Building an Integrated Productivity System

A true productivity system requires thoughtful integration of specialized components that create something greater than the sum of its parts.

Effective systems:

• Evolve iteratively through continuous testing and refinement (adaptive emergence)
• Categorize distinct information types that require specialized handling
• Establish clear boundaries between information types to reduce cognitive load
• Design clear handoffs between tools to eliminate friction and prevent items from falling through cracks
• Create a web of interdependence where removing any component would degrade the entire system