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PARA vs CODE vs ICOR - What Method is best for Busy Professionals

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Aug 6, 2025
Discover the fascinating differences between the PARA and I-Core methodologies, tailored to enhance personal knowledge management. Explore how the ICOM approach redefines productivity for busy professionals, overcoming limitations of traditional systems. Gain insights into the 'capturing beast' workflow for better attention management. The discussion critiques classic frameworks like PARA and CODE, advocating for a holistic blend of strategies to improve collaboration. Learn about effective tool switching to tackle information overload and shifting priorities.
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Para's Limited Scope

  • Para focuses on organizing digital assets but does not address priority or team management.
  • It's designed for personal knowledge storage, not for managing complex workflows or teams.
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I-Core's Attention Model

  • I-Core's MyLife concept goes beyond organizing information to managing attention across projects, key elements, and topics.
  • It creates mental boundaries, enabling busy professionals to prioritize and handle information overload effectively.
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CODE Lacks Execution Guidance

  • CODE focuses on knowledge capture and organization but lacks guidance for action and execution.
  • This gap limits busy professionals who need to handle task priority and project execution.
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