Mindful Consumption

[@odysseas__]

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[@comradestannis]

From a previous comment: "Tbh, I think FOMO is a real thing, among other things that make us just consume content all day. I can't play video games now unless I take the time to enjoy them and take something from them. But the problem is playing them to appease FOMO or "stay in vogue" with everyone else is just too much pressure. So I sometimes never play them."

[@jackwebb3757]

I use obsidian to store my favourite quotes and I bought a book stand because of you bro 😂

[@odysseas__]

Grateful to hear it, cheers man

[@MaxwellBuba]

I also use Obsidian 👍 and love the app.

[@demonzx6279]

Lmao literally same

[@detectivefischer6396]

I use obsidian too to store my thoughts about the books i read.

[@HS-rb6vq]

Why is this exactly me on those two thingsss😂

[@Corredephd]

Stopped the video half way through and will come back to it when I'm sitting on my desk with pen and paper. Saved to my watch later too. This will be a gem.

[@odysseas__]

Love that you take action right away, and thanks!

[@douglasdrumond]

Look who’s here, too! I love your channel, @Corredephd.

[@sandrasshelf]

I’m so guilty of doing this: watching courses, reading self-help books, binge watching the KZbin gurus, etc. And then feel so empty and stuck even more. I’ve been forcing myself to take notes and decrease the amount of people videos/tiktoks I “binge”. Thank you! Great video as always. It’s not lost on me that I’ve watched this video as well 😅

[@odysseas__]

I don't blame you -it's the most natural path. That's great to hear though, and that is too. Best of luck ahead.

[@joelstephens9081]

I know the feeling, I find the best way to deal with it after a binge of content is to streamline it into your notes and cut all content for a good while just practicing what resonates with you and what is achievable other wise I find myself no moving forward with my new knowledge.

[@sandrasshelf]

@@joelstephens9081 Agreed! Thank you for sharing.

I completely agree… "Intelligenti pauca". I recently read Byung Chul Han, and he said that we should not confuse information with meaning. You can have an immense amount of information (even good information), but it does not necessarily constitute meaning. On the contrary, you can have little information and still construct something that holds meaning. Along the same lines, it is worth remembering some classics (like Seneca and Epictetus), who suggested reading few books (but good ones).

[@odysseas__]

That's a great point. The collector in us pushes for more facts and figures, but that's usually irrelevant in the grand picture.

[@carmencampeanu7810]

Very good point 👍 😊

[@gobi7764]

The content flood is insane, I was going crazy because I have no idea what to consume because everything is so good. Looking forward to watching this! Thanks!

[@odysseas__]

It's exactly that! Hope you enjoy

[@thecastaways2]

As someone with a deep interest in political philosophy, I invest 70% of my time online into educational or edutainment videos around the topics I enjoy: anthropology, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, politics, etc. The first step to managing your consumption is knowing what, and which content creators are worth your time. Thanks Odysseas for sharing your methods, I’m slowly acclimating to using Obsidian now because of some of your videos. 😊

[@sorenpx]

This video reminds me of a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo, spoken by the Abbe Faria to Edmond Dantes when the two were together in prison: "I had nearly five thousand volumes in my library at Rome; but after reading them over many times, I found out that with one hundred and fifty well-chosen books a man possesses, if not a complete summary of all human knowledge, at least all that a man need really know. I devoted three years of my life to reading and studying these one hundred and fifty volumes, till I knew them nearly by heart; so that since I have been in prison, a very slight effort of memory has enabled me to recall their contents as readily as though the pages were open before me." I have thought about it many times over the years and have wondered if perhaps it is better to spend one's life reading more narrowly but deeply, rather than trying to read as much as possible but reading shallowly.

[@moiramarques]

Here he is: my favorite reader on KZbin! Thank you for the insightful tips and inspiration to learn and put learning to practice, Odysseas!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks Moira, I really appreciate it

[@moi.marquez]

We have the same name...

[@moiramarques]

@@moi.marquez that is so cool! 😮

[@JohnCarlosMartinez]

Some of the most insightful stuff on KZbin. Practically and when implemented, effective.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, really appreciate it

[@viktoriaberg8706]

I have an allergy that makes me unable to read paper books. I got through 4+ years of nursing school with the help of youtube, online-handbooks, e-books, audiobooks and, naturally, classes. I do use pen and paper but without Obsidian (I tried Roam first, but it didn't entirely suit me) I would be smoked in my professional life. With some easy maneuvers I can collect everything I ever learned about a subject and do a talk or write a short summary to the benefit of my colleagues. I was very influenced by Kadavy's Mind Management, which taught me the importance of timing. Cal Newport's books are great too. At 58, I am happy to be an eternal student. 😁

[@odysseas__]

It's always reassuring to hear how it's been so useful in other people's life -that's brilliant. Have to get around reading those myself too, thanks for the suggestion. My best wishes for the road ahead.

[@SubLuminary]

Hey Odysseas, I just want to say that you have gotten me into the world of Classical literature and now I want to stay here forever. I’m learning so many cool things with all of your different strategies and tips and tricks and I’d just really like to say thank you for that. Have an awesome day :D

[@rohanbidi]

Through my readings one of the ideas that really hit home was that of "Deep Work" by Cal Newport. You have covered it in your own way in another video. And for me it's the ideal way to mindfully consume the educational and practical content. For eg, when I get notified of your upload, I don't necessarily watch it right away (which is a compliment 😉), I will watch it only when I'm in that window in my schedule where I'm "working deep" - no distractions, full attention, maximum absorption.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks man -and it's so true. I often find too that saving stuff to read later gives you a second chance to consider if you actually *need* it. Many times, the answer is no. Still have to read that too..

[@DanJiang]

You have been a beautiful calm voice in the digital chatter we live in. Really appreciating your voice and your Obsidian setup video helped me massively, a big part of my setup are all ideas from your video. So thank you!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, super grateful to hear it

[@chipresmusic]

So far since I've watched this, the last 2 days I've been more aware of how I interact with the plethora of content available. I've taken up the advice of notetaking, and wow this is great so far. Luckily, I know how to use Notion so I can organize my notes well. I think that it is selfish to hoard all the information you learn from videos and books in your brain, and not share it. Using this Notion moving forward as my archive for not just KZbin videos, but books, and even movies that I believe left an impact on me. I hope to share my thoughts and notes, condensed in an order of importance, with someone, someday. This allows for the transfer of information from one generation to the next. Thank you.

[@TheRebelDuck]

Sometimes, a video hits at the needed time. Thank-you

[@SLTYMILK]

So much content, so little time!

[@Kakhaufan]

I think I stumbled across your channel for the second time now. While I did not have any dislike for your content upon my first stumbling upon, it also did not captivate me. This second time, I grew more fond of your rather quickly content. But it is only now in this moment that I am realising that actually your content deeply resonates with me. I have tried in the last few weeks to decrease my consumption of media, decrease my exposure to hyperstimulating thumbnails/content/WhateverYouMayWantToPlugInTogetherWithThat and focus on more interesting things - though I never knew before that all the media I was consuming actually wasn't that interesting to me! It was mostly background noise, the feeling of *something* happening. Only now can I actually appreciate your content because I freed some space in my mind to reflect on it. So to summarize: Thank you and keep doing what you're doing.

[@mdtjrbh]

I can now say with full confidence that you are my favorite KZbinr. We are so similar that your insights get through my mind flawlessly. Keep inspiring, Odysseas ✍🏻

[@vonmusel6158]

to simplify you must reduce, but you get to appreciate what's left much more!

[@sumaira9368]

thank you so much for this video, and your entire channel. im 17 and i really feel like you saved me a lot of time and energy that my future self could have wasted. slowly im regaining that spark that made me like writing in the first place. im going to continue this later when i have a pen and paper to take notes on :)

[@ana__maria__]

Very insightful!!! I want this to become a new mantra, mindful consumption ❤ in this ocean of information we live in, people that curate content and that we trust are becoming more and more valuable nowadays

[@BookPonder]

Another excellent video, I love the idea about slowing down. I used to read 52 books a year and it was a rush to mark books as read. I wish I could have those years back of spinning my wheels as a reader but it’s part of the journey! I also switched to Obsidian because of you and have increased my writing from my own original ideas instead of only writing about books, it’s an amazing tool once you get it setup to your liking. P.S. I watched this video with Obsidian open 😂

[@HibaKHALDI-j4n]

Thank you! This came at the right time, I've been struggling with mindless consumption without any real impact, I just wanted to go from consumption to creation.. i toke notes on what you said and it was very helpful (and weirdly calming 😅) All the luck ❤

[@kadithya5698]

Your videos are so insightful ,when you told me to be more enganging i got up brought a book and pen wrote down notes ,and you are hit home with the mindless consumption of content.Keep doing great work.

[@odysseas__]

Love to hear it, that's the immediate action we like to see. Thanks too.

[@dianxiaaa2164]

thank you for your useful insights and tips, your videos genuinely help me because somehow i always find my self actually applying your advice most of the time, instead of just mindlessly consuming like i do most of the time, so thank you again !!!

[@odysseas__]

Love to hear it, and thanks too!

[@keinakano6]

I agreed with all steps (being polymath). It's quite important to organize and storing your experience.

[@100pmistry]

Thank you for making this video! Recently, I’ve felt like a failed learner. I have notes in Evernote, Notion, Apple Notes, Google Keep, and RemNote. I keep switching instead of sticking to one thing. Upon watching this video I realized my problem is mainly Standardization. I have chosen RemNote (notetaking & flashcard software). If you’re curious.

[@Doomsdayparade]

Treating this system like I do strength training (progressive overload) has helped me explode my programming knowledge. Thanks! Now I just need to stop buying books that I know I wont get to for another year lol.

[@TheKraut6]

It's so reassuring to hear that I'm not the only person with a dozen different notebooks and apps where I keep my notes. I've also been trying to make a point of conglomerating them into one place like Obsidian... still working on that.

[@Kamnaaaa]

I started right now and took notes ideas you shared!!👍

[@mikejaydavies]

This video resonated a lot with me. I had it playing while I opened Obsidian and made a quick note about some thoughts from watching it. Probably want to go over it at least one more time, but it was good to put your theories into practice!

[@sinxenon3181]

Fantastic content as always. I'm doing the mindful consumption in the similar way for some years already and totally agree with every your word. Also great improvement on the video image quality! I like how you arranged the light, and blue + orange always look amazing together.

[@odysseas__]

Cheers! Love to hear that too -I know there's many different fun ways to go about it. And yeah I'm gonna have a lot of fun with the new light for sure.

[@timmyjacobs0]

The production on this video, shot placement, editing.. is great. I love it

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@Trushaggyful]

youre my favorite youtuber man

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man, I'm grateful to hear it

[@ElliotCoen]

Another brilliant video mate. Very thought provoking. Cheers!

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man, I really appreciate it

[@RobBurden]

Please do an updated video of obsidian and how you are using your written and verbal notes.

[@maysonyancey7856]

Great idea! I have been implementing more of your ideas into my note taking and reading. It is so easy to mindlessly consume “informational / self help” content and feel like I am being productive. I’m going to start taking more notes on videos I watch on KZbin… including this one!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and I love that instant action taking

[@z00k42]

Big shout out for the ol' pen&paper

[@odysseas__]

100%

[@JTvmtex]

Saw you have "Salonica" and did a double take! On my shelf too, can't wait to read it as I have family there. Enjoying going through your videos, φιλε

[@lucasjsnyder]

Not sure if you took my advice at all, but this video sounds great. It's noticeably louder than the last. I'm only 3 mins in but excited to watch the rest!

[@odysseas__]

I did some fiddling, mainly with the mic position. Thanks for the advice from before!

[@lucasjsnyder]

@@odysseas__ Do you have any videos on how to not be addicted to a smart phone? I've been struggling with this for years. It's not like I'm addicted to social media, but it's more like I just can't stop the knee jerk reaction to just grab my phone and look at it, for no reason. Whether I'm bored, in bed, where ever. I've considered going flip phone only, and I even purchased one, but there's enough useful things on my smart phone it feels like I am stuck with it. I've tried just about everything - deleting apps never works because then I just reinstall them. Anyways, would love to hear your thoughts on this perhaps in a video!

[@kazonogasilka]

English is not my first language and I will write it down without any translators so I'm sorry if I sound weird sometimes I just wanted to tell my big, no BIG thank you for your content. Your videos about obsidian and mini-essays changed my life completely and solved my problems that I had since I was 5 years in school or something (I don't know which grade it is in english speaking countries). Right now I stopped listening to your video and took my old notebook just to write things while watching to write a mini-essay next. I had already read a whole book about introducing to philosophy (thanks for the video about reading lists) where I made a mini-essay on every chapter. So yeah again A BIG THANK YOU

[@odysseas__]

That's brilliant to hear, I always love to see people take action. Best of luck ahead!

[@luoboeguy]

Another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@odysseas__]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@krischi_mk]

please do your new Obsidian setup guide!

[@LisaSonora]

So glad your channel popped up in my feed! Love what you're sharing - and that mug! Adorable!❤

[@victorinprogress]

Taking notes on podcasts is underrated

[@odysseas__]

So true

[@levi10999]

The right video in the right moment!

[@odysseas__]

Much appreciated, hope you liked it

[@capcrow420]

Thank you for making this video! I really appreciate your way of sharing knowledge, and the limpid way you approach topics to explain your pov and your thoughts on them

[@odysseas__]

I really appreciate it, thanks

[@andrewc83]

Rewatching this now with notes

[@odysseas__]

Love it

[@МарияЕвдокимова-ф5ю]

Thank you, your approach to learning has really inspired me!

[@odysseas__]

I really appreciate it, thanks

[@dedanialakozlov2274]

6:00 I did exactly that thing with this video 😂 Ur work is really good 👍

[@HoàngQuangVũ]

this video format suits me a lot

[@kimberlymiller566]

These are some excellent points and a much-needed kick in the pants for me to get off my “edutainment” hamster wheel 🙈 what you said about consuming better quality content necessarily limiting the quantity of content we consume reminds me of an idea I read several years ago in Essentialism by Greg McKeown, “less but better”, making the distinction that the focus is not on less for less’s sake but like you said, so we can devote our full focus and attention on what is much more valuable. In a way it’s practicing contentment and gratitude, choosing to believe we have enough instead of always rushing in FOMO. I’ve noticed too with the amount of content there is available to consume that it is like panning for gold - often I’ll pull up multiple tabs that look like they’ll be interesting/useful only to realize partway through that they’re not delivering on the promise of the title/thumbnail/article excerpt/etc and therefore not actually worth my time. I’m trying to get better about recognizing and cutting my losses more quickly instead of hoarding open tabs like a squirrel preparing for winter 😂

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and you mention some great ideas here. I've also found that saving posts for later, like you say, gives you a second chance to consider if you really even need them at all.

[@trench7599]

the mug is awesome

[@odysseas__]

Cheers!

[@QRAY4ONCE]

Ty so much for focusing on this whole thing, i've been reading about this for months and also checking opinions of reddit people on this as well . I've been waiting for this man, you explain things clear and and the way you look at things in other vids is really similar to mine . Appreciate it dawg❤

[@odysseas__]

Really appreciate this, thanks. Best of luck dealing with it all.

[@AmriteshChandan007]

This is the best video I've watched on content consumption. Thanks a lot. BTW which CASIO watch is that on your wrist ?

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man, and it's an A164WA-1VES

[@michelapaz4451]

Obsidian deserve to sponsor you 🥰🥰

[@bayfundamental]

Hey, you mentioned that your last Obsidian setup video is outdated. I just watched it and applied the technique. Would be awesome if you explain the changes. Thanks for the lovely videos, anywaw! So helpful!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks! And it's more the production quality I was referring to -I still use that same system today. It's still not perfect of course, but I am looking on how to improve it.

[@HallelujahHotdog]

Slow reading supercharges the minds eyes ability to increase fidelity and frame rate!

[@odysseas__]

100000 Hz easy

[@RebelTemptations]

Great content brother! And great coffee mug! Some people notice the little details... :D

[@bmluker1]

Great video! I struggle to pick a note taking system and stick to it. I bounce all over the place. It’s hard to find what works for you when another offers a shiny new thing.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and very true. I'm always tempted by new software which is better on paper, but still.. once you have a system in place it's best to stick to it for at least years.

[@NajebanyHajduk]

Love your vids bruh. Le ambiance is chill af

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man, I'm loving the new light too.

[@serenity2288]

What's your approach to the handwritten notes vs digital notes? Do you copy them off the paper into Obsidian as they are or do you further refine/process them? I also prefer pen and paper for the initial sweep through a book or another piece of content (minimizes distractions, for one thing) but I'd also like to store them digitally for easier access and revision and I'm trying to work out a reasonable system

[@pamherman6363]

I wrote notes on this video. You’re right. It does help with memory and recall. For content engagement, i looked at the notes about Brilliant and how it can teach you how tech works. I’m opposite of you. I don’t care how it works. I just need it to work! 😅

[@odysseas__]

I totally get you, sometimes you just let it do the job for you.

[@wnJhntn]

Great channel

[@odysseas__]

Thanks

[@horatiurotar6257]

Very useful. Thank you. Keep going!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@MsLaurenBaldwin]

Wonderful content!

[@bafan13]

I do not disagree with you, however - 1. Great is the enemy of Good (Do keep that in mind when you stop yourself from reading when you're not ready to take notes) 2. I cannot remember the books I've read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me 3. If you want to master (remember) something - Teach. (Maybe if you talked about the books you've read, your retention will be even better, than it was, when you just made notes {i try n do that on my social media channels} ).

[@JuanDuarte_58]

I like to counter by saying that I read without taking notes or marginalia until the end. I had too many book notes to sort through, and that made me feel some type of way. One book, one idea.

[@dangernoodle2868]

Are you going to make some videos about reading the classics? I'd be interested in them!

[@odysseas__]

I've been wanting to for ages but I'm not quite sure how to approach it yet. Soon I hope!

[@carmencampeanu7810]

Just found your channel, I love it, God bless 🙌 🙏 Jesus is King 🤴 🙌

[@DMartin10]

I swear, you are my alter ego. We think and approach learning in exactly the same way.

[@odysseas__]

Always fun when the internet brings us together

[@bshirazi1]

My reverse uno card is that I can't watch this video because I'm not actively taking notes😂

[@odysseas__]

It's a case of twisted irony

[@FelixBlade]

I love the mug xD where do I get it?

[@odysseas__]

Haha thanks, it was a gift. I think it's on Etsy.

[@Shmyrk]

2:22 wish me well 🙏🏽

[@senfdame528]

Mike Boyd for Books. Mike Books

[@TeesaurusStern]

My last violin case looked almost the same as yours. Keep on making music! :) Also a hobby that just takes time. Nobody cares if you learn to play twenty pieces in one year if you don't actually learn to improve your skill, which you can much easier achieve by focusing on fewer pieces and their phrases individually, just like with taking more knowledge out of your reading if you take it a bit slower.

[@danghanYdR]

awesome!!

[@Sigabiel]

Hey really great video! :) While I was working myself through it, I asked myself if the first question ("Is the content insightful or practical") is supposed to answered rationally or situational. I often find myself telling me that I am fine with watching the content anyway because I still use it for entertainment even tho it has educational parts in it. I am really looking forward to your opinions. Thanks in Advance

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and it depends -you can easily say both. I will save for note-taking either way, but you can just watch something for entertainment's sake whether it's educational or not. The point is to be honest with yourself I suppose.

[@zcuric]

Saint Augustine

[@defaltgamer1524]

love your mug 🌚

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man

[@Garbanzobear]

I'm sure you've mentioned this in another video but hope you don't mind me asking still. You take a lot of notes I see but do you practice active recall and spaced repetition with most things you learn? Seeing how you have a lot of written material about knowledge you've come across it must be difficult to use it all in practice.

[@odysseas__]

It's a good question, and I don't do it actively. However I do look through my notes pretty often when I need it for writing, so I guess the repetition happens by nature.

[@Nidhsa]

This is the first video im taking notes on lol

[@odysseas__]

It's an honour then, hope it helps

[@giepc8887]

Thanks, Odysseas, for the inspiring content! However, I’m wondering, do you really take notes on everything you read? What about information about the world (newspapers, news portals) - do you take notes on that too? And what do you do when you start reading something, or worse, when you finish and realize there’s nothing to take notes on because the article (for example on Medium or Substack or anywhere else) was just weak and not worth remembering? Do you transfer your handwritten notes to Obsidian (I recently adopted this workflow, and it’s working pretty well for me)?

[@odysseas__]

Cheers, and that's an important question. I take notes for anything that I feel can serve my thinking or writing in the future, so that's not necessarily ALL informational content. Stuff like news might have some good ideas in, but the purpose of a lot of it is just to keep you up to date so I'm happy to just take a mental note of it and move on. It's that sort of compromise. If nothing in the writing is that special, I'm happy to just move on and not write notes. That's pretty common too. And yes I do move everything over asap -otherwise I risk it not happening at all. Hope thats helpful!

[@msd5808]

Spend time alone with your notes, perhaps reading them randomly (shuffling), to see if you can get meta/gestalt idea-making from it, useful for a creative project. Reflect on them?

[@odysseas__]

Great idea. Even just reading through old stuff can trigger new connections.

[@odysseas__]

Great idea. Sometimes even just rereading old notes will spark new connections.

[@littlemarsss]

Stopped this video in the middle of it, washed the dishes (which I was avoinding) and then came back after a shower with my notebook and pen to take notes. I really like this approach. Never thought that I could take notes to lower my mindless consumption. Thank you! 🤍 P.s. I also used your video to set-up my Obsidian. I tailored it to my needs (I am in the field of manuscript studies so lots of MS codes and stuff) but it has been working wonders so far

[@davidvkimball]

What's outdated exactly about your Obsidian setup video? I just followed it and it seems great.

[@odysseas__]

Just the production quality. It's not terrible but eh.

[@davidvkimball]

@@odysseas__ lol! It's great. I didn't notice at all. If I had noticed, that would more than likely have been a bad thing since it would have been distracting.

[@odysseas__]

@@davidvkimball I'm glad to hear it, cheers. I'll make a fresh one eventually anyway.

[@bonkchoy5544]

i've always thought the "52 books a year challenge" was an absurd pace for anyone looking to read books that aren't either explicitly written for the big screen or YA books

[@odysseas__]

Exactly. It's so unrealistic.

[@Fractal227]

Odysseas i am curious, what is your approach to vaults? Do you have one vault for EVERYTHING, or do you have a vault that contains a specific subject or subjects that interconnect with each other?

[@odysseas__]

I only have one for everything. I find that the tagging system is enough to keep it somewhat organised, but I'm not against the idea of another vault or two for school/work stuff

[@ramonbsales]

Great!

[@odysseas__]

Cheers man

[@chemclimber]

Do you follow Cal Newport at all? I've read a few of his books and you both talk about about similar things. I also read 2md brain which got a lot of hype last year but was underwhelmed even though it was advocating a lot of what you just talked about.

[@peace_larva]

do ever look back on the notes you take on video/books? Ive tried it a couple of times but then I forget about them. Also I didnt really notice in difference in my understanding of the content when took notes vs when I didnt.

[@odysseas__]

I do sometimes because I use them for writing. Most of the time though, the writing itself is what helped me retain the idea so I often don't need to reread anything. It's also great for revealing any bits you *don't* understand, because you struggle to write about it then.

[@pablosanfilippo4781]

I feel conflicted about digital note-taking. On one side I understand it's way easier to organize and come back to it. On the other side, I work on the computer, procrastinate on the computer, I'm sick of the computer and in my book time I want to be away from the computer and its distractions.

[@luxanmusic]

Hey, I know where that shipping container story is from. ;) Have you ever thought of publishing a digital garden of your notes? I'd love to see some of your insights and an example zettlekasten from someone who's been doing this for awhile. Also, your mug is missing the tufted titmouse. Cheers!

[@odysseas__]

Haha busted -couldn't resist mentioning it. I've thought about that paid public notes feature, but tbh it doesn't seem worth it. I think I'd rather use them to create high quality write ups and release those instead. And you're right about the titmouse, I forgot about him.

[@scratpigeon4000]

Thanks for your video. I have a question: when you read a big philosophy book, you make a big note summarizing it, but after that? Do you divide it into smaller notes that boil down to a single idea?

[@odysseas__]

Cheers, and yes I tend to do both. One summary just to have a big picture of the book, and the rest of the notes will pinpoint interesting ideas.

[@fizywig]

I watched Netflix junk Emily in Paris on Netflix I could feel my mind turning to mush. And the ideological brainwashing of constructing a view of Paris that bears no resemblance to reality

[@odysseas__]

It's a shame that's the state of media nowadays, almost everywhere

[@ishak_arif]

Please do update the Obsidian setup video!

[@odysseas__]

Soon!

[@billricestrategy]

Great perspective. I wonder what would happen if I only pursued content to support my content creation. Hmmm... a lot less wasted time and probably a lot more content production. Thought-provoking. On another note, I wanted to love Obsidian, but man, it was a struggle to get into a rhythm. I think notecards and the Ryan Holiday approach are going to be my system.

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and I'd suppose it would help, but still it's nice to keep things fresh and sustainable. Obsidian is definitely tricky, so I don't blame you there at all. There are plenty of other systems that are just as great depending on how your mind works.

[@billricestrategy]

@@odysseas__ I might give it another whirl. You provide a lot of good instruction. Love the channel!

[@odysseas__]

@@billricestrategy Cheers, hope it turns out well for you

[@TheDoomWizard]

We're toast no matter what

[@odysseas__]

Sometimes, yep. We can be smart about it though and at least have good runs.

[@thepostgradyear]

great subject! Okay so this is very useful advice for the first few years. But after a period of like 5 years of doing this sort of thing it can be quite isolating if no one else is doing it. All of a sudden all the memes a person collected become stale, all the channels they watch old videos of are outdated, the world moved on. This strategy seems to be one of the best... but what happens afterwards? We succeed in cutting down on the consumption. We took notes. But now what? Time to commit to only publishing? Only talk to other notetakers? Are there any risks we should look out for? Like maybe people overconsume to reduce the effect of ads? Or manage irl negative overload? Does this mean we should have one account for fun and another for education? btw just to be clear: I think everyone should try something like this (if they get the chance) but I hope there's a follow up on this haha one tip I would say for anyone willing to attempt this is - to make sure to categorize their notes based on whichever projects they will use them for in the future - so that way the notes are made at least a bit more valuable and focused because they were made for something rather than just - oh I should save that it often feels like the only way to stop watching videos is to commit to making videos (which then obviously means another person gets on the treadmill) great video!

[@odysseas__]

Thanks, and this is a great point. I think there also needs to be some top-down thinking based on any larger projects you have, such that your reading is directed towards it. Even if you have no idea what your end goal is, taking notes can also help reveal it. Topics that don't get your love will eventually dwindle and become irrelevant, but the more interesting ones inevitably grow into something bigger. Maybe that discovery was only possible once you slowed down and wrote about them. It's a two way thing, and definitely one to consider.

[@thepostgradyear]

@@odysseas__ Any tips on what to do when someone finishes a project? Or at least realizes it isn't gonna work out? Where do your projects go to die? While some projects flower, and the others rot, is it more of a sort of stasis in which you'll simply get to them later? How do you know when taking old projects apart and reconstructing them is worth the time? I find that my sidelined projects end up becoming irrelevant. The one thing that ends up being the easiest is simply taking more notes. Making new stuff feels more like design by landfill than anything else. Constantly making new projects based on the most essential old ones before the pile gets to heavy and catches up to me. Talking about the projects that work out is probably much more friendly and what people are looking for - but I figured I would continue the vibe of the comment I left before an anxiety induced nap LOL

[@odysseas__]

@@thepostgradyear I don't like abandoning projects unless I genuinely think there is no potential for them, or if I have changed enough to make it irrelevant. I know it's tough to see something to the end, but if your goal is to make something *final,* then a system is needed for making sure that can happen. Juggling a few helps for me. I switch between them to keep things fresh.

[@thepostgradyear]

@@odysseas__ How do you juggle your projects? Is there a schedule, based on vibes, whatever happens to be easiest that day, the most important things come first, forcing a break after 2 weeks or 2 months, or maybe something else like whatever happens to be in the news?

[@odysseas__]

@@thepostgradyear I always do the priority stuff first (like videos) and then use the rest of the time for one or two longer projects, once I finish the important one.