Quick capture
What it means
Quick capture is the habit of recording a thought the instant it appears, in a few seconds and in one trusted place, before it vanishes. It is the first step of most productivity methods and the one that fails most often, because anything slower than about ten seconds gets postponed. A typed sentence, a voice note or a message to yourself all work.
How to use it
Capture now, organise later. Do not choose a folder or project while capturing; just include when and who if you know them. Then empty the capture inbox daily or weekly so you keep trusting it.
Try it: what you write, what LifeOS does
- “thursday at 6pm pick up the dry cleaning” → Captured in seconds and turned into an appointment on Thursday at 18:00 with a reminder.