Thread by @rjnestor

17 months later...

I'm even MORE convinced that @RoamResearch is the best choice for productivity.

Let me tell you (1) why you should build YOUR productivity system in Roam, and (2) why the potential hurdles aren't as substantial as they seem.

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https://twitter.com/rjnestor/status/1255298972865921027

First, let's be clear what I mean by "productivity."

It isn't getting "lots of stuff" done. It's getting IMPORTANT work done.

Roam helps me get lots of important work done—FAR more than any app I've used previously.

And I've used many other apps!

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https://twitter.com/rjnestor/status/1255298974698872833?s=20

Why build your productivity system in @RoamResearch?

1. Tasks & Projects can be deeply integrated with notes and supporting materials.

2. Tasks can be created anywhere without losing flow. Just tag them and move to the next block. They'll show up where you need them.

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3. Roam complements & enhances GTD. #GTD is amazing at helping you capture and structure your work, but not necessarily great at helping you DO the work. Sometimes it just piles up.

In Roam, you can house your GTD workflow AND accomplish the work.

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https://twitter.com/rjnestor/status/1442129990837891080?s=20

4. Roam provides a "spine" for your work. I log everything I do—literally EVERYTHING—in Roam. That may sound tedious, but my SmartBlock makes it friction free. (Thanks @dvargas92495 & @TfTHacker!)

The spine makes my workflow simple and flexible.

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https://twitter.com/rjnestor/status/1442129998601621504?s=20

5. Roam adapts to what YOU need it to be. No more straining against the artificial bounds of a tool—just build what you need.

Granted, constraints can be useful. That's why my AP Productivity course helps you build the structure YOU need.

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https://twitter.com/rjnestor/status/1442130004712869888?s=20

6. The Roam community is amazing and supportive.

Feeling lost in your system? Reach out to @beauhaan, @elaptics, @rroudt, @tracyplaces, @LaptopLifeLisa, @cortexfutura, @Roamfu, @RoamFm, @calhistorian, or MANY others. Or ME.

Or @Conaw himself.

Roamans help Roamans.

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What are the hurdles to building a productivity system in @RoamResearch?

1. Recurring tasks. I've solved this one. Follow me here and/or on YouTube and later today or sometime tomorrow I'll show you how easy recurring tasks can be.

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2. Feeling like your work "gets lost" makes it hard to build momentum. This is an easy fix when you follow a few best practices. My system flows easily now, and no work or task slips through the cracks.

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3. Roam can be overwhelming. It has the "a tool for everyone is a tool for no one" problem if you don't have a clear sense of what you want to do with it, which can feel chaotic.

Once you have your processes running, Roam actually TAMES your chaos.

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If you can feel in your heart of hearts that @RoamResearch is where you need to be productive, but you haven't made that work yet, sign up for my live cohort course AP Productivity.

I’ll help you build your Roam system to get important work done.

rjn.st/ap-productivit…

Cohort Two of AP Productivity launches October 18. It is an 8-week live course.

Early Bird sales (15% off the regular $500 price) open September 30, so sign up for the email reminder!

Here are testimonials from my lovely Cohort One friends:

As promised...

Here is my video where I teach you how to create recurring tasks in Roam Research.

My system relies on SmartBlocks V2 and Roam42's workBench. Every component you need to get the system up and running is included with the video!