To solve really hard problems, you need to write down or record new ideas so you don’t lose them. But you also need to organize and prioritize those ideas.
Otherwise, you’ll find yourself constantly chasing one new idea…
And then the next…
And the next…
You end up running in circles, changing course with every new insight.
Organizing and prioritizing helps you evaluate your ideas with fresh eyes, so you can see them in context with the bigger picture.