Notepad

Description

Use this notepad to store ay random thoughts you want to keep track in the game. It consists of three columns:

• The first column is a navigation panel with 3 icons.
  • The first icon expands or collapses the navigation panel.
  • The last icon allows you to create new notes.
• The second column lets you choose the note you want to see or edit.
• The third column allows you to see, edit or delete a note (they get automatically saved):
  • Click on the title at the top to edit it.
  • Click on the Delete button to delete a note (this cannot be undone).
  • Click on the main text to edit it.

Strategy tips

• You can use this notepad to keep track of your investments. For example, if you bought a company for $500M, you can decide to sell it once it reaches $5B and record that on the notepad.
• Also use it to record information about projects in development. For example, you can record a project you invested 3 months ago, has a probability of success of 50% and an expected NPV of $100M. Then, you can assess whether the investment worked out or it was a flop.

Real-world parallel

• Microsoft Word.
• Emacs.