How a Time Block Becomes a Memory
Turn calendar time blocks into lasting memories by rating and reflecting on them, then adding photos or videos.
- Record when, what, who, and where for each time block.
- Rate the block and write a reflection to capture its quality and meaning.
- Add photos or videos so the system can turn the block into a memory and weekly highlight.
The main process and examples are covered in the notes. · Best for: People who want a reflective record of their weekly experiences.
The speaker describes how Existence turns time blocks into a record of lived experience through ratings, reflections, and media.
Build context into a time block0:00
- A time block records when something happened, what happened, who was involved, and where it took place.
- A rating adds a measure of the time's quality; a reflection adds context and meaning.
- Photos, videos, or other content help turn the block into a memory.
Review weekly highlights0:00
- Existence creates weekly highlights from time blocks that were rated, reflected on, and given content.
- The Existence grid serves as a highlight reel of memories.
Explore a week's memories1:09
- Opening a grid item combines its rating, reflection, and content into a story.
- The speaker's examples include shooting content with his son, watching a movie, and launching a homeschooling academy.
Record difficult and ordinary moments too2:15
- The speaker also includes a driveway concrete mistake, saying goodbye to a local Starbucks, and frustration about his dog.
- The idea is to preserve varied experiences, not just highlights.
Step by step
- Create a time block and record when, what, who, and where.
- Rate the quality of the time.
- Write a reflection to add context and meaning.
- Attach photos, videos, or other content.
- Review the resulting weekly highlights in the Existence grid.
Tools & resources mentioned
- Existence system — turns rated, reflected-on time blocks with attached content into weekly highlights.
- Existence grid — displays memories as a highlight reel.
Notes are AI-generated from the video's transcript and may miss nuance.