A Little Way

An idea does not need a complete answer. Write it down, try an approach, and record what happens. As you go, refine your ideas and plans while keeping the path you have already taken. IDEAS, PLANS, AND RECORDS Organize each topic into three levels: what you want to do, how you want to try it, and what actually happens. Give every record a place and every step some context. KEEP YOUR PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS Revise ideas and plans without losing their history. Follow the timeline to see what changed and decide what to try next. A SCRATCHPAD FOR EACH TOPIC Keep related lists, text, tables, images, and links together. The scratchpad stays separate from the timeline, giving you room for reference material and additional thoughts. SET ASIDE AND ARCHIVE Set aside topics you are not working on right now. Archive those that have reached a stopping point. Keep your home screen focused on what matters…