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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
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1-2 h Setup, laufend1-3 h Setup, laufend30-60 min15-90 min daily
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Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutinePARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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