An inbox item is not yet a next action
The clarify decision turns captured material into usable commitments
One captured item
Clarify what it means.
Is there an action to take?
NO
YES
Decide its destination
Discard it Keep as reference Hold for possible later action
Define the next action
Name a visible next step. If several steps are needed, also record the project.
Organize reminders → review them → choose an action
Conceptual illustration • not measured data