Growth Workflow

Workflow Example

1. Start with Raw Capture (Input Stage)

• A quote, article, or other static content is added to Raw_Captures/.
• Example Note:

  # A journey of a thousand li begins under one's own feet.
  ---
  **Source**: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64  
  **Tags**: #quote #self-awareness  
  
  ## Description:
  Capturing the concept of recognizing one’s starting point.
  

2. Spark an Idea (Input Stage)

• Reflect on the capture and create an Idea note in Inputs/Ideas/.
• Example Note:

  # Recognizing Starting Points
  ---
  **Inspiration**: [Link to Raw Capture: Tao Te Ching Quote]  
  **Tags**: #idea #self-awareness  
  
  ## Reflection:
  This connects to my system’s emphasis on identifying where users stand before taking action.
  

3. Develop into a Seed (Growth Stage)

• Move the idea into Seeds/ as you begin adding more depth.
• Example Note:

  # Starting Points in Personal Growth
  ---
  **Stage**: Seed  
  **Links**: [[Recognizing Starting Points]], [[Tao Te Ching Quote]]  
  **Tags**: #seed #self-awareness  
  
  ## Outline:
  - The importance of self-awareness in productivity systems.
  - Applications of Taoist principles.
  

4. Nurture into a Sprout (Growth Stage)

• Move to Sprouts/ as connections and related content expand.
• Example Note:

  # Starting Points and the Taoist Concept of Flow
  ---
  **Stage**: Sprout  
  **Links**: [[Starting Points in Personal Growth]], [[Evergreen: Daoism for Productivity]]  
  **Tags**: #sprout #self-awareness  
  
  ## Expanded Ideas:
  - Taoism’s concept of flow aligns with effortless productivity.
  - Recognizing one’s starting point avoids forcing growth.
  

5. Refine into an Evergreen Node (Growth Stage)

• Finalize the note in Evergreen/ with synthesized insights and connections.
• Example Note:

  # Daoism for Productivity
  ---
  **Stage**: Evergreen  
  **Links**: [[Starting Points and the Taoist Concept of Flow]], [[Evergreen: The Flow State in Productivity]]  
  **Tags**: #evergreen #productivity #taoism  
  
  ## Final Insights:
  - How Taoist philosophy informs non-resistant productivity systems.
  - Applications in modern workflows.