PinnedPublished inObsidian ObserverThree easy ways to get started with Obsidian when you don’t know what you’re doingPick one of these PKM patterns for a solid foundation for your note systemJun 4, 2023A response icon1Jun 4, 2023A response icon1
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SMART-G, a mnemonic for smart meeting notesSome thoughts on capturing key decisions in my meeting notes.Oct 18, 2022Oct 18, 2022
Introduce yourself to clients: best practices for client introductionsLearn the three parts to a good introduction: reassure clients you’re who they should speak to, soothe their concerns, and telegraph your…Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
Published inObsidian ObserverWhat—exactly—are backlinks?A brief introduction to the secret weapon of networked note-taking applicationsMay 22, 2022A response icon1May 22, 2022A response icon1
Published inObsidian ObserverWhy it’s hard to get started: Obsidian’s not really a note-taking appNote-taking apps have ways they want you to work, a grain you should follow. Except Obsidian. Obsidian’s grain comes from you.May 1, 2022A response icon3May 1, 2022A response icon3
How to introduce yourself to network at conferencesThis formula makes it easy to introduce yourself and to tailor your intro to who you want to meet.Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022