Awesome. Glad to see that separating the "getting stuff down" from organizing has worked for you too.

Do you create a new raw text file for each note? How long does it typically take you to do the organizing process?

> trying to establish your system upfront is a mistake. Things inevitably leak through your categories and then you lose faith in your system.

I don't know if it's a mistake. I think you need to embrace the fact that your current system won't be perfect, and you'll need to adjust as you go. It doesn't mean you shouldn't start with something.