Obsidian and the frustrating puzzle

Most of the time we think learning is just consuming content and taking tons of notes. After that, we try to memorize the notes we took by reading them over and over again. But deep down we know learning like this isn’t right. And it isn’t. Learning is not only…

It can be difficult to take notes and connect them to your existing insights and concepts. Most of the time, I’m just taking notes to get blindsided in the end. …

There is a recipe for learning, and it only takes 5 ingredients. These ingredients, once combined, create the ideal neurochemical environment for learning. Make use of the five ingredients — awareness, alertness, attention, activity, and rest — to boost your learning. This recipe is not specific for learning in Obsidian…

There is a recipe for learning, and it only takes 5 ingredients. These ingredients, once combined, create the ideal neurochemical environment for learning. Make use of the five ingredients — awareness, alertness, attention, activity, and rest — to boost your learning. awareness The first ingredient is awareness. After a certain point…

At this point, it is my second nature to get annoyed by my Obsidian structure and feel the desire to try to change it. But this time I might have found something. I tested and played with a new structure and I even enjoyed using it in the end. …

I’m afraid of deleting my notes. Not all of them obviously. Only some of them. But somehow I assign them this special yet imaginary value. Is it only me or does deleting notes feel wrong? I wrote them, I collected them with all this effort. …

I often fall into the trap of just transcribing notes while learning. My mind somehow switches off and I’m in a mode of just pouring information into my brain. After some time, I realize that I remember nothing. why I have the problem of just consuming content and transcribing notes when…

Taking notes and learning can be difficult. Not even really because of the topic we want to learn. But mostly because of us — our own beliefs, our own thoughts, and our inner chatter. I often catch myself being psyched about learning and taking notes while planning it. I’m excited…

We take notes to learn, form new connections, and collect interesting insights. And, Obsidian is a great place to do these things. Obsidian is a great place to learn. You come across an interesting online course, book, or tutorial and you just want to dive into it. …