Projects over Categories

Focusing on projects over categories is a crucial mindset shift for knowledge workers. The analogy of a library, where knowledge is organized in categories and subcategories, falls short when it comes to personal knowledge management. As the collection grows, it becomes difficult to find specific information. Instead, viewing knowledge as a factory with linear processes and clear output proves more effective. Projects serve as the best unit of measurement for knowledge workers, offering medium-term goals with tangible outcomes. Completing a project allows for the satisfaction of checking it off, archiving it, and freeing up mental space for new endeavors.