The Middle Way Method
Where Top-Down Meets Bottom-Up
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Building a Middle-Way Planning System
Have you ever tried a productivity system that worked for a while—only to find it either too rigid or too chaotic? One that focused too much on long-term vision but failed to handle daily demands—or one that kept you productive in the short term but left you drifting from your...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...