Thread by @JessicaShieh

Summary of "Roam for Productivity" session w/ @jasongriffing and @MatMcGann.

1. GTD concepts that drove my approach in Roam
2. Daily page setup x GTD walkthrough
3. My capture toolkit: @NotionHQ x iOS shortcuts
4. Tips and tricks
5. Closing notes on #TfT

https://twitter.com/TfTHacker/status/1429376636311453696?s=20

1. Generalized GTD philosophy I internalized when I built my Roam graph(~1 min):
• Your brain is a crappy office
• Externalize your thoughts
• Close the open loops (for tasks running in your head)
• Be deliberate w/ planning and clarifying your work

2. Daily page setup x GTD walkthrough; broken down into the following topics(~12 min):

(a) My Daily Pages
(b) My GTD System (sprinkled w/ some Roam42 + workBench(wB) + Alfred automation magic dust)
(c) My Daily Workflow (how to switch context quickly)

2.(a). My Daily Pages - how I start my day (2 min)

• Structured randomization - showcased how to use Roam42 to resurface content from my (wiser) past self

My philosophy: "Bring the best of your yesterday self to help your today self."

2.(b). My GTD System (4 min)

• Use Roam42 x workBench(wB) x Alfred Hotkeys to rapidly navigate and move the to-dos to the appropriate context (without needing to use the mouse)
• Use "might-do" list

My philosophy: GTD + frictionless context switching

2.(c). Distraction-flexible daily workflow(4 min)

• How to stay focus or get back on track when distracted
• How to navigate distraction, change in context, wondering thoughts using Roam42 x wB x Alfred

My philosophy: be deliberate w/ your attention

3. Capture Workflow (7 min)

• Slow burn vs heavy lift (h/t: #BASB by @fortelabs)
• Use @NotionHQ x iOS Shortcut to capture fleeting notes then apply "light touches"
• Push into Roam for deep processing

My philosophy: "Design the tool to work for you"

4. Tips and tricks + looking under the hood (6 min)

• Roam42: Daily Pages template
• wB: seamless context switch
• Alfred hotkeys: copy ref, paste as embed/alias (h/t: @AliAbdaal for introducing me to Alfred) + why removing the tiny frictions matter

5. Closing note - as @MatMcGann showcased his graph, @jasongriffing and I discussed some closing thoughts on re-vamping your Roam graph (2 min)

My closing thoughts:

With every iteration, your Tool(s) for Thoughts #TfT help you gain a deeper understanding of your OWN thinking process and its uniqueness.

You'll realize TfT is like Thor's hammer, it's a tool that you channel yourself through, but the power comes from you.