Summary
- The PARA system—created by Tiago Forte—organizes all digital information into four categories: Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. Projects are short-term, actionable goals with clear outcomes; Areas are ongoing responsibilities you maintain over time; Resources are collections of reference materials or topics of interest for potential future use; and Archives store inactive items from any category for later reference. This simple framework replaces complex filing rules with a consistent workflow that can be applied across all tools (like Evernote, Google Drive, or your computer), helping you focus on action instead of re-organizing information.