How Can I Resurface Ideas Collected in my Spark File?
I've been using a Spark File for the past 2 years to collect the random, someday/maybe kinds of ideas that get "sparked" throughout the day. It's one long list in my notes app, only separated by date.
I'm always re-inspired when I look through the ideas there—like finding treasure my past self left for my future self to discover. But how can I make sure I actually go back through them?
Here's some ideas for resurfacing those gems:
I'm always re-inspired when I look through the ideas there—like finding treasure my past self left for my future self to discover. But how can I make sure I actually go back through them?
Here's some ideas for resurfacing those gems:
1. Add a Daily Habit to review my Spark File for 5 mins/day
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2. Add a Daily Habit to post at least 1 Spark File idea on Twitter
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3. Publish a list of my Spark File ideas on NotePD
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4. Add ideas to Readwise as highlights and apply spaced repetition to them.
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5. Review the entire Spark File during a weekly or monthly review.
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6. Create an "Idea Bank"
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I can pull out ideas at random and also see my ideas physically build up, much like a piggy bank.
7. Listen to them read back to me
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8. Search by verb
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9. Spark File Roundup
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10. Read through my "Visuals First" spark file instead of the general one.
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I use it to capture the same kinds of ideas that go into a NotePD list, just at random when they appear in my head instead of trying to make an intentional list.