Quote #0
Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.
David Allen
About This Quote
Often cited in discussions of productivity and personal organization, especially around the idea of capturing tasks and thoughts in an external system rather than relying on memory.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that mental energy is better spent generating and evaluating ideas than trying to remember them; writing things down frees attention and reduces cognitive load.
Variations
Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.
