The Middle Way Method

Capturing what matters is the foundation of the Middle-Way Method. Over the past several weeks, we’ve explored the essentials of capture: identifying valuable information, staging it in LIFO and FIFO buffers, choosing the right analog and digital tools, and processing items into meaningful tasks, goals, and projects. If you missed...

Last week, we explored the process of taking captured information from your LIFO and FIFO buffers and turning it into clarity and action. We walked through filtering items into tasks, goals, and projects, considering clarity, relevance, feasibility, and balance. We also introduced the Stalled Decision Framework and discussed how to...

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...