date: 2025-02-27 previous note: [[4001.1 The PARA Method]] related note(s): - tags: # Projects Projects are short term goals with definitive ends. For projects, it is important to [[4001.1.1.1 Touch Lightly, Move Quickly|touch lightly, and move quickly]][10]. Project lists should be like todo lists on a bigger scale with concrete achievable targets due sooner rather than later [[4001 Building Your Second Brain#^d91693|(28)]]. To help you better organize your projects it is very important to have a [[4001.1.1.2 Project Kickoff Checklist|project kickoff checklist]][12]. This is a good opportunity to determine if you have too many items in your project and if you need to [[4001.1.1.3 Dial down the scope|dial it down]][13]. Work backwards from the goal and figure out what information will be relevant in achieving that goal [[4001 Building Your Second Brain#^624195|(29)]]. Define projects with precision, but don’t worry about everything else. It takes a lot of effort to maintain precise systems and your energy should be dedicated to the important stuff. Once you have completed your projects make sure that you have defined a [[4001.1.1.4 Create project completion checklist|project closeout checklist]][14].