suggestions on tracking changes, and ensuring progress is done in order?

[toadster]

hey guys, my build has had me jumping around between documents and looking to thin out the process a bit...
possibly help those considering a kit as well to better grasp the process - it's not a puzzle where everything fits perfectly, and when you change the puzzle, it complicates further.

it's quite obvious that the FFR manual is a good 'start' at framing the progress to take, but any options that deviate from the 'manual' require intervention - sometimes before you even get the parts you need (i.e. Coyote engine)
surely nobody keeps this all in their head..

I was thinking of taking all my manuals and start walking through the FFR manual as the framing document, and when there's a decision/change point - drop a sticky note to a different manual, then jump back to FFR till the next 'option'
What process do you guys use to ensure you're doing work sequentially and not back-track too much - or get to a "whoops - I should have done that before this" moment?

trying to make this an informative thread for reference for myself and others...

pulled this from a FAQ on the 'other forum' which i think is a good start
https://cobradreams.com/2019/07/17/5...your-roadster/