Notion Template
River Not a Bucket
Collect what inspires without creating clutter.
The Problem
The world is full of things to know.
But there's never time for them all.
What we've made for you
A Notion Template based on an idea by Oliver Burkeman*:
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Don't treat what you collect as tasks for later.
Treat it as flotsam on a river: pick up what calls to you, and let the rest drift past.
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* From the book Meditations for Mortals
Why give it a try?
Guilt-Free Collecting
Save things that interest you without the pressure to read or act on them.
Capture Without Clutter
Store your random thoughts, quotes, and links in one simple place.
Handwritten Notes Welcome
Photograph or scan your notes and keep them alongside your digital entries.
Browse How You Like
Switch views depending on your mood. Skim, sort, or explore visually.
Organise as You Go
Add topics naturally as your collection grows.
Optional AI Sorting
Set up AI automation to sort entries into topics automatically.
Works with our Commonplace Book Template
Use River Not a Bucket to capture freely, then move what matters into your Commonplace Book for deeper reflection.
Explore the template on Notion and we hope you'll give it a try!