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It's a Tool, Not a Goal - Why Your PKM System Should Stay Simple

Stop wasting time perfecting your PKM setup. Learn why focusing on habits first leads to better results, and how to build an effective system incrementally.

Making the Most of Daily Notes as Your Knowledge Inbox - A Content Creator's Guide

Learn how to transform your daily notes into a powerful content creation funnel that helps you capture, process, and publish valuable content consistently.

Personal Knowledge Management at Scale - Analyzing 8,000 Notes and 64,000 Links

A deep dive into the technical implementation and analysis of my Personal Knowledge Management system containing 8,000 notes and 64,000 links, exploring its architecture, key principles, automation and impact.

How to Choose the Right Tools for Your PKM System

Learn how to choose the right Personal Knowledge Management tools without getting lost in endless options and features. A practical guide focused on what really matters.

The Knowledge Funnel - From Capture to Connected Notes

Transform your scattered notes into valuable, connected knowledge with this systematic approach to knowledge ingestion. Learn how to effectively process both analog and digital inputs into your PKM system.

Streamline Your Note-Taking - Why Daily Notes Should Be Your Capture System

Transform your note-taking workflow by using daily notes as your primary capture system. Learn how to maintain focus, save time, and create better connections between your ideas

It's a Tool, Not a Goal - Why Your PKM System Should Stay Simple

Stop wasting time perfecting your PKM setup. Learn why focusing on habits first leads to better results, and how to build an effective system incrementally.

Personal Knowledge Management at Scale - Analyzing 8,000 Notes and 64,000 Links

A deep dive into the technical implementation and analysis of my Personal Knowledge Management system containing 8,000 notes and 64,000 links, exploring its architecture, key principles, automation and impact.

The Knowledge Funnel - From Capture to Connected Notes

Transform your scattered notes into valuable, connected knowledge with this systematic approach to knowledge ingestion. Learn how to effectively process both analog and digital inputs into your PKM system.

Streamline Your Note-Taking - Why Daily Notes Should Be Your Capture System

Transform your note-taking workflow by using daily notes as your primary capture system. Learn how to maintain focus, save time, and create better connections between your ideas

The Art of Reading Slowly - Why Speed Isn't Everything

Discover how taking notes while reading can transform you from a passive consumer of information into an active learner, helping you retain and apply knowledge for lasting impact

Supercharge Your Knowledge Capture Workflow with the Obsidian Web Clipper

Stop juggling multiple tools and supercharge your knowledge capture workflow with Obsidian's powerful Web Clipper browser extension

Personal Knowledge Management at Scale - Analyzing 8,000 Notes and 64,000 Links

A deep dive into the technical implementation and analysis of my Personal Knowledge Management system containing 8,000 notes and 64,000 links, exploring its architecture, key principles, automation and impact.

Supercharge Your Knowledge Capture Workflow with the Obsidian Web Clipper

Stop juggling multiple tools and supercharge your knowledge capture workflow with Obsidian's powerful Web Clipper browser extension

Why Obsidian is All You Need - From Simple Notes to Complete Productivity

Discover why Obsidian isn't just another note-taking app, but a complete system for managing your knowledge, tasks, projects, and digital life.

The Must-Have Obsidian plugins for 2025

An overview of the best Obsidian plugins. Make sure to read this and try these out!

Advice for people getting started with Knowledge Management and Writing

Many people quickly become overwhelmed when they get started with note-taking and knowledge management. Here's how to avoid that.

DeveloPassion's Newsletter #174 - Aftermath

Edition 174 of my newsletter, discussing Knowledge Management, Knowledge Work, Zen Productivity, Personal Organization, and more!

Personal Knowledge Management at Scale - Analyzing 8,000 Notes and 64,000 Links

A deep dive into the technical implementation and analysis of my Personal Knowledge Management system containing 8,000 notes and 64,000 links, exploring its architecture, key principles, automation and impact.

How to Choose the Right Tools for Your PKM System

Learn how to choose the right Personal Knowledge Management tools without getting lost in endless options and features. A practical guide focused on what really matters.

Streamline Your Note-Taking - Why Daily Notes Should Be Your Capture System

Transform your note-taking workflow by using daily notes as your primary capture system. Learn how to maintain focus, save time, and create better connections between your ideas

Deep Thinking in a Fast World - The Case for Asynchronous Communication

Discover how embracing asynchronous communication can transform slow thinking from a perceived weakness into a professional strength, leading to deeper insights and better workplace contributions.

Supercharge Your Knowledge Capture Workflow with the Obsidian Web Clipper

Stop juggling multiple tools and supercharge your knowledge capture workflow with Obsidian's powerful Web Clipper browser extension

The Power of Modern Knowledge Management for Business Professionals

Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making

Why Obsidian is All You Need - From Simple Notes to Complete Productivity

Discover why Obsidian isn't just another note-taking app, but a complete system for managing your knowledge, tasks, projects, and digital life.

Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Break Free from the Enemy of Progress

Discover how perfectionism hinders progress and learn practical strategies to overcome the fear of imperfection, boost productivity, and achieve your goals without getting stuck in the pursuit of flawlessness

Your habits and routines make you

Discover how your daily habits and routines shape your identity, success, and overall life outcomes.

The Power of Modern Knowledge Management for Business Professionals

Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making

Pick a tool, and stick with it

Stop chasing the perfect tool—embrace the one that works well enough, use it for long enough, and focus on mastering it

DeveloPassion's Newsletter #172 - Reboot your productivity

Edition 172 of my newsletter, discussing Knowledge Management, Knowledge Work, Zen Productivity, Personal Organization, and more!

The Power of Modern Knowledge Management for Business Professionals

Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making

Interleaving books

Here's why you should read multiple books at once.

How To Free Your Mind and Enhance Your Memory: Write To Forget, Not To Remember

Write more. Free your mind, and reduce cognitive load. Learn why writing to forget can help you remember what truly matters. Explore the benefits and techniques of building a personal knowledge base.

You Need a Fourth Place: A Space to Think

You need a place for deep thinking, a personal "sanctuary". A Fourth place. Here's why.

Amplify the Signal, Not the Noise: The Power of Personal Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management can help you uncover and focus on what really matters.

How to Split Long Notes into Atomic Notes: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide on splitting long notes into atomic notes within a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system, highlighting the benefits, and practical steps

Your habits and routines make you

Discover how your daily habits and routines shape your identity, success, and overall life outcomes.

You Need a Fourth Place: A Space to Think

You need a place for deep thinking, a personal "sanctuary". A Fourth place. Here's why.

Closing Open Loops: The Key to a Calmer, More Productive Mind

Unlocking Mental Clarity and Peak Productivity by Mastering the Art of Closing Open Loops

On the Importance of Writing

Writing is an essential skill to develop if you want to reach “the next level” in your Knowledge Work career. Here's why.

The Crucial Role of Setting and Pursuing Goals

Clarity is not only about values, but also about knowing what your goals are. In this article, I want to explore the reasons why setting and pursuing goals is essential for personal and professional success.

How to fight against inertia to change the world

Changing the world requires knowing how to fight against inertia in all its shapes and forms. Here's how.

How I Organize My Work As a Solo Founder

Discover how I organize my work as a solo founder using systems that boost productivity, focus, maintain balance, and help me achieve mental clarity and consistent progress.

You Need a Fourth Place: A Space to Think

You need a place for deep thinking, a personal "sanctuary". A Fourth place. Here's why.

Closing Open Loops: The Key to a Calmer, More Productive Mind

Unlocking Mental Clarity and Peak Productivity by Mastering the Art of Closing Open Loops

Summary of what alcohol does to your body, brain and health

No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health. Here's why.

Maximizing Daily Success: The Power of Focusing on One Goal Each Day

One goal per day is all you need. Transform your productivity, and focus.

Meeting with yourself

Meeting with yourself can profoundly impact your wellbeing, happiness and productivity. Don't miss out on the opportunity!

The Power of Modern Knowledge Management for Business Professionals

Unlock your business potential with cutting-edge knowledge management strategies for enhanced productivity and decision-making

Overview of my Personal Knowledge Management System

Discover my Personal Knowledge Management System and get some inspiration to design a robust one for yourself.

How I Organize My Work As a Solo Founder

Discover how I organize my work as a solo founder using systems that boost productivity, focus, maintain balance, and help me achieve mental clarity and consistent progress.

Breaking Down the Walls of Personal Information Silos. Towards Connected Knowledge

Why you need to break the walls of your Personal Information Silos to enable connected knowledge and unlock your full potential.

In Defense of Using Fewer Tools

How Fewer Tools Can Enhance Personal Organization, Productivity, and Knowledge Management

Personal Organization 101

Do you feel disorganized? Overwhelmed? Lost? Drowned in a mess? Do you regularly forget tasks? Do you miss your deadlines? Do you lose your files? If any of those ring a bell, then you may need to read this!