You might think the first step of implementing PARA is to meticulously create all the individual folders you need within all four categories, and then individually move every one of your existing files into them.
In the past, I would spend many hours with my clients helping them do exactly that, but through trial and error I’ve found that is exactly the wrong way to start. Before you can create anything new, you have to clear out the old.
In this chapter, I’ll walk you through the three steps I recommend you take to adopt PARA on any digital platform:
I recommend starting with just one platform at first, such as the Documents folder on your computer, since it is typically the oldest and largest repository of information for most people.