My Notion Setup Tour 2022: A Complete Notion Template To Manage Your Life: Part 1

[@BetterCreating]

It's here! My 2022 Complete Notion Setup: Tour my super-charged Notion Template for 2022 in 2 parts and download it here: bettercreating.com/downloads I've emailed existing users! BIG LOVE and enjoy. 🙏✌️

[@StrategyInformer-sjgold]

Simon please take my money. I learned so much on the 2021 template. I don't actually use it but I tore it apart, to integrate with my Tean space. I do want to do another space just for me and would love to adapt it.. please let me know about an upgrade!!!!!! I am dying...;)

[@BetterCreating]

@@StrategyInformer-sjgold ​ @Seth Jay Goldberg Love this Seth! thanks so much. That means a lot. Enjoy and you should be good to go...

[@24dshell]

I just joined the notion from scratch community and have learned so much about notion in just the few videos I have watched. I was so excited by the idea of finding a way to get my life organized that I couldn’t wait for the next build from scratch video that I had to go and purchase your A complete notion 2.0, and I am so glad that I did. I’m still watching videos to learn how best to use your template so I can tie everything together but I have already begun to organize my life and become more productive. I’ve said it a few times already, but thank you once more for not only creating videos on how to make these systems ourselves, but for making the ready to use templates and having a comprehensive walk through and videos on how to use them!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for this amazing feedback - great to have you and I may quote you on that! See you on the next ones :)

[@MonicaMolinar]

Yesterday, I purchased the Pro version of Notion. I think the free version offers incredible functionality, but the pro version allows larger file size uploads, which is what my workflow requires. I feel that the cost is fair (under $50US) for that expanded ability. I also invested in this 2.0 System from Simon. WOW! What an amazingly useful timesaver! I do still need to watch tutorials and read the guides in order to teach myself how to fully implement all the things that Notion and Simon’s system can do for my life, but I don’t need to reinvent the wheel! YAY! I am beyond impressed with what I’ve seen so far, and am feeling ecstatic about how much more progress I will make this year. Thanks so much for sharing your work, Simon! This template you’ve created is truly something that is changing my trajectory for the better. I am deeply appreciative!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Monica ! Wow - thanks for the great review and sharing this - really great to read that the system truest helps people out like this. Thanks for supporting the channel, enjoy the template and so spread the word! :)

[@MonicaMolinar]

@@BetterCreating You’re quite welcome! The “capture” section is brilliant! I also greatly appreciate the “do date” feature.

[@kimberlykay1495]

I think I’ve been living in a hole. I just recently learned about Notion like a month or two ago and it seems so confusing that I didn’t explore it more until recently and now I’m up SAST and trying to soak up all the videos that I can to learn the inns and outs. Seeing your homepage pop up after the cat on your phone brought me such joy oh my gosh. Thank you for sharing this

[@BetterCreating]

Ah great to read - all the best simplifying your workflows. Find the simplest tools you can. 👍

[@kingorry_i7327]

Wow, literally blown away with these templates. Looking forward to using them in anger over the next few weeks in preparation for the next version. The videos I have watched so far have been excellent, informative and inspiring in equal measure. Keep it up!!!! So glad I've discovered your channel......

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear! Thanks for the fab feedback - yes - lot's to do on these new versions - but coming ASAP! Welcome to the channel! spread the word!

[@CloudTalesVideos]

I love how you are upgrading the OG followers, like myself. Now that is good business, cheers!

[@BetterCreating]

I appreciate that! thanks

[@TheEmbodiedGodess]

This is amazing! I use to use Monday, this is far superior.

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! It’s a lot of work to make: but now it works for me and everyone else! :)

[@StrategyInformer-sjgold]

I have to say Simon, you indeed are one of the Better Creators out there. I recently saw one of my favorite creators kinda sell out to the point where I can not trust impartial opinions from him (wont name names) and like web stuff productivity does have this problem with people just pitching the products for sponsorship they do not declare or affiliate.. Being a reviewer and discovery person in the gaming sector myself I see this there too. But your stuff I trust very much and your taste is exquisite. Please never sell out! Make money of course...

[@BetterCreating]

Seth! I hear you. And thanks for this - good to know that it comes across right. Yes - it’s such a balance - I’m saying no to 90% of offers to endorse stuff at the moment - it has to be a “hell yeah!” As Derek Sivers would say. I agree - we have a responsibility to only give suggestions we would take ourselves, but still find a way to earn a meaningful living. Big love - great to have you in the BC community!

[@the1andonlycw]

New at Notion and after following you for a good while, I just purchased your template. Excited to get started organizing!

[@BetterCreating]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for downloading - hope you enjoy and it grows to become a great tailored system for you :)

[@norseworx]

thanks for the discount upgrade!

[@ilinzrh]

Just gonna say this here before even watching it, i'm so excited!! for all the parts! you have the best notion template

[@BetterCreating]

Yay, thank you!

[@NanaFirewings]

Thank you for the time you invest in creating these videos! Notion felt very overwhelming at the beginning, but your videos have made it easier to understand. I'm finally building my second brain! 👏

[@BetterCreating]

Ah great to hear! Happy building - some new build videos coming in a few weeks too :)

[@jacobr402]

So I'm trying to give this 2nd brain idea a try. But every such video I watch make it seem so complicated. Lots of clicks, drop downs, areas to check, go here and then there and here again...It's almost turning me off of the idea. Also, for some things (daily habits/tasks/fitness) wouldn't a pre-made app be much easier? I mean how often do you really need to archive (for quite some time down the road) your daily tasks or how much weight you lifted 5 months ago? Even for notes, notion doesn't allow Apple Pencil to draw/write. I guess for written notes and journal and storing web clippings it makes sense, but why the need to keep everything in 1 app and not spread out amongst pre-made easy to use apps? I'm wondering what all the fuss is about genuinely. @better creating I'm not dissing your template, it looks like you put a lot of thought and time into it, I'm just confused by the need

[@thomaspeintinger3430]

I feel you, Jacob! I love to be productive, especially if there are tools out there which help me with that. I also like to work on my iPad and the thought to use notion (because somehow averybody does that) always attracts me. But.somehow every video I watch confused me to a point, where I don't see the reason of investing a lot of time in a project management tool, which complicates things in the short term. I now use ticktick as a task manager and I really enjoy and love it. I have lists for different clients, I have an intelligent widget on my home screen, which only displays my private tasks which are due today. I can drag and drop tasks into a calendar view and plan my work day. I can really recommend that app. It can also communicate with Google calendar or can sync with Google tasks. Habit tracker is also part of it. It's quite powerfull, quite minimalistic and easy to work with.

[@pk.finger]

Sold within the first few minutes! Thanks Simon!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks Peter. I’m proud of this one - will be interesting to read feedback on how accessible it is and how it works for new users! :)

[@boy_peeps]

This template is worth every penny and more.

[@BetterCreating]

Cheers Grant! It’s a beast!

[@boy_peeps]

@@BetterCreating hey Simon, will part 2 be out soon?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi - yes! Couldn’t manage to get it out today as flying back from a vacation - but will be uploaded tomorrow! (26th) :)

[@DandA604]

Absolutely, brilliant Simon. Have you thought of attempting a Travel Planner. Dates, locations, activities and such?

[@BetterCreating]

Great idea - might put that on my next list for the future. :)

[@donna_ring]

Wowsa! So much packed into this system "under the hood" but at the same time beautifully simplistic and user friendly. I usually watch videos at x2 speed, this one I had to slow down to normal speed for fear of getting giddy 😆 So much to absorb, such a great Notion system. Loved the tour and insight into your setup. Looking forward to part 2 ✨

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks Donna! So great to read - i may quote you on that!! You should be good to go!

[@boy_peeps]

I downloaded 1.0 last week. I cannot wait to upgrade to 2.0! Excellent job, Simon!!

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear: I'll be in touch after some sleep with an email to you all!

[@jacoblouwsma3667]

@@BetterCreating Haha, I literally just downloaded the previous version last night! I'm looking forward to your email to see what the upgrade details are. Thanks!

[@bnoronha95]

Same here! looking forwards to 2.0

I am on my fourth week, I duplicated everything for safety and I will start the migration now. Mine might be a little harder because I had already changed some things in the template.

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks Jacob - I’ve arranged it so it should be very fair to you to upgrade for the new additions. All good :)

[@futurebliss]

Would absolutely love a video on the «Weekly Board View for Tasks»! Would be super userful! 😁

[@BetterCreating]

Nice one - on the way!!

[@olympicjonathan]

I bought this just to send you money. Your content is SOOO helpful. And it looks amazing! Looking forward to implementing into my system. Thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

Wow, thank so much! Really means a lot to read this. Great to have you as part of our community! :)

[@MagpieCrafter]

I have the previous version. So excited for this new one! Waiting for that email 😃

[@AlchmstDsgn]

I have a huge request from you Simon! I downloaded this BEAST of productivity opportunities. I watched enough of this video to be convinced to give it a go, rather than piece meal building my own Notion through other templates. The big issue I'm having is it's overwhelming in the sense of "where in the hell do I start?" I would absolutely love it if you could do a separate example video where you do a couple different scenarios for kicking this thing off properly. I started logging journals and a couple to-dos, and it was effective. But I'd love to see a workflow from the creator himself that makes it a bit less overwhelming. Thank you and keep up the hustle! I appreciate you.

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks Michael - absolutely - I’m working on videos like this over the next few months - first one was out last week on Tasks and Projects. :) thanks. Worth watching some of my old videos too on the tours of each section - they can also be helpful. See the playlists. 👍thanks again!

[@AlchmstDsgn]

@@BetterCreating - Thank you for the quick response! I'm committed to this with your metaphor of "second brain." I need that so badly! Really appreciate the work that went into this!

[@LisardoVivas]

Oh I’ve been waiting for this. Amazing work buddy

[@BetterCreating]

Nice one! It was an epic week getting this over the line! Cheers :)

[@LisardoVivas]

Haven’t finish watching but Wow, so good.

[@CourtneySpronk]

This 2.0 version looks AWESOME! I've been using 1.0 for half a month now and love it. I will be stalking my email for how to upgrade. 👀

[@BetterCreating]

It’s coming my friend - just getting data organised! :)

[@CourtneySpronk]

@@BetterCreating Hey there! I looked in my spam and everything and didn't see an email.

[@GQLewis]

You've got to take us through your hardware accessory set up. The nice wireless keyboard and round device to the left of the keyboard are nice. Please share info.

[@BetterCreating]

It’s in the schedule! :)

[@ianandersongray]

Thanks for this, Simon. I bought your template and am really excited about using it. I'm trying to get my head around the different databases, and I have a question about the Knowledge Bank / Second Brain bit. Am I right in thinking that the "Knowledge Bank" is the dashboard, and the "Second Brain" is the database that powers this? I'm finding it hard to get my head around putting Media (books, videos, podcasts, articles etc) together with notes. I'd love to know your reasons for putting those two things in the same database? What would I lose if I separated these into a knowledge database (synched with Readwise) and a notes database. And finally, do you ever store media that you consume for entertainment? I am thinking of adding a second category to the database to tag either for "knowledge" or "entertainment". Then I can add films or TV programmes we've watched (I always forget these). Interested in your thoughts on this one? Thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Ian, yep - would totally be fine to separate them if you wanted to. I simply made them the same database so you could search everything in one place by tags or titles: nice way to find related content all on the same place. This said - it would equally be good to recreate the notes section as it’s own database - particularly with new database options this year. Re tagging Knowledge and entertainment etc: all down to the user: I’m sure my approach and titles won’t be perfect for everyone: change to what works best for you. I don’t have a need to capture entertainment: I just input stuff that may have value in my work later. Thanks again :)

[@ianandersongray]

@@BetterCreating thanks. I think I've decided on putting notes in the same database. It just took me a while!

[@TimothyHurleyNY]

Hey Simon - I need to organize my personal life - which is personal AND I need to organize my work life that I share with an associate as a team. Can I use this template and keep those things separate? Can I share access on creative projects with my team and keep my personal stuff private?

[@ianandersongray]

I'm a bit confused about the page structure/hierarchy of your system. I've got your Complete Notion template. But how did you create the main "A Complete Notion:" page/dashboard with all the sub-pages - and not have all the sub-pages listed on the main dashboard? When I create a top-level page and then put databases or subpages inside, it adds all those pages to the parent page? I must be missing something really vital about the way Notion organises things. I just don't know how to create a dashboard as a top level page and put all the databases or pages inside and not have them all listed in the dashboard. Does that make sense?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Ian, I structured the template by creating all the main pages inside the dropdown menu column at the top of the hope screen. Click on the 🔑 to view them. That means they all sit within the Homepage but are hidden. Then, the main dashboard views of these databases, are created using the /create linked database function: a view of the original that you can filter an organise independently. Hope that helps! Thanks, Simon

[@ianandersongray]

@@BetterCreating ah, that makes sense! I've watched so many YT videos on Notion and no one explained that. Thanks! I'm probably a structural nerd, but I want to structure my dashboards and databases within different pages "databases", "dashboards" etc.

[@introdoose9371]

Saw that you mentioned a 2.0 in the last videos but couldn't wait and downloaded 1.0 a week ago or so. :D Oh well. excited to see what changed

[@Gilly103221]

You are a genius. Such a fabulous system and great video. Good information and right pace. I hope the new features coming in Notion , launching at Block in Block won’t mean lots of reworks 🙃

[@BetterCreating]

Hanks so much! It’s a beast! Well quite - I did wonder about that - but just couldn’t wait any longer to launch! 🤞🙌🎉

[@G-OVL]

Cool Vid with some great ideas..... DO you "sketch" this all out as a mind/link map or just get on with it in Notion ?

[@BetterCreating]

Sometimes - both! It's been an gradual process - developed the first one for myself over 8 months in early pandemic - this version I collected improvement and fixes / ideas over the year and then worked from my hitlist!

[@milanwack390]

Excellent mind set - I am impressed with every video I watch. So much well-structured and well tested and investigated contend 👏🏼Go on with it!

[@BetterCreating]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JWBrewer73]

Have you given any thought to adding a Nutrition section to the Fitness tracker? Seems to be a natural add-on.

[@BetterCreating]

Nice idea! Easily done I think. Maybe in the future I will make this.

[@TradingLambo]

Great stuff. As an unorganised person with ADD, your template really positively impacted my life since using it. Thanks for that. Keep up the good work! :D

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks so much Lucas. Great to have you in the club!

[@PedroFernandezRuiz]

Almost Saturday in London :)

[@BetterCreating]

This was a big one! 10 hours until I go skiing - just did it! enjoy!

[@JPRobertsCreative]

Excellent work Simon! Looking forward to upgrading!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks JP: that was epic! I'll be in touch on email soon.

[@JPRobertsCreative]

Sounds great Simon! Get some rest! 👍🏻

[@Etazoz]

Looks great! One question though. In your "Logged so far" and "Progress" formulas. Let's say you finish the goal of this year and want to set a new one next year. How does your system handle this without messing up the formulas? I'm thinking "Logged so far" is also going to show the previous years logs, isn't it? Keep up the great work! Enjoying these videos!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks so much. Yes you are right - it wouldn’t carry across a year. That’s why I tag them a specific year from each goal. My system works by starting a new version of each practice each year. If you wanted you could potentially do a roll up calculation to keep a record of multiple years of the same practice I expect. But I don’t feel it’s worth it. I like keeping a record just for the year and starting fresh. Hope that answers your questions. :)

[@MonicaMolinar]

Hi Simon, I’ve downloaded Notion and am feasting on tutorials such as yours at the moment, before I really dive in deeply myself. Of those I’ve seen, yours appears to be the most complete - and straightforward - at least for the way my brain works. If you could, please show how to make a “roll up calculation” to track multiple years of a practice like you’ve just mentioned. Wait. Scratch that. I’ve suddenly just remembered hearing you say on a different video, that a PRACTICE is something you’re working on - something you’re trying to integrate into your life, over time, until it becomes a HABIT, correct? If that’s the case, how and where can one track HABITS year over year, if that’s a possibility? Like you, I’ve had a stack of journals for awhile, and I do sometimes look back at them for review - and encouragement when I feel like I’m not truly progressing - but if I could input that data into Notion and have a way to click quickly to see the progress of something I’ve worked had at for years, I think that would be neat. I appreciate your channel quite a lot. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@narellerowe2936]

Hi Simon, I purchased the full version yesterday, and I am loving the look and feel of it. I have very specific requirements and I am currently working through understanding how everything links together. Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this, however, you mention clicking on the System Toggle in the main dashboard to view everything. My version does not have a system toggle, not sure where to find the information otherwise. Thanks

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Thank for downloading! 🙂 it does: the toggle labelled 🔑 has all the pages in the template in it, and ⚙️ System is at the bottom of that list. My guide and full list of instructions is the 🛠 toggle above that below the main menu at top of the dashboard. If you are very new to Notion, or to my videos I recommend checking out some of the listed videos there on this channel for a deeper dive into how certain key sections of the template work best. Particularly this one on tasks, projects, and weekly reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3Fo4Cwh9Ggjas

[@narellerowe2936]

@@BetterCreating thanks so much for a really prompt response. I looked in every section except that one 😱 will watch the videos and looking forward to learning and mastering this.

[@Silverline-ij4wd]

Hi Simon , Just purchased your magical template ! Are you using Google calendar as well ? I am intending to use only one main hub . What would preventing you from using only one calendar if it's the case ? Thank you for your time and efforts ☮

[@BetterCreating]

Hi - thanks for downloading. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Yes - Google Cal currently. There is no fully integrated Calendar for Notion currently with the same functionality. BUT -Notion just awaited Cron calendar… so it could be your answer shortly!! :)

[@brentharris6666]

Hi Simon. Just got the template and I'm pretty excited. Looks great and I can't wait to start putting it to use... One thing I noticed that is absent that I often have on my task lists is a completed tasks section. I noticed that there's no checkbox option on your task template and it seems they just get deleted. Is this intentional? If so, how would you recommend working this out if you like to see when you completed tasks?

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks Brent! There is a completed tasks bin in the main menu. If you want that view in projects: just add a linked database view to the project template page and filter it where done is checked and by the template project relation. That should do the trick! Just duplicate the tasks list in the project page and edit it. :)

[@brentharris6666]

@@BetterCreating well I feel silly haha there it is! Thanks again!

[@pascalcremer4590]

Hi Simon. Very impressive stuff, really like the update. One question about the "Weekly Board View" - are you actually able to move the cards across the board? I guess it's not possible due to the fact that the day columns are indeed formulas, correct?

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! I “think” is is possible as it is grouped by date, but filtered by my ‘this week’ formula. Up a mountain at the moment but I probably works! ? :)

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! I “think” is is possible as it is grouped by date, but filtered by my ‘this week’ formula. Up a mountain at the moment but I probably works! ? :)

[@painpsychologist]

Hey Simon, I love your enthusiasm and teaching style. I got your OS 2 and am really confused by the practices section. The video tutorials are outdated and apply to last years version. It is impossible to work out how to log practices as complete for the day. Im sure there is a simple solution but for the life of me I cant work it out. Ive looked at the built in instructions- they refer back to the outdated video tutorial. Please please add a response for those fans who really want to use your system but cant get past the changes. I want to log practices as complete.

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Tom - thanks for the message - i’m sorry this wasn’t clear - I’ve explained the details in the new tour videos this year and in the guides in the template, but will look to make this clearer. 👍 You now log practices by adding them as a relation to a daily log page. So each day - create a new daily log entry and just link any practices or fitness tracker exercises in the relation field for practices or exercises. If you would prefer to just log things purely in the practices database like last year’s version - you need to change the ‘logged’ column from a roll-up back to a number column where you just update the number. That will be why you can’t log them I think - because you are trying to edit a rollup. That should solve it! Thanks

[@painpsychologist]

@@BetterCreating thanks heaps, this looks really good and it seems like your OS is worth every penny! Really appreciate your help.

[@ricardosotoAET]

Bro Great Videos I just bought your Notion 2.0 and love it !!!! I want to add a Bible section but not sure where tho ?? Any suggestions

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for downloading. Enjoy! I’d copy the knowledge bank set up and use that as a base. :) you could set tags for how you want to group your ideas / sections etc.

[@ricardosotoAET]

@@BetterCreating do you have a video for tags etc

[@PedroFernandezRuiz]

Great Simon

[@chumnutzly]

Hope this thing comes with a GREAT manual if I end up getting it lol. It looks incredibly complicated. Do I need to read the book by David Allen to understand how it works, or is the manual enough?

[@BetterCreating]

Hia Steven - slow reply as on vacation! Yes - it has a built in guide for each section, and a set of videos guiding you through how I built / use many of the sections. I’m also working currently on an on-boarding course for using it in a more detailed way later in the year. I definitely recommend watching my early vids on how I built it and how it works using GTD - the book is a good read too. Cheers

[@chumnutzly]

@@BetterCreating thanks!

[@norseworx]

Hi there. And thanks again for the upgrade. Simple question. How do I change the clock on home page since I’m in a different time zone? Tried to change it but don’t want to mess things up. Thanks

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Krista - it’s made a a widget from a 3rd party service - I think if you click on it you can find the name of it? Either way - you will have to create your own widget and then paste the link to embed it as a replacement!

[@analystinvestor]

Does it have a Vision Board? Thanks

[@BetterCreating]

Yes sort of: it has a goal setting and and yearly review page which is similar - easy to adapt and build a More focused vision board element into that area thou. :)

[@nachobru]

Woow! 👏👏👏

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, nice one! :)

[@marcelchaloupka]

are you using the paid version or the free version?

[@BetterCreating]

Free version: plenty for me: although offline pages can make it worth it I believe?

[@AnthonyWarren1]

Have found your channel tonight, via this video, and I'm hooked!! I have dabbled with Notion at a beginner level but am really keen to get more out of it to help organise, and simplify my digital life! As a newcomer to your template, there appears to be an extensive list of features to get ones head around. Is there a different video that is sort of a "Getting started with the template" type of thing? Would love to explore what it can do before committing to it, if you get what I mean.

[@BetterCreating]

Totally understand Anthony! And welcome to the channel. Go see my Notion Productivity Builds and watch a few of the early vids - you’ll see there is a video or two for basically every key element of the system - best to start with the top ones about ‘managing your time’ which cover the tasks and project management idea and build. You can build most of it with me too if you like on those vids. Will release more videos in future covering the basics of each area too. Thanks. Simon.

[@MonicaMolinar]

Simon, at about 15:40, you mention that the Fitness Tracker section could be changed to another form of tracker, such as for Music Practice. What if I’d like to have both a Fitness Tracker *and* a Music Practice Tracker? Is there a way that I can make that happen? I’ve got the 2.0 version of your system and am just getting started with it - and with Notion as a whole. Thank you!

[@BetterCreating]

Totally: you could simply duplicate the fitness tracker page from the main menu, rename the databases and you should be good to go - you might need to double check the relation and roll up columns in it, and the daily log are still working and reconnect them / rename them - but if you study the original first you’ll be good to do that. Good luck!

[@MonicaMolinar]

@@BetterCreating I’ll give it a go, thank you! I was thinking that I could also make a similar feature for sketching, watercolor painting, yoga, and so on.

[@yaaqoubeliyyahu5783]

Are you concerned with storing all your information on the Notion server? If not, why?

[@BetterCreating]

It is certainly a choice people have to make for themselves and it is an area I feel Notion HQ can work on for clearer and stronger security. Personally I offer all my template to people as something to inspire and rework / use as they want: we all have to make our own choice with this question. For me - I’m happy putting my work and ideas on it - I don’t personally use it to store my financial information or overly sensitive data. I’ve taken the calculated risk to use Notion for its amazing usability - I recognise there is a risk in investing your work into a more closed system like this if you want to migrate later. Good luck! :)

[@toan0501]

Waiting to hear back about he Life OS upgrade from 1.0, please!!!!!!!!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Andrew - have you not had the email? Sent Sat. Email me and I can send direct if not. [e-mail]

[@BetterCreating]

Email info with you Andrew. Cheers

[@ShadowPaint]

I would love to see how this Practice formula works.

[@BetterCreating]

Noted! It’s a combination of different rows so I will look into making a video about it! :)

[@joramletlora8079]

Hey! I've bought your template (but the first complete template) So when you make all these tweaks and like this, this is a little different from the old one, how can i implement the 2? And do i also have to buy all the new Complete Templates again? Let me know!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Joram - I believe we’ve solved this on email now :) - but yeah - I sent you an update email so you can download and move across to the new version, only paying for the new elements. Version 2 users will get access to the basic new version 3 automatically thou when it’s ready via email notification :)

[@phillycitas]

@@BetterCreating any approx when v3 will come out? :)

[@matthiassehn1794]

Thank you!

[@BetterCreating]

Oh my days this one nearly killed me! It's a good one thou :)

[@ali_sales]

Hi, great video. I am very tempted to purchase but does your template link directly with readwise as I currently have the readwise integration setup for my media vault? Or is there a database setup within the template that will work with the readwise automation?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Alistair - I would suggest your best approach is to integrate your existing media vault that is already set up perhaps? You can study all the relations and database templates across the system and replace them with yours maybe. Or - you can set up the new one with readwise fresh - either way you need to go through process of replacing and connecting existing one with the readwise one you make. You are right - I can’t just make a template where your readwise is already linked!! :) All the best and hope that answers tut questions. Ultimately - you will need to make sure you make your Readwise knowledge vault etc integrate with the rest of my template - but the existing one is a good guide. :) very best, Simon

[@ali_sales]

@@BetterCreating thank you I purchased 😀

[@kellysharpe2122]

I just bought your A Production Notion Life OS: 2.0 (not the creator pack) and under the Knowledge Bank, when I try to send my test book to the Readwise Database, it comes in just under the database and the page is empty. If I move it into the database, all the information such as author, etc. is gone. I changed the relation to text as you suggested, but I'm doing something wrong somewhere. Would you make (or have you already made, by chance) a video showing how to do this correctly? I'd be forever grateful! Thanks for all that you do!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Kelly, Thanks for downloading - yes - There is a fair bit more involved that you will have to do to set up the connection and integration with Readwise into the system if you wish to add this feature. I take about it in this video and there is also a guide toggle in the knowledge bank dashboard talking through the details. Warning is: be aware it involves merging databases and unlinking and re linking relations to the rest of the system that will require some Notion proficiency. :) hope that helps! This is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LGl3d7fLWrers

[@BetterCreating]

Ps. Looks like you are following these instructions - not sure if the vid will fully cover it- but make sure you change everything back on the relations once it’s all merged and maybe the issue is that you will need to change the source of the linked database view in the knowledge dashboard to the new readwise database - good luck!

[@JeffreyChunYinLau]

Hi Simon I have purchased and started using your Complete Notion Template. However, I don't know how to change the time shown on the right side of the Dashboard to a different time zone. Thanks very much!

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Jeffery - you need to go to timeanddate.com and create a new clock for free to embed. Top tip - use a transparent / no background and make the text mid grey and it works in both light and dark mode. thanks for downloading!

[@EveSedai]

Hey Simon, your templates are pretty awesome, ngl, thanks for that! Will there be an option to upgrade, even if one just downloaded the productive notion and not the Complete Notion Setup? Thanks and keep up the amazing work :)

[@BetterCreating]

If you haven’t received the email from me - please email me and I can send you what you need. Yes - I have created a way to upgrade calculated by the combination of templates people downloaded within this series in the past! :)

[@EveSedai]

@@BetterCreating That are amazing news, thanks alot! Just emailed you :)

[@davidgiller221]

Great video and thanks for the inspiration. Tech question: at the 1 minute mark you show a device that has a dial with numbers 1, 2 , 3 and an arrow on it. What’s that about and how do you use it?

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks David! Haha - yea that’s a bit of BROLL from my recent Mac Monitor Checklist Video - it’s the programmable dial from my BenQ monitor. Sorry if seemed more exciting! :)

[@davidgiller221]

@@BetterCreating It’s all good. As a technology geek, I’m noticing everything. Keep up the great work and fantastic content.

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks pal. Great to have you following the channel :)

[@iamrobreynolds]

Hey Simon! I always enjoy seeing how other power users implement new ideas into Notion. Regarding your weekly view with the day of week as the column header, are you able to drag tasks across the days?

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for watching. No - I don’t believe you can drag things across - this is the flaw. However - you can in the grouped list view i believe - I just reorganise my week in the ‘Task Calendar’ Calendar view - also where I generate recurring tasks using a template button. :)

[@nishikamble9658]

Can we use this template in 2023?

[@BetterCreating]

Yes indeed - you’ll just need to add a new year column to the financial tracker and new goals for 2023. I will however also be updating it (mostly to utilise newer Notion features better, and aesthetically) for January. :)

[@trevorperryworks]

Any way you could explain how to use a template button to quick add a new database item ?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Trevor: more is explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6tondsd75_hs0 for my gallery based inbox button: or watch this one for how I'm using the template button function for recurring task: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHVf5iwnZuSkLM - more videos soon on a task and projects management guide in Notion = hope that helps :)

[@trevorperryworks]

@@BetterCreating thank you so much!

[@chelseagatchalian347]

hi is it possible to create staff scheduling through notion?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Chelsea - it absolutely would be - especially if you invested in The paid version of the platform to set up team on it. Many people use it to assign tasks to team members and Notion recently updated the functionality of Its teams stuff. So would be easy enough to create a schedule and link it to individuals. Cheers

[@abdiyusuf6762]

Hey, I just purchased your Analog Weekly Planner, I actually wanted to purchase 1.0 but I missed out. Is there any chance that you'd be able to send out a discount code?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi - thanks for downloading. Check your emails and let me know if you received one from me. :) Many thanks S

[@roylloyd606]

Hi, Do you have a page dedicated to reading list?

[@BetterCreating]

There is a grouped section for it on the knowledge dashboard. But it would be easy to create your own making a / create linked database of the Second brain and then filtering it by Where knowledge status is Reading List etc etc. cheers

[@DiegoMadrigali]

What's the keyboard?

[@BetterCreating]

All you need to know is in my recent desk setup vid: :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrag6aAeZmprqc

[@dksnyder1]

Simon just today the index at the top of the page with the icons to navigate from disappeared form my page. I looked at my back up copy and it has disappeared from there as well and I downloaded another copy to my backup area and it disappeared from that copy as well after a short time. Do you have any idea what I have done to make this happen to all of my copies? I assume it has something to do with syncing but I would not have thought it would occur with my backup copies as well. Also how can I get them back into the page? Thank you.

[@BetterCreating]

Hi David, ah yes - that’s a shame! You are right - it’s a synced block - so you will have accidentally somehow deleted all instances of it. You’ll Have to make a new one yourself and drop it in. A. Create a /synced block. B. Put a /h2 heading in it. C. Type out the emojis with the | between then. I put two spaces either side of each emoji: look at the images on Gumroad if you need a reference. Drag over an emoji to select it and click the ‘Link’ option. Search for the DASHBOARD pages of your live OS system clacking the breadcrumbs below it show it’s the correct template workspace and link it to the page. I also added a /divider below the emojis within the synced block. D .once you’ve made it click the synced block and click the copy and sync button top right. E. Navigate to each dashboard page and paste (command V on Mac) the menu where you need it. Cheers!

[@dksnyder1]

@@BetterCreating Simon I gave it a try but every time I put in a new emoji it disappeared within 2-3 seconds. I tried deleting all versions except the one I was working with and had the same issue so I deleted everything and restarted the whole thing. I copied each section to my workspace so I could get everything back where it was and I could work with it. Thanks for the help and I appreciate it. Really enjoy your videos and all the information you share. Once again thank you.

[@dksnyder1]

@@BetterCreating Simon after reinstalling and re-entering all my information once again the index has began disappearing on both my active page and my saved backup copy of the page that I have entered nothing on. Not sure what is happening to cause all of this to disappear. Any ideas? Suggestions? Curious......

[@dksnyder1]

I think I have finally found the culprit. At some time in the past I added software called Notion Enhancer to add some fonts and different color schemes to my notion dashboard. It had worked well and looked good with this software in place. After I started having issues I turned it off but left it installed. When I continued having issue I completely removed it from my computer. I was able to rebuild my index and so far it is staying as it should be.

[@tanookimarketing]

Notion is so overwhelming. I'm so lost. :(

[@BetterCreating]

Yes! If you are new to Notion - this might not be the one for you! Check out the early videos in my Notion Productivity Builds Playlists - it will be a much better place to make sense of the basics of why Notion is so cool! :)

[@nachobru]

Hi Simon! I’ve been one and a half week with this system. I’m trying to translate some tittles to my native language (spanish) so I can’t minimize the friction for the daily use. I also revisited the GTD system. But still… I don’t think I’m getting into the system flow in it’s totallity. I mean, probably I need to sit down for a lot of hours until I get everything, and also probably in a desktop computer (I’m traveling with my ipad and iphone since I got the template, never tried on desktop) - I think I’m starting to generate some friction to input tasks and I still don’t get the daily log function, and the relation properties. Maybe I’m too new in Notion (2 months using it) Do you have any advice for me? Probably I already answered myself in this text: I just need to break the friction and just use the system. / I already watched a lot of your videos (great work, btw!), but I got a little dizzy.. is there any order in the videos for learning the system step by step for dummies? haha, thanks Simon!

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks for the message - yeah - sounds right to me. I suggest you go further with looking at it on the desktop as this can definitely help. It sounds like, as you are newer to Notion - you need a little help in understanding how the relations and roll ups work to best connect things in my template like the daily log, tasks to projects and easily using the weekly review. I’d also recommend watching my super early video where I built the task and project manager think it’s called - “how to manage your time better - build this productivity system with me’: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqHHdWmmeK2me7c and my tasks and projects video from a few months back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3Fo4Cwh9Ggjas - thess should help a bit. You use the daily log by creating a new day and then linking exercises, practices and journal entries to that page in their relation columns. I.e. you set up workout options and then simply select them / same with practices you have set up. This will then automatically track the instances you have added them as a relation and keep a log / stats. Hope this helps a bit - I’m aiming to do a new video soon on the daily log. :) thanks again for downloading! If you are really needing more help - I will be offering some solo and group online consultancy sessions soon :)

[@nachobru]

@@BetterCreating Thanks Simon! I’ll watch your videos and will go further with looking at the template on the desktop. Thank you for taking your time to answer me. Best, Nacho.

[@russ8985]

I can appreciate the hard work that you put into this but for me it looks overwhelming. I would probably spend more time trying to figure things out than get things done

[@BetterCreating]

If you are new to the channel or Notion - it could feel that way yes. But once you have the basics reports from users are it’s actually very accessible. I’m creating an onboarding video to simplify the process to go with my new version releasing end of May. I also have ‘a simplified Notion’ for people wishing to keep it simple! :)

[@russ8985]

@@BetterCreating awesome - that would be helpful. Looking forward to the release 👍

[@apptsx]

17:00 desk mat link?

[@BetterCreating]

Watch my Desk Setup vid for details / link in the description there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrag6aAeZmprqc

[@markwilkins9048]

Am I the only one having a hard time reading and digesting the pages because the fonts are so small?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Mark - if you mean on the video - I’ll try to zoom in more for screen cast shots! If you mean the template, just use command + on apply ctrl + to zoom in more! :)

[@TheAntipreneur]

I just want that Emoji quick select row.

[@BetterCreating]

haha - yeah it's good right? just line some emoji up, turn them into page links and put them in a synced block! :)

[@TheAntipreneur]

@@BetterCreating You Rock Simon! Seriously 100K is fast on its way. Thanks for making dope videos, you inspire me to keep going.

[@singlemominthecity]

I purchased your original Life OS but have not received an email to upgrade. When will those emails be sent out?

[@BetterCreating]

Please hold for a moment - It been a push to get the template and this video complete - aiming to send them out later today once I've worked out the best way to administrate it all! :)

[@boy_peeps]

@@BetterCreating perhaps sending a coupon code to existing users might be best? 🤔

[@BetterCreating]

Yes, That’s exactly what i’m doing. Currently organising codes by who has ordered what combination of existing templates for different investment levels. :)

[@boy_peeps]

@@BetterCreating perfect! I had buyers remorse after getting the Productivity template when I should’ve bought the full system. 😂 I assuming this version is selling as a complete system?

[@toan0501]

how do I add more icons to synced block that stays at the top of each page?

[@BetterCreating]

Emoji menu? Edit it anywhere - just add an emoji and then highlight it to then select link and turn it into a page link by searching the page you want. :)

[@BetterCreating]

/emoji or use the function key on apple.

[@Mastro2k]

What kind of template is he calling “inboxes”?

[@BetterCreating]

Talking about the filtered gallery views of databases at the top of the template that work as 1-click inboxes to add entries. :)

[@Paulkrn_]

Well The Goal setter (the frist thing I am trying right now) does not work! WOOOOOW I am Sure that you will fastly help me. The only year that works is 2022 not 2023 and not No Year

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Paul. You just need to add a new year tag and change the filters. If you want to see multiple years, just change the filter for the views or remove it completely. It does require some basic user adjustments as you use it (the power of Notion is its customisable to the user - particularly if you start from a template). Hope you work it out. Thanks for downloading!

[@BetterCreating]

Ps - feedback welcome via email! Tbh this is the first case of anyone finding an issue the goal setter. Very best, Simon

[@BrunogreSecondaire]

I like my organisation as simple and straightforward as possible. But this sounds like an impossible to use steam engine. It looks like a shit ton of knowledge on how to use this particular tool is needed. I was going to buy at first and wanted some explanations, but this video actually made me back up. Thought I'd be honest, I'd surprised to be the only one feeling like this. I would have much more appreciated if you presented one or two of the pages in details, clearly, not THAT fast and then let us discover the rest in a separate longer video. Here it feels like you tried to fit everything in 20 minutes but what you've done is huge and I'm pretty sure it's impossible, you're gonna need an hour anyway if you want to present something comprehensive. I'm always looking forward tools to improve my productivity and I'll keep updated on your channel and works but please, explain to a 4 year old, at least you know you won't loose anyone nor potential customers in the process.

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for the feedback. This is intended as a quick overview to give a feel and more global sense of the wider the system. It is also for the many existing users wanting to know what’s new. Section specific videos will follow to more slowly break down the basics of how it works starting with tasks and projects. You can watch my videos on the Notion Productivity Build Playlist for slow, step by step breakdowns of the fundamentals in order. Best wishes.

[@BrunogreSecondaire]

@@BetterCreatingThanks for the suggestion and for taking some of your time to answer. I'll go take a look

[@BetterCreating]

Of course - and I totally take your feedback about pace - it’s always so tricky to judge not going too fast or skimming, verses actually making videos that will reach an audience. I think this video will sit better once the next round I make are out! 👍

[@lukajeliciclux3074]

Dear mr. Simon I want to share with you one very powerful tool. Draw.io for Notion chrome extension, that bring Notion to whole another level. With the extension you can create whatever diagram you want including flowcharts.

[@TheeBobos]

You are making it harder and harder not to buy your template man 😂

[@BetterCreating]

Haha - love it. Go for it - you won’t regret it - even if you just use it to study and steel formula and relation ideas. 😜

[@adriandoran8018]

what is that circular device beside your keyboard? (at 1:03 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKUpZ6end6hg5Y )

[@BetterCreating]

It’s the G2 hockey puck that comes with my BenQ monitor to control it.

[@adriandoran8018]

@@BetterCreating brilliant, thanks. And thanks for the Stream Deck video, really interesting.

[@JohnFrazier]

Wanted to love this update, but it’s pretty rough. With so much screen real-estate dedicated to getting information IN, there’s hardly any focus on getting it back OUT. My todo list is massive and I can’t see any of it without several clicks, expands, sorts, and filters. This new system entirely breaks my flow.

[@BetterCreating]

Fair enough: certainly you should adapt it to your workflow - everyone is different and this has been the adjustments that most helped me personally. I will say thou - 80% of my ‘Out’ in this system happens through project pages with the linked database views, the creator dashboard, client manager etc: all stuff for video 2. I previously had a priority, day, week and month view of the todo list and this worked for many - but I found it too messy across devices. It’s an easy adjustment thou which is good. I’d also completely disagree that screen real estate is dedicated mostly to in - its 6 blocks - it’s just that the rest of it has been put in toggles to keep it clean on mobile when needed. I keep all toggles expanded mostly on desktop. Thanks for the feedback - will certainly look at making the action section more accessible for people again.

[@JohnFrazier]

@@BetterCreating I have taken your suggestions to heart and redesigned my dashboard so my OUT flow is more prominent and I'm back to being on-track! Thank you for your template, your inspiration, and creativity!

[@BetterCreating]

Great to know my friend. Part 2 video out tomorrow with some more overview stuff on the projects and content manager (very top level surface tour but might be helpful too). Great to hear you are shifting the system to suit you- totally what we should be doing with Notion stuff! Great to have you in the community and thanks for the comments :) See you on another vid soon. 👍

[@lindiieuz]

aaah it's paid ;-;

[@BetterCreating]

It is - but I'm also offering build videos to cover all the elements if you want to build something similar yourself :) This is the new Notion From Scratch Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLYV9oYJ_9ey7H6mM-8WYnat44IbO_OsOk and this is a playlist with the older videos building bits of my Life OS: kzbin.info/aero/PLYV9oYJ_9ey6l8xRkYHZ4bit-2_Z0UI65 ENJOY!

[@BillyDee159]

Boring

[@BetterCreating]

Sorry to hear you were bored! Clearly not for you.