MacStories Unwind From the Wilds of Alaska to Lumiose City
Oct 31, 2025
John reveals how Notion has finally met his organizational needs, solving past hesitations. They then dive into exciting Apple TV series and video game recommendations. Federico highlights the thrill of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with its dynamic battles in Lumiose City. John shares his enjoyment of The Last Frontier's unique premise. They also speculate on upcoming Switch 2 releases, bringing a sense of anticipation to the gaming world. Plus, don’t miss the fun Unwind deal picks of classic films!
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Notion Wins With Granular Database Views
- Notion's strength is granular database views that let you surface only the fields you need at the right time.
- John Voorhees realized this solved his workflow overload by turning many text files into connected database items.
From Dozens Of Files To Connected Databases
- John had been juggling dozens of plain-text Obsidian files that felt like a big unconnected soup of notes.
- Moving those entries into Notion databases helped him reconnect related information for podcasts and writing.
Use A Timeline To Avoid Overbooking
- Use a timeline or content tracker to visualize overlapping project stages and deadlines each week.
- Shift tasks proactively when you see days overloaded to avoid impossible schedules.