Mac Power Users 633: Workflows with Nick Milo
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Mar 27, 2022 
Nick Milo, creator of the YouTube channel 'Linking Your Thinking,' dives deep into how he manages his business and enhances content creation using Obsidian. He shares the evolution of personal knowledge management tools and the importance of joy and personalization in organizing information. Milo discusses the practical benefits of using sliding panes in Obsidian to reveal hidden connections between ideas and explores the balance between community-driven plugins and data security. His insights on customizing workflows offer a refreshing perspective on productivity.
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Career Journey
- Nick Milo's first business was Pink Gloves Boxing, a fitness boxing program.
- He later transitioned to filmmaking, working as an editor on Better Call Saul.
Early Knowledge Management
- Nick Milo used Microsoft Word documents with tiny fonts to study articles at his engineering job.
- This early method of knowledge management highlighted his hunger for learning and the need for better tools.
PKM and Calm
- Personal knowledge management (PKM) is about finding calm and balance amidst information overload.
- It's a way to reorient oneself and connect with the joy of learning, not just for productivity.
