00 · THE SETUP
- Organize Obsidian Someday / Maybe · Project support · Notes
- Capture Moleskine Daily log · Inbox on paper
- Engage Things 3 Next actions · Calendar handoff
- Horizons Scriptable Purpose and commitment countdowns — rebuilt every morning.
Obsidian holds reference and incubation, the notebook catches capture in motion, and Things 3 is the short list of true next actions.
01 · CAPTURE
- Digital Obsidian inbox iOS Shortcut → Inbox · Fast
- Voice Quick capture On the move · Fluid
- Analog Moleskine pocket Daily log · Offline
02 · CLARIFY
- Digital Obsidian Clarify into notes or next actions; move actions to Things 3.
- Analog Moleskine log Clarify the log; migrate true next actions.
- Someday / Maybe Obsidian only Stays in reference until it earns a next action.
03 · ORGANIZE
- Calendar Google Calendar Timed commitments and recurring routines.
- Checklists Bear Checklists pulled from Obsidian via Shortcuts.
- Habits Streaks Habits and workouts — rhythm without cluttering Things.
04 · REFLECT
Once a week. The system gets reset so the week ahead is trusted.
- Inboxes Get Clear Things · Obsidian · Moleskine · Voice — all cleared before reviewing.
- Things 3 Commitments + Waiting For Scan commitments, next actions, waiting-fors.
- Obsidian Someday / Maybe Anything worth activating? Move to commitments. Lost interest? Delete.
- Google Calendar Reality Check Past 2 weeks for missed follow-ups. Next 2–3 weeks for prep triggers.
05 · ENGAGE
Things 3 is next actions only. I bypass the Things Inbox so the engage list stays trustworthy.
- Contexts Context lists @home, @office, @errands — iOS Focus Modes by location and Wi-Fi; lock screen and home surface follow context.
- Support Linked notes Each commitment points at its Obsidian reference note.
The goal of this entire setup isn't just productivity—it's to ensure that when I'm away from the screen, I'm fully present. The system holds the world so I don't have to.