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Knowii

A community of practice for anyone tired of losing important information. Learn systems to organize notes, find what you need, and finally put your knowledge to work. Free membership available. Access an All-in-One Solution: Community + Premium Courses + Professional Tools.

Knowii Knowledge System: Tools + Courses + Community
Transform Information Chaos Into Clarity with a Complete Knowledge SystemAccess an All-in-One Solution: Community + Premium Courses + Professional ToolsInformation chaos is silently sabotaging your productivity, creativity, and peace of mind. You’re drowning in scattered notes, forgotten insights, and constant context switching—watching valuable ideas slip through the cracks daily.What if you could transform that chaos into your greatest advantage with a proven, ready-to-implement system?Knowii delivers everything you need in one integrated package: A supportive community of fellow knowledge masters Premium courses worth hundreds of dollars Professional knowledge tools and templates Implementation guidance and direct support This isn’t just a community. It’s a complete knowledge system.Join today, and get access to $150-$500 worth of bonuses, depending on the tier you subscribe to! đŸ€ŻWho is this for?The Knowii community brings together leaders, knowledge workers, content creators, and lifelong learners committed to breaking free from information overload to achieve both professional excellence and intentional living.The Knowii community is made up of real people facing everyday knowledge challenges: Knowledge workers trying to keep up with the evolution and real-world impact of AI Overwhelmed Professionals - People drowning in tabs, emails, and Slack messages who want to regain control of their information Career Builders - Individuals actively documenting their expertise to advance professionally and make better workplace decisions Career Changers - People learning new fields who need to organize and connect information across different domains Team Leaders & Managers - People juggling multiple responsibilities who need to track information and priorities, but also share knowledge across teams who struggle with documentation and information silos Executives & Decision-Makers - Professionals who need to quickly synthesize complex information from multiple sources to make confident, timely decisions under pressure Founders & Entrepreneurs - Business owners and startup creators juggling investor decks, customer feedback, market research, and product plans who need systems to keep it all organized and actionable Consultants and freelancers juggling multiple client projects who need to quickly recall specific details without digging through old emails Researchers & Students - People who highlight books, take course notes, and need to turn that raw material into lasting knowledge Subject matter experts who struggle to organize years of accumulated knowledge in a way they can actually share with others Content Creators - Bloggers, newsletter writers, and course builders who need reliable systems to produce consistent, quality content, without burning out Growth-Oriented Minds - People committed to continuous improvement and development Knowledge Seekers - From curious beginners to seasoned experts committed to lifelong learning Systematic Thinkers - People who value structured approaches to organizing information and ideas Intentional Professionals - Leaders, knowledge workers, and creators building purposeful systems Clarity Enthusiasts - Those seeking to break free from information overload and mental clutter Balance Seekers - Individuals balancing personal and professional lives who need efficient systems that don’t consume all their time Note-Takers & Organizers - From beginners with messy desktop folders to Obsidian power users with thousands of linked notes Tool Explorers - Folks who’ve tried Notion, Roam, Obsidian, and more, seeking practical advice on what actually works Practical Implementers - Those who transform theory into actionable systems and workflows Generous Contributors - Community members who share insights, resources, and experiences Anyone who’s ever thought “I know I saved that somewhere...” while frantically searching We’re not productivity gurus with perfect systems. We’re regular people who care about taming information overload, building solid systems and sharing what works.Why Knowii Exists 41% of knowledge workers feel overwhelmed by information daily The average professional experiences 23 context switches each day 60% of valuable ideas are lost due to poor knowledge management Most people spend more time searching for information than actually using it You can learn more about Knowii here: https://www.dsebastien.net/communityChoose Your Transformation PathExplorerYour entry point to breaking free from information chaos with access to foundational resources, general discussions, and a supportive community of fellow knowledge workers.You get: Access to general discussions Knowledge Management guidance and tutorials Curated content Limited resource library access Introductory templates Community help for common problems Free bonuses Beginner’s Guide to Obsidian Database of Knowledge Management tools Knowledge Management System Checklist It’s enough to start fixing your information overload without a big commitment.Knowledge Builder: Integrated Knowledge System FoundationFor those ready to build reliable knowledge systems that stickEverything from Explorer, plus: Premium Community Resources: Access to live events and video recordings (i.e., masterclasses, workshops, Q&As, knowledge-sharing sessions, live streams, etc), templates, workflows, guides, private community spaces, etc Tools & Courses Package: Immediate access to the Obsidian Starter Kit and Obsidian Starter Course, a comprehensive foundation for your knowledge system Monthly Community Challenges: Structured activities to build your knowledge management skills Access to DeveloPassion’s Newsletter Archives (195+ editions) Early Access: Be first to try new community features and content Total Value: $150+ in premium tools & courses included with your membership!Perfect for: Professionals serious about developing systematic knowledge management practices to transform their work and lifeKnowledge Master: The Ultimate Knowledge SystemFor those committed to complete knowledge transformation with our most comprehensive package.All-inclusive access for maximum results with minimum friction.EVERYTHING in Knowledge Builder, PLUS: Full Community Access: Exclusive events (e.g., AMAs, group coaching sessions, mastermind sessions, etc) and community spaces Complete Course Library: Knowledge Management for Beginners, Obsidian Starter Course, and all future courses ALL Knowledge Tools: Knowledge Worker Kit, Obsidian Starter Kit, Personal Knowledge Management Library, AI Ghostwriter Guide, and all future tools Implementation Support: Direct guidance and quarterly check-ins to ensure your system succeeds Experimental Content: Early access to cutting-edge PKM methods and integrations And more to come! Total value of the included bonuses: ~$500.These aren’t separate products. They’re components of one cohesive system designed to work together seamlessly. The courses teach you the frameworks, the tools provide the implementation, and the community supports your ongoing mastery.Perfect for: Serious professionals and content creators who want complete transformation of their knowledge workflows and maximum clarity in work and lifeYour Complete System Journey: How Everything Works Together1. Break Free From Information ChaosDiscover proven systems to capture, organize, and leverage what truly matters, eliminating mental clutter.2. Build Your Knowledge Command CenterCreate your personal knowledge ecosystem with the right tools and workflows that evolve with your needs.3. Transform Information Into InsightsMaster techniques to connect ideas, generate insights, and unlock creativity that would otherwise remain hidden.4. Apply Systems to Real-World ChallengesImplement your knowledge framework to professional scenarios, making better decisions and advancing your career.5. Achieve Zen ProductivityIntegrate knowledge management into a holistic approach prioritizing clarity, focus, and mental wellbeing.6. Create Content With ConfidenceBuild reliable systems to transform your knowledge into valuable content consistently and efficiently.Before Knowii... “I had 2,000+ bookmarks across 3 browsers and couldn’t find anything” “My notes were scattered across Evernote, Apple Notes, and dozens of paper notebooks” “I’d read great books but couldn’t remember or apply their key insights” After implementing the complete Knowii system: “I now have one central knowledge hub where everything is connected and accessible” “The Obsidian Starter Kit gave me a ready-made structure that I could actually use on day one” “The courses taught me how to implement the system, while the community helped me troubleshoot” Past events & recordingsYou can find the list of past events (i.e., masterclasses, workshops, Q&As, knowledge-sharing sessions, live streams, etc) over here: Knowii Community Events.Knowledge Builders and Knowledge Masters have access access to the video recordings đŸ€©.Created by SĂ©bastien DuboisKnowii is led by SĂ©bastien Dubois, Knowledge Management expert, coach and author dedicated to helping professionals break free from information overload. With years of experience building systems that turn overwhelming information into clear insights and confident decisions, SĂ©bastien has helped hundreds transform their relationship with knowledge.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Is there a free option to try before committing?Yes! The Explorer tier gives you access to general discussions, basic Knowledge Management spaces, and a foundation resource library completely free. You can also start a 7-day free trial for either paid tier.How is Knowii different from other online communities?Knowii isn’t just a discussion forum—it’s a structured transformation system. Each space is designed to build on the others, creating a comprehensive journey from information chaos to intentional clarity.I’m already overwhelmed. Will joining another platform help or just add more noise?Great question! Unlike most platforms that add to your digital noise, Knowii is specifically designed to reduce overwhelm by giving you systems to organize all your existing information sources. SĂ©bastien has helped hundreds feel less overwhelmed through Knowledge Management coaching, systems and guides.Can I change tiers or cancel if needed?Absolutely. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. For annual plans, you’ll maintain access until the end of your billing period.What if I’m not sure which tier is right for me?Start with the free Explorer tier or the Knowledge Builder tier. You can always upgrade if you find value in the community.Do I really get immediate access to all the courses and tools mentioned?Yes! Unlike most communities that charge separately for courses and tools, your Knowii membership (especially Knowledge Master tier) includes immediate access to everything listed. No additional purchases required.How do the courses and tools integrate with the community?The entire system is designed to work together. You’ll learn concepts in the courses, implement them using the tools and templates, and get support and inspiration from the community—creating a complete knowledge transformation pipeline.If I’m already using Obsidian (or another tool), will these resources still help me?Absolutely! The courses and tools are designed to enhance whatever system you’re currently using. Whether you’re just starting or already have thousands of notes, the Knowii system will help you organize and leverage them more effectively.Ready to Transform Mental Chaos Into Clarity?The difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling in control isn’t about having less information—it’s about having a proven, integrated system.Knowii doesn’t just talk about better systems—it gives you the entire package: The community that supports you The courses that teach you The tools that implement it All in one comprehensive, ready-to-use solution.

Knowledge Worker Kit

A powerful guide and private community for Knowledge Workers and Lifelong Learners.

Knowledge Worker Kit and community (BETA)
Who is this for?You are a Knowledge Worker or Lifelong LearnerYou feel disorganized, unproductive, or overwhelmedYou don’t know how to go to the next levelYou want to learn from someone who’s always on top of thingsI have a proven track record of delivering at work and with my side projects. I have worked as a software developer, team leader, project manager, IT architect, information management specialist, CTO, founder, coach, and solopreneur. I have also written and published 3 books, 300+ articles, courses, YouTube videos, digital products, manage communities, and more! And I did it all with a busy life and kids. My personal system works and helps me achieve my goals consistently.You want a solid system that scalesBeing a Knowledge Worker today is much more challenging than it ever was. Getting started ain’t easy, and there are many traps to fall into. Spare yourself some time and benefit from my experience and battle-tested system. I’ll share everything I know with you: my approach, my systems, my routines, templates, guidance, and more! My mission is to help you avoid the pitfalls of Knowledge Work and empower you through technology.After you finish exploring the guide, you’ll have:Clarity in your life and an obvious path forwardSolid habits, routines, and systemsClear ideas about how to “manage” your careerAn effective approach to learning new thingsSolid knowledge management and personal organization systemsKnowledge about how to organize, plan, control, and manage projects (large and small!)A toolkit to prioritize workA system to manage your tasks at scaleEffective means to focus your attention and manage your timeWork methods that will propel your career forwardWhat is this?I’ve been passionate about information, knowledge management, learning, personal organization, PKM, and productivity for more than 20 years. As an author, blogger, knowledge worker, entrepreneur, coach, and father of 3 kids, I needed effective solutions to be and stay organized, focused, and productive. The Knowledge Worker Kit includes everything I know about these topics, and more!What’s included?WARNING: The Knowledge Worker Kit is in BETA. The content will be added and expanded over time. If you buy access now, you’ll benefit from the lowest price. The product is already available so that I can find early adopters and get as much feedback as possible in order to make it great for everyone.If you buy access to the Knowledge Worker Kit, you’ll get:The user guideAll the templates and guidanceLifetime access to the private community for support and knowledge sharingLifetime access to all community events (meetups, workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, invited talks, etc)Ask Me Anything (AMA) Q&As with meIn addition, you’ll also get free access to all future updates. Over time, I’ll continue expanding the kit with new ideas, techniques, systems, templates, and more!What’s in the user guide?The user guide is a growing and evergreen knowledge base. It includes detailed explanations covering a wide range of topics that all Knowledge workers should explore:01. Clarity: values, behaviors, goals, non-goals, priorities, and intentions02. Habits, routines, systems, processes and methods03. Career Management and Anticipation04. Learning05. Projects Knowledge Management and Journaling06. Projects Organization07. Planning and Prioritization08. Task Management09. Focus, Attention, Time Management and Action10. Personal Development11. Control: periodic reviews, progress tracking, course-adjustment12. Personal Organization13. WorkThe user guide is a Notion space including tons of articles, how-to guides, guidance, and links to useful templates and resources.You will get to explore the content at your own pace, and to focus on what is useful to you right now, as each section is actionable on its own.Evergreen ContentThe Knowledge Worker Toolkit is going to expand over time. Day after day, week after week. Buy it once, and you will have access to all future updates.Overview of the main topics01. ClarityThis part explores key elements that help bring clarity to one’s life:NeedsValuesPrinciplesGoalsPrioritiesEach of those is important to know what matters, what has value, and what to focus on.02. Habits, routines, systems, processes and methodsThis part explores the base elements of productivity systems:Habits and routinesSystems, processes, and methodsThose are key to building an “effortless” life, requiring as little willpower/motivation as possible to make things happen.03. Career Management and AnticipationThis part focuses on career management: its importance, your responsibility, the mindset you need to acquire, and all the related ideas.04. LearningThis part shares ideas about how to
Learn how you best learnLearn more effectivelyExplore new topicsResearchFilter informationLeverage AI and LLMs
05. Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) and JournalingThis part explores how to collect, organize, and link all your knowledge and information. It explores the main concepts of PKM, note-taking, note-making, tools of the trade, and structures/tips to help you keep everything useful, manageable, and maintainable as your knowledge base grows.It also introduces journaling and how to approach it to support your whole life.06. Projects OrganizationThis part focuses on how to organize projects and their information in a way that enables you and your teams to make focused progress.It shares ideas about how to organize project information, how to document projects, how to organize backlogs, etc.07. Planning and PrioritizationThis part focuses on how to plan projects and tasks, how to deal with deadlines, and how to prioritize work using various methods.08. Task ManagementThis part focuses on task management for personal and professional projects. It explores ways to keep tasks under control, how to organize personal work, and how to make the link between your different backlogs and your day-to-day life.09. Focus, Attention, Time Management and ActionThis part focuses on how to make things happen every single day, regardless of whatever is going on in your life. It’s all about techniques, tips & tricks, and tools to help you better manage your time, focus, and attention in order to ACT.10. Personal DevelopmentThis part explores important aspects of Personal Development that can make a big difference in a Knowledge Worker’s life. A sane mind in a sane body.11. ControlThis part is dedicated to control. How to control your progress, your trajectory, your projects, etc. And also, how to adjust course when things don’t go as expected.12. Personal OrganizationThis part helps better organize yourself and your information. It shares “zen” techniques you can use to remain organized, independently of how much information you have to juggle with.13. WorkThis part is all about WORK. How to do the work, how to improve your attitude, your results, and your recognition. It also dives into how to better collaborate with others to achieve your goals and those of your company/group.

AI Ghostwriter Guide

Transform any AI into your personal ghostwriter that writes with your exact voice, style, and expertise using this proven step-by-step system. A comprehensive guide showing exactly how to create a personal AI ghostwriter that captures your unique voice, understands your expertise, and produces content that sounds like YOU and not generic slop. Whether you're a content creator, author, or business owner, you'll learn the step-by-step process to train AI on your writing style, create content templates for every format you need, and build an intelligent assistant that knows your products, audience, and brand inside out.

Build Your AI Ghostwriter: The Complete Guide to Creating an AI Assistant That Writes Like You
What is this?Transform any AI into your personal ghostwriter that writes with your exact voice, style, and expertise using this proven step-by-step system.Who This Is For✅ Perfect if you: Create content regularly (articles, essays, newsletters, social media posts, etc) Want to scale your content using AI without losing your unique voice Spend too much time editing AI slop-generated content Have products or services to promote through content Want to build a sustainable content creation system ❌ Not right if you: Never create content or have no interest in writing Prefer to write everything manually without AI assistance Don’t have existing writing samples to analyze Are looking for a “magic button” solution without any setup Stop Using AI Like a Dummy. Start Training ItYou’ve tried them all: ChatGPT. Claude. Gemini. But every time, you feel the same frustration: “This doesn’t sound like me at all.“The AI gives you generic text, content that could apply to anyone. You spend more time editing than you would writing from scratch. I’ve been there as well, but that was a long time ago!Here’s the problem: You’re using AI like everyone else—throwing random prompts at it and hoping for magic to happen. But that’s not the way it works!The solution? You have to TEACH AI to write like YOU.What If AI Could Capture Your Exact Voice?Imagine opening your AI assistant and getting content that: ✅ Sounds like YOU ✅ Uses your signature sentences and personality quirks ✅ Understands you and your unique perspective ✅ Knows your content strategy and helps you create highly relevant content for your target audiences ✅ Knows your business, your brand, your products and services, your audience, etc ✅ Creates content across all your formats (articles, essays, newsletters, social media posts, scripts, ...) ✅ Evolves over time Sounds too good to be true? Well this isn’t fantasy. It’s exactly what I’ve built for myself. And now, I’m showing you how to do the same.The System You NeedAt this point, my AI Ghostwriter has helped me write hundreds of pieces of content: notes, articles, newsletters, podcasts, course scripts, emails, letters, etc.I’ve spent months perfecting this system and approach. I’m relying on it daily, and thus I know from experience that it works flawlessly. The cool part is that I’ve documented it all along the way, and thus I can teach you how to create the same for yourself.This isn’t about better prompts (though you’ll get those too). This is about creating an AI Ghostwriter that understands you and your needs.Why This WorksMost people make these mistakes: ❌ Using generic prompts hoping to get unique content ❌ Starting over with new prompts for every piece of content ❌ Settling for “good enough” content that needs heavy editing ❌ Abandoning AI because “it doesn’t work” My system fixes all of this by: ✅ Creating a comprehensive description of your personality, writing style, rules, content strategy, content types, and more! ✅ Training AI to adapt to your style, not the other way around ✅ Building a system that delivers high quality results and improves over time ✅ Establishing consistency across all content types What’s IncludedYou’ll get the complete step-by-step guide you can follow to create your own AI Ghostwriter, including: Clear explanations Many AI prompts you can use to help you create the documents you need Document templates Advanced techniques for power users 💡 Bonus Resources Private community access for questions, updates and knowledge sharing Real examples taken from my own implementation Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Do I need deep technical skills to implement this? A: No. There are advanced options for power users, but the core system works with simple copy-paste/upload on any AI platform.Q: Which AI platforms does this work with? A: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, NotebookLM, ... Basically, any AI that accepts custom instructions and/or file uploads.Q: How long does it take to set up? A: Basic setup takes 2-3 hours. Advanced implementation with Model Context Protocol (MCP) can take a weekend, but the time savings compound quickly.Q: Will this work for my niche/industry? A: Yes. The system analyzes YOUR writing samples, so it works regardless of your topic, industry, or content type.Q: What if I don’t have enough writing samples? A: Start with what you have. You can still add more later. It’s not a showstopper.Stop settling for generic AI responses. Start creating content that sounds like YOU.

Obsidian Starter Kit

A solid starting point for your note-taking journey in Obsidian. Used by 1000+.

Obsidian Starter Kit and community
Who is this for?You are just getting started with note-taking or you’ve recently switched to ObsidianYou wonder how to take smart notesYou want to know how to properly organize your notes and avoid creating an overwhelming messYou want a solid system that scalesYou wonder what Zettelkasten, the PARA method, and the Johnny decimal system areGetting started with Obsidian is not the hardest thing in the world, but it takes a lot of trial and error to figure out how to structure and organize your knowledge base. You have a busy life, and you don’t want to spend weeks or even months figuring out the “right” approach.What is this?I’ve been passionate about information, knowledge management, and PKM for more than 20 years. As an author, blogger, knowledge worker, and entrepreneur, I needed solutions to store and organize an enormous amount of information.Over the years, I’ve explored, used, and advocated many tools but have been using Obsidian extensively since 2020. With the Obsidian Starter Kit, I offer you the result of my own research and experimentation. It’s like a cheat code to jump straight to stress-free note-making.I’ve spent months refining and perfecting my Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system, and have spent countless hours tweaking my system. I’ve published a few articles to share some ideas about this. My system combines the Zettelkasten approach, the PARA method, the Johnny decimal system, and other ideas to create a solid basis for my work as an author, blogger, and content creator.The Obsidian Starter Kit is a ready-made Obsidian vault that includes my recommended organization system and plugins, as well as example notes to help you get started. It also comes along with a user-friendly guide.What’s included?If you buy access to the Obsidian Starter Kit, you’ll get:The Obsidian vaultA comprehensive and solid structure with support for Journaling and ZettelkastenLeveraging the PARA method and the Johnny Decimal systemMany recommended plugins to boost productivity and automate actionsA clear system for Journaling, Meeting Notes, Periodic reviews, etcMany templates to improve consistency and productivityA powerful dashboardMaintenance notes (e.g., find duplicate and orphaned notes)Automation rulesMany examplesThe user guideLifetime access to the Personal Knowledge Management community for support and knowledge sharingIn addition, you’ll also get free access to all future updates. Over time, I’ll expand it step by step to include tutorials about the various aspects; from exploration/curation to summarization and reuse.What’s in the user guide?The user guide is a growing and evergreen knowledge base about how to take smart notes. It includes:Installation instructions.Details about the contents of the Obsidian Starter Kit (i.e., Obsidian vault structure, key design principles, included plugins, etc.)A clear overview of Obsidian and its core concepts (everything you should know and care about)Clear explanations about...The Zettelkasten methodAtomic notesProgressive summarizationThe PARA methodThe LIFT principleThe Johnny Decimal systemJournalingMaps of Content (MoCs)Periodic reviewsWhy and how to tag notesTemplatingThe Markdown syntaxWhy you need a single source of truth for everythingThe collector’s fallacyThe Inbox Zero principleHow to capture informationHow to capture quotesHow to capture information about persons of interestHow to extract knowledge from daily notesHow to save mental contextsObsidian tips and tricksWhat’s in the video course?The Obsidian Starter Course is a video course (~2h20) of content covering:Obsidian: installation, user interface, key features, plugins, automation, tips and tricks, etcThe Markdown syntaxYAML metadataPersonal Knowledge Management techniques and principles: the Johnny Decimal system, the PARA method (e.g., the Zettelkasten method, the LIFT principle, Atomic notes, Maps of Content, knowledge capture & extraction, etc)JournalingPeriodic reviewsTemplatesAutomationTask managementBest practices and recommendationsHands-on explanationsand more!Evergreen contentThe user guide of the Obsidian Starter Kit is expanding day after day, week after week. It will soon include:More theoryDetailed processes (e.g. when to take notes, how to use Zettelkasten in practice, daily notes, periodic reviews, ...)Additional how-to guidesMore tips and tricks...The Obsidian vault also evolves over time:The structure improvesNew templates are addedNew plugins are addedetcRefunds policyIf you’re not 100% satisfied, then just let me know, and I’ll issue a full refund. I’ll only ask you a single question: How can I improve the product?If you think about asking for a refund, then consider reaching out to me with your issues, questions, and remarks. I’m always available and happy to help. My goal is to help you succeed.Testimonials”Finally clickeđ how awesome @Obsidian is! Thanks to your excellent Obsidian Starter Kit!”— Cal Desmond-Pearson (@CalSocialHermit)“Off and running w/ @obsdmd. I’ve installed the app & have @dSebastien Starter Kit & my own fresh start Vault open. Learning from former & putting into practice w/ real content in latter. So far, so good”— Raymond D Sims (@rsims)“Great content - got me up to speed with what I was looking for fast ! SĂ©bastien answered some questions by mail also which was much appreciated ! Thanks”— Sam Gonzales”As someone who has bounced around trying to find the right Knowledge tool, I’ve realized that many of my issues have been related to the complexity of the tools and the processes. The structure, design and explanations provided in the Obsidian Starter Kit have finally given me the foundation I’ve needed. 100% worth it”— Michael Aaron (via e-mail)“I absolutely love your kit and it has been so immensely helpful”— Ashwin Appiah (via e-mail)“Thanks for making the product. I’m making efforts to start using Obsidian more in my daily workflow and having a place to start makes the task much less daunting!”— Liam Weight (via Twitter DM)“I’m very new to PKM, but the Obsidian Starter Kit has been a tremendous help in getting me started”— Fredrik Nordström (via the PKM community Slack)“Sebastien’s Obsidian Starter Kit is a powerful tool for those looking to dive into the world of Obsidian without being overwhelmed. It’s a comprehensive solution that significantly shortens the learning curve, providing an impressively structured way to start capturing notes and facilitating daily journaling. The kit’s integration of automated tasks and pre-designed templates are a boon to beginners, alleviating the initial intimidation of starting from scratch. If you’re new to Obsidian and need a solid starting point, this starter kit comes highly recommended. It doesn’t just help you navigate Obsidian, but also empowers you to harness its full potential right from the get-go.”— Lubos KolouchFredrik (via the PKM community Slack)

Obsidian Starter Course

A course about Obsidian and Personal Knowledge Management

Obsidian Starter Course
Who is this for?You are just getting started with note-taking or you’ve recently switched to ObsidianYou want to discover Obsidian and its key featuresYou wonder how to take smart notesYou want to know how to properly organize your notes and avoid creating an overwhelming messYou want a solid system that scalesYou wonder what Zettelkasten, the PARA method, and the Johnny decimal system areYou have bought the Obsidian Starter Kit and want a full video course to help you get startedGetting started with Obsidian is not the hardest thing in the world, but it takes a lot of trial and error to figure out how to structure and organize your knowledge base. You have a busy life, and you don’t want to spend weeks or even months figuring out the “right” approach.What is this?The Obsidian Starter Course is a video course containing 2h20 of content. It’s a hands-on guide into the world of Obsidian, Personal Knowledge Management (PKM), and the Obsidian Starter Kit.Many of the explanations use the Obsidian Starter Kit’s vault/structure/plugins, but the explanations about Personal Knowledge Management (PKM), Markdown, YAML and recommendations can be applied to many other tools. Moreover, if you’re using Obsidian but don’t yet have a copy of the Obsidian Starter Kit, then this course is still incredibly useful. It will show you how you can organize your knowledge base, how to take smart notes, and much more!What’s in the video course?The Obsidian Starter Course covers the following topics:Obsidian: installation, user interface, key features, plugins, automation, tips and tricks, etcThe Markdown syntaxYAML metadataPersonal Knowledge Management techniques and principles: the Johnny Decimal system, the PARA method (e.g., the Zettelkasten method, the LIFT principle, Atomic notes, Maps of Content, knowledge capture & extraction, etc)JournalingPeriodic reviewsTemplatesAutomationTask managementBest practices and recommendationsHands-on explanationsand more!Refunds policyIf you’re not 100% satisfied, then just let me know, and I’ll issue a full refund. I’ll only ask you a single question: How can I improve the product?If you think about asking for a refund, then consider reaching out to me with your issues, questions, and remarks. I’m always available and happy to help. My goal is to help you succeed.

Personal Knowledge Management Coaching

A Personal Knowledge Management Coaching offer. The fast lane to Knowledge Management mastery.

Personal Knowledge Management Coaching
Who is this for?You are just getting started with note-taking, note-making, and Personal Knowledge ManagementYou wonder how to take smart notesYou want to know how to properly organize your notes and avoid creating an overwhelming messYou want a solid system that scalesYou wonder what Zettelkasten, the PARA method, and the Johnny decimal system areYou want to better organize the information of your team or businessGetting started is not the hardest thing in the world, but it takes a lot of trial and error to figure out how to structure and organize your knowledge base. You have a busy life, and you don’t want to spend weeks or even months figuring out the “right” approach. Avoid wasting your time and get expert help to guide you on the right path.What is this?With this product, you can buy one or more hours of personalized coaching with me (in English or French!).I’ve been passionate about Information Management (IM), Knowledge Management, and PKM for more than 20 years. As an author, blogger, knowledge worker, and entrepreneur, I needed solutions to store and organize an enormous amount of information.Over the years, I’ve explored, used, and advocated many tools. I have settled on Obsidian, but the techniques I rely on can be applied to many other tools as well. I’ve spent months refining and perfecting my Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system, and have spent countless hours tweaking my approach. I’ve published various articles to share some ideas about this. My system combines the Zettelkasten approach, the PARA method, the Johnny decimal system, and other ideas to create a solid basis for my work as an author, blogger, and content creator.I am very involved in the Personal Knowledge Management community, for which I’m building products, communities, and creating content to help newcomers as well as more advanced users get further. I have created the Obsidian Starter Kit, the Personal Knowledge Management Library, the PKM Journal, the PKM sub-reddit, the PKM Slack community, etc.I’ve decided to dedicate more of my time to coaching PKM enthusiasts and share what I’ve learned so far.During the coaching session(s):We will explore the concepts, techniques, and best practices that I rely on daily and recommendI will guide you through what I consider to be a well-structured, scalable and maintainable Personal Knowledge Management systemI will explain my workflows and processes to youI will (try to) answer all the questions you might haveI will remain available after our session if you have questions, need advice, or helpAfter the coaching sessions, I will remain available to answer additional questions.Testimonials”SĂ©bastien thinks everything from first principles, the systems and ideas we discussed are well thought from multiple angles and I’m going to integrate them in my own specific setup”— Adrian Craciun (via mail)

Knowledge Management for Beginners Course

A course about Knowledge Management and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM).

Knowledge Management for Beginners
Your ultimate video course to mastering Personal Knowledge Management (PKM)

Personal Knowledge Management Library

A collection of curated resources about Personal Knowledge Management (PKM).

Personal Knowledge Management Library
IntroWho is this for?You want to learn how to organize your personal knowledgeYou wonder how to take smart notesYou want to remember more of what you readYou want to improve your knowledge management skillsIf concepts/acronyms such as PKM, SecondBrain, Zettelkasten, Evergreen notes, and Digital Garden make you curious, then you’ve come to the right place!It is well-known that our memories are not reliable. To store and organize knowledge bases, we need digital solutions to help us. But that’s not enough. To keep things manageable over time as our knowledge base scales, we need clear techniques and methodologies.What is this?I’ve been passionate about information, knowledge management, and PKM for more than 20 years. As a knowledge worker, author, blogger, and entrepreneur, I needed solutions to store and organize an enormous amount of information.Over the years, I’ve explored, used, and advocated many different tools: old-school wikis (e.g., MediaWiki, TiddlyWiki, DokuWiki, Confluence), note-taking solutions such as Evernote, Google Keep, Microsoft OneNote, Okular, Zim, and many more.Recently, the Personal Knowledge Management space has evolved a lot with the rise of tools such as Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, LogSeq, and others. Those have drastically changed the knowledge management landscape and brought us the opportunity to manage knowledge much more efficiently, and to truly create ourselves a second brain, or digital garden.During most of 2021, I’ve done extensive research and curated a ton of information and links about the Personal Knowledge Management space. I’ve now regrouped all of this inside of a Notion space.It is now a solid database of the best resources you can find on the subject around the InternetEach and every week I add new resources to this Notion space: articles, blogs, books, courses, tools, videos, etc. This includes the content that I publish myself on the subject and my weekly newsletter.What you will getHere, you can buy lifetime access to my Notion space, and get regular updates; either for you personally, or for your team.What’s included?A list of 290+ toolsLinks to 320+ articlesLinks to 135+ videosA list of 90+ books about learning, thinking, writing, note-taking, journaling, neuroscience, psychology, stoicism, etcLinks to 220+ sites & blogsA list of 70+ Youtube channelsA list of 75+ coursesA list of 85+ newslettersA list of 40+ podcastsA list of podcast episodesA list of 70+ communities and forumsA list of ~2K PKM leaders, influencers, and enthusiastsA list of 45+ starter kits and templatesA list of 100+ Twitter hashtags to followA list of 80+ topics and links to relevant articles, books, videos, etcI will keep adding to the Notion space, and I’ll continue contributing information for the whole community.You’ll also get lifetime access to the Personal Knowledge Management community for support and knowledge sharing.RefundsIf you’re not 100% satisfied, then just let me know, and I’ll issue a full refund. I’ll only ask one question: what can I do to improve the product.If you think about asking for a refund, then consider reaching out to me with your issues, questions, and remarks. I’m always available and happy to help. My goal is to help you succeed.

Obsidian Plugins

Personal Knowledge Management Communities

Online community for lifelong learners and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM).

On Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PersonalKnowledgeMgmt/

PKM Journal

An online publication dedicated to Personal Knowledge Management.

Personal Knowledge Management Journal
This publication is dedicated to Personal Knowledge Management and lifelong learners. Discover Personal Knowledge Management (PKM), Tools For Thought, Zettelkasten and more!

PKM Homepage

A simple landing page introducing PKM.

Personal Knowledge Management
Personal Knowledge Management for the rest of us.

Dev Concepts

A 12-volume digital book collection written by [[Sébastien Dubois]], designed to help anyone learn IT and software development from scratch. This collection goes wide and deep. Even experts can learn a ton from these books

Dev Concepts - Software Development e-books
Dev Concepts e-book collection. Your guide to the fundamentals of software development

IT Concepts Wall

A curated collection of resources about IT and Software Development for people who want to level up their skills.

IT Concepts Wall
Who is this for?You are just getting started with IT and software developmentYou want to discover key concepts and expand your knowledgeYou want to understand different subdomains of IT like Architecture, Design, Coding, Front-end/Back-end development, Security, Infrastructure, Project, and Product ManagementYou want to progress and become a senior developer or a technical leaderYou want to learn fast from trusted sources, and avoid wasting time with low quality contentIT and software development are vast and complex topics. You could spend your entire life learning, and not yet know all that much. They’re also ever-evolving and ever-changing. You are busy, and you don’t want to miss out on key concepts. Given how many low-quality resources are out there, you want to avoid wasting time figuring out who you can trust with your time.What is this?I’ve been passionate about computers, IT and software development since I was 7-8 years old (30+ years ago!!). I’ve spent countless hours learning about new things. I’m a proud software crafter, coach/mentor, open-source contributor, freelancer, CTO and founder. I’ve been working for more than 15 years in the industry, and have explored many areas of IT. I’ve been a technical leader for both back-end and front-end, and developed software frameworks for large financial institutions. I’ve worked as a solution architect, led large projects and teams, managed critical IT infrastructure, went deep down into IT security, and founded my own company. These experiences gave me a unique perspective on the field.Daily, I help junior developers who often find themselves overwhelmed with an endless number of programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and tools. In 2021, I started working on the Dev Concepts collection, a series of 12 books to help even more developers avoid feeling overwhelmed, and show what to focus on for maximum progress and impact. That project is huge, and I realize it will take me a few more years to deliver all those books. Meanwhile, I have curated a huge collection of resources about the topics I want to cover in the books.The IT Concepts Wall is a Trello board that I keep expanding, week after week, with resources about IT that I think are useful and valuable to learn about. The content that I curate comes from trusted sources. They cover the whole spectrum, from juniors to experts. There is a lot to learn in there for everyone.What’s included?If you buy access to the IT Concepts Wall, you’ll get access to the Trello board I continue to build for the Dev Concepts collection. You can use these resources to take a shortcut and learn key concepts you need to know about.The IT Concepts Wall contains thousands of resources. You can explore those at your own pace to learn everything about IT and Software Development.I update the wall each week with new links and ideas. And I will continue to do so in the coming years.

Stark

An Open Source Enterprise front-end framework on top of Angular. Check out the demo app.

GitHub - NationalBankBelgium/stark: Modern client-side Web application framework based on Angular, Angular Material / Material Design, TypeScript, Redux, RxJS, ...
Modern client-side Web application framework based on Angular, Angular Material / Material Design, TypeScript, Redux, RxJS, ... - NationalBankBelgium/stark

RESTful API Design Guide

A design guide for RESTful APIs that I worked on for the National Bank of Belgium.

Home
NBB’s REST-ish API Design Guide. Contribute to NationalBankBelgium/REST-API-Design-Guide development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Knowii Platform

An open source platform and SaaS for modern social bookmarking and Community Knowledge Management. It's a place for communities to share Knowledge, Ideas, and Inspiration.

Knowii
Knowii is a place for your community’s Knowledge, Ideas and Inspiration.

Retired

Focus(e)d Community

An online community for Zen Productivity practitioners.

Software Crafters Community

An online community for artisans of code.

Focusd

An infinite outliner with a strong calendar integration. Take notes, block time, and focus on what really matters.

focusd
The solution for focused productivity

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