01_Inbox
Purpose
Temporary landing zone for raw, unprocessed content. Nothing lives here permanently.
What Belongs Here
- Raw meeting transcripts (before processing)
- Quick captures and brain dumps
- Imported files awaiting triage
- Voice memos and recordings
- Screenshots and references to process
What Does NOT Belong Here
- Processed notes (move to appropriate PARA folder)
- Project documents (move to
02_Projects/) - Reference material (move to
04_Knowledge/) - Anything older than 1 week
Processing Protocol
- Review inbox daily/weekly
- For each item, decide: Project, Area, Knowledge, or Archive?
- Process and move to correct location
- Delete or archive the raw source
For AI Agents
When processing inbox items:
- Read the item fully before deciding placement
- Create atomic notes, not mega-documents
- Link to existing related notes via wikilinks
- Update relevant project hubs if applicable
Empty Inbox = Healthy System
If items accumulate here, the system is clogged. Process regularly.