Things that you need to do (Tasks) Your experiences (Events) Information you don’t want to forget (Notes)

Intentionality is the power of the mind to direct itself toward that which it finds meaningful and take action toward that end.

information overload is worse for our focus than exhaustion or smoking marijuana.

We’re not here to design a lukewarm life.

Your pen is not a wand, it’s just a tool. It’s you who brings the magic to the page.

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. —ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY

In times like these, it can help to write out a brief mission statement to define why we’re doing something, what we hope to get out of the experience, and how we will go about doing it. You can even use this script if it’s helpful: I want to _____ [what] so that I can _____ [why] by _____ [how].

Challenges Is there some part of your life that’s consistently making you feel angry, anxious, overwhelmed, or self-critical? Once you’ve figured out what the challenge is, creating a Custom Collection tailored to address said challenge can prove very useful. It provides a dedicated space that helps you gather and clarify your thoughts so that you

Junk drawer Collections, in contrast, have limited longevity because they don’t provide insight.