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Philosophy Shift  

The biggest mistake was trying to capture everything—random thoughts, meeting notes, etc.—leading to a "digital landfill."  
The core principle: A note-taking system’s value lies in what comes out (output), not just what goes in (input).  
Three guiding principles:  

Friction-free capture (thoughts should take <3 seconds to record).  
Connection over collection (notes gain value when linked).  
Action orientation (every note should drive decisions or output).  




Folder & Navigation System  

Uses a minimal folder structure:  

"All Files" (default for new notes).  
"Journals" (daily notes/reflections).  
"Archive" (for older, less relevant notes).  
"Vault" (templates/system files).  

Homepage-centric navigation:  

All notes link back to a central homepage, eliminating folder-based organization.  
New notes auto-save to "All Files," then get linked from relevant pages.  
Archived notes are moved out of sight but remain accessible.  




Essential Plugins  

Homepage (central navigation hub).  
Dataview (Notion-like tables).  
Omnisearch (enhanced search).  
Templater (automated templates).  
Recent Files (quick access).  
Iconize (visual navigation aids).  



Daily Workflows  

Stoic Morning Routine: Uses a templated meditation with four reflection questions.  
Study Workflow: Creates a main page per topic, linking to related notes for structured yet flexible learning.  
Simple Templates: Only for frequently repeated notes (e.g., daily journals).  



Key Takeaways  

Avoid "productivity theater"—focus on usability over complexity.  
Start small: Begin with a basic structure (homepage + core folders), then add plugins as needed.  
Customize hotkeys and workflows to match personal habits (e.g., mimicking browser shortcuts).