Project without a corresponding goal is known as a “hobby”.

A goal without a corresponding project, that’s called a “dream”.

Now there’s nothing wrong with hobbies and dreams. They give life meaning and purpose. But please don’t confuse them with projects and goals. To be clear about what you’re making progress on, you must be clear about what you’re not. To feel comfortable saying no to what isn’t important, you must be crystal clear on what is.

P.A.R.A. Method

what is P.A.R.A. Method

P.A.R.A is short from:

  • Projects 
  • Areas
  • Resources
  • Archives

The four top-level categories that encompass every type of information you might encounter in your work and life.
These are very precisely formulated:

  • A project is “a series of tasks linked to a goal, with a deadline.”
  • An area of responsibility is “a sphere of activity with a standard to be maintained over time.”
  • A resource is “a topic or theme of ongoing interest.”
  • Archives include “inactive items from the other three categories.”

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