Work notes and records
Three recent entries where we document how we move forward on each assignment: what was evaluated, what was discarded, and what remained standing after the review. No empty promises, just a record of what we learned along the way.
Planning
In this entry, we record what was being considered for the next work cycle, why it mattered in the context of the workshop, and what specific detail the reader can expect. The idea was to keep the record clear and unadorned, just as it was discussed in the meeting.
Read the noteFirst week
The focus here is on real usage: what decisions were made, what was discarded, and what commitments had to be accepted. There are no grand claims, just the detail of what worked and what had to be adjusted on the fly during the first few days.
Read the noteReview
This third entry offers a different perspective: what was modified after the first review, what was kept, and why. The goal was for the series to have its own trajectory, without repeating what was already said and with concrete context to justify each adjustment.
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