From 476fed5b9452a4f8a00e0dc822312866eeacde36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:56:37 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/46] improve "Why?" section #9 --- README.md | 114 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 91 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5fd95aa..2608ca5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,30 +7,63 @@ Having a _clear_ **Product Roadmap** is ***essential*** to help ***everyone*** _focus_ -on our collective **goal**. +on our _collective **goal**_. -### _Public_? +### _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? -From a "commercial" perspective making our -Product Roadmap `public` _can_ be viewed as -"_**giving away** all our **secrets**_" by those who follow -_traditional_ (_competition-focussed_) _capitalism_. +We are building an App that solves the problem we face every day: + +# "_I don't have enough time to_..." + +How many times have you heard +a friend or family member say the words? + +> I don't have enough time to **`exercise`**.
+> I don't have enough time to **`read` a book**.
+> I don't have enough time to **prepare `healthy` food**.
+> I don't have enough time to **learn a `language`**.
+> I don't have enough time to get a full night's **`sleep`**.
+> I don't have enough time to **learn a `skill`** +that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing**.
+> I don't have enough time to spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
+> I don't have enough time to **meet `new people`**.
+> I don't have enough time to pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
+> I don't have enough time to **play a `musical instrument`**.
+> I don't have enough time to go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
+> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
+> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
+> ... this list is _infinite_, these are just the **Top 13 most common** ones people cite. + +Even if we don't say the words out loud, +we have all _thought_ them at some point.
+We forego doing things we _love_, +because we feel like there isn't enough time. + +Each person has their own _reason_ +for not having enough time, +but the universal fact is that +very few people are living their _best_ lives. +The _reason_ we are all so innefective +at focussing our energy on tasks that move + + are don't have adequate _systems_ +for maximising their personal effectiveness. + +If we are wasting time on things +that don't move us + + + +https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission + + + +https://zenhabits.net/enough-time/ + + +https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-reasons-why-some-people-feel-like-they-dont-have-enough-time.html -We don't think we are "_competing_" with anyone, -rather we are trying to _serve_ the people -using our app and listen to their feedback. -If there are other people/teams/companies -trying to solve the same challenge as us -and they are _not_ open-sourcing their code -and/or guarding the user-feedback, -they are _stuck_ in a _fixed_ mindset. -We believe that _radical_ transparency and openness -both in _what_ we do and _how_ we do it -is _essential_ for succeeding in our _mission_. -Only time will tell if making our product roadmap -Public on GitHub is a good or bad idea, we think it's -worth the _experiment_ just to discover the outcome. ## _What_? @@ -310,8 +343,9 @@ see: #### Image Capture -+ [ ] Capture (_upload_) images from mobile. -+ [ ] Categorise (_tag_) the images for findability. ++ [ ] Capture (_upload_) images from mobile+web ++ [ ] Categorise (_tag_) the images for +[findability](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Findability). #### Authentication @@ -385,6 +419,31 @@ https://wildbit.com/blog/2016/05/11/how-we-built-a-product-vision-and-roadmap
+## _Public_? + +From a "commercial" perspective making our +Product Roadmap `public` _can_ be viewed as +"_**giving away** all our **secrets**_" by those who follow +_traditional_ (_competition-focussed_) _capitalism_. + +We don't think we are "_competing_" with anyone, +rather we are trying to _serve_ the people +using our app and listen to their feedback. +If there are other people/teams/companies +trying to solve the same challenge as us +and they are _not_ open-sourcing their code +and/or guarding the user-feedback, +they are _stuck_ in a _fixed_ mindset. +We believe that _radical_ transparency and openness +both in _what_ we do and _how_ we do it +is _essential_ for succeeding in our _mission_. + +Only time will tell if making our product roadmap +Public on GitHub is a good or bad idea, we think it's +worth the _experiment_ just to discover the outcome. + +
+ ### Why Do So _Few_ Companies Make Their "Road Map" Public? @@ -392,7 +451,7 @@ https://wildbit.com/blog/2016/05/11/how-we-built-a-product-vision-and-roadmap _**Most companies**/organisations are **deliberately** "**guarded**" with their Product Roadmap for a **number** of **reasons** -that all boil down to_ +that can be summarised as_ ["***FUD***"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty_and_doubt): + _**Fear** that a "**competitor**" will "**steal**" their **ideas**_ @@ -417,3 +476,12 @@ but only because the knowledge is **not** shared openly_. _Committing to a long-range map implies a fixed/inflexible destination._ + _**Doubt** in their **own ability** to **deliver** the plan_. + +
+ + + + + + From 17dd525eed5d8705aca48b27822974453c736212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:59:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/46] add clarity on the *system* we are trying to build --- README.md | 69 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2608ca5..c60684c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -9,9 +9,13 @@ Having a _clear_ **Product Roadmap** is ***essential*** to help ***everyone*** _focus_ on our _collective **goal**_. +
+ ### _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? -We are building an App that solves the problem we face every day: +We are building an App that +creates a systematic approach +to solve the problem we all face every day: # "_I don't have enough time to_..." @@ -19,8 +23,8 @@ How many times have you heard a friend or family member say the words? > I don't have enough time to **`exercise`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **`read` a book**.
> I don't have enough time to **prepare `healthy` food**.
+> I don't have enough time to **`read` a book**.
> I don't have enough time to **learn a `language`**.
> I don't have enough time to get a full night's **`sleep`**.
> I don't have enough time to **learn a `skill`** @@ -32,37 +36,74 @@ that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing**.
> I don't have enough time to go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
-> ... this list is _infinite_, these are just the **Top 13 most common** ones people cite. +> ... this list is _infinite_, these are just the +**Top 13 most common** ones people cite. -Even if we don't say the words out loud, +Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
We forego doing things we _love_, because we feel like there isn't enough time. -Each person has their own _reason_ +You may have seen the following quote online: + +## "_Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days._" ~ [Zig Ziglar](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/270489-lack-of-direction-not-lack-of-time-is-the-problem) + +or even worse: + +## "_You Have The Same Amount Of Hours In A Day As Beyonce_" ~ [Instagram](https://github.com/dwyl/home/issues/29) + + +The problem with the often repeated cliché motivational quotes +plastered over social media is that they can +make us feel _worse_ about our time-management skills +and don't help us move _forward_! + +Each person has their own _reasons_ for not having enough time, but the universal fact is that very few people are living their _best_ lives. -The _reason_ we are all so innefective -at focussing our energy on tasks that move - - are don't have adequate _systems_ +For most people it's not their _fault_. +They have been sucked into burning time on low-value +entertainment activities like watching TV or +endlessly scrolling through social media apps +instead of working on their personal goals. +For the single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs to make ends meat +who doesn't spend a single _second_ on entertainment + + +The _reason_ most people are so _innefective_ +at focussing energy on tasks that move +toward our goals is that we don't have adequate _systems_ for maximising their personal effectiveness. -If we are wasting time on things -that don't move us +# "_You do not rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your systems._"
~ [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9536717), Atomic Habits +The ***system*** to help ourselves and others move towards our +(life/health/fitness/career/etc.) +goals is what we are building. -https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission +Ultimately we want to be able to answer the following questions: +1. What is the highest priority task +that I should be working on right now +that moves me towards one of my goals? +2. Is there anything requiring my attention right now +that cannot wait until the end +of my current highest priority task? +3. Who on my team needs me +in order to make progress +on their current (or next) task? -https://zenhabits.net/enough-time/ +https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission -https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-reasons-why-some-people-feel-like-they-dont-have-enough-time.html + ## _What_? From d160f2ab110f983f1d56f66de61379b3cde047a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:19:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/46] remove duplicate words to reduce repetition and speed up reading --- README.md | 60 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------- 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c60684c..7a403c1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,27 +17,29 @@ We are building an App that creates a systematic approach to solve the problem we all face every day: -# "_I don't have enough time to_..." +# "_I don't have enough time_..." How many times have you heard a friend or family member say the words? -> I don't have enough time to **`exercise`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **prepare `healthy` food**.
-> I don't have enough time to **`read` a book**.
-> I don't have enough time to **learn a `language`**.
-> I don't have enough time to get a full night's **`sleep`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **learn a `skill`** +> "I don't have enough time to:"
+> **`exercise`**.
+> **prepare `healthy` food**.
+> **`read` a book**.
+> **learn a `language`**.
+> get a full night's **`sleep`**.
+> **learn a `skill`** that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing**.
-> I don't have enough time to spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **meet `new people`**.
-> I don't have enough time to pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **play a `musical instrument`**.
-> I don't have enough time to go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
-> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
-> I don't have enough time to **`declutter` and clean**.
-> ... this list is _infinite_, these are just the -**Top 13 most common** ones people cite. +> spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
+> **meet `new people`**.
+> pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
+> **play a `musical instrument`**.
+> go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
+> **`declutter` and clean**.
+ +... this list is _infinite_. +These are just the +**Top 13** people most frequently mention. Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
@@ -53,18 +55,19 @@ or even worse: ## "_You Have The Same Amount Of Hours In A Day As Beyonce_" ~ [Instagram](https://github.com/dwyl/home/issues/29) -The problem with the often repeated cliché motivational quotes +The problem with often repeated cliché motivational quotes plastered over social media is that they can -make us feel _worse_ about our time-management skills -and don't help us move _forward_! +make us feel _worse_ about our time-management +and don't actually _help_ us move _forward_! Each person has their own _reasons_ for not having enough time, but the universal fact is that -very few people are living their _best_ lives. -For most people it's not their _fault_. -They have been sucked into burning time on low-value -entertainment activities like watching TV or +very few people are living their _best_ life. +For most people it's not their fault. +Billions of people have been lured into burning time +on low-value entertainment activities +such as watching TV or endlessly scrolling through social media apps instead of working on their personal goals. For the single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs to make ends meat @@ -76,14 +79,16 @@ at focussing energy on tasks that move toward our goals is that we don't have adequate _systems_ for maximising their personal effectiveness. -# "_You do not rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your systems._"
~ [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9536717), Atomic Habits + +## "_You do not rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your systems._"
~ [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9536717), Atomic Habits The ***system*** to help ourselves and others move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) goals is what we are building. - -Ultimately we want to be able to answer the following questions: +The ***system*** cannot be easily summarised in a single catchy phrase. +Instead we can describe it as a means +to answer the following questions: 1. What is the highest priority task that I should be working on right now @@ -97,10 +102,11 @@ on their current (or next) task? -https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission From a89c5ed22167bead1c46018558e8685c57fe0990 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:50:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/46] update 7 critical questions in Why? section --- README.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7a403c1..0147aab 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,35 +11,35 @@ on our _collective **goal**_.
-### _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? +## _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? We are building an App that creates a systematic approach to solve the problem we all face every day: -# "_I don't have enough time_..." +### "_I don't have enough time_..." How many times have you heard a friend or family member say the words? > "I don't have enough time to:"
-> **`exercise`**.
-> **prepare `healthy` food**.
-> **`read` a book**.
-> **learn a `language`**.
-> get a full night's **`sleep`**.
-> **learn a `skill`** +> 1. **`exercise`**.
+> 2. **prepare `healthy` food**.
+> 3. get a **full night's `sleep`**.
+> 4. **`read` a book**.
+> 5. **learn a `language`**.
+> 6. **learn/practice a `skill`** that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing**.
-> spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
-> **meet `new people`**.
-> pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
-> **play a `musical instrument`**.
-> go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
-> **`declutter` and clean**.
+> 7. spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
+> 8. **meet `new` people**.
+> 9. pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
+> 10. **play a `musical instrument`**.
+> 11. go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
+> 12. **`declutter` and `clean`**.
... this list is _infinite_. These are just the -**Top 13** people most frequently mention. +**Top 12** people most frequently mention. Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
@@ -88,17 +88,24 @@ The ***system*** to help ourselves and others move towards our goals is what we are building. The ***system*** cannot be easily summarised in a single catchy phrase. Instead we can describe it as a means -to answer the following questions: - -1. What is the highest priority task -that I should be working on right now -that moves me towards one of my goals? -2. Is there anything requiring my attention right now +to answer the following **7 questions**: + +1. **What** are my **goals** in life? +(personal/professional/family/financial/fitness/etc.) +2. Is what I'm doing **right now** +moving me **towards** one of my **goals**? +3. What is the **highest priority task** +that I should be working on **right now**? +4. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on +with other people so they know when I am **focussing**? +5. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** that cannot wait until the end of my current highest priority task? -3. Who on my team needs me +6. Who on my team needs me in order to make progress on their current (or next) task? +7. What should I **_avoid_ doing** now, +so that I can focus on my highest priority item? From 4794f9170a959465b37aaa26bb53e4531e886173 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:40:13 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/46] remove excess
from list --- README.md | 42 +++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0147aab..ce65cab 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -20,26 +20,25 @@ to solve the problem we all face every day: ### "_I don't have enough time_..." How many times have you heard -a friend or family member say the words? +a friend or family member say these words? > "I don't have enough time to:"
-> 1. **`exercise`**.
-> 2. **prepare `healthy` food**.
-> 3. get a **full night's `sleep`**.
-> 4. **`read` a book**.
-> 5. **learn a `language`**.
+> 1. **`exercise`** +> 2. **prepare `healthy` food** +> 3. get a **full night's `sleep`** +> 4. **`read` a book** +> 5. **learn a `language`** > 6. **learn/practice a `skill`** -that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing**.
-> 7. spend with all my **`family` and `friends`**.
-> 8. **meet `new` people**.
-> 9. pursue a **`creative hobby`**.
-> 10. **play a `musical instrument`**.
-> 11. go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`**.
-> 12. **`declutter` and `clean`**.
- -... this list is _infinite_. -These are just the -**Top 12** people most frequently mention. +that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing** +> 7. spend with all my **`family` and `friends`** +> 8. **meet `new` people** +> 9. pursue a **`creative hobby`** +> 10. **play a `musical instrument`** +> 11. go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`** +> 12. **`declutter` and `clean`** + +... this list of things we never have enough time for is _infinite_.
+These are just the ones people most frequently mention. Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
@@ -48,14 +47,15 @@ because we feel like there isn't enough time. You may have seen the following quote online: -## "_Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24-hour days._" ~ [Zig Ziglar](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/270489-lack-of-direction-not-lack-of-time-is-the-problem) +## "_Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem.
We all have 24-hour days._" ~ [Zig Ziglar](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/270489-lack-of-direction-not-lack-of-time-is-the-problem) -or even worse: +or even more +[cliché](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9): -## "_You Have The Same Amount Of Hours In A Day As Beyonce_" ~ [Instagram](https://github.com/dwyl/home/issues/29) +## "_You have the same number of hours in a day as Beyonce_" ~ [Instagram](https://github.com/dwyl/home/issues/29) -The problem with often repeated cliché motivational quotes +The problem with often repeated motivational quotes plastered over social media is that they can make us feel _worse_ about our time-management and don't actually _help_ us move _forward_! From add335dfd15ea0ba2ca3252b85c2a3b28b2ed4ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:46:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/46] add intro note on "work-in-progress" nature of Product Roadmap --- README.md | 195 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 164 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ce65cab..99e83d0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,21 +3,76 @@ ![roadmap-1152x672-flip](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/27068309-5b379538-5007-11e7-99fb-20f09369c672.jpg) -## _Why_? +# _Why_? Having a _clear_ **Product Roadmap** is ***essential*** to help ***everyone*** _focus_ on our _collective **goal**_. +> **Note**: this document is a +["work-in-progress"](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/work_in_progress#Noun), +it's _definitely_ not "finished". +A _good_ product roadmap evolves over time +in response to _feedback_; +by definition it's _never_ "complete". +What you are reading right now is a _snapshot_ +of the roadmap as it is _right now_. +If you ⭐ (bookmark) the repo +and return to it in future, it will _definitely_ be different +because we update it fairly regularly. +We use a Git repo so that we (_and anyone `else` in the community_) +can _track_ the changes/evolution as we +[Learn, Build and Measure](http://theleanstartup.com/principles) our progress. +We welcome any/all feedback on it +_especially_ from people who are `new` +to the +[`@dwyl`](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here#who) +community. +Please +[open an issue](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/issues) +if you have any ideas/questions. +Thanks! ✨ +
## _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? +If there was an _existing_ (Open Source Cross-platform) system +that allowed us to achieve everything we have in mind for the dwyl App, +we would _use_ it without hesitation. +Sadly, we have not found any (Open) tool +that has _systematic_ and unified way to _effectively_: + +1. **Set** life **goals** that are ["SMART"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria) +2. **Capture** everything on my mind to declutter my thoughts +3. **Categorise** the plaintext `items` into logical categories using tags +(_ideally linked to specific goals_). +4. **Transform** `items` of text into _actionable_ `items` +such as: +"Task" (_with context, deadline, progress, dependencies, etc._), +"Reminder", +"Calendar" (_Meeting, Date, Event, Travel, etc._), +"Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. +4. ***Track*** progress on tasks and achieve goals +5. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are working on +6. ***Delegate*** specific tasks to people in one's family/team/organisation + +There are _plenty_ of "productivity" apps that _partially_ solve this problem. +_Most_ of the Apps you/we can list are Closed Source. +which rules them out (for us) +for the reasons described in "Why Open Source?" (_below_). +We have _scoured_ GitHub/GitLab/etc. to find an Open Source App/system +we can use and nothing comes _close_ to solving the problem. +We have _studied_ the UX of the Closed Source either have not got the workflow (UX) we want, + + +## _What Problem_ Are We _Solving_? + We are building an App that creates a systematic approach to solve the problem we all face every day: -### "_I don't have enough time_..." +### "_I don't have enough time to_..." How many times have you heard a friend or family member say these words? @@ -27,37 +82,50 @@ a friend or family member say these words? > 2. **prepare `healthy` food** > 3. get a **full night's `sleep`** > 4. **`read` a book** +> 5. **`declutter` and `clean`** > 5. **learn a `language`** > 6. **learn/practice a `skill`** that will get me the **job** I will **_love_ doing** > 7. spend with all my **`family` and `friends`** > 8. **meet `new` people** -> 9. pursue a **`creative hobby`** +> 9. try **`new experiences`** +> 9. pursue a **`creative hobby`** that brings me **joy** > 10. **play a `musical instrument`** > 11. go **outdoors and enjoy `nature`** -> 12. **`declutter` and `clean`** +> 12. **`travel`** -... this list of things we never have enough time for is _infinite_.
+... the list of things we _think_ we don't have enough time for is _infinite_.
These are just the ones people most frequently mention. Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
We forego doing things we _love_, -because we feel like there isn't enough time. +because we _feel_ like there isn't enough time.
+ +Whatever your mindset regarding time you have available +to do everything you want in life, +one thing is certain: +without a _systematic_ approach +we are _all_ ineffective with how we spend/invest our time. You may have seen the following quote online: ## "_Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem.
We all have 24-hour days._" ~ [Zig Ziglar](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/270489-lack-of-direction-not-lack-of-time-is-the-problem) -or even more -[cliché](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9): +or + +### "_The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot_” ~ Michael Altshuler + +or the most +[cliché](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9) of all: ## "_You have the same number of hours in a day as Beyonce_" ~ [Instagram](https://github.com/dwyl/home/issues/29) -The problem with often repeated motivational quotes -plastered over social media is that they can -make us feel _worse_ about our time-management +The problem with these "motivational" quotes +often repeated on social media +is that they can make us feel _worse_ +about our time-management and don't actually _help_ us move _forward_! Each person has their own _reasons_ @@ -65,19 +133,24 @@ for not having enough time, but the universal fact is that very few people are living their _best_ life. For most people it's not their fault. -Billions of people have been lured into burning time +The existing _systems_ for keeping us "on track" are _fundamentally_ broken. +Billions of people have been lured into _burning_ time on low-value entertainment activities such as watching TV or endlessly scrolling through social media apps instead of working on their personal goals. -For the single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs to make ends meat -who doesn't spend a single _second_ on entertainment + +> For the single mom with 2 kids and 3 jobs to make ends meet +who doesn't spend a single _second_ on entertainment, +our App will _still_ be able to help! +In fact we have a -The _reason_ most people are so _innefective_ -at focussing energy on tasks that move -toward our goals is that we don't have adequate _systems_ -for maximising their personal effectiveness. +The _reason_ most people are _innefective_ +at focussing their energy +on tasks that move them toward a specific goal +is that they don't have adequate _systems_ +for maximising personal effectiveness. ## "_You do not rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your systems._"
~ [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9536717), Atomic Habits @@ -86,9 +159,10 @@ for maximising their personal effectiveness. The ***system*** to help ourselves and others move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) goals is what we are building. -The ***system*** cannot be easily summarised in a single catchy phrase. -Instead we can describe it as a means -to answer the following **7 questions**: +We haven't found a catchy one-line phrase +to summarise the ***system*** we are building. ([`#HelpWanted!]()) +Instead we can describe the App as a means +to answer the following **10 questions**: 1. **What** are my **goals** in life? (personal/professional/family/financial/fitness/etc.) @@ -96,30 +170,38 @@ to answer the following **7 questions**: moving me **towards** one of my **goals**? 3. What is the **highest priority task** that I should be working on **right now**? -4. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on +4. Is the **highest priority task** well defined +5. What should I **_avoid_ doing** now, +so that I can focus on my highest priority item? +4. What is the **_smallest_ thing** I can **do** +to **make progress** toward one of my **goals**? +5. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on with other people so they know when I am **focussing**? -5. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** +6. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** that cannot wait until the end of my current highest priority task? -6. Who on my team needs me +7. **Who** in my team/family needs me in order to make progress on their current (or next) task? -7. What should I **_avoid_ doing** now, -so that I can focus on my highest priority item? +10. Which task on _my_ list can I _delegate_ +to someone else so that I can focus on +the item that _only_ I can do. +
+## "_The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything._" ~ [Warren Buffet](https://medium.com/the-ascent/you-can-do-amazing-things-but-only-if-you-have-time-to-do-them-31c07ab5b04e) +What do _you_ need to (_politely_) say "***no***" to +so you can **focus** on your **goals**? +
- -## _What_? +# _What_? +dwyls' +[mission](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission) +is to: + +## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ + +We believe that by helping people +_effectively_ keep track +of their progress +toward their goals, +they will naturally be happier. +Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! + +## "_Happiness is not something ready made.
It comes from your own actions._" ~ [Dalai Lama](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1263-happines) + +By helping people to focus their efforts +on their highest priority items. +We are helping people be happy. + + Our immediate plan is to build a **_single_ app** that satisfies _several_ human needs while focussing on the theme of "***personal effectiveness***". @@ -156,6 +258,37 @@ that together help the individual achieve _all_ of their personal goals through a systematic workflow. + + +## 1. _Individual_ Person Experience -> [_Single Player_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-player_video_game) + +If the App is not _immediately_ useful to an _individual_ person and relies on "network effects" it will be [DOA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_on_arrival). We need to _optimise_ for the individual _first_ and then once we are able to use the App individually _ourselves_, we can move on to the "Team" experience (see below). + +In the _individual_ person experience, the person uses the dwyl App to: + ++ **capture** > **brain-dump** everything they have in their head so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 ++ define their **personal goals** so they can be more systematic about achieving them. e.g: + + **Health**: **exercise** for (at least) **1 minute** each day so I can get/stay fit ❤️ + + **Money**: **save** at least **1%** of my **income** each week/month for a rainy day/retirement 💰 + + **Family**: spend at least 1 minute of quality time with a family member each day 💑 + + **Sleep**: get a _full_ night's restful sleep each night as the foundation for all other goals. 🛌 + + **Career**: practice/learn core work **skill(s)** for **1 minute** each day to achieve mastery. 👩‍💻 + + etc ... + + > There are _many_ areas where people can have life goals. Eventually our app will encourage people to have goals defined for each area of a person's life. We will have an on-boarding questionnaire to guide them, a visualisation of "progress" toward each one of the goals and reminder to review them regularly. All features to be added to the backlog and worked on in due course! For now, **Personas**!! 😉 ++ **categorise** the **`items`** (_of **`text`**_) they brain-dumped into meaningful categories. + + > ***Ideally*** people should tie each `item` to a specific goal so that it's clear to them _why_ they need to do something or _why_ a particular `item` of information is _relevant_ to them. + > ***However*** we aren't _ever_ going to _force_ any particular "system" on people, if someone wants to use our app just to take random `plaintext` notes that's 100% OK. We will write Blog posts (_release notes_) for the features we build in the future that will _guide_ people toward having a more systematic approach. e.g: set goals, write everything down, tie all tasks to specific goals, etc. But until we _build_ those features into our App, we _must_ make it _useful_ in `plaintext` mode. + ++ uses the App to keep themselves "on track" toward their _personal_ goals and gets everything done + +## 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) + + +## 3. Big Company Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! + + The @dwyl App Will have the following basic workflow: ***Capture, Categorise Complete***. @@ -233,7 +366,7 @@ See: [`checklists.md`](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/blob/master/check -### USP: What is _different_ about the @dwyl App? +### USP: What is _different_ about the @dwyl App? A valid/relevant **question** is: what makes the @dwyl App unique? i.e. What is our From dda057ed7cb34d87946d622180ce643d316a133e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:05:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/46] tidy up copy in Why? section --- README.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 99e83d0..3eac820 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ and return to it in future, it will _definitely_ be different because we update it fairly regularly. We use a Git repo so that we (_and anyone `else` in the community_) can _track_ the changes/evolution as we -[Learn, Build and Measure](http://theleanstartup.com/principles) our progress. +[Learn, Build and Measure](http://theleanstartup.com/principles). We welcome any/all feedback on it _especially_ from people who are `new` to the @@ -40,11 +40,18 @@ Thanks! ✨ If there was an _existing_ (Open Source Cross-platform) system that allowed us to achieve everything we have in mind for the dwyl App, we would _use_ it without hesitation. -Sadly, we have not found any (Open) tool -that has _systematic_ and unified way to _effectively_: - -1. **Set** life **goals** that are ["SMART"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria) -2. **Capture** everything on my mind to declutter my thoughts +Sadly, we have not found any platform +that has a +[_systematic_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System), +[goal oriented](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal_orientation) +and +[collaborative](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaboration) +way to _effectively_ let individuals and/or teams: + +1. **Set** **goals** that are ["SMART"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria) +either freeform or using the [OKR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OKR) framework. +2. **Capture** everything on one's mind to declutter thoughts +and think more clearly/creatively 3. **Categorise** the plaintext `items` into logical categories using tags (_ideally linked to specific goals_). 4. **Transform** `items` of text into _actionable_ `items` @@ -53,18 +60,28 @@ such as: "Reminder", "Calendar" (_Meeting, Date, Event, Travel, etc._), "Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. -4. ***Track*** progress on tasks and achieve goals -5. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are working on -6. ***Delegate*** specific tasks to people in one's family/team/organisation - -There are _plenty_ of "productivity" apps that _partially_ solve this problem. -_Most_ of the Apps you/we can list are Closed Source. +4. ***Track*** progress on tasks and achieve goals _visually_. +5. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on +so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during +["Deep Work"](https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work) +6. ***Delegate*** specific tasks +to people in one's family/team/organisation +with built-in tracking to _eliminate_ +["status update requests"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_work) + +There are _plenty_ of "productivity" apps that _partially_ solve these problems. +_Most_ of the Apps you/we can list are Closed Source, which rules them out (for us) for the reasons described in "Why Open Source?" (_below_). We have _scoured_ GitHub/GitLab/etc. to find an Open Source App/system we can use and nothing comes _close_ to solving the problem. -We have _studied_ the UX of the Closed Source either have not got the workflow (UX) we want, +We have _extensively studied_ the +UI/UX +of the Closed Source Apps +_none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want +or they focus on the wrong things! +
## _What Problem_ Are We _Solving_? @@ -72,6 +89,7 @@ We are building an App that creates a systematic approach to solve the problem we all face every day: + ### "_I don't have enough time to_..." How many times have you heard From 6105980eaa1161335a3c1137a19be3fab16477f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:45:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/46] add link to product UX research repo: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research --- README.md | 21 ++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3eac820..fea596c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ ![roadmap-1152x672-flip](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/27068309-5b379538-5007-11e7-99fb-20f09369c672.jpg) -# _Why_? +# _Why_? 🤷‍♀️ Having a _clear_ **Product Roadmap** is ***essential*** to help ***everyone*** _focus_ @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ such as: so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during ["Deep Work"](https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work) 6. ***Delegate*** specific tasks -to people in one's family/team/organisation +to people in one's family/team/org with built-in tracking to _eliminate_ ["status update requests"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_work) @@ -78,7 +78,8 @@ we can use and nothing comes _close_ to solving the problem. We have _extensively studied_ the UI/UX of the Closed Source Apps -_none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want +see: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research +and _none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want or they focus on the wrong things!
@@ -209,7 +210,7 @@ the item that _only_ I can do. ## "_The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything._" ~ [Warren Buffet](https://medium.com/the-ascent/you-can-do-amazing-things-but-only-if-you-have-time-to-do-them-31c07ab5b04e) -What do _you_ need to (_politely_) say "***no***" to +What do _you_ need to (_politely and plainly_) say "***no***" to so you can **focus** on your **goals**? @@ -304,8 +305,13 @@ In the _individual_ person experience, the person uses the dwyl App to: ## 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) -## 3. Big Company Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! +## 3. Big Company/Org Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! +There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App. + + + +
The @dwyl App Will have the following basic workflow: ***Capture, Categorise Complete***. @@ -624,6 +630,11 @@ https://wildbit.com/blog/2016/05/11/how-we-built-a-product-vision-and-roadmap
+ +## Why Open Source? + + + ## _Public_? From a "commercial" perspective making our From d88bdf6b834d7217e9a697911ae49978e3ce0534 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:33:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/46] add final note to end of doc --- README.md | 60 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 50 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fea596c..21f1fba 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ it's _definitely_ not "finished". A _good_ product roadmap evolves over time in response to _feedback_; by definition it's _never_ "complete". -What you are reading right now is a _snapshot_ +What you are reading is a _snapshot_ of the roadmap as it is _right now_. If you ⭐ (bookmark) the repo and return to it in future, it will _definitely_ be different @@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ community. Please [open an issue](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/issues) if you have any ideas/questions. -Thanks! ✨ +Thanks! ✨
+
@@ -52,14 +53,16 @@ way to _effectively_ let individuals and/or teams: either freeform or using the [OKR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OKR) framework. 2. **Capture** everything on one's mind to declutter thoughts and think more clearly/creatively -3. **Categorise** the plaintext `items` into logical categories using tags +3. **Categorise** the plaintext `items` into logical categories using `tags` (_ideally linked to specific goals_). 4. **Transform** `items` of text into _actionable_ `items` such as: "Task" (_with context, deadline, progress, dependencies, etc._), "Reminder", "Calendar" (_Meeting, Date, Event, Travel, etc._), -"Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. +"Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. +We want _complete_ versaility in the `tags` that can be appplied to items +so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their lives. 4. ***Track*** progress on tasks and achieve goals _visually_. 5. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during @@ -78,7 +81,7 @@ we can use and nothing comes _close_ to solving the problem. We have _extensively studied_ the UI/UX of the Closed Source Apps -see: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research +see: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues and _none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want or they focus on the wrong things! @@ -88,7 +91,7 @@ or they focus on the wrong things! We are building an App that creates a systematic approach -to solve the problem we all face every day: +to solve the problem we _all_ face every day: ### "_I don't have enough time to_..." @@ -121,7 +124,7 @@ we have all _thought_ them at some point.
We forego doing things we _love_, because we _feel_ like there isn't enough time.
-Whatever your mindset regarding time you have available +Whatever your mindset regarding the amount of time you have available to do everything you want in life, one thing is certain: without a _systematic_ approach @@ -133,7 +136,7 @@ You may have seen the following quote online: or -### "_The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot_” ~ Michael Altshuler +### "_The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot_” ~ [Michael Altshuler](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/144299) or the most [cliché](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clich%C3%A9) of all: @@ -159,11 +162,12 @@ such as watching TV or endlessly scrolling through social media apps instead of working on their personal goals. + The _reason_ most people are _innefective_ at focussing their energy @@ -701,3 +705,39 @@ _Committing to a long-range map implies a fixed/inflexible destination._ [![HitCount](http://hits.dwyl.com/dwyl/product-roadmap.svg)](http://hits.dwyl.com/dwyl/product-roadmap) --> +### Final Note + +The purpose of this document is to +share the "Vision" for what we are building. +No map is a _complete_ representation of the world; +it's just a "model" that allows us to think about it. +When you open Google Maps on your phone +it does not show you all the street lights and advertising bilboards. +It's the same thing with a Software Product Roadmap. +Including _everything_ would be totally overwhelming to the reader. + +Just because a feature is _not_ on this roadmap +does not mean we have not thought of it. +In some cases ideas are only in the Backlog: +[app/issues](https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues) +and are not reflected here. +In _many_ cases the features/ideas +are added to and discussed on the backlog +and never added to Roadmap because +they don't _need_ to be on the map. + +Our long-term objective is to build a "Platform" for Personal Effectiveness +that _other_ people can add their own features to. +That is not described here +because it's too "grandiose" at this stage. +Instead, that part of our long-term vision +is summarised as "API". +Having a REST+Realtime API will allow +anone to inteact with their data +and build their own UI/UX. +Building a _Platform_ will allow +any developer/team to build entire features +and make them available to the entire base of people using the @dwyl app. +That's a _much_ bigger undertaking, +which is why we are not discussing +it until we have traction (10K+ people using the app each day). \ No newline at end of file From 5ad3f1b2a1651f3131725e65e2643709379dc8ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:21:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/46] tidy up line length of individual person experience section --- README.md | 97 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 75 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 21f1fba..c289f32 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -121,12 +121,12 @@ These are just the ones people most frequently mention. Even if we don't _say_ the words out loud, we have all _thought_ them at some point.
-We forego doing things we _love_, +We all forego doing things that we _really_ want/need to do because we _feel_ like there isn't enough time.
Whatever your mindset regarding the amount of time you have available to do everything you want in life, -one thing is certain: +one thing is certain:
without a _systematic_ approach we are _all_ ineffective with how we spend/invest our time. @@ -149,6 +149,11 @@ often repeated on social media is that they can make us feel _worse_ about our time-management and don't actually _help_ us move _forward_! +And in the case of the Beyonce quote it's an outright lie. +She has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. +The rest of us don't have personal assitants and entourages of people +to help us maximise our time. +The rest of us need a _system_! Each person has their own _reasons_ for not having enough time, @@ -196,14 +201,14 @@ that I should be working on **right now**? 4. Is the **highest priority task** well defined 5. What should I **_avoid_ doing** now, so that I can focus on my highest priority item? -4. What is the **_smallest_ thing** I can **do** +6. What is the **_smallest_ thing** I can **do** to **make progress** toward one of my **goals**? -5. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on +7. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on with other people so they know when I am **focussing**? -6. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** +8. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** that cannot wait until the end of my current highest priority task? -7. **Who** in my team/family needs me +9. **Who** in my team/family needs me in order to make progress on their current (or next) task? 10. Which task on _my_ list can I _delegate_ @@ -267,8 +272,9 @@ Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! ## "_Happiness is not something ready made.
It comes from your own actions._" ~ [Dalai Lama](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1263-happines) By helping people to focus their efforts -on their highest priority items. -We are helping people be happy. +on their highest priority items, +we are helping people be happy.
+That's a mission we can _all_ get on board with! Our immediate plan is to build a **_single_ app** @@ -281,30 +287,74 @@ that together help the individual achieve _all_ of their personal goals through a systematic workflow. +
## 1. _Individual_ Person Experience -> [_Single Player_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-player_video_game) -If the App is not _immediately_ useful to an _individual_ person and relies on "network effects" it will be [DOA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_on_arrival). We need to _optimise_ for the individual _first_ and then once we are able to use the App individually _ourselves_, we can move on to the "Team" experience (see below). +If the App is not _immediately_ useful to an _individual_ person +and relies on "network effects" it will be +[DOA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_on_arrival).
+We need to _optimise_ for the individual _first_ +and then once we are able to use the App individually _ourselves_, +we can move on to the "Team" experience (see below). In the _individual_ person experience, the person uses the dwyl App to: -+ **capture** > **brain-dump** everything they have in their head so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 -+ define their **personal goals** so they can be more systematic about achieving them. e.g: - + **Health**: **exercise** for (at least) **1 minute** each day so I can get/stay fit ❤️ - + **Money**: **save** at least **1%** of my **income** each week/month for a rainy day/retirement 💰 - + **Family**: spend at least 1 minute of quality time with a family member each day 💑 - + **Sleep**: get a _full_ night's restful sleep each night as the foundation for all other goals. 🛌 - + **Career**: practice/learn core work **skill(s)** for **1 minute** each day to achieve mastery. 👩‍💻 ++ **capture** > **brain-dump** everything they have in their head +so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 + ++ define **individual goals** so they can be more systematic about achieving them. +e.g: + + **Health**: **exercise** for (at least) **1 minute** each day + so I can get/stay fit ❤️ + + **Money**: **save** at least **1%** of my **income** each week/month + for a rainy day/retirement 💰 + + **Family**: spend at least 1 minute of quality time + with a family member each day 💑 + + **Sleep**: get a _full_ night's restful sleep + each night as the foundation for all other goals. 🛌 + + **Career**: practice/learn core work **skill(s)** for **1 minute** + each day to achieve mastery. 👩‍💻 + etc ... - > There are _many_ areas where people can have life goals. Eventually our app will encourage people to have goals defined for each area of a person's life. We will have an on-boarding questionnaire to guide them, a visualisation of "progress" toward each one of the goals and reminder to review them regularly. All features to be added to the backlog and worked on in due course! For now, **Personas**!! 😉 -+ **categorise** the **`items`** (_of **`text`**_) they brain-dumped into meaningful categories. + > There are _many_ areas where people can have life goals. + Eventually our app will encourage people + to have goals defined for each area of a person's life. + We will have an on-boarding questionnaire to guide them, + a visualisation of "progress" toward each one of the goals + and reminder to review them regularly. + All features to be added to the backlog and worked on in due course! + For now, we need the + [**Personas**](https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues/213) ++ **categorise** the **`items`** (_of **`text`**_) +they brain-dumped into meaningful categories using `tags` + + > ***Ideally*** people should tie each `item` + to a specific goal so that it's clear to them + _why_ they need to do something or _why_ + a particular `item` of information is _relevant_ to them. + > ***However*** we aren't _ever_ going to _force_ + any particular "system" on people. + If someone wants to use our app just + to take random `plaintext` notes that's 100% OK. + We will write Blog posts (_product release notes_) + for the features we build in the future + that will _guide_ people toward having + a more systematic approach. + e.g: set goals, write everything down, + tie all tasks to specific goals, etc. + But until we _build_ those features into our App, + we _must_ make it _useful_ in `plaintext` mode. + ++ ***Use*** the App to keep themselves "on track" +toward their _personal_ goals +and gets everything done. + - > ***Ideally*** people should tie each `item` to a specific goal so that it's clear to them _why_ they need to do something or _why_ a particular `item` of information is _relevant_ to them. - > ***However*** we aren't _ever_ going to _force_ any particular "system" on people, if someone wants to use our app just to take random `plaintext` notes that's 100% OK. We will write Blog posts (_release notes_) for the features we build in the future that will _guide_ people toward having a more systematic approach. e.g: set goals, write everything down, tie all tasks to specific goals, etc. But until we _build_ those features into our App, we _must_ make it _useful_ in `plaintext` mode. -+ uses the App to keep themselves "on track" toward their _personal_ goals and gets everything done + +
## 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) @@ -317,10 +367,13 @@ There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App.
+## Basic Workflow + The @dwyl App Will have the following basic workflow: ***Capture, Categorise Complete***. -1. ***Capture*** - capture everything that is on your mind in a "brain dump". +1. ***Capture*** - capture everything that is on your mind +in a "brain dump" of one or more `items` of text. 2. ***Categorise*** - split out blocks of text into distinct items and _categorise_ them.
**a)** What type of info/item is it? From 45330772aa179b8e6d782b41fb5c040118ccb6f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:24:10 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/46] add link to https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues/213 Personas issue to prioritise it! --- README.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c289f32..9d804df 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -325,8 +325,9 @@ e.g: a visualisation of "progress" toward each one of the goals and reminder to review them regularly. All features to be added to the backlog and worked on in due course! - For now, we need the + For now, we need the basic [**Personas**](https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues/213) + for individuals using the App to guide our discussions. + **categorise** the **`items`** (_of **`text`**_) they brain-dumped into meaningful categories using `tags` From b5ac2ada7af5673093417609abbbec2dd7ceec08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:56:52 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 12/46] =?UTF-8?q?increasingly=20thinking=20this=20needs=20?= =?UTF-8?q?to=20be=20split=20out=20into=20separate=20pages=20...=20?= =?UTF-8?q?=F0=9F=92=AD?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- README.md | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9d804df..9bcbac4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ The ***system*** to help ourselves and others move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) goals is what we are building. We haven't found a catchy one-line phrase -to summarise the ***system*** we are building. ([`#HelpWanted!]()) +to summarise the ***system*** we are building. ([`#HelpWanted`]()) Instead we can describe the App as a means to answer the following **10 questions**: @@ -256,12 +256,21 @@ of these challenges. This list is intended as a guide not a "gospel"._ --> -dwyls' +dwyl's [mission](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission) is to: ## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ + +Few people know more about effectiveness +than life coach and motivational speaker +[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins). +A quote that guides us in our mission is: + +## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html) + + We believe that by helping people _effectively_ keep track of their progress @@ -353,6 +362,13 @@ toward their _personal_ goals and gets everything done. +
+ +While we feel the _individual_ experience of the App +needs to be flawless as we want anyone +to be able to use the app in isolation, +we feel the App becomes _exponentially_ more useful in _teams_. +
@@ -360,6 +376,9 @@ and gets everything done. ## 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) +We feel that our App will be inc + + ## 3. Big Company/Org Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App. @@ -368,7 +387,7 @@ There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App.
-## Basic Workflow +## Basic Workflow The @dwyl App Will have the following basic workflow: ***Capture, Categorise Complete***. @@ -404,7 +423,8 @@ For the first step (***Capture***), we will build an ultra-simple interface to allow people to input **`palintext`** -and save it to a backend as **`text`**. +and save it to a backend as **`text`** +in one ore more **`items`**. For details, please see: [`brain-dump.md`](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/blob/master/checklists.md) @@ -445,18 +465,23 @@ we will build a simple checklist system. See: [`checklists.md`](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/blob/master/checklists.md) - +
### USP: What is _different_ about the @dwyl App? -A valid/relevant **question** is: what makes the @dwyl App unique? +A valid/relevant **question** is: +what makes the @dwyl App unique? i.e. What is our ["unique selling point"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unique_selling_proposition)?
-The **answer** is: _initially_ it may _appear_ that our App +The **answer** is: +_initially_ it may _appear_ that our App does not have much different -from existing apps that _partially_ solve the personal effectiveness challenge. +from existing apps that _partially_ solve +the personal effectiveness challenge. + The _major_ differences will become apparent in due course: + 1. **People Not _Profits_** - We are playing an ["***infinite game***"](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/issues/190) where our _mission_ is to @@ -468,6 +493,7 @@ that is _universally accessible_ to every human being that allows _everyone_ a fair opportunity to live their best life. We will _cooperate_ with _many_ people/organisations to build a comprehensive solution that _anyone_ can use. + 2. ***Open Source*** - All of our code will _always_ be ***Open Source***. That means anyone can modify/extend/improve it. And if people feel we are not doing a good enough job @@ -487,12 +513,14 @@ you have _no control_ and are _forced_ to use the "new version"; their way or the highway. We are going to _eliminate forced updates_ by implementing a UX/UI innovation we call Progressive UI. + 3. **Progressive UX/UI** - the UX/UI for _each_ person using the app, will be _personalised_ to the individual based on the features they (_most_) _use_. If the person does not _use_ a particular function, they won't _see_ it. > Note: This is might not feel relevant during "MVP", but it will be an _amazing_ feature once our app has _lots_ of functionality. + 4. **Best-in-Class Engineering Practices** - Focus on high quality software product with best-in-class engineering practices. @@ -543,9 +571,13 @@ the various project(s) that make up the dwyl app. Who should *not* be reading this product roadmap? Anyone who: -+ believes the World (_or themself_) "_cannot be improved_. ++ believes the World (_or themself_) "_cannot be improved_". +If you already have everything in your life figured out, +you probably won't be reading this. +But in case you are Beyonce, +just ignore this doc and keep doing what you're already great at! + thinks the challenges listed above are "_already solved_" -by "XYZ Company" ... +by "XYZ Company" ... + is not _obsessed_ by working on solving a _problem_ that benefits all of humanity. + does **not _want_ to _learn_** the skills required @@ -553,6 +585,8 @@ to build something great. + is not prepared to ["_**work hard every waking hour**_"](https://youtu.be/NU7W7qe2R0A) +
+ ## When? We started a laying the groundwork for From 5ce675bc1d9c1232ed2ba4fd3a622ce13503e74e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:49:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 13/46] =?UTF-8?q?Notion=20encourages=20busy-work=20and=20I?= =?UTF-8?q?=E2=80=99m=20tired=20of=20it?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- README.md | 47 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9bcbac4..0737e39 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -38,8 +38,10 @@ Thanks! ✨
## _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? -If there was an _existing_ (Open Source Cross-platform) system -that allowed us to achieve everything we have in mind for the dwyl App, +If there was an _existing_ +(Open Source Cross-platform Real-time Collabroative) +system +that allowed us to achieve _everything_ we have in mind for the dwyl App, we would _use_ it without hesitation. Sadly, we have not found any platform that has a @@ -51,10 +53,15 @@ way to _effectively_ let individuals and/or teams: 1. **Set** **goals** that are ["SMART"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria) either freeform or using the [OKR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OKR) framework. -2. **Capture** everything on one's mind to declutter thoughts + +2. **Capture** everything on one's mind +as (plaintext) `items`, (voice) `recordings` or `images` +to declutter thoughts and think more clearly/creatively -3. **Categorise** the plaintext `items` into logical categories using `tags` + +3. **Categorise** the `items` into logical categories using `tags` (_ideally linked to specific goals_). + 4. **Transform** `items` of text into _actionable_ `items` such as: "Task" (_with context, deadline, progress, dependencies, etc._), @@ -63,16 +70,20 @@ such as: "Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. We want _complete_ versaility in the `tags` that can be appplied to items so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their lives. -4. ***Track*** progress on tasks and achieve goals _visually_. -5. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on + +5. ***Track*** tasks and goal progress _visually_. + +6. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during ["Deep Work"](https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work) -6. ***Delegate*** specific tasks + +7. ***Delegate*** specific tasks to people in one's family/team/org with built-in tracking to _eliminate_ ["status update requests"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_work) -There are _plenty_ of "productivity" apps that _partially_ solve these problems. +There are _plenty_ of "productivity" apps +that _partially_ solve these problems. _Most_ of the Apps you/we can list are Closed Source, which rules them out (for us) for the reasons described in "Why Open Source?" (_below_). @@ -85,6 +96,26 @@ see: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues and _none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want or they focus on the wrong things! +[![notion-encourages-busywork](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/85288902-75077480-b48e-11ea-8b41-75299936985b.png)](https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues/5#issuecomment-647495254) + +We want to help people focus on the _one_ `task` +they need to be doing _right now_, +and easily hide/show the rest when needed. +We want to apply both the science and art of distraction-free focus +we have read about in books such as +"Deep Work", +"Indestractable", +"Digital Minimalism", +"Make Time", +"Tools of Titans", +"Hyperfocus" +and many others. +The fact is this: +_none_ of the _existing_ closed source Apps +help you to _prioritise_ and _focus_ +on your highest value/impact `items`. +We are going to _fix_ that! +
## _What Problem_ Are We _Solving_? From ca3d3b1fa5b4aadf672cf3d1d1b5d145cfcb0f5e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:13:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 14/46] add note + quote on prioritising --- README.md | 116 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 86 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0737e39..2b4b15f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -122,10 +122,14 @@ We are going to _fix_ that! We are building an App that creates a systematic approach -to solve the problem we _all_ face every day: +to solve the problem we _all_ face every day. +What do you think of when you +see/read/hear/think of +the following words: -### "_I don't have enough time to_..." + +## "_I don't have enough time to_..." How many times have you heard a friend or family member say these words? @@ -155,7 +159,8 @@ we have all _thought_ them at some point.
We all forego doing things that we _really_ want/need to do because we _feel_ like there isn't enough time.
-Whatever your mindset regarding the amount of time you have available +Whatever your mindset regarding the amount of time +you have available to do everything you want in life, one thing is certain:
without a _systematic_ approach @@ -185,19 +190,44 @@ She has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. The rest of us don't have personal assitants and entourages of people to help us maximise our time. The rest of us need a _system_! + + Each person has their own _reasons_ for not having enough time, but the universal fact is that very few people are living their _best_ life. For most people it's not their fault. -The existing _systems_ for keeping us "on track" are _fundamentally_ broken. +The existing _systems_ +for keeping us "on track" are _fundamentally_ broken. +The pull of distraction is overwhelming to most people. + Billions of people have been lured into _burning_ time on low-value entertainment activities such as watching TV or endlessly scrolling through social media apps instead of working on their personal goals. +> As former Facebook President, +[Sean Parker](https://github.com/dwyl/learn-react/issues/23#issuecomment-647521076) +put it: +Facebook's goal is to
+"_consume as much of your time and conscious attention as possible_".
+> The more time you spend on their platforms +the more money they all make.
+They don't care that they are _systematically_ +[wasting the lives of millions of people](https://github.com/nelsonic/nelsonic.github.io/issues/779#issuecomment-625188176). + -The _reason_ most people are _innefective_ -at focussing their energy +The _reason_ most people are _innefective_ at focussing on tasks that move them toward a specific goal is that they don't have adequate _systems_ -for maximising personal effectiveness. +for focussing on what matters +and maximising personal effectiveness. +Meanwhile the _system_ Mark & Pals have ## "_You do not rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your systems._"
~ [James Clear](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9536717), Atomic Habits @@ -229,22 +260,24 @@ to answer the following **10 questions**: moving me **towards** one of my **goals**? 3. What is the **highest priority task** that I should be working on **right now**? -4. Is the **highest priority task** well defined -5. What should I **_avoid_ doing** now, -so that I can focus on my highest priority item? -6. What is the **_smallest_ thing** I can **do** +4. Is the **highest priority task** well defined +or does it need more detail before I can start on it? +5. What is the **_smallest_ thing** I can **do** to **make progress** toward one of my **goals**? -7. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on +6. Am I **_effectively_ communicating** what I'm working on with other people so they know when I am **focussing**? -8. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** +7. Is there anything **requiring my attention right now** that cannot wait until the end of my current highest priority task? -9. **Who** in my team/family needs me +8. **Who** in my team/family needs me in order to make progress on their current (or next) task? -10. Which task on _my_ list can I _delegate_ +9. Which task on _my_ list can I _delegate_ to someone else so that I can focus on the item that _only_ I can do. +10. What should I **_avoid_ doing** +or say "**no**" to now +so that I can **focus** on my highest priority item?
@@ -296,8 +329,8 @@ is to: Few people know more about effectiveness than life coach and motivational speaker -[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins). -A quote that guides us in our mission is: +[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
+A quote of his that guides us in our mission is: ## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html) @@ -305,7 +338,7 @@ A quote that guides us in our mission is: We believe that by helping people _effectively_ keep track of their progress -toward their goals, +toward their goals,
they will naturally be happier. Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! @@ -313,7 +346,7 @@ Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! By helping people to focus their efforts on their highest priority items, -we are helping people be happy.
+we are helping people be _happy_.
That's a mission we can _all_ get on board with! @@ -321,6 +354,7 @@ Our immediate plan is to build a **_single_ app** that satisfies _several_ human needs while focussing on the theme of "***personal effectiveness***". + The @dwyl App will be a "_hybrid_" containing several features that together help the individual @@ -388,9 +422,18 @@ they brain-dumped into meaningful categories using `tags` But until we _build_ those features into our App, we _must_ make it _useful_ in `plaintext` mode. -+ ***Use*** the App to keep themselves "on track" -toward their _personal_ goals -and gets everything done. + ++ ***prioritise*** the `items` that need to be done first, +those that can be differed or delegated. + + > "_If You Don’t Prioritize Your Life, Someone Else Will_". + ~ [Greg McKeown](https://hbr.org/2012/06/how-to-say-no-to-a-controlling), + [Essentialism](https://youtu.be/euJc0UmSik8) + + ++ ***Use*** the App to stay "on track" +toward _personal_ goals +and get the most important things done.
@@ -595,7 +638,11 @@ Who is this product roadmap intended for? + _Everyone_ ***contributing*** to the various project(s) that make up the dwyl app. -(_provided the **contribution guidelines/workflow** is **respected/followed** to **avoid chaos**_). + + #### _Who NOT_? @@ -691,6 +738,7 @@ see: -## Further Reading - -+ "How we built a product vision and roadmap": -https://wildbit.com/blog/2016/05/11/how-we-built-a-product-vision-and-roadmap -(_a really good read! also image credit!_) +
-
+> **Note**: while the App Store might categorise +the App we are building as +["Productivity"](https://apps.apple.com/us/genre/ios-productivity/id6007), +we don't refer to it as ## Why Open Source? @@ -859,4 +906,13 @@ any developer/team to build entire features and make them available to the entire base of people using the @dwyl app. That's a _much_ bigger undertaking, which is why we are not discussing -it until we have traction (10K+ people using the app each day). \ No newline at end of file +it until we have traction (10K+ people using the app each day). + +
+ +## Further Reading + ++ "How we built a product vision and roadmap": +https://wildbit.com/blog/2016/05/11/how-we-built-a-product-vision-and-roadmap +(_a really good read! also image credit!_) + From 771aafd4bc8a301b87414ba676d60ad5ac14e949 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:25:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 15/46] re-org intro paragraph --- README.md | 23 ++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2b4b15f..a576054 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ on our _collective **goal**_. > **Note**: this document is a ["work-in-progress"](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/work_in_progress#Noun), -it's _definitely_ not "finished". +it's _definitely_ not "finished".
A _good_ product roadmap evolves over time in response to _feedback_; -by definition it's _never_ "complete". +by definition it's _never_ "complete".
What you are reading is a _snapshot_ of the roadmap as it is _right now_. If you ⭐ (bookmark) the repo @@ -22,12 +22,12 @@ and return to it in future, it will _definitely_ be different because we update it fairly regularly. We use a Git repo so that we (_and anyone `else` in the community_) can _track_ the changes/evolution as we -[Learn, Build and Measure](http://theleanstartup.com/principles). +[Learn, Build and Measure](http://theleanstartup.com/principles).
We welcome any/all feedback on it _especially_ from people who are `new` to the [`@dwyl`](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here#who) -community. +community.
Please [open an issue](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/issues) if you have any ideas/questions. @@ -377,6 +377,14 @@ In the _individual_ person experience, the person uses the dwyl App to: + **capture** > **brain-dump** everything they have in their head so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 + + > Capturing text (_and later voice memos and images_) as "items" + which can then be categorised/organised using tags + is the most versatile way of storing data. + We only need _one_ field or data type (`text`). + We can then apply `tags` to an `item` to make it into _anything_ else. + And then the UI renders the item with the appropriate UX + for an `item` with the `tag` `"task"`, display a checkbox next to it. + define **individual goals** so they can be more systematic about achieving them. e.g: @@ -652,16 +660,13 @@ Anyone who: + believes the World (_or themself_) "_cannot be improved_". If you already have everything in your life figured out, you probably won't be reading this. -But in case you are Beyonce, -just ignore this doc and keep doing what you're already great at! + thinks the challenges listed above are "_already solved_" by "XYZ Company" ... + is not _obsessed_ by working on solving a _problem_ that benefits all of humanity. + does **not _want_ to _learn_** the skills required -to build something great. -+ is not prepared to -["_**work hard every waking hour**_"](https://youtu.be/NU7W7qe2R0A) +to build something meaningful. +
From 4a07273ed78bbd74708f9a9ea838c72b3480f4be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nelsonic Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:01:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 16/46] Finish sentences and re-org "What?" section #9 --- README.md | 229 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 131 insertions(+), 98 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a576054..91bcc45 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,11 @@ +
+ # Product Roadmap ![roadmap-1152x672-flip](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/27068309-5b379538-5007-11e7-99fb-20f09369c672.jpg) +
+
# _Why_? 🤷‍♀️ @@ -71,11 +75,13 @@ such as: We want _complete_ versaility in the `tags` that can be appplied to items so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their lives. -5. ***Track*** tasks and goal progress _visually_. +5. ***Track*** tasks and goal **progress _visually_**. 6. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during ["Deep Work"](https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work) +Avoiding the "what you doing" type questions, +or general interruptions is essential for focus work. 7. ***Delegate*** specific tasks to people in one's family/team/org @@ -96,7 +102,7 @@ see: https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues and _none_ of them have the workflow (UX) we want or they focus on the wrong things! -[![notion-encourages-busywork](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/85288902-75077480-b48e-11ea-8b41-75299936985b.png)](https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues/5#issuecomment-647495254) +[![notion-encourages-busywork](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/194400/85288902-75077480-b48e-11ea-8b41-75299936985b.png)](https://github.com/dwyl/product-ux-research/issues/5#issuecomment-647495254 "Notion encourages busy-work - Click to read") We want to help people focus on the _one_ `task` they need to be doing _right now_, @@ -109,12 +115,82 @@ we have read about in books such as "Make Time", "Tools of Titans", "Hyperfocus" -and many others. +and _many_ others. The fact is this: _none_ of the _existing_ closed source Apps help you to _prioritise_ and _focus_ on your highest value/impact `items`. -We are going to _fix_ that! +We are _fixing_ that! + +
+ +# _What_? + + + +dwyl's +[mission](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission) +is to: + +## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ + + +Few people know more about effectiveness +than life coach and motivational speaker +[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
+A quote of his that guides us in our mission is: + +## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html) + + +We believe that by helping people +_effectively_ keep track +of their progress +toward their goals,
+they will naturally be happier. +Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! + +## "_Happiness is not something ready made.
It comes from your own actions._" ~ [Dalai Lama](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1263-happines) + +By helping people to focus their efforts +on their highest priority items, +we are helping people be _happy_.
+That's a mission we can _all_ get on board with! + + +Our immediate plan is to build a **_single_ app** +that satisfies _several_ human needs +while focussing on the theme of "***personal effectiveness***". + + +The @dwyl App will be a "_hybrid_" +containing several features +that together help the individual +achieve _all_ of their personal goals +through a systematic workflow.
@@ -122,8 +198,7 @@ We are going to _fix_ that! We are building an App that creates a systematic approach -to solve the problem we _all_ face every day. - +to solve the problem we _all_ face every day.
What do you think of when you see/read/hear/think of the following words: @@ -132,7 +207,8 @@ the following words: ## "_I don't have enough time to_..." How many times have you heard -a friend or family member say these words? +a friend, family member or work colleage +say these words? > "I don't have enough time to:"
> 1. **`exercise`** @@ -162,9 +238,8 @@ because we _feel_ like there isn't enough time.
Whatever your mindset regarding the amount of time you have available to do everything you want in life, -one thing is certain:
-without a _systematic_ approach -we are _all_ ineffective with how we spend/invest our time. +one thing is certain: **without** a **_systematic_ approach** +we are **_all_ ineffective** in how we spend/invest our **time**. You may have seen the following quote online: @@ -182,14 +257,15 @@ or the most The problem with these "motivational" quotes often repeated on social media -is that they can make us feel _worse_ -about our time-management -and don't actually _help_ us move _forward_! -And in the case of the Beyonce quote it's an outright lie. -She has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. +is that they can make us **feel _worse_** +about our time-management - _**self**_ +"**productivity** [***shaming***](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame)" - +and **don't** actually **_help_** us **move _forward_**! +In the case of the one mentioning Beyonce, it's an outright _lie_. +**Queen Bey** has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. The rest of us don't have personal assitants and entourages of people to help us maximise our time. -The rest of us need a _system_! +The rest of us need a _system_! -
- -# _What_? - - - -dwyl's -[mission](https://github.com/dwyl/start-here/blob/6fac8f0e4b9a81cba929eb7e577f22a4a0eb734c/mission.md#what-is-dwyls-mission) -is to: - -## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ - - -Few people know more about effectiveness -than life coach and motivational speaker -[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
-A quote of his that guides us in our mission is: - -## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html) - - -We believe that by helping people -_effectively_ keep track -of their progress -toward their goals,
-they will naturally be happier. -Happiness is almost a _byproduct_ of personal effectiveness! - -## "_Happiness is not something ready made.
It comes from your own actions._" ~ [Dalai Lama](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1263-happines) - -By helping people to focus their efforts -on their highest priority items, -we are helping people be _happy_.
-That's a mission we can _all_ get on board with! - - -Our immediate plan is to build a **_single_ app** -that satisfies _several_ human needs -while focussing on the theme of "***personal effectiveness***". - - -The @dwyl App will be a "_hybrid_" -containing several features -that together help the individual -achieve _all_ of their personal goals -through a systematic workflow.
+## 3 Stages of Our Roadmap + -## 1. _Individual_ Person Experience -> [_Single Player_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-player_video_game) +### 1. _Individual_ Person Experience -> [_Single Player_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-player_video_game) If the App is not _immediately_ useful to an _individual_ person and relies on "network effects" it will be @@ -380,7 +401,7 @@ so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 > Capturing text (_and later voice memos and images_) as "items" which can then be categorised/organised using tags - is the most versatile way of storing data. + is the most intiuitive and versatile way of storing data. We only need _one_ field or data type (`text`). We can then apply `tags` to an `item` to make it into _anything_ else. And then the UI renders the item with the appropriate UX @@ -449,22 +470,34 @@ and get the most important things done. While we feel the _individual_ experience of the App needs to be flawless as we want anyone to be able to use the app in isolation, -we feel the App becomes _exponentially_ more useful in _teams_. +we feel the App becomes _exponentially_ more useful/powerful in _teams_.
-## 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) +### 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) -We feel that our App will be inc +We feel that our App will be _incredibly_ +to small "teams" of people who need to collaborate on getting things done. +Small teams will not be limited to "work" colleagues. +Rather we will have personas for families, groups of friends and other associations. +We will focus on this "team" use-case +as soon as we have the basic _individual_ UX working. + +> If you are keen on helping us with the Colab features, +please take a look at our existing backlog: +https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues +If there is a feature you don't see and want to help us describe, +please open an issue! ## 3. Big Company/Org Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App. - +But this is not our focus right now. +We need to crawl, walk & run before we attempt to _fly_.
From d58d6a5f372ceef180be3f4cf61d8c9c4fade541 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:29:28 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 17/46] Fix typo Collabroative > Collaborative MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Glad to see someone is reading close enough to catch these. Collaborative indeed. 😉 Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fc276ef..0aa1160 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Thanks! ✨
## _Why_ Are We Building An _App_? If there was an _existing_ -(Open Source Cross-platform Real-time Collabroative) +(Open Source Cross-platform Real-time Collaborative) system that allowed us to achieve _everything_ we have in mind for the dwyl App, we would _use_ it without hesitation. From 0afdd94b2e35910556a1f141fdfb9a0dc341ac7f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:30:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 18/46] Fix typos: versaility > versatility & appplied > applied Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0aa1160..5918817 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ such as: "Reminder", "Calendar" (_Meeting, Date, Event, Travel, etc._), "Ingredient" (Shopping list `item`), etc. -We want _complete_ versaility in the `tags` that can be appplied to items +We want _complete_ versatility in the `tags` that can be applied to items so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their lives. 5. ***Track*** tasks and goal **progress _visually_**. From 537c6281116fc05b2459bb4b2195ecfe42c44d77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:31:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 19/46] Fix typo: assitants > assistants Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5918817..657b3c4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ about our time-management - _**self**_ and **don't** actually **_help_** us **move _forward_**! In the case of the one mentioning Beyonce, it's an outright _lie_. **Queen Bey** has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. -The rest of us don't have personal assitants and entourages of people +The rest of us don't have personal assistants and entourages of people to help us maximise our time. The rest of us need a _system_! -The _reason_ most people are _innefective_ at focussing +The _reason_ most people are _ineffective_ at focussing on tasks that move them toward a specific goal is that they don't have adequate _systems_ for focussing on what matters From d1a4aad155bd34e5712daea46460b2125a48df3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:32:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 22/46] Fix typo: desgined > designed Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3d9629b..c32545f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ The average person without a systematic approach doesn't stand a _chance_! The ***system*** we are building -is desgined to help ourselves and others +is designed to help ourselves and others move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) goals is what we are building. From 42c9f6877a0738434ad1779a2cf98b83e1092469 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:36:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 23/46] Fix typo: palintext > plaintext ... though I quite like Palin Text https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Palin Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c32545f..216742b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -537,7 +537,7 @@ in a "brain dump" of one or more `items` of text. For the first step (***Capture***), we will build an ultra-simple interface to allow people to -input **`palintext`** +input **`plaintext`** and save it to a backend as **`text`** in one ore more **`items`**. From 00e9d92d08bdb2e0576b3e5b2891646f1d3b0027 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:36:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 24/46] Fix typo: ore > or Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 216742b..e1fa569 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -539,7 +539,7 @@ we will build an ultra-simple interface to allow people to input **`plaintext`** and save it to a backend as **`text`** -in one ore more **`items`**. +in one or more **`items`**. For details, please see: [`brain-dump.md`](https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/blob/master/checklists.md) From 05cbb1ebeeae84b37e9743bb53d819d1e7cdd934 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:37:23 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 25/46] Fix grammar by adding a comma to break sentence. Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e1fa569..c428f48 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -861,7 +861,7 @@ we don't refer to it as ## _Public_? -From a "commercial" perspective making our +From a "commercial" perspective, making our Product Roadmap `public` _can_ be viewed as "_**giving away** all our **secrets**_" by those who follow _traditional_ (_competition-focussed_) _capitalism_. From 580bd713f017f93820683f967da195531550b7de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:37:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 26/46] Fix typos: anone > anyone & inteact > interact Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c428f48..6986ef6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -953,7 +953,7 @@ because it's too "grandiose" at this stage. Instead, that part of our long-term vision is summarised as "API". Having a REST+Realtime API will allow -anone to inteact with their data +anyone to interact with their data and build their own UI/UX. Building a _Platform_ will allow any developer/team to build entire features From 73984d5cd1051aafe058310692552a31cf13f600 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:38:42 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 27/46] Fix typo: bilboards > billboards Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6986ef6..386d4a4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -932,7 +932,7 @@ share the "Vision" for what we are building. No map is a _complete_ representation of the world; it's just a "model" that allows us to think about it. When you open Google Maps on your phone -it does not show you all the street lights and advertising bilboards. +it does not show you all the street lights and advertising billboards. It's the same thing with a Software Product Roadmap. Including _everything_ would be totally overwhelming to the reader. From bafb1625e1ec6cdb33c12f573b804bd2ad1df845 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:39:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 28/46] Fix typo: intiuitive > intuitive Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 386d4a4..f70bf26 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -401,7 +401,7 @@ so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 > Capturing text (_and later voice memos and images_) as "items" which can then be categorised/organised using tags - is the most intiuitive and versatile way of storing data. + is the most intuitive and versatile way of storing data. We only need _one_ field or data type (`text`). We can then apply `tags` to an `item` to make it into _anything_ else. And then the UI renders the item with the appropriate UX From 2b3f7b94fb5c258abdbaef947d8325bea84af982 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:41:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 29/46] Fix grammar: display > displaying Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f70bf26..6d9d68b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ so that they can think clearly (_without a cluttered mind_) and prioritise. 📝 We only need _one_ field or data type (`text`). We can then apply `tags` to an `item` to make it into _anything_ else. And then the UI renders the item with the appropriate UX - for an `item` with the `tag` `"task"`, display a checkbox next to it. + for an `item` with the `tag` `"task"`, displaying a checkbox next to it. + define **individual goals** so they can be more systematic about achieving them. e.g: From a0801a9fcb108a22edbd7ff846ed4bdb8dfe2700 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:41:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 30/46] Fix grammar: reminder > reminders (pluralize) Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6d9d68b..6beef7d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ e.g: to have goals defined for each area of a person's life. We will have an on-boarding questionnaire to guide them, a visualisation of "progress" toward each one of the goals - and reminder to review them regularly. + and reminders to review them regularly. All features to be added to the backlog and worked on in due course! For now, we need the basic [**Personas**](https://github.com/dwyl/app/issues/213) From 198022448909140770eb272ce4775c6e8eac3d48 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:42:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 31/46] Complete the sentence by adding the word "helpful". Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6beef7d..eb33c69 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -479,7 +479,7 @@ we feel the App becomes _exponentially_ more useful/powerful in _teams_. ### 2. Small _Team_ Experience -> [_Co-op Mode_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_gameplay) -We feel that our App will be _incredibly_ +We feel that our App will be _incredibly_ helpful to small "teams" of people who need to collaborate on getting things done. Small teams will not be limited to "work" colleagues. Rather we will have personas for families, groups of friends and other associations. From 9484406e5567ce532bed4709e77bcdfac878dce9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:53:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 32/46] Fix heading level of section 3. Thanks @SimonLab Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index eb33c69..28c71a5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ If there is a feature you don't see and want to help us describe, please open an issue! -## 3. Big Company/Org Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! +### 3. Big Company/Org Experience -> [_MMORPG_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game)! There is no reason why a "Big" company or organisation cannot use the dwyl App. But this is not our focus right now. From 16c40f5e1e395dabb34529ff723c1753757d2de5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SimonLab Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:29:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 33/46] add missing "on", https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/pull/22#issuecomment-924164641 --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c9b9653..f2fe2d7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ but it will be an _amazing_ feature once our app has _lots_ of functionality. Focus on high quality software product with best-in-class engineering practices. We are building a robust and reliable app -with a focus end-to-end testing to ensure a consistent UX +with a focus on end-to-end testing to ensure a consistent UX on as many devices as possible. There shouldn't be any surprises or inconsistent UX (_bugs_), and if there are, they can be reported and fixed _fast_. From 0862462ef4d7c39f04bead23ecb6a55d08a19c1a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SimonLab Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:49:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 34/46] update headings, https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/pull/22/files#r713810159 --- README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 583c502..2f61193 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ but we will draw inspiration from _many_ sources. -## _Who_? +# _Who_? Who is this product roadmap intended for? @@ -705,7 +705,7 @@ to build something meaningful. ["_**work hard every waking hour**_"](https://youtu.be/liJbB_0eCTo?t=26) --> -## When? +# _When_? We started a laying the groundwork for building the dwyl app _while_ ago ...
@@ -717,7 +717,7 @@ _**Get involved today** and **help us prioritize** which **features** get built **next**_! -## _How_? +# How? If you want to get involved in helping us with the App, there are 4 ways to help: From c6529314a95f43be9ca3e27a34edb492a2015c2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:33:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 35/46] remove italics from "Delegate" word. Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2f61193..6682d65 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during Avoiding the "what you doing" type questions, or general interruptions is essential for focus work. -7. ***Delegate*** specific tasks +7. **Delegate** specific tasks to people in one's family/team/org with built-in tracking to _eliminate_ ["status update requests"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_work) From 2cfed6ba31fde1902cb44c09dbcb0ed517bd7fad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:34:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 36/46] Fix grammar: "does not have much different" > "does not differ much". Thanks @SimonLab Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6682d65..fd3fcdf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -592,7 +592,7 @@ i.e. What is our ["unique selling point"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unique_selling_proposition)?
The **answer** is: _initially_ it may _appear_ that our App -does not have much different +does not differ much from existing apps that _partially_ solve the personal effectiveness challenge. From 408b3a602d81910007ac1e7b5e608fa95518a1d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:37:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 37/46] Fix markdown of "Track" sentence. Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fd3fcdf..d947c2a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ such as: We want _complete_ versatility in the `tags` that can be applied to items so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their lives. -5. ***Track*** tasks and goal **progress _visually_**. +5. **Track** tasks and goal progress **_visually_**. 6. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during From 57243514daa9210ce0d747ee0abc784678343415 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:41:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 38/46] Remove italics from "Communicate" word. Co-authored-by: Simon --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d947c2a..37e40da 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ so that our App can be used for _any_ purpose that helps people organise their l 5. **Track** tasks and goal progress **_visually_**. -6. ***Communicate*** with others what task we are focussing on +6. **Communicate** with others what task we are focussing on so we can all avoid interrupting/distracting each other during ["Deep Work"](https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work) Avoiding the "what you doing" type questions, From a446db4ef484e728daf2ab3369b5aae00349e348 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 12:48:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 39/46] Update spelling of Indistractable README.md Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 37e40da..115fe69 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ and easily hide/show the rest when needed. We want to apply both the science and art of distraction-free focus we have read about in books such as "Deep Work", -"Indestractable", +"Indistractable", "Digital Minimalism", "Make Time", "Tools of Titans", From b04b7ffa1fa264f46c356def2b6d6365b0d2715b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:48:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 40/46] remove Beyonce line. Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 115fe69..cc78406 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -261,7 +261,6 @@ is that they can make us **feel _worse_** about our time-management - _**self**_ "**productivity** [***shaming***](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame)" - and **don't** actually **_help_** us **move _forward_**! -In the case of the one mentioning Beyonce, it's an outright _lie_. **Queen Bey** has an _army_ of people helping her get the most out of her day. The rest of us don't have personal assistants and entourages of people to help us maximise our time. From dc19cff4a2a0a9e5c1cde375f2973e99bcb2aed9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:48:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 41/46] tighten sentence on goals. Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cc78406..561aaaa 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ The ***system*** we are building is designed to help ourselves and others move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) -goals is what we are building. +goals. We haven't found a catchy one-line phrase to summarise the ***system*** we are building. ([`#HelpWanted`]()) Instead we can describe the App as a means From 3a4a36d9c7a42571c58e3f70d122f7f75f1dd6d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:48:54 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 42/46] remove excess use of "system". Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 561aaaa..703b72d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ move towards our (life/health/fitness/career/etc.) goals. We haven't found a catchy one-line phrase -to summarise the ***system*** we are building. ([`#HelpWanted`]()) +to summarise it yet. ([`#HelpWanted`]()) Instead we can describe the App as a means to answer the following **10 questions**: From 26bd86147d9aa1df726655f90bf3d49dd4d534f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:49:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 43/46] Clarify mention of Tony Robbins https://github.com/dwyl/product-roadmap/pull/22#discussion_r719337910 Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 703b72d..39a176d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ is to: Few people know more about effectiveness than life coach and motivational speaker [Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
-A quote of his that guides us in our mission is: +Although Tony Robbins is a somewhat polarising character, we unreservedly agree with this thought: ## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html) From c21c1959cd17c134529a9a560ec582ecd03c6442 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:50:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 44/46] Remove superfluous sentence Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 39a176d..0d5e9ff 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ is to: ## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ -Few people know more about effectiveness than life coach and motivational speaker [Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
Although Tony Robbins is a somewhat polarising character, we unreservedly agree with this thought: From b2b7d0feb56c1c9f8c8df61130d4786fca88bfd9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:50:25 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 45/46] cut "life coach" line Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0d5e9ff..0ba784b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ is to: ## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ -than life coach and motivational speaker [Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
Although Tony Robbins is a somewhat polarising character, we unreservedly agree with this thought: From a35b584fd4387c2a060b56e95cee1fb427ed9661 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nelson <194400+nelsonic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:50:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 46/46] Remove link to Tony Robbins (Wikipedia) Co-authored-by: Ines Teles Correia --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0ba784b..7007576 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ is to: ## _Empower people to maximise effectiveness, creativity and happiness._ -[Tony Robbins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins).
Although Tony Robbins is a somewhat polarising character, we unreservedly agree with this thought: ## "_The secret to happiness is one word: progress.
Progress equals happiness._" [Tony Robbins](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/tony-robbins-this-is-the-secret-to-happiness-in-one-word.html)