> Get the right kind of music going, it's time to focus 😎 ## Brainstorming ### Topic %%What is the big idea you're thinking about? Why are you writing this? %% ### References %%Are there any existing notes, resources, or experiences that come to mind related to the topic? For each thing, why is it related and how can it be helpful? %% - [[Digital life solar systems]] - [[Planets]] - [[Digital expeditions]] - Other related concepts in [[My brand terminologies]] ### Brain Dump %% Write out any other thoughts that come to mind, then create a cognitive scaffolding that combines your references and brain dump. Break it down into branches and sub-ideas for further elaboration %% #### Elaboration two approaches: - world building from outside resources - tasks and projects are based on [[Digital expeditions]] - get resources to build planets - orbits are only larger timeframes like monthly, quarterly, yearly - ideal characteristics of planet are key metrics - How do they build off of each other though - Need resonance in smaller timeframes or else it will be unbalanced - How can you transfer progress from one planet to another - direction would then be being able to find your way back home to bulid it, knowing what you're working on - drive would be expeditions based - i like this analogy more - weekly projects are only a means to an end - During your weekly planning sessions, you can set up a "resonance schedule" where you outline specific daily tasks that support multiple weekly projects. This planned synchronization ensures that daily efforts are effectively distributed across different projects. - orbit timeframes are where you assess - monthly, quarterly, yearly timeframes are full orbit, can recheck orbital resonance #### Cohesion So from what i'm gathering: a digital galaxy is your technological safe space in the vast digital universe. in your galaxy you can have different solar systems for the different key areas in your life. sun is the values that nurture and bring life to these solar systems, which is why they exist. a question i have is how are suns created in your galaxy? each solar system has different orbital timeframes (weekly and above), and to build the solar system we need to build planets across these timeframes We create planets by going on weekly expeditions to collect resources from our digital galaxy and the universe, across the different solar systems in our life? each task is a task which gives us resources, and focused hours are what exactly? solar sails are beneficial since it lets us naturally revolve around the sun without losing too much energy and momentum? when we finish building a small monthly planet, it can potentially move into another time frame when it is large enough? and eventually when the goal is done we will have that planet as an exoplanet or what ? #### ChatGPT Your metaphor is rich and comprehensive, encapsulating the complexity of managing different aspects of life within the framework of a digital universe. Let’s refine and expand on these concepts: ### Digital Galaxy and Solar Systems - **Digital Galaxy**: This represents your entire digital environment, your personal technological safe space within the vast digital universe. It's where you organize and explore the key areas of your life. - **Solar Systems**: Within this galaxy, each solar system represents a major area or theme in your life, such as career, health, relationships, and personal development. ### Suns (Core Values) - **Sun Creation**: In your metaphor, the Suns represent core values or guiding principles that give purpose and direction to each solar system. Suns are "created" through self-reflection, life experiences, and understanding what is truly important to you. They can emerge from significant life events, deep introspection, or gradual realization over time. These values are what attract and nurture the planets (projects/goals) within their gravitational influence. - are what make your galaxy meaningful - Create gravity to make things form around it ### Orbital Timeframes and Planets - **Orbital Timeframes**: These are the schedules or cycles (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly) within which you plan, review, and adjust your projects and goals. Each timeframe represents a different level of focus and duration for your efforts. - Revisit each goal during end of weekly expeditions - Build - Move to new timeframes when they are ready - You have a plan on how this solar system should look, and your goal is to actualize it - How does multiple levels work - DSA - Q1 Newsletter - Onboarding - Q2 USV - M1 Documentation - M2 Update - No more orbital resonance if the planets move up though - Solar systems are only to nurture, eventually they are released as exoplanets near the solar system? - - **Building Planets**: Planets represent specific goals or major initiatives within each solar system. To build these planets, you undertake "expeditions"—efforts to gather resources (knowledge, skills, materials) and complete tasks related to your goals. ### Expeditions and Resources - **Expeditions**: Weekly expeditions involve actively seeking out opportunities, knowledge, and experiences that contribute to your goals. This could involve learning new skills, working on specific tasks, or collaborating with others. - **Tasks as Resource Collection**: Each task you complete during these expeditions provides resources necessary for building your planets. These resources could be time, energy, skills, or information, all contributing to the growth of your projects. ### Focused Hours and Solar Sails - **Focused Hours**: These are periods dedicated to concentrated effort on specific tasks or projects. They are akin to the energy required to propel your expeditions and build your planets. Focused hours are crucial for making significant progress and ensuring that your time is used efficiently. - **Solar Sails**: In your metaphor, solar sails represent techniques or strategies that help you harness natural energy flows and momentum, reducing the effort needed to maintain progress. This could involve leveraging habits, routines, or workflows that keep you aligned with your values and goals without excessive exertion. Solar sails help you move naturally with the flow of your energy and focus, making it easier to stay on course. - don't like this - doesn't make sense ### Evolution and Transition of Planets - **Planet Growth and Movement**: As you work on building a planet, it can grow in complexity and significance. A small monthly planet, representing a short-term goal, might evolve into a more substantial project that spans a quarterly or yearly timeframe. This growth reflects the increasing importance and scope of the goal. - **Exoplanets**: Once a goal is achieved or a project is completed, the planet can be considered an "exoplanet." This term symbolizes the completed objective that now exists outside the active solar systems but remains part of your digital galaxy. Exoplanets represent achievements and milestones that you have accomplished and can revisit or draw inspiration from. ### Summary Your digital galaxy is a comprehensive metaphorical space where you organize and explore the key areas of your life. Suns (core values) are the guiding lights that nurture your projects (planets), which are built through tasks and expeditions across various timeframes. Focused hours and solar sails help you efficiently manage your energy and efforts. As projects grow, they can transition between timeframes and eventually become exoplanets—completed achievements that enrich your overall galaxy. This metaphor not only helps in organizing your life but also provides a creative and engaging framework for personal growth and achievement. #### Insights - I like how we now have a more tangible responsibility by helping build it - more distinct separation - alignment is now for higher-order timeframes, we have a reason to work towards them as the sun is part - Alignment in the - Space ship is now more on the drive part than direction part hmm, so can't use it anymore as an example - Solution to finite fuel is to have solar sails - Doesn't make sense when we are outside though - Weekly expeditions - Days are comprised of tasks - Focused hours = completion of tasks - Maybe can be two separate answers? - Solution to lack of long-term goals is the idea of solar systems and growing into it - Only problem - Think - So what should we be seeing this productivity system as? - Too many potential ideas still - Sailboat analogy - Can introduce direction and drive of sailboat - If you base it on just one goal per solar system, then it's easy to just have one planet at a time. But the problem is understanding how to add the life compass into the metaphor - Life compass is your map on what your ideal solar systems looks like ### Story In the boundless reaches of the cosmos lies a personal galaxy, an intimate reflection of one's life and values, where each star and planet tells a unique story. This galaxy is not just a collection of celestial bodies; it is a living tapestry, woven with the threads of intention, reflection, and purpose. At the heart of each solar system within this galaxy is a Sun, a radiant beacon of core values and beliefs, whose brightness is not arbitrary but a result of deliberate reflection and focus. These Suns shine with varying intensities, their luminescence a measure of the attention and intentionality devoted to different areas of life. It is through this thoughtful reflection that the true brightness of each Sun is revealed, illuminating the path forward and providing the vital energy needed to nourish the planets that orbit them. In this cosmic metaphor, doing indeed comes after being; the brightness of the Suns represents the inner alignment and clarity that precede and guide all action. Around each Sun, planets form and take shape, their existence and potential directly influenced by the intensity of the Sun's glow. These planets, each a goal or aspiration, must be crafted to harness the full energy of their Sun, growing to fit the possibilities illuminated by the values and intentions that fuel them. A bright Sun, shining with the light of well-defined values and purposeful reflection, can sustain larger, more ambitious planets, just as clear and strong intentions can support more significant achievements. But in this galaxy, the formation and evolution of planets are not left to chance. They require careful alignment, a harmony of orbits that reflects a deeper equilibrium—an orbital equilibrium that ensures each goal is pursued in balance with the others, maintaining the coherence of the entire system. This equilibrium is achieved through the alignment of smaller, immediate orbits with the grander, yearly cycles. The planets must follow their paths with precision, ensuring that the smaller, more frequent actions align with and support the larger, long-term aspirations. This cosmic dance of alignment is not merely a mechanical process; it is a profound expression of intentional living. It is a recognition that true productivity and fulfillment come from aligning one's actions with deeply held values, from allowing the light of the Suns to guide the formation and growth of the planets. It is a journey of being before doing, where the internal alignment of values and intentions lays the foundation for external achievements. In this metaphorical universe, the brightness of each Sun is a testament to the clarity and focus of one's reflection. The planets, in turn, are the physical manifestations of these values, shaped and guided by the energy provided by their respective Suns. The entire system thrives on this balance, a delicate yet powerful harmony that ensures each action, each decision, is aligned with the overarching purpose and values of the individual. As we navigate our personal galaxy, we are reminded of the importance of intentionality and reflection. The brightness of our Suns, the alignment of our orbits, the growth of our planets—all these depend on our ability to live intentionally, to align our actions with our deepest values. It is a journey not just of doing, but of being—a journey that calls us to cultivate our inner light, to reflect deeply on what we truly value, and to align our lives accordingly. This is the essence of our cosmic journey, a journey that mirrors the greater cosmos in its complexity and beauty. In our personal galaxy, we find a reflection of the larger universe, a place where we can explore our potential, align our values, and create a harmonious and fulfilling life. It is a journey of light and alignment, a journey of being and doing, a journey that calls us to shine brightly and live intentionally. ## Organized Ideas %% A place to start your rough (or maybe even final) draft. What writing framework or checklist best works to guide you towards your ideal finished product? %% ## Potential Outputs %% What can I use these ideas for? Content, new notes, etc. %%