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Reading the GTD book I see David suggesting, in the "Clarify" chapter, to define if the captured item is "actionable".
Once it is defined as actionable, one should decide this item's next action.
I always thought that "actionable item" and "item's next action" were synonims. David makes often the example of "Mom" as item. Is "Mom" actionable? If yes, define next action, if not, drop it, or file it etc.
But now I think there might be another underlying meaning, which is translating the "actionable" question into "Is it worth it"?
From the (Apple) dictionary I see actionable as "able to be done". Is Mom able to be done? I would say no.
And "Having practical value". Has Mom practical value? Depends on what she's cooking.
If "actionable" means "does it require action?", what is the point of capturing items that are not actionable?
Is it not clearly visible when some item is actionable, and when it is not? Why would you capture "fresh breeze of the night"? Usually items that take a toll on the mind are items that require action.
What is your definition of "actionable"?
Once it is defined as actionable, one should decide this item's next action.
I always thought that "actionable item" and "item's next action" were synonims. David makes often the example of "Mom" as item. Is "Mom" actionable? If yes, define next action, if not, drop it, or file it etc.
But now I think there might be another underlying meaning, which is translating the "actionable" question into "Is it worth it"?
From the (Apple) dictionary I see actionable as "able to be done". Is Mom able to be done? I would say no.
And "Having practical value". Has Mom practical value? Depends on what she's cooking.
If "actionable" means "does it require action?", what is the point of capturing items that are not actionable?
Is it not clearly visible when some item is actionable, and when it is not? Why would you capture "fresh breeze of the night"? Usually items that take a toll on the mind are items that require action.
What is your definition of "actionable"?