#+TITLE: Second Brain
#+AUTHOR: Amr + Sol
#+DATE: 2026-03-04
#+OPTIONS: toc:2
#+STARTUP: overview

* 🧠 Second Brain Setup

This is the central hub for our knowledge management system using:
- *Org-mode* for structure
- *org-roam* for Zettelkasten linking
- *org-gtd* for task management
- *PARA* for organization (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive)

**Core Principles:**
1. *Capture* everything to inbox_mind.org/ → Zero friction entry
2. *Clarify* daily → Process into system or discard
3. *Connect* knowledge → Use org-roam linking
4. *Create* from notes → Publish to 4_published/
5. *Maintain* → Archive to 5_archive/ when inactive

* Directory Structure

#+BEGIN_SRC
mind/
├── inbox_mind.org/              # CAPTURE zone (zero friction)
│   └── process daily → clarify and file
├── 1_thinking/           # MY notes and synthesis
│   ├── dailies/          # org-roam-dailies (journal, logs)
│   └── notes/            # Permanent notes (Zettelkasten)
├── 2_reference/          # EXTERNAL knowledge
│   ├── tools/            # Tool documentation, CLI guides
│   ├── approaches/       # Methods, patterns, workflows
│   └── sources/          # Books, articles, papers
├── 3_creating/           # WORK IN PROGRESS
│   └── drafts/           # Blog posts, projects, plans
├── 4_published/          # FINISHED WORK
│   └── archive/          # Dated publications
├── 5_archive/            # INACTIVE (not deleted, just archived)
├── 6_projects/           # ACTIVE PROJECTS
│   └── [project-name]/   # Each project = subfolder
├── 7_system/             # Templates and scripts
│   ├── config/           # Emacs/org config
│   └── scripts/          # Automation scripts
└── attachments/          # Images, PDFs, non-text files
#+END_SRC

* Methods Integration

**Zettelkasten (org-roam)**
- Notes in 1_thinking/notes/ get an ID
- Link with [[id:UUID][Description]]
- Build Maps of Content (MOCs) as indexes
- Fleeting notes → Literature notes → Permanent notes

**GTD (org-gtd)**
- @INBOX: 0_inbox/ processes daily
- @TODAY: What to do NOW (agenda view)
- @NEXT: Context lists (@home, @office, @call)
- @WAITING: Delegated items
- @SOMEDAY: Ideas without active planning

**PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive)**
- *Projects*: Goal + deadline → 6_projects/
- *Areas*: Ongoing responsibility → 1_thinking/areas/
- *Resources*: Reference material → 2_reference/
- *Archive*: Inactive items → 5_archive/

**Daily Workflow**

#+BEGIN_SRC
08:00 | CAPTURE: Empty brain into 0_inbox/
09:00 | CLARIFY: Process inbox → clarify or delete
10:00 | ORGANIZE: File clarified items to PARA
14:00 | CONNECT: Work in 1_thinking/, link notes
16:00 | REFLECT: Review, archive, plan tomorrow
#+END_SRC

* PARA Explained

**Projects (6_projects/)**
- Has a deadline or clear outcome
- Example: "Build kitchen table", "Launch website v2"
- When done → archive or convert to area

**Areas (1_thinking/areas/)**
- Ongoing responsibility without end date
- Example: "Health", "Finances", "Skills"
- Maintained continuously

**Resources (2_reference/)**
- Things I may reference later
- Example: "Python Regex", "Project Management patterns"
- Actively curated

**Archive (5_archive/)**
- Inactive projects, areas, resources
- NOT deleted—still searchable
- Re-activate anytime

* Quick Links

- [[file:0_inbox/README.org][Inbox Processing]]
- [[file:1_thinking/README.org][Thinking Notes]]
- [[file:2_reference/README.org][Reference Library]]
- [[file:6_projects/README.org][Active Projects]]
- [[file:7_system/templates/capture.org][Capture Templates]]

* Statistics

#+BEGIN_SRC emacs-lisp
(require 'org-collector)
(org-collector-todo-collector)
#+END_SRC

#+RESULTS:
| TODO | NEXT | DOING | WAITING | DONE | CANCELLED | TOTAL |

* Maintenance

**Weekly Review (Every Sunday)**
1. [ ] Clear 0_inbox/
2. [ ] Review 6_projects/ - close completed
3. [ ] Review agenda - update deadlines
4. [ ] Archive finished items to 5_archive/
5. [ ] Review waiting items
6. [ ] Sync notes/devices

**Monthly Review**
1. [ ] Rebalance Areas and Resources
2. [ ] Review Archive for reactivation
3. [ ] Update MOC indexes
4. [ ] Clean attachments/
#+END_SRC