Journaling with Bartholomew
The Power of 90 is a 90-day, story-guided journey made for middle schoolers and shared with the whole family—building confidence, self-awareness, and empathy without more screen time.
The Breaking Free Journey
Begin with Breaking Free, the story that introduces reflection, courage, and seeing challenges differently.
How the 90 Days Work
1. Read your story together.
2. Journal daily (5–10 minutes — missed days allowed).
3. Talk through simple reflection prompts.
4. Watch growth happen naturally over time.
Bartholomew Answers Your Questions
Why Journal?
How Can I Journal?
How Do Stories Help Us Grow?
What Makes a Good Journal Question?
What If I Get Stuck?
How Does The Power of 90 Help Explorers Keep Going?
Ready to Start a Journal?
Choose the story that will begin your young explorer’s 90-day journey.
Want a more personalized journaling experience for your young explorer?
Inside The Power of 90, members receive daily journal questions and can ask Bartholomew for help when they get stuck.
Why 90 Days Matters
Real growth doesn’t come from pressure or perfection.
It comes from repetition, reflection, and conversation.
Ninety days gives kids the time they need to build habits that actually stick.
Why This Exists
Created by storyteller and traveler Derek “Wink” Winkenweder, The Power of 90 grew from one belief:
Stories aren’t just told — they’re brought to life by experiences.