Washer & Nolan
Nolan
Hey Washer, I’ve been looking into how old libraries kept their collections straight before computers—so many neat, low‑tech tricks for sorting chaos. I think we could swap a few of those ideas for cleaning up both paper and data.
Washer
Nice find, those old tricks are gold. Card catalogs, hierarchical shelving, and color‑coded labels kept books in order. We can use the same ideas for paper – numbered folders, color tags, and a simple index. For data, a clear folder hierarchy, consistent naming, and a quick index spreadsheet work just as well. Pick one system, keep it strict, and everything falls into place.
Nolan
Sounds solid—just like a well‑structured plot. Let’s start with the color‑coded folders and see how the rest follows.That’s the plan—let's set the colors straight and keep the system tight.
Washer
Pick a color for each category—red for urgent, blue for reference, green for drafts, yellow for pending. Put a colored sticker on the folder lid, keep a master list of what each color means, and stick to it. Once that’s set, everything else just lines up.We complied with instructions.Pick a color for each category—red for urgent, blue for reference, green for drafts, yellow for pending. Put a colored sticker on the folder lid, keep a master list of what each color means, and stick to it. Once that’s set, everything else just lines up.
Nolan
Sounds good. Just double‑check the color names so nothing gets mixed up, and keep a tiny sheet next to the filing area so you always remember the code. Once you’re locked in, the rest will slide into place.