Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I take a step back to look at the first crucial step of any productivity system: Collection.
The key to a successful system is making it as easy and resistance-free as possible to capture ideas the moment they cross your desk.
I’ll walk you through the four tools I use to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, from analogue scratch pads to digital shortcuts. I'll discuss how to reduce friction, why writing by hand still matters, and how to separate the act of "collecting" from "organising".
Take the Free COD Course:
Learn the full Collect, Organise, and Do system in just 45 minutes. Enrol here: 👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: The 3 most important questions
00:35 – Why friction-free collection is the key
01:02 – Tool 1: The Desk Scratch Pad (Notebook & Pencil)
03:14 – Tool 2: The Mobile System (Todoist & Dictation)
04:57 – How to reduce resistance on your phone
06:02 – The Free "COD" Productivity Course
07:02 – Tool 3: Universal Keyboard Shortcuts on Desktop
08:55 – Tool 4: The Pocket Notebook for "No Screen Time"
11:41 – Summary of the 4 capture tools
12:57 – Why writing by hand helps you remember
13:15 – Conclusion: Collecting vs. Organising
In this video, I take a step back to look at the first crucial step of any productivity system: Collection.
The key to a successful system is making it as easy and resistance-free as possible to capture ideas the moment they cross your desk.
I’ll walk you through the four tools I use to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, from analogue scratch pads to digital shortcuts. I'll discuss how to reduce friction, why writing by hand still matters, and how to separate the act of "collecting" from "organising".
Take the Free COD Course:
Learn the full Collect, Organise, and Do system in just 45 minutes. Enrol here: 👉 tinyurl.com/3snsshzz
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: The 3 most important questions
00:35 – Why friction-free collection is the key
01:02 – Tool 1: The Desk Scratch Pad (Notebook & Pencil)
03:14 – Tool 2: The Mobile System (Todoist & Dictation)
04:57 – How to reduce resistance on your phone
06:02 – The Free "COD" Productivity Course
07:02 – Tool 3: Universal Keyboard Shortcuts on Desktop
08:55 – Tool 4: The Pocket Notebook for "No Screen Time"
11:41 – Summary of the 4 capture tools
12:57 – Why writing by hand helps you remember
13:15 – Conclusion: Collecting vs. Organising
