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209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto

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Inbox Serenity: Embrace the Sleep Folder

Maintaining an inviting and unobtrusive inbox is essential to reduce anxiety associated with unprocessed ideas. Utilizing a 'sleeping folder' allows for the temporary storage of ideas that may lose importance over time, offering a chance to revisit them later when they might gain relevance. Ideas initially captured in enthusiasm may not correlate with current thoughts or projects, and setting them aside allows for future reflection without pressure. This process also aligns with the Zettelkasten method, which emphasizes the value of preserving both fully developed concepts and partial thoughts, highlighting that the system can independently identify what holds significance over time.

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