My Notebook Knows Me Better than Anyone Else

I moved to New York City at 18 for my first job. I wrote down every detail in my notebook, now I’m the president of Moleskine.

Ward Simmons (right) is the president of Moleskine. Courtesy of Ward Simmons This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ward H. Simmons, president of Moleskine. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I was 18, I moved to New York City for the summer to work for Ralph Lauren. It was my first real taste of independence. I was staying with friends of friends and had no responsibility to anyone else, other than calling my parents…

My notebook knows me better than anyone else

Ward Simmons (right) is the president of Moleskine.Courtesy of Ward SimmonsWard Simmons jots down dreams, desires, and thoughts in his notebook.He says putting pen to paper helps boost his creativity.He still looks back on his journals from 40 years ago.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ward H. Simmons, president of Moleskine. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was 18, I moved to New York City for the summer to …