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A screenshot of the current map of content for my Zettelkasten.

Unlock Your Mind: Recalling Knowledge with a Personal Knowledge Management System

Feeling overwhelmed by information overload? Learn how a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system can help you unlock better knowledge recall. We explore practical strategies, from Zettelkasten to Maps of Content, to help you build a ‘second brain’ that truly works for you.

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Introductory guide to Obsidian quick switcher

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“Unlock the full potential of your note-taking with Obsidian’s quick switcher. This guide delves into its powerful features, enabling you to effortlessly find and open notes, as well as manage references using backlinks. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your workflow, this tutorial will help you navigate Obsidian with ease.”

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Introductory guide to Obsidian Periodic notes plugin

Discover how to streamline your note-taking with the Obsidian Periodic Notes plugin. This guide walks you through setting up the plugin, creating templates, and managing notes for different time periods like weeks, months, and years. Enhance your productivity by automating daily note creation and organizing your thoughts efficiently. Perfect for anyone looking to optimize their planning process in Obsidian.

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Obsidian web clipper being used to archive a page on WordPress ping backs I want to read later for specific research.

Obsidian Web clipper Introductory guide

An Introduction to the Obsidian web clipper, a browser add-on released towards the end of 2024. This tool allows users to clip websites directly into their Obsidian vault, making it easier to capture source notes from the web. The guide explores the functionality of the web clipper, how to install it, and how to use it effectively. The author mentions that while they primarily use Readwise Reader for capturing content to read later, they see the web clipper as useful for capturing websites found during research directly into their vault. The guide also advises users who don’t use a read-later app to consider how they manage these notes to avoid system overload.

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A screenshot of my weekly planning and review template that I currently use in Obsidian.

Why I moved my periodic planning and review from Notion to Obsidian

In August 2024, I made the decision to transition my weekly, monthly, and annual journals from Notion to Obsidian. This change was driven by the need to streamline my planning and review processes, which had become cumbersome due to the constant switching between applications. By consolidating my journals within Obsidian, I was able to link them seamlessly with my daily entries, reducing friction and enhancing the coherence of my personal knowledge management system.

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Syncing notes between Readwise and Google Notebook LM

Unlock the full potential of your note-taking by syncing Readwise with Google Notebook LM. This guide explores how to seamlessly integrate your digital highlights and notes, transforming them into a dynamic personal teaching assistant. Discover the steps to connect these powerful tools and enhance your learning experience, even with Google LM’s 50-note limit. Join me as I test this process and explore innovative ways to manage and utilize your knowledge effectively.

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