Idea List & Hit List

For every project I have two running lists: an idea list and a hit list. I sperate thinking (idea list) from doing (hit list).

An idea list is an inbox for a specific project. It welcomes all, without critical evaluation.

A hit list are the next actions for a specific project. I take ephemeral elements from the idea list and transform them into the physical reality of action. Since a hit list is commitments (to myself), it stays short (with lots of critical evaluation).

Externalizing my thoughts and furture actions allows them to be more easily tweaked and changed.

The concepts are most important but there are tricks & tips - these lists are text files synced via Dropbox. That means I can work anywhere and anytime, not in the frantic workaholism but in a reckless joy.