• The Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approaches and the Middle-Way Method

    Have you ever tried to set long-term goals only to get lost in the daily grind? Or maybe you’ve been great at getting things done day-to-day, but feel like you’re spinning your wheels without direction? That’s where understanding the Top-Down and Bottom-Up approaches becomes crucial—and how combining them through the...


  • Introduction to the Middle-Way Method

    Are you tired of feeling pulled in multiple directions? Do you wish for a more balanced approach to life? Have you tried using some planning systems to find they are great at making you thinking big, but break down on the day-to-day and others help with the day-to-day, but never...


  • The Citadel System of the Middle Way Method

    Recently I needed a new system, because the notebooks I used were stolen by my kids. I decided to create a new digital system, because I started using a new online software called Citadel. Citadel is a fully integrated online email and collaboration software. It has been in development for...


  • How To Turn Your Notebook Into a Planning System With Ease

    A notebook, binder, or other inexpensive source of paper can be the foundation of a nice system. Some options I’ve used in the past are: Moleskine Disc Bound Notebook Composition Notebook Stack of Index Cards The Steps Decide what productivity method to follow Decide how long the notebook needs to...


  • 5 Ways To Use A Notebook To Your Advantage

    The notebook, ubiquitus, and available in many sizes. It can be one of your best information gathering tools. Although in today’s world every “smart” device can function as a note-pad, this time around I am focusing on the paper version of the notepad. Notebook uses are: Inbox Password Management Task...