Hey everyone, I'm working on a project right now and I keep getting lost in daydreams, but I'm struggling to turn them into a solid plan. How does your daydreaming process work? Do you start with the big picture or take small steps? What methods actually work for you? Does sharing with someone, taking notes, or using digital tools help enough? If anyone else is dealing with this struggle, how do you approach it?
How can one be efficient during the daydreaming process?
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Dude, I think this is one of the places where I mess up the most too. When I'm dreaming big, it feels like I'm thinking big enough, but then I realize I'm staring at an endless list. I used to try to tackle the big picture first too, like setting massive goals like "finish all paperwork in a month." Then I'd charge into the project like a bulldozer, only to find myself stalling out along the way. Semih abi (a circuit engineer I know) always told me, "Break the big picture into pieces, then chase those pieces." Now, when I start a project, I divide it into three main parts: research, prototyping, and publishing. Then I break each of those down into smaller steps.
Honestly, the real game-changer is the note-taking system. I used to use paper and pen, but now I work with Notion or Obsidian. Why? Because when an idea pops into my head, I can dump it straight into the device, and later turn those notes into a massive project management system. The other day, a friend asked me, "If you're using digital tools, why couldn't you reach item 25?" I told him, "Because I'm still trying to fit everything into 10 items." Eventually, the list expanded to 20-50 items, and now my roadmap is much clearer. So, in short: draw the big picture, break it down, use digital tools, and tell someone about each step to boost your motivation.