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Mike Schmitz Profile picture
@_MikeSchmitz
May 18, 2022 • 12 tweets • 5 min read • Read on X
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About 2 years ago, I downloaded @obsdmd to see what the hype was about and give it a spin.

Today, I have over 33,000 plain text notes in the app and it is the center of my creative tech universe.

A short thread on my use cases for this incredible app.

🧵👇🏼
#1: A Cross-Reference Library for my Sermon Notes

This is what got me into Obsidian. I create a new note for each sermon, embed my sketchnote, and link to every verse mentioned. Then I can use the local graph to navigate from note -> verse -> note in my personal study.

🧵/2
#2: A Repository of My Book Notes

Each book has its own mind map and outline, then I break apart key ideas into their own "atomic notes" so I can link them to other books that mention those same ideas.

🧵/3
#3: My Writing Tool

I do all of my writing in Obsidian, whether it's for a blog post, newsletter, video script, or article. I use kanban boards to track progress for writing projects, and Hazel keeps my folders clean by archiving them automatically based on metadata.

🧵/4
#4: My Personal Journal

I use the Tracker +Daily Notes plugins to practice the Daily Questions format from Marshall Goldsmith. I also use QuickAdd to add text entries for significant events, gratitude, and any learnings I want to capture.

🧵/5
#5: A Podcast Index

I create a note for each podcast I have a hand in creating, and embed the links/notes as well the audio file for each episode. I also include metadata where appropriate (i.e. book ratings for @bookwormfm).

🧵/6
#6: A Collection of Course Notes

I've recently gone through a couple of courses, and I've kept a single note for each course that I keep adding to. Each session gets its own section, and I use callouts to highlight important information.

🧵/7
#7: Archive of My Personal Retreats

My quarterly personal retreats always bring a ton of clarity. I have a text-based template set up in Obsidian that facilitates my thinking time questions and the Charts View plugin lets me recreate my wheel of life.

🧵/8
#8: My Task Manager

A few months ago I started keeping all my tasks in Obsidian. Using the Obsidian Tasks plugin, I'm able to add things like start/due dates to tasks and use queries to pull in tasks from anywhere in my vault.

🧵/9
TL;DR - I use Obsidian for:

• Cross-referencing sermon sketchnotes
• Connecting book notes & mind maps
• All of my writing
• My digital journal
• A podcast archive
• Course notes
• Personal retreats
• Task management

And tying it all together is the Graph.

🧵/10
I've never been a fan of everything apps, but Osbdiain is different:

• It's plain text, so it's future-proof
• It uses standard Markdown, so my files will work in any other editor
• The plugin architecture lets you make it whatever you want
• The community is amazing

🧵/11
If you're looking to make the most of @obsdmd, I helped build this comprehensive course for @thesweetsetup (course page says 40 videos, it's actually more like 60 now): thesweetsetup.com/obsidian/?ref=…

🧵/END

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The trick to turning chaos to clarity? Understanding what job you hired each app to do and how it facilitates the free flow of information in (and out) of your PKM system.

Here’s a simple frame work to help you make more of your notes & ideas. 👇🏼🧵
Before we get into the framework, you need to understand one thing: PKM is a system, not an app.

A shiny new object will never accomplish what a system-thinking mindset can.

With that said, let’s dive into the framework. 🧵/2
This is The PKM Stack. It’s a lot like a software stack used to deploy an application where all the components must tie together so information can flow between them.

If it doesn’t the app won’t work. 🧵/3 The PKM Stack
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🧠 PKM is NOT an app category.

It's a system for making the most of the information that you collect and connect.

Here's why this matters and how to approach your PKM setup:
1/ The perfect PKM app doesn't exist. No single app can do everything (or at least do everything well).

So instead of jumping from app to app, get clear on what you're after and craft a system to help you get it.

Then hire the right app for individual jobs to be done.
2/ The "Jobs to Be Done" concept is crucial here. Ask yourself: "What job am I hiring this app to do?" 🤔

Let me give you an example:
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Jun 24, 2024
🎯 Our society has a confirmation bias towards setting goals. But here's the problem: they don't really work. That's why 92% of New Year's Resolutions fail!

Why? Let's dive into the world of goals vs. systems. 🧵👇
1/8 James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, nails it:

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."

Think about it. In sports, all teams have the same goal (to win), but only one achieves it. There's more to success than just goal-setting.
2/8 S.M.A.R.T. goals are D.U.M.B. 🙃

We've been told our goals need to be:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
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This approach can create motivation, but it's not sustainable. I learned this the hard way... 😞
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Jun 13, 2024
Mental models are lenses that you can use to get a fresh perspective on a problem or situation. When you use the right model in the right place at the right time, it gets you unstuck and unlocks the path forward.

Here are 10 of my favorite mental models. 👇🏼🧵
1: The Dunning-Kruger Effect

This model describes the confidence people have over time as they move from being a novice to an expert. You think you know a lot at the beginning, then you feel like an imposter and slowly regain confidence over time.
2: The Map is Not the Territory

This model explains why maps can't contain everything from the territory they represent. It also teaches us to consider the values, standards, and limitations of the map maker whose opinions influence what appears on the map in the first place.
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Sep 16, 2023
My Obsidian vault now contains just under 50,000 notes (not including images & PDFs).

It is the center of everything I do creatively. I honestly couldn't do what I do without it.

Here's a few of my favorite uses for this incredible app (with detailed threads for each). 👇🏼🧵
#1: A Cross-Reference Library for my Sermon Notes

This is what got me into Obsidian. I create a new note for each sermon, embed my sketchnote, and link to every verse mentioned. Then I can use the local graph to navigate from note -> verse -> note in my personal study.
#2: A Repository of My Book Notes

Each book has its own mind map and outline, then I break apart key ideas into their own "atomic notes" so I can link them to other books that mention those same ideas.
Read 8 tweets
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Sep 14, 2023
Obsidian is more than just a note-taking app. It's actually a pretty phenomenal plain text editor if you know how to set it up right.

Here's a few tips for turning @obsdmd into the ultimate writing app 👇🏼🧵
First, make sure you have the Editor settings set up right. Here are a few I recommend:

- Make Editing View the default
- Toggle Auto pair Markdown Syntax ON
- Toggle Smart Indent Lists ON
- Toggle Fold Heading & Fold Indent ON

These will make writing in Obsidian MUCH easier.
Next, replace the built-in word count plugin.

The default gives you stats for the note. But if you use the Better Word Count community plugin, you can get word/character counts for selected text too.

But make sure to toggle off the Word Count core plugin to avoid duplication. Better Word Count Obsidian plugin
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