Eh.

So say in a month or so, Lance or Andrew (or someone like me) runs through the entire journal and points out a few things you could be doing better, you change it up, maybe find some new motivation and blast through a goal.

Writing down the shit you did today for 10 minutes a day seems worth it IMO.
You want to cut the unnecessary out of your life, yes, but the possible advantages you can get for those 10 minutes of typing are worth it in my book.

Plus, since we're in a similar situation, I'd like to see if you can make it pro/semi-pro and compare our efforts a bit.

Your choice.

What's the shooting plan like though?
Hope it ain't shooting 500 jumpers or two hours twice a week, won't get you far.