Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them. That single insight sits at the heart of the Getting Things Done methodology, and it all starts with one deceptively simple habit: capturing. What Is Capturing? Capturing means getting every open loop — every task, idea, commitment, and nagging thought — out of your head and into a trusted system. It doesn't matter whether it's a billion-dollar idea or a reminder to buy milk. If it's on your mind, it belongs in your inbox. The
