Exploring Tools for Thought & PKM, with a focus on Obsidian, Readwise & others.
@TfTHacker I've already built some incredibly helpful Bases. This has also helped hone some metadata in properties / front matter, which has supercharged insights and potential work plans.
(not the crazy super power that is Strange New Worlds, but close)
@AnthonyBaker @TfTHacker I have nothing insightful here other than to agree 💯time over
@TfTHacker It is bonkers awesome. And unlike Notion, I love that you can create a base on top of whatever set of ACTUAL NOTES you want. It's still text-based files all the way down.
While I loved Notion databases, the fact that the notes they were tied to were built into the database itself always frustrated me. The note and the database are tightly bound.
So flexible. And way simpler than dataview.
@TfTHacker Haven't tried it yet, but I entirely agree with you. It changes everything. My plan is to use it to simulate Evernote's notes filters. Since all my notes have the same proprieties, I'll be able to quickly and effortlessly change the filter to find anything.
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. 🧠✨
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?
I'm reading The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll.
I am conducting a personal experiment (hybrid) where I keep a daily log on paper, and all other aspects are digital. So far, it is going well.
Ryder's book is a masterpiece.
I am a major user of the Tasks plugin for Obsidian and appreciate this hack for managing recurring tasks (keeping things clean in the notes).
@nicole I'm so happy you are still using SNW. Any performance issues?
An Honest Review of Obsidian in 2025 by @mikeschmitz
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.
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.
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. Remarkably, sometimes my fingers remember the sequence even if I can't consciously articulate it—it's as if they recall the pattern instinctively. #tft #Obsidian (2/2)
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. (1/2)
I've been sitting on this story for months:
The best iPad apps I've used lately are…web apps. Groundbreaking iPad-only apps are now a lost art, and only Apple is to blame.
The iPad's "Sweet" Solution https://www.macstories.net/stories/the-ipads-sweet-solution/
Coming this week in @club MacStories Weekly for members:
My shortcut to save links to Todoist and Readwise Reader at the same time, making read-later items more actionable.
Sign up: https://club.macstories.net/plans
Give me 55s of your time, and I'll explain my new app BarCuts to you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ1Wv5kN1SY
#BarCuts is a #macOS menu bar app that displays #Shortcuts workflows. It allows you to "tag" workflows to an app. When that app is active and in front, BarCuts will show its tagged workflows in a menu. It's pretty nice!
Website: https://actions.work/barcuts
I’m looking for a good book on complex systems theory. Recommendations?
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.
https://medium.com/@jahnke.rouven/a-multi-level-goal-planning-system-using-obsidian-29b94acd22f8
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. 🧠💡
Obsidian Observer (member-only)
https://medium.com/obsidian-observer/improve-your-knowledge-management-by-building-these-two-traits-581839e2fe38
@ChristinWhite That's a good idea. Have you submitted it to the developer as a feature request?
