The Building a Second Brain Podcast Projects Over Categories
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Mar 24, 2020 The focus is on shifting from category-based organization to project-based thinking. This method helps in breaking free from silos and motivates tangible outcomes. By aligning knowledge with projects, productivity increases and clarity around objectives emerges. The discussion highlights how this approach not only fuels creativity but also optimizes information for success. A fresh perspective on personal knowledge management encourages listeners to take actionable steps for better organization.
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Projects over Categories
- Focus on projects instead of categories when organizing knowledge.
- Projects are better for output-oriented work, while categories suit consumption.
Production vs. Consumption
- Projects are production-oriented and linear, focusing on concrete outputs.
- Categories are consumption-oriented, abstract, and less focused on outcomes.
Contextualize Information
- When consuming information, determine if it can help a current project.
- Put the information directly into the project folder for immediate availability.