Aidan's Infinite Play

E11 Nick Milo: Bringing Joy Back To Student Notetaking With Link Based Thought

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Jan 18, 2023
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ANECDOTE

From Evernote to Obsidian

  • Nick Milo transitioned from Evernote to Obsidian due to limitations in connecting ideas.
  • Evernote's focus on collection hindered his ability to make complex connections, leading to a feeling of being lost.
ANECDOTE

Pink Gloves Boxing and Evernote

  • Nick's pink gloves boxing business required extensive knowledge management across various aspects.
  • Evernote's clunky linking system made it difficult to create a useful map of this information, hindering sense-making.
ADVICE

Creating a Map of Content

  • Gather related notes in a central location ("map of content") to generate new insights.
  • The close proximity of ideas fosters connections and new understanding, similar to people interacting in a confined space.
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