with?
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Hmm, well, first off, I hope they've gotten a new
appreciation for the power ofjournaling.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Like as a tool for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Exactly.
It's not just about writingdown what you did that day.
It's about exploring thosedeeper questions you know, about
figuring out your values,making connections between your
own experiences and the storiesyou read.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Yeah, it's like we're saying don't just read the
outsiders, live it.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
I love that.
Embrace those themes, thosechallenges, those moments of
self-reflection, yes.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
And I also hope our listeners have been inspired to
think critically about thatwhole staying gold thing, Like
what does it mean to them?
How can they cultivate thosequalities in their own lives?
Speaker 2 (09:15):
And how can they hold on to that, even as they grow
and change and face all thecomplexities of adulthood?
How can they hold on to that?
Speaker 1 (09:20):
even as they grow and change and face all the
complexities of adulthood, right, and I think this deep dive has
given everyone a great place tostart thinking about those
questions Definitely.
But before we completely wrapup, I want to leave our listener
with one last thought.
Okay, so we've spent all thistime talking about how amazing
these journal prompts are andhow they can help us, like,
really get the outsiders on adeeper level.
You know, yeah, but I think thereally cool part comes when you
(09:42):
take what you've learned anduse it in your own life outside
the book.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
That's where it becomes real right.
It's not just thinking aboutthese ideas, it's about actually
living them out.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Exactly so, to wrap up this whole deep dive, I want
to give everyone a littlechallenge.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
I like this one prompt, just one from the list
that speaks to you, you knowlike really resonates.
Maybe it's that one aboutidentity, or the loyalty one, or
even the fun one about hangingout with a greaser good picks.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Yeah, and here's another layer to add on to that
challenge.
Okay, as you're writing,imagine Ponyboy sitting right
there with you, oh, wow, yeah.
Or Johnny, or any of thecharacters.
Just listening to your thoughts, what do you think they'd say?
Speaker 2 (10:26):
That's such a cool idea.
It's like you're having aconversation with the characters
while you journal.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
Yeah, exactly, I bet it would bring out some super
interesting insights.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
I think so too, and it's not just about the writing
itself, you know.
It's more about taking thattime to reflect, to really dig
deep and figure yourself out.
Even just five minutes with oneof these prompts, I think it
could make a big difference oh,definitely.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
It's like listallion snuck in this awesome toolkit
for self-discovery and they evenhave those gorgeous journals
just waiting to be filled upwith all your amazing thoughts.
But the real key is thatcommitment to looking inward,
you know you've got it, thatwillingness to really reflect on
yourself.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
That's how you stay gold, how you hold on to what
matters, even when things gettough.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
I couldn't have said it better myself this has been
such a fun deep dive.
I'm so glad we got to do thistogether.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
And to all you listeners, thanks for joining us
.
Now go out there and journalyour hearts out.
Who knows what you mightdiscover?
All right diving in.
Today we're focusing onsomething you guys are already
fans of the Outsiders.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Great pick.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Yeah, and to really dig deep, we're looking at this
blog post 50, the OutsidersJournal Prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
It's from Lestallion, posted just the other day,
actually December 29th 2024,written by Clara Penrose.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Sounds interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
It is, and I think what's really cool about this is
it takes those big ideas fromthe book you know identity,
belonging, friendship and framesthem as journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
So it's like using the book as a way to, like,
understand yourself better.
Yeah, exactly, you're totallygetting it.
That's clever Using thisclassic coming-of-age story,
something so many people connectwith, as a framework for, like
you said, self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Right, and these aren't't like those basic
journal prompts.
This is deep stuff.
One that really stood out to mewas how do you define your
identity or place in your world?
What influences it the most?
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Ooh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
It makes you think right, and it's so relevant to
what Ponyboy goes through,trying to figure out where he
fits in as a greaser.
It's like it's asking us tothink about our own tribe.
You know which shapes us.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Exactly, and that's a big part of what makes this
blog post so effective.
It taps into that human need tounderstand ourselves and our
place in the world.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
And the prompts give us a way to actually explore
that like with a purpose Forsure Plus.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
by connecting it back to the outsiders, it adds this
extra layer of engagement.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right and makes it I don't know more fun.
Like I remember reading thatbook and just being completely
sucked into Ponyboy's world.
Now, with these prompts, it'slike I get to step into his
shoes and really examine my ownlife through that lens.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
It's like you said earlier, taking a deep dive into
the book A&D yourself, it's apretty powerful combination.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
Absolutely Okay.
Another prompt that just jumpedout at me was right about a
time when you had to choosebetween loyalty to a friend and
doing what felt right.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah, it gets you thinking about your own
experiences, right Like thosemoments where you had to make a
really difficult choice and whatyou learned from it.
I remember this one time backin high school.
Actually, maybe we should savethat story for another time.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Uh-huh Right, but you see what I mean.
These prompts get right to theheart of things.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
They do.
And I mean, haven't we all beenthere?
That struggle between loyaltyand doing what you believe is
right, it's like a universaldilemma.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
It is, and it's so central to the outsiders too.
Think about the greasers andthe intense loyalty they have to
each other, even when it leadsthem into trouble.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
So true, okay, we can't talk about the outsiders
without talking about that ideaof staying.
Gold Comes up a lot in thesedramas too.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Yeah, staying gold.
It seems so simple on thesurface, but there's so much
depth there, so much to unpack.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Right, it's like this core theme that runs through
the entire book.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
And through the blog post too.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Exactly.
It's like Clara.
The author is asking us tothink about what staying gold
means to us in our own lives.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
It's a really powerful concept because it
speaks to that universal humandesire to like hold on to our
values, our ideals, even whenthe world around us feels, I
don't know, kind of cynical orharsh.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Absolutely.
We see it in Ponyboy's journeyright Trying to maintain his
sense of wonder amidst therealities of gang life.
But it also makes you think.
What does staying gold looklike in adulthood?
Like is it even possible?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Ooh, that's a good question.
It really is, and I thinkthat's what makes these prompts
so compelling.
They push us to grapple withthese big ideas, not just in the
context of the book, but in ourown lives.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Totally.
It's not just about nostalgia.
It's about applying thesethemes to our own experiences,
our own journeys, and maybe evenchallenging that notion that
staying gold is about clingingto some like idealized past.
Yeah, Like that, staying goldis about clinging to some
idealized past.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Yeah, like maybe it's more about evolving and growing
while staying true to your corevalues.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
It's not about staying the same.
It's about staying true toyourself.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
I love that and it makes me think.
You know what are the thingsthat you, the listener, consider
golden, about yourself, aboutthe world?
How do you protect those thingsas you go through life?
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Ooh, that's a great question for everyone to
consider.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Right, it's giving me a lot to think about already,
and we're just getting started.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
And it's amazing how just like those two words stay
gold can make you think sodeeply about your life.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
I know right, it's like a simple phrase, but so
much meaning packed in there.
Speaker 2 (04:23):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
And what I really like about these journal prompts
is they don't shy away from,like the harder parts of life,
you know.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
There's some that really dig into loss,
disappointment, all that Like.
There's one that asks describea time when you felt like an
outsider.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Oh, wow, yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
How did you cope with those feelings?
Speaker 2 (04:45):
That's a powerful one .
It is right it is Because, Imean, haven't we all felt like
an outsider at some point?
Speaker 1 (04:51):
For sure yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Whether it was because of where we grew up or
what we believe in, or justfeeling different, and this
prompt it gives you a way toexplore those feelings in a safe
space, like in your journal.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Yeah, it's like, instead of bottling everything
up, you can write it all out.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Exactly, and there's actually a lot of research that
shows like journaling aboutdifficult emotions can be super
helpful.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah, it can help you process those experiences and
even like reframe them in a morepositive light.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
So it's not just about like dwelling on the
negative stuff, it's aboutworking through it, you know.
Yeah, I get it and speaking offeeling like an outsider, the
blog post also talks about likesocial pressures and
expectations.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
You know that feeling of having to fit in.
Yeah, and there's one promptthat I thought was really
interesting.
It asks if you could give youryounger self one piece of advice
about navigating socialpressures.
What would it be?
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Oh, wow, that's, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
It is Right.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
It's like looking back on all the challenges you
faced growing up.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Exactly, and all those moments where you felt
pressured to like, conform orbetray your own values.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
And now like imagine the wisdom you could share with
your younger self, knowing whatyou know now.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
And maybe in giving that advice to your past self
you also gain some clarity forhow you handle those pressures
today.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
You know that's so true, Like you can learn from
your past self just as much asyou can learn from your present
experiences.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
OK, so it's not all like serious soul searching,
though there are some promptsthat are like more fun and
lighthearted.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
Oh good.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
One that I thought was really cute was if you could
hang out with one of thegreasers for a day, who would it
be and what would you do?
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Oh, I love that one.
Yeah, it's fun, right it is itbrings in that like playful
energy.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Right, it lets you tap into your imagination.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Totally.
But even in that playfulness itstill reveals something about
you, you know.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
Like what.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Like who you choose to hang out with and what you
imagine doing.
It says a lot about yourpersonality, your values.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
That's true.
I didn't think about it likethat.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
It's subtle, but it's there.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
And you know what else I love about this whole
concept?
It's like taking a book andusing it as a jumping off point
for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
It's like not just passively reading, it's actively
engaging with the story.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Exactly.
It turns reading into thisdynamic interactive experience.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
It does.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
And it doesn't have to be just the outsiders either.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Oh, you're right.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Like imagine applying this to any book that really
speaks to you.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Oh my gosh, that's so cool.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It opens up so many possibilities for, like
self-exploration and creativity.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Okay, but before we like go too far down that rabbit
hole, we got to talk about themarketing genius behind this.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Remember how we mentioned that Lestallion sells
journals.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Well, this blog post is like the perfect way to
promote them without being, youknow, too salesy.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
It's brilliant really .
Speaker 1 (07:46):
They're giving people valuable content, something
that their target audiencepeople who love the outsiders
and are into self-reflectionwill actually connect with.
And then, by including thejournal prompts, they're like
subtly hinting.
Hey, if you like this, maybeyou should grab one of our
awesome journals to write allthese thoughts down.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
It's so smart.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
It doesn't feel pushy at all.
It just feels like a naturalextension of the content.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
And that's like the key to good content marketing.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
What do you?
Speaker 2 (08:13):
mean it's about providing value first.
Okay, by giving readerssomething useful and engaging.
Lestallion builds trust.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
And it positions them as like a go-to resource in the
world of journaling andself-discovery.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
So it's a win-win Exactly so.
As we're wrapping up this deepdive into these outsider's
journal prompts, what are someof the big takeaways you hope
our listeners will like walkaway with?
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Hmm, well, first off, I hope they've gotten a new
appreciation for the power ofjournaling.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Like as a tool for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
Exactly.
It's not just about writingdown what you did that day.
It's about exploring thosedeeper questions you know, about
figuring out your values,making connections between your
own experiences and the storiesyou read.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Yeah, it's like we're saying don't just read the
outsiders, live it.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
I love that.
Embrace those themes, thosechallenges, those moments of
self-reflection, yes.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
And I also hope our listeners have been inspired to
think critically about thatwhole staying gold thing, Like
what does it mean to them?
How can they cultivate thosequalities in their own lives?
Speaker 2 (09:15):
And how can they hold on to that, even as they grow
and change and face all thecomplexities of adulthood?
How can they hold on to that?
Speaker 1 (09:20):
even as they grow and change and face all the
complexities of adulthood, right, and I think this deep dive has
given everyone a great place tostart thinking about those
questions Definitely.
But before we completely wrapup, I want to leave our listener
with one last thought.
Okay, so we've spent all thistime talking about how amazing
these journal prompts are andhow they can help us, like,
really get the outsiders on adeeper level.
You know, yeah, but I think thereally cool part comes when you
(09:42):
take what you've learned anduse it in your own life outside
the book.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
That's where it becomes real right.
It's not just thinking aboutthese ideas, it's about actually
living them out.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
Exactly so, to wrap up this whole deep dive, I want
to give everyone a littlechallenge.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:57):
I like this one prompt, just one from the list
that speaks to you, you knowlike really resonates.
Maybe it's that one aboutidentity, or the loyalty one, or
even the fun one about hangingout with a greaser good picks.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Yeah, and here's another layer to add on to that
challenge.
Okay, as you're writing,imagine Ponyboy sitting right
there with you, oh, wow, yeah.
Or Johnny, or any of thecharacters.
Just listening to your thoughts, what do you think they'd say?
Speaker 2 (10:26):
That's such a cool idea.
It's like you're having aconversation with the characters
while you journal.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
Yeah, exactly, I bet it would bring out some super
interesting insights.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
I think so too, and it's not just about the writing
itself, you know.
It's more about taking thattime to reflect, to really dig
deep and figure yourself out.
Even just five minutes with oneof these prompts, I think it
could make a big difference oh,definitely.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
It's like listallion snuck in this awesome toolkit
for self-discovery and they evenhave those gorgeous journals
just waiting to be filled upwith all your amazing thoughts.
But the real key is thatcommitment to looking inward,
you know you've got it, thatwillingness to really reflect on
yourself.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
That's how you stay gold, how you hold on to what
matters, even when things gettough.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
I couldn't have said it better myself this has been
such a fun deep dive.
I'm so glad we got to do thistogether.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
And to all you listeners, thanks for joining us
.
Now go out there and journalyour hearts out.
Who knows what you mightdiscover?
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