“I was in Home Goods with no clear goal” famous last words by all of us 😂

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Yep..

00:00 📚 Invest in index tabs for efficient note-taking and quick reference in books. 01:38 🗒 Utilize a whiteboard for planning, organizing tasks, brainstorming, and maintaining focus. 03:57 ✏ Always keep a pencil handy to actively engage with reading material and organize thoughts effectively. 05:09 🗄 Declutter your workspace and increase productivity with a desk organizer. 06:33 🛠 Invest wisely in tools and environment for efficient learning and working, considering long-term benefits. 08:11 📚 Consider using a bookstand for easier reading and note-taking during analysis. 09:10 💻 Build a digital second brain using note-taking apps like Obsidian to organize and connect ideas for effective learning and writing.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Nice summary, thanks

@vickibamman8333

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@user-hw8hj7fu9j

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I don't like when youtubers do the whole "item one" or "topic one" thing so we watch all the video. Instantly makes me give up on the video. I didn't watch it but I used this comment to know what the advice is.

@thatsroughbuddy1407

2 ай бұрын

@@user-hw8hj7fu9j I mean its a good video lol, I got something from watching it personally

@Entertainment-is6ex

Ай бұрын

It's also good to refer back to the summary as a refresher after watching it once.

Would you please consider making a video on your Obsidian vault, showing us your workflow?

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

In the works now

I like the more personal approach to this video, makes me feel like we are getting to know you!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!

@user-eg4nj5mw1d

2 ай бұрын

He’s great

Obsidian truly is the best at creating your second brain, this video was majestically filled with so many gold nuggets of information it would be rude not to let the whole world know. Keep up the brilliant work

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, so grateful to hear it

The cheapest whiteboard is whiteboard contact paper. I've converted work file cabinets to whiteboards when I didn't have an available wall.

@sidramazhar9641

20 күн бұрын

That's helpful. I have this idea to use white board contact paper on larger cardboard pieces so that it's portable and light weight. Let's see how it goes

This man is finally getting more recognition. Awesome bro.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

I really need to get started on my Second Brain. I have so many notebooks and sticky notes. Best part is I’m seeing connections between certain ideas across books… even from books in separate genres That second brain is really gonna help

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

It's a bit of a pain to transfer everything at first (I'm almost done...), but then you have a great canvas to work from

I found your channel just yesterday, it's the second video that I am watching. I must say that the quality and content that you are delivering is what exactly fits my appetite and that i love to consume. Keep it up with the work buddy❤️.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, real glad to hear that!

@ddmo55

Ай бұрын

This is my story, too. First video yesterday, this one on investments to upgrade learning today. We must be a sign to Odysseas's channel is taking off. Maybe we all want to be Renaissance thinkers!

I concur with the utility of the desk organizer. When I had to work from home on a desk with inadequate space for my tasks, I did get a desk organizer (actually, a spinning makeup organizer - it had a smaller footprint) and it was a significant help. Whether it’s struggling to use an ineffective interface, or having to find a highlighter on a cluttered desk, you shouldn’t have to expend any mental energy on the tools you use. Ideally, no aspect of the tools you use should distract from the process.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Well said! Makes the whole process more rewarding and easy to take part in

I have discovered you recently and you have inspired me to take learning to another level.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

I'm grateful to hear it

Use a mechanical pencil instead of a normal wooden one... It erases better and is always sharp

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

They're great too, but I kept accidentally piercing the pages..

@celinem8456

Ай бұрын

I use a 0.7mm mechanical pencil instead of the more common 0.5mm. No page piercing, smoother to write with, and if you're a doodler, you can vary the line width more easily.

@seeker4430

Ай бұрын

@@odysseas__ never happened to me really... May be it depends on the quality of the leads sometimes... Some leads write well with little pressure

I love this video. I have found a kindle helpful in that I can underline and make notes for those underlines. Then I can go back and revisit them. I love paper books, but my life is simpler with e books. Thank you for this thoughtful video!

I also started building a second brain in Obsidian last year and it is LIFE CHANGING!!!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Nice, glad to hear the same

Genuinely one of the most useful KZread videos I have ever watched

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Thank you

is feels nice to see a book with two colors of tags coming everywhere from the book somewhere outside my room, but what is very interesting and also "comforting" about your videos, is that you decided to make videos and did it without making the whole experience feel so fancy, with lighting or the desk, or any item that feels so "aesthetically pleasing", thank you for reminding me with the golden age of KZread, when it was less superficial, and more real, and lastly, it is too bad that i cant share a picture of my books that expel blues and greens.

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

I'm new on the index tab train, and thanks too, grateful for your words

Glad to have stumbled on your channel, your videos are eye-opening and have helped me a lot. You have a bright future on KZread, and I hope you gain the notoriety you deserve. All the best to you.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, that means a lot

@xemtuvi-nhiettinh-az

2 ай бұрын

Lol notoriety is used for the bad

@khrisjamesmiddleton5317

2 ай бұрын

@@xemtuvi-nhiettinh-az I had no idea, thanks.

My biggest helper is to always have a notebook and pen or SOMETHING to write with manually when I get some kind of idea. It can be literally any idea, but when it comes to learning I will often write down a question to delve deeper into a subject. Also if I'm using pencils I either have multiple sharpened at once so I don't have to stop in the middle of something to sharpen. If I'm using mechanical pencils I check the barrel at the beginning of each session to make sure there is at least one extra stick of graphite loaded into it. It may seem like overkill to check every time, but if that habit is developed you will never make the mistake of running yourself out of graphite. Especially if you keep multiple pencils in multiple locations. So I suppose a big part of this suggestion is to keep backstock. Or "have more than you need." Not in a hoarding kind of way, to be clear. Just make sure you have enough around that if you go over what you expect to need for a project or any given month, or whatever your metric is for what is need, you are not detrimentally resolved to end your session/study/learning to go get more supplies. When that happens it feels somewhat similar to when you go to the store for ingredients to make a special dinner and after getting home and starting to cook the meal you realize you forgot to get the single onion you need.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

You're spot on, it's great to have common items everywhere, always in arms reach. It's small, but removes a lot of friction.

yes im inspired. thanks for confirmation of what i do now and things to grow into

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Pls make a video focused on obsidian. Want to set it up and like to learn it from you. Thx for the knowledge

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it, I'll definitely have to do a deeper dive.

@Divitkumar967

2 ай бұрын

Yes please...much needed

You're the only KZreadr i comment on. Your videos have immense value.🌟

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

As a creative with ADHD, I'm finding your videos full of helpful tips Ive already begun doing to help me cope with adhd, or things I should absolutely start doing.

@Amit-cf2lj

28 күн бұрын

So do I. This is the best channel for ADHD people.

I have used the page-markers in recipe books - and often add notes to them so I know which tab to go to without having to flick through them all. I will definitely start using them in other books.

Love the content! Followed you after your modern renaissance man video. Could you PLEASE make a video on your Obsidian workflow? There are so many videos explaining what it is and how to use it but it will be refreshing to see a video by someone who uses it practically to which I can relate to and perhaps many others. Perhaps also go into how to setup the graph and use maps of meaning or tabs. Cheers :)

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, and will definitely give it a deeper look soon

Thanks and great video and recommending it for my friends

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Im happy youtube recommended me your channel this morning

I really like the second brain idea. I'm going to try that. Thanks

Really, really appreciate your efforts ! And there's no doubt, obsidian is the grandfather of notion 😂 and some other grandchildren, keep on, keeping on mate!

I used index tabs a lot in college books especially for chapter summaries and review. 👍🏼very helpful

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, always nice to see them in action

@xemtuvi-nhiettinh-az

2 ай бұрын

Where is it in the video i will replay

Have heard so much good about Obsidian, but I’ve always been intimidated by taking the leap. Might just have to start and adapt now!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

It's intimidating at first, but you get used to it. Good luck!

I use Roam for my second brain. Use it every day, as I like to learn every day. Big fan.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, and that's great to hear

May God bless you my friend for creating such a beautiful content ❤❤❤

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man, and God bless you too

Appreciate your videos , very inspiring .

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video, some of those tips are really useful! I've struggled on previous attempts to build a second brain exactly because of lack of structure. I really enjoy Obsidian (and recently I've learned how to use Notion as well), but I've always felt kind of overwhelmed when reaching about 150/200 notes. I've still to find a MoC that fits me. Any good video recommendation that helped you? Also, I would love to see a deeper analysis on your process in 11:03 of using your notes in a practical way, if that's something you're ever interested in sharing. Thanks a lot!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that. I tend to dump every relevant note under a heading within the MOC file, but I'm sure there's a better approach out there. I know Aidan Helfant and Vicky Zhao have some good videos on it -I'd check them out

@johnnylouro

2 ай бұрын

@@odysseas__ thanks a lot, will check them out today! I've seen a bunch of your other videos today, and they're really high quality! Congrats, and thank you!

Book stand seriously saved my neck. I got on that is height adjustable and I can put books at eye level when my neck gets sore.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Wow I never knew those exist, will save it for an upgrade

Brilliant. Ty 🎉

Great video, Keep up the good work 👍

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

thank you

Awesome video keep up the good work👌

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

A man after my own heart. Do you have a video on 6 expensive investments to upgrade your learning?

I wanted to get a bookstand and this is my sign

that little χωριατικη on your board reminded me (as a reference to one of your previous videos) how I consciously abandoned learning greek in favor of more useful for me due to my occupation chinese and turkish, which pains me greatly, what a dramatic switch, but alas... My brain is not getting any younger and those two are way easier (judging by my tiredness after a lesson). Next on my quit list is the church choir, which is very demanding in terms of time and especially weekend time, it also reminds me of quitting greek which is very hurtful just like that whiteboard of yours.

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

It's tough, but if it gives you room to shine elsewhere.. that's at least a win

a place for inspiration!! keep walking ody!!

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Χαίρομαι που σε βλέπω εδώ

You sold me on obsidian. Obsidian sponsor this man.

Interesting! Half tempted to check out Obsidian. Still haven't tried tabs though.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@sarahannsmith3129

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I just heard about Obsidian a couple of days ago.....thinking about getting it!

That book stand looks awesome!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Had to go for wood of course

Very good, indeed!

Index tags are the BEST! Can't believe people write in their books

The whiteboard as a war room is an awesome way of thinking, I should be using mine more. Do you use a calendar app or todo list app as well or just the whiteboard?

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, and I tend to keep it on the whiteboard only

Get the plastic version of the sticky tabs. The paper ones tend to rip off if you carry your books around with you

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

These ones are plastic -I can imagine that being annoying so I'll keep it in mind

Looking good Yay

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Cheers

This is the best advice in the history of KZread. QUESTION: who (or what) do you believe controls the Universe, and has created life on Earth? HINT: Please don't say random-chance/evolution.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm a Catholic, to answer your question

Damn I’m a yoga girlie who got your video in recommended feed and now I wanna learn to use that second brain thing (also subscribed obv, great video)

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

It works for everything and anything! Thanks too

Photograph your whiteboard regularly and keeps the photos in a separate folder on your phone you can swipe through

Heya. Yours is among the realest, strongest content on KZread. Really excellent stuff. So I thought I would point out some things that might be getting in the way. - background wall - decide on the set: if it's the whiteboard, then feature it and center it - desk - you need to expand upon that concept of a desk organizer ☺️ - if you clear up your desk and feature only the things which you advocate, for instance the book stand, etc, it'll enhance your videos essays - repetitive point-making - tighten your scripts - graphics aesthetics - select a comprehensive style of font & images (the fine art style is really nice) that can give your videos a simple, distinct and consistent look - lists & points of advice - repeat and add to onscreen as you go, so we keep track of our screenshot your points - video thumbnails - select a consistent one (your art & books style perhaps) - stock video clips - maybe not at all, or rather ditch the generic "person doing something" ones and select specifically themed ones per video (nonperson ones tend to be less distracting) - timing - 9 mins seems to encompass everything you need to say in your mini essays 😉, and the longer, the more it borders on repetition - last, while this might seem trivial, I swear to you that investing in video lighting will instantly auto elevate your channel - your appearance, cadence & pace are perfect. I already consider your jersey and eyeglasses iconic. Please feel free to ignore or delete this comment, just wanted to contribute as I could to a channel that clearly deserves big things. We need more of your type of knowledge evangelists and less of the hype and "courses." Best of luck to you, man.

The barely noticeable Chi Square statistic on the whiteboard...intriguing

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Yep, just have to remember it and I'm a bit rusty

Awesome video!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Obsidian is great!

Summary; Items Index White boar Pencil Desk organizers Book stand 2nd brain use

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Cheers man

idk how, but you have that Andrew huberman energy

Great tips

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope they helped

I discovered your channel some days ago and I love it. Great content, your instructions are pretty clear, I try to focus to one topic at a time, as you suggested on another video. One little odd question... Are you greek or are you learning greek? I think I noticed a greek word on your whiteboard. Sorry for being out of topic, another greek here ☺️

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks -and I am! Good to have you

I write in my books so the next person can think wtf 😂

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

If it works..

I write a keyword on the index tabs as I add them, makes it much easier to find which tab you want.

Item 1: Index tabs Item 2: Whiteboard Item 3: Pencil Item 4: Desk Organizer Item 5: Bookstand Item 6: Obsidian

Have you thought about using this amazing invention called a computer or e-reader where you can highlight stuff and actually search for exactly what you are looking for (highlights, notes or topics) rather than having to thumb through physical pages and wondering which of the 50 sticky tabs you stuck to the page is what you were looking for?

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

I don't like reading on either, and it's not a hassle if I have index tabs because I move through them in order to transfer everything online

5:22 LOL I know the feeling... I've also got myself a book stand for exactly the same reasons you mentioned, and I've also ended up not using it a whole lot. However one benefit I found it have is keeping my books in the view whenever I glance away from the computer. I just put something I'm reading or want to read there and it's stays at the eye-level - much better than having it lying down on the desk (and probably away from view) - and keeps the book at the forefront of my mind. For example right now Atomic Habits is there so it reminds me of some of the principles and the notes I've been taking from the book recently. // By the way, since you use Obsidian a lot - do you have a process for forming connections between your new and old notes? It's pretty easy when all the related notes are recent, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do the same for notes I'd taken a long time ago...

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

That's a great point, keeps it fresh in your mind to think about. As for obsidian, I do my best to include obvious keywords in the name of the note, so when it comes to searching for similar ones, they pop up easily. I also use tags to give an extra layer of searchability. You can also look at the notes within that tag too see any possible connections

@Gigusx

2 ай бұрын

@@odysseas__ Thanks! Ideally the connections would be more apparent, I'll have to work on the organization of my notes I guess haha.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

@@Gigusx It's tricky, but you'll get there. Good luck

Please make a video on how to write and manage your knowledge (all of it)

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

On the way!

item 1 is the one i need to use it .. hahaha all the rest ive already used it

God bless great insight

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Thank, God bless you too

I am tired of mixed understandings on recollection...I hear you, and many who agree with you but then there is Erih Fromm, whom I recall saying writing things down is to forget, I.e. in the way of pure conciousness. I can see both sides with valid points. Strange it is to decipher this for personal understanding..Iuse to do this white board "thing".

Loved that point about not skimping out on spending more on things which demand the most of our time. Which is why I bought the Kindle Paperwhite instead of the entry level variant. That reveals the fact that I read e-books rather than physical books, am I still accepted on this channel? :)

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Of course! Especially if you pair it with Readwise and all that good notes stuff.

@sarahannsmith3129

2 ай бұрын

Just got a new Paperwhite, too, still read lots of physical books, though!

So interested to know in detail how you use obsidian effectively Make a detailed video I look forward to see it. I tried Obsidian twice but left as interface wasn’t working for me

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Coming soon!

Thanks for your videos. One question: how come the big nodes in your graph have different colours (red, yellow and blue)? How can I get that?

@odysseas__

8 күн бұрын

Thanks -you can do this by going to the graph view settings, then in the 'groups' section, creating new groups and typing 'path:' + a folder you have, which then lets you change their colour.

@florynhollander7766

8 күн бұрын

@@odysseas__ Aha! Thanks for your quick response.😄

@odysseas__

8 күн бұрын

@@florynhollander7766 You're very welcome!

In the example you show, it looked like you used 2 different colored index tabs. Does one color mean one thing and the other color someone else?

Great video

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

underrated

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Wow that's the word my mouth come out when i see your app you are using for keeping the second brand, May i know its name, your app?

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Obsidian

Based on usage, investing in a good pen seems like a good idea. Or do you prefer pencils? Great video. Convinced me to give Obsidian a go.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, and yeah that's a good idea. I just use whatever but it makes sense to upgrade

я купил 4х цветную ручку для своего ежедневника. Пока что толком не пользовался, но мне кажется, что у такой покупки большой потенциал.

Can you create a video on obstedian like what plugin , fonts, some hacks etc you uses

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Will do soon!

I'm always surprised absolutely no one mentions Google Notes as an organizing system. I mean it's not that advanced, but I use it daily for groceries, to do lists or as a telephone log.

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

I love it on mobile, use it all the time

Hey brother, Even I love to read & listen Audiobooks & I take notes from each of those books in my Google Notes app in my phone. I want to share that with the audience I have a channel I just started you are my greatest Inspiration & I want to grow my youtube channel too. How can I do that need your advice on this. LOVE YOUR CONTENT.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man, check your dms

Do you title the color index tabs?

For the book stand you can scan it

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

What do you mean?

The dullest pencil is better then the sharpest mind !

Can you provide the video you saw on the second brain with obsidian?

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2qttalwqLzNmrw.html

@kikopaisbrandao569

Ай бұрын

@@odysseas__ thank you a lot

6:03 Joker backstory confirmed

just curious what obsidian theme do you use?

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

I think the default

I have trauma brain injury.. Can you help to with this please. I love this idea. I have plans in the future to write three or four scholarly articles

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Thanks, but I'm in no position for advice like that -totally ignorant of it. Wishing you the best still

Can you do a video about how to use Obsidian?

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Coming soon!

Good Video New Subscriber!!

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Cheers, good to have you

What’s the tool that is used for the connect graph 📈

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Obsidian, totally free

🙏

I use my fridge as a whiteboard.

How can you say it is not important which note taking app you choose. It has direct effect on your thinking. If some things like mindmapping are cumbersome in the app, you get a blind spot in your thinking, you will overlook a bunch of things and kneecap your learning big time.

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

You're right, I mean it in the sense that most perform the same and it's easy to get distracted by the choice, rather than sitting down and doing the work

I use Notion, but I realized is very linear. So much work If I have to put everything in Obsidian... What do u think?

@odysseas__

12 сағат бұрын

I used notion before, and am still slowly transferring notes over. It's slow, but I find it helps me remind myself of old ideas anyway so it's worth it. You can do it for a few minutes a day and before you know it, it's all done

@coachlaugutierrez

9 сағат бұрын

@@odysseas__ Thank u so much!

What is the software in item 6? I've no idea

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

Obsidian

I get pain in the neck when I read a lot what to do about it?

@odysseas__

Ай бұрын

Change your posture so your neck is straighter I guess

I have journals but they're so... Impractical. I don't know how to take notes in an organized way

@odysseas__

2 ай бұрын

I feel you, I stopped journaling because it felt fruitless. My form of 'journaling' now is capturing storyworthy moments every day, which definitely offers more structure.