The Middle Way Method

Over the past week, we explored how to capture information effectively, balancing paper and digital tools to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. If you missed it, check out Mastering Capture: Balancing Paper & Pixels for a practical guide on setting up your capture systems and integrating them into...

In last week’s article, Middle-Way Capture Tools: Digital, Notebook, & Tickler, we explored ways to collect thoughts, reminders, and ideas as they arise. From quick pocket notes to automated digital systems, the focus was on accessibility—having capture tools ready wherever inspiration strikes. Each method offers its own advantages, but together...

Last week, in “Organize, Prioritize, and Act with Clarity”, we explored how the Projects → Goals → Tasks cycle keeps your work focused and actionable. That article built on earlier lessons about capture and buffers, showing that organization isn’t about juggling everything at once, but about having the right structure...

Last week, we explored the practice of capturing what truly matters in our daily workflow, examining how reflection and journaling help us identify priorities and align actions with overarching goals. If you missed it, you can catch up here: Capture What Matters Most. In that discussion, we focused on identifying...

In this series, we explore the foundational practice of capture in the Middle-Way Method. Capture is the act of collecting ideas, insights, tasks, and reminders so you can later organize, prioritize, and align them with your larger goals and mission. Done effectively, capture bridges your everyday observations and your long-term...