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ISSUE #1 — EXTERNALIZE FIRST

September 2026 · archived here so the site isn’t an empty funnel.

Welcome. This list is for ADHD / twice-gifted dads (and adjacent builders) who want systems that survive a real week.

One system idea

Stop asking memory to hold commitments. One capture inbox + a ten-minute review beats another app migration. If it isn’t written down in a place you’ll reopen, it isn’t in the system.

One experiment

For seven days, capture every “don’t forget” impulse into the same place within ten seconds. No organizing mid-capture. Review once daily. Notice how often your brain tried to re-hire itself as the database.

One tool (honest)

If ignition is the problem, try a Focusmate session before you rebuild your task taxonomy. Body doubling is boring and effective. Affiliate disclosure applies on the Tools I Use page.

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