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I Deleted My Second Brain Why I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save

Interesting article "I Deleted My Second Brain" by Joan Westenberg - Why I Erased 10,000 Notes, 7 Years of Ideas, and Every Thought I Tried to Save

I sympathize with her argument for simplifying her mental space.

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Obsidian's New Superpower - Turn Any Notes Into Organized Data - Toolbox for Thought Obsidian Bases bridges note-taking and data management, creating database views from existing notes. Filter books, projects, or research instantly. No programming knowledge needed—just point, click, a...

Obsidian is developing a game-changer: Bases turns scattered notes into organized databases with zero coding. Filter hundreds of notes instantly, create dashboards, track research—all while keeping plain text files. 🧠✨

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The new Bases feature in Obsidian is exciting. I am curious how others are using it? What are the pro's and con's from your experience?

YouTube video by vladcampos How to automatically delete done tasks ✅ in Obsidian

I am a major user of the Tasks plugin for Obsidian and appreciate this hack by @vladcampos.com for managing recurring tasks (keeping things clean in the notes)

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YouTube video by Mike Schmitz An Honest Review of Obsidian in 2025

An Honest Review of Obsidian in 2025 by @mikeschmitz.bsky.social

This is an excellent review of Obsidian's current state. It provides a positive but realistic perspective.

He touches on a significant concern regarding community plugins and their sustainability.

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YouTube video by Readwise How to Stop Forgetting What You Read

I am a big fan of Readwise Reader. This is a great video talking about recalling ideas highlighted during your reading. Just another great feature of this tool.

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Remarkably, sometimes my fingers remember the sequence even if I can't consciously articulate it—it's as if they recall the pattern instinctively. (3/3)

It generally takes me about three to four weeks to develop a smooth workflow with an app's keyboard shortcuts. I truly enjoy the transition from needing to consciously recall a shortcut to my fingers executing it effortlessly. (2/3)

Muscle memory never fails to amaze me. As someone who experiments with various Tools for Thought, I place a high value on solid keyboard support during my evaluations. When taking notes, quick access to keyboard shortcuts for key elements like headers, styling, and bullet points is essential. (1/3)

I’m looking for a good book on complex systems theory. Recommendations?

Frontmatter (or properties) is becoming a solid way for devs to had new functionality that allows customization at a note level.

This is a nice addition in NotePlan (Which I am currently using for a large multi-month project).

A Multi-Level Goal Planning System Using Obsidian Goal planning is very good to track the progress of your work, but which is the best system for doing that: Obsidian with this things!

A Multi-Level Goal Planning System Using Obsidian with Advanced Features

An article by a 17-year-old on his goal planning system in #obsidian. It is inspirational to see younger ones think so progressively about their future. It is a good read.

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Improve Your Knowledge Management by Building These Two Traits These are the key more than anything else…

Struggling with knowledge management? Focus on perseverance and patience. Stick to one system, push through resistance, and let your work compound over time. Perfect systems don't exist--consistent effort does. 🧠💡

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#ObsidianMD for #ADHD and Real-World Use Cases: My Custom Setup Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

A quick overview of my @obsidian.md setup and my folder structure.

#Obsidian #ObsidianMD #ADHD #Vault

Add a Logo or Avatar to your Vault - Toolbox for Thought Use this technique to add character to your vault, with a logo or avatar in the upper left-hand corner.

It's awesome, all thanks to @tfthacker.bsky.social
Yes, it's a CSS snippet

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Hey #Obsidian community, I'm looking for a plugin that does what Auto Note Mover does, but based on a property instead of a tag. Any suggestions?

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Discovering the Power of Journaling - A Personal Journey and Guide - Toolbox for Thought Journaling fosters self-awareness, stress relief, problem-solving, creativity, and personal growth by reflecting on thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Writing in a journal goes beyond putting words on paper; it is a journey of self-exploration.

Discover how expressing your thoughts through writing can open up viewpoints & nurture development. 📝✨
#Journaling #Obsidian #TfT

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Is stress weighing you down? Give a stream-of-consciousness writing a shot for 10-15 minutes. It's a method to clear your mind and discover peace amidst the chaos. #Journaling #Obsidian #TfT 📝

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New to journaling? JournalCraft 📓✨includes a beginner's guide to help you get started on your self-discovery journey.

Check it out: https://tfthacker.com/jco

#Journaling #Obsidian #TfT

Ready to craft your best self through journaling? JournalCraft provides the tools you need to get started.

Begin your journey: https://tfthacker.com/jco 

#Journaling #Obsidian #TfT 💪📝🌟

If you are hesitant about Journaling, this might give you that little push you are looking for. Very helpful.

Are you too busy to journal?

Reconsider your approach. Journaling doesn't have to be time-consuming. R Quick notes, gratitude lists, or short reflections can also be beneficial. Any form of self-examination is valuable. #Journaling #Obsidian #TfT

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Explore solutions by writing in a journal. 📓 Documenting challenges can help declutter your mind, approach problems, and trigger perspectives. Your pen might be your most powerful problem-solving tool. ✍️
#Journaling #Obsidian #Notion #TfT

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Unlock the power of journaling with JournalCraft! 📝✨ Discover 10 unique templates to enhance your self-reflection journey. Learn more: https://tfthacker.com/jco #Journaling #Obsidian #TfT

Struggling to maintain a journaling habit? JournalCraft offers tips and templates to make it easier than ever. Start your journey today: https://tfthacker.com/jco #Journaling #Obsidian #TfT

Cornell Notes are simple.

With two concepts for highlighting key thoughts & questions, along with a summarizing step to help us draw conclusions.

This also aids us when we return to our notes later for rapid recall.

Find out more:
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Obsidian Sticky Headings

This is a very interesting plugin that keeps headings in view as you scroll down. This can be useful, especially with large documents.
#Obsidian #TfT #PKM

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Video from the GitHub page:

According to the Stack Overflow Developer Survey, Obsidian is increasing in popularity and compels strong user loyalty.

However, this is a survey for developers & IT people who love to hack editors. #Obsidian #TfT #PKM

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Obisidan is so hackable. Check out this video, "How To Use Tabs In Your Obsidian Notes!"

#Obsidian #TfT #PKM

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Announcing my new Podcast – “Friendly Neighborhood Historian” Announcing my new podcast: "Friendly Neighborhood Historian" Gentle Readers, I’m beginning a new podcast called "Friendly Neighborhood Historian." It will have the same content as my blog, pretty much, but shorter and more auditory. If you enjoy reading with your ears, this is for you; listen to an article in just 5–10 minutes.

Announcing my new Podcast | Bill Petro