building a second brain

A list of all articles with the tag "building a second brain."


5 ways to actually use the notes you take

Congrats. You take lots of notes. But are you actually using the notes you take? Here are some ways to start.


How I back up my Obsidian vault to Github (free & cheap options)

How to back up your Obsidian vault to Github for free, and automate recurring backups


10 tips for smart Obsidian usage

Distilling my overarching productivity philosophy into ten tips for smart Obsidian usage.


Obsidian Physical Object System and Template

A look at my Obsidian People Note system, built for busy people that are often in meetings for work. Uses Templater, Dataview, and Meta Bind plugins.


My Obsidian People Note Template

Updated Feb 2024. A brief tour of my People Note template for Obsidian, using the Templater, Meta Bind, and Dataview plugins.


Obsidian Meeting Note Template

Updated February 2024. A detailed tour of my Obsidian Meeting Note Template, a full-featured system for taking and recalling notes from both work and personal meetings. Uses Templater, Dataview, and Meta Bind plugins.


My Obsidian Daily Note Template

Updated January 2024. A brief tour of my Daily Note template for Obsidian, using the Templater and Dataview plugins.


Recalling Books You've Read, Made Easy

A simple ~30-minute system that will help you recall key information from every book you read for life.