Notes are not records of our thinking, but we THINK in our notes.
Note sequences are about developing ideas, not just about storing data
Your system is Investing in yourself with compound interests as notes begin to mingle with one another & form new ideas (Believer program?)
Good note taking system allows us to move freely between tasks & develop our thinking long-term, NOT contained in just one project.
Our notes: we are building over time & to have an external space to think in.
Is #zettelkasten a wiki? NO! In a wiki all links are equal & is more about storing info rather than developing thoughts. Wiki doesn't have note sequence which creates branches of thought. Roam is not just links - rather endless connections chained together through block refs.
Zettelkasten is bottom up, not top down. Don't worry about outcome, focus on process. Outcome focus makes you disappointed with yourself each day. Process keeps you moving forward & outcome will come. Roam: structure without structure. Don't be weighed down by too much structure.
Externalization allows the brain to do what it does best: making comparisons and associations.
We think with the tools we use and have to externalize our thoughts - note taking becomes one of the most IMPORTANT SKILL for those developing thought
Is #zettelkasten like MindMapping? No. MindMap is about visualizing connections, puts you in a perspective of trying to get an overview of parts, where as Zettlekessen draws you in without an overview - like wondering around in your brain. Serendipity.
Real learning comes from: 1) Spacing 2) Interleaving 3) Connecting 4) Self-testing 5) Elaboration
Luhmann said: time consuming thing is not writing, but finding the right order from your notes.
1/8 I have been reflecting on my decades of use of GTD. The biggest issue I always had with it:
🔄 a dislike of the weekly review while ironically at the same time greatly appreciate it
➕ and, even more importantly, is incorporating long-term vision and life's priorities.
2/8 I have to admit that I initially thought GTD could not help with vision & alignment. However, after reevaluating the system, I have to say that the Horizons of Focus do a good job of helping to establish vision, goals, roles, projects, and actions. 🚀🎯👍
3/8 The horizons help establish levels of perspective that can then be tied into your more immediate daily activities. Any time something comes up that you're unsure fits in, you need to run up the horizons to see if there is alignment. 🌅🔍
1/9 Nested tags in #Obsidian allow you to organize your notes with more granularity. Use a format like `#project/subproject` to categorize notes within broader topics. This structure makes it easier to manage and navigate through related notes. #TfT
2/9 To create a nested tag, add a forward slash between levels (e.g., `#book/chapter1`). This method helps you keep topics neatly organized and logically grouped within your personal knowledge base.
3/9 Benefit of using nested tags? It streamlines finding related notes. Whether working on different project aspects or categorizing research, nested tags help you filter and access your notes quickly.
1/7 The winners of the 2023 Obsidian Gems of the Year were announced on the official Obsidian Blog .
The list of winners and runners-up is worth reviewing, as you are likely to find exciting solutions you were not aware of.
#TfT #Obsidian #ObsidianMD obsidian.md/blog/2023-goty…
2/7 In summary, 280+ solutions were recommended by the community for six categories: (1) best new plugin, (2) best new theme, (3) best existing plugin, (4) best tool, (5) best community content, and (6) best template.
3/7 Thank you for your votes
I am delighted that FIVE of my solutions were nominated for the contest. What were the results?
1/7 Why do some find note-taking to be challenging? 😕
It may be they have not developed the necessary skills or strategies to do it effectively. With practice and the right techniques, anyone can improve their note-taking abilities and become a more effective learner. 👍
2/7 Another challenge in note-taking could be a lack of consistency. People often only take notes during lectures or meetings but forget to do so during personal study time. This can lead to gaps in knowledge and missed opportunities for retention.
3/7 I'm not saying to write 24x7, but this is a skill that develops with experience. The more you can do it in useful contexts, the more refined your skills become.
I compare my notes of the past to the present to see the progress. The progress is a result of intentional effort.
2/4 The benefit is users can find documentation for features in the context of their work in Obsidian. This should help when stepping through something new or complicated.
3/4 While it by default includes the help for Obsidian, other plugin and theme authors can register their documentation with HelpMate. Several popular plugins have already committed to adding support in upcoming releases (Dataview, Templater, Excalidraw)