The capture habit comes om the g t d methodology. It's a best selling book and a methodology created by david allen in starting in two thousand one. Tiago: People don't value their own ideas because they think others have done it before. If you don't take even the minimal energy to record them, what are the chances they're ever going to actually become real?
Don’t play “catch and release” with your thoughts. Your ideas have value, but tend to arrive when you least expect them. By making it a habit to “capture” and save them, you can allow them to live forever in a trusted system that reflects your goals and interests. This also leaves your mind free and clear to come up with even more ideas.