Productivity like a Pro! Don't use Obsidian...if you are a BUSY Professional
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Nov 6, 2024 The podcast dives into the debate surrounding Obsidian and why it may not suit busy professionals. It highlights the overwhelm of customizing complex productivity tools versus the benefits of simpler solutions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of investing in reliable software over free options that can lead to inefficiencies. Listeners learn about the evolution of software and the value of tailored tools that enhance productivity. A quiz is also introduced to help evaluate and optimize current productivity systems.
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Avoid Obsidian for Professionals
- Avoid Obsidian for professional use due to its overwhelming feature set.
- Focus on core tasks instead of constant system tweaking.
Obsidian's Programmer Focus
- Obsidian's flexibility initially appealed to Paco Cantero for connecting ideas, but its complexity proved impractical for daily work.
- Despite Obsidian's strengths, its focus on programmers makes it unsuitable for busy professionals.
Notability Anecdote
- Tom Solid recalls a viewer who used Notability for three degrees but refused to pay a subscription.
- This highlights a disconnect between software's value and users' willingness to pay.