Tag: theory
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Creating a Digital Garden in Obsidian
Today let’s talk about digital gardening in Obsidian. Have you heard the phrase “digital garden” before? The idea of digital gardening has been around since at least 1998, but it didn’t start to take off until recently. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that digital gardens used to require a certain type of expertise. […]
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Five ways to improve your memory without memorization
One of the problems with the modern age is that we all have too much information at our fingertips. We are inundated with so much information every day, it makes it challenging to improve your memory. Right at this moment you could be learning how to hula hoop, speak Greek, or build a bookshelf. Heck, […]
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Five ideas for naming notes in Obsidian
Do you ever have trouble naming notes? Or worse, do you struggle to find your notes after writing them? You aren’t alone. It’s a common axiom in the programming world that there are only two hard things in computer science, and one of them is naming things. Here’s a few ideas to make naming notes […]
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Building Systems in Obsidian
Building systems in Obsidian is one of the best things I’ve done in the last two years. Let me explain why. If there’s one thing you can say about the 21st century that is true for everyone, it’s that life is busy. We’re all busy. Some of us are busy with school, some with work, some with […]
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How to Take Book Notes in Obsidian
Taking notes is like eating: everyone does it, but not everyone does it well. For many years, taking notes was like eating fast food for me. I only took notes when I needed to, and it never helped me. If I was afraid of my forgetfulness, I would make a note. But this didn’t cure my forgetfulness, and […]
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Obsidian and GTD
Obsidian and GTD. At first glance, it may seem like these two systems have nothing in common. One is a tool for taking notes, the other is a system for tracking and completing tasks. Two different things, right? GTD is a controversial subject in its own right. For some GTD is too complex, for others, […]
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Getting started with Zettelkasten in Obsidian
I’ve been procrastinating on writing this article for one simple reason: I don’t feel qualified. Zettelkasten is a technical topic with a long history, and many people practice it more precisely than I do. There are lots of opinions on how to do Zettelkasten in Obsidian, and they all have merit. However, I’ve learned a […]
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Journaling in Obsidian
Last week I wrote about how I use Daily Journals in Obsidian. Be sure to check that article out if you’re interested in the practical side of how I journal. This week I’d like to talk more about why you might want to start journaling in Obsidian. Journaling is an interesting topic to me. I’ve been journaling for […]
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Why You Need to Backup Your Obsidian Vault
Let me tell you why I think you need to backup your Obsidian vault. I have a large vault in Obsidian. My main vault has over 4,500 notes, and over half a million words in it. I cherish my notes. I’ve spent countless hours creating, maintaining, and improving them. They have become my Second Brain, helping […]
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Building a Second Brain and GTD
Building a Second Brain and GTD have a lot in common. Building a Second Brain (BASB) by Tiago Forte is an excellent book. It’s partly about taking good notes but mostly about organizing your files more efficiently. Digital file management is hard, and it’s not something that comes naturally to me. So I’m glad to […]
