This is helpful. I have one more question about adding a core area above a bunch of similar subjects that you mention round 9.15 in the video. My question is: would you change the numbering in that situation and how? If you already have branches of subjects, and you find out that they actually fit into one core area, how would you change the numbering to fit that new structure? Would you add a number in front of it, and in front of all the cards in those branches? And what if a subject emerges from a bunch of main cards within a subject? Would you leave the existing cards as is, or do you somehow create a new branch? Also, I was wondering what you would do if you exceed 9 core areas, would you continue with two digits (and end up with 11a3b, for example)?
Great questions. Let me answer your last question first, because it is the easiest. Yes, I would go to two digits. Your example of 11a3b matches what I would do, though I would probably write it as 11A3B, but clearly there is no difference there. The other two questions are covered by one answer: Do not renumber cards. I did it once, and I'll never do it again (unless I accidentally assign the same number to two cards - which happened to me once when I was behind in filing -- my bad). So what do you do instead? For your first question, my advise is that you go ahead and create a card for your core area. Then create a directory card for it and list each of the subject you want ot have "under" it as links. (I use the symbol [-> and follow it with the full address of the card and the tag line. You now have the complete conversation on one card. For the second question. Let it be. New subjects pop up in the most amazing places. It won't hurt a thing. And in all of these cases, you index will get you to the card you are looking for.
@KathleenSpracklen that makes so much sense. Such a practical and efficient solution. And this is such a great way to keep things bottom up as well. Thank you so much for answering, I really appreciate it!
Wow! I really appreciate the personalized support! ❤❤❤🤯
You are most welcome, Vanessa. Thanks for your wholehearted participation in the minimalist series.
This is helpful. I have one more question about adding a core area above a bunch of similar subjects that you mention round 9.15 in the video. My question is: would you change the numbering in that situation and how? If you already have branches of subjects, and you find out that they actually fit into one core area, how would you change the numbering to fit that new structure? Would you add a number in front of it, and in front of all the cards in those branches? And what if a subject emerges from a bunch of main cards within a subject? Would you leave the existing cards as is, or do you somehow create a new branch?
Also, I was wondering what you would do if you exceed 9 core areas, would you continue with two digits (and end up with 11a3b, for example)?
Great questions. Let me answer your last question first, because it is the easiest. Yes, I would go to two digits. Your example of 11a3b matches what I would do, though I would probably write it as 11A3B, but clearly there is no difference there.
The other two questions are covered by one answer: Do not renumber cards. I did it once, and I'll never do it again (unless I accidentally assign the same number to two cards - which happened to me once when I was behind in filing -- my bad). So what do you do instead? For your first question, my advise is that you go ahead and create a card for your core area. Then create a directory card for it and list each of the subject you want ot have "under" it as links. (I use the symbol [-> and follow it with the full address of the card and the tag line. You now have the complete conversation on one card.
For the second question. Let it be. New subjects pop up in the most amazing places. It won't hurt a thing.
And in all of these cases, you index will get you to the card you are looking for.
@KathleenSpracklen that makes so much sense. Such a practical and efficient solution. And this is such a great way to keep things bottom up as well.
Thank you so much for answering, I really appreciate it!
@@henkjanssen1540 It is my joy. Thank you for participating.