# Blog ## Recent Posts Check out our latest blog posts: > [!custom-callout-cards-cols-1] > - [[Two Thinking Systems — How to Use Them for Complex Challenges]] > - This emergence of inspiration perfectly validates the theme I want to share—the wonderful collaboration between **conscious and unconscious thinking**. > - [[What I Think About When I Walk_State Reset and Flashes of Inspiration]] > - For me, walking mainly stems from **the need for state reset after deep work**. Before walking, I usually engage in deep work that requires high concentration: organizing notes, arranging tasks, executing tasks. > - [[How to Do Things in a Smart Way_Strategies for Avoiding Wasted Effort]] > - "Doing things in a smart way" is fundamentally an embodiment of **critical thinking**—a way of approaching both work and life with intentionality and wisdom. > - [[Task Switching, Attention Residue, and State Reset]] > - After about an hour of deep work, I felt somewhat fatigued, drank some water, and ate some snacks to replenish my energy. It was then that I realized **I needed a moment for state reset**. > - [[Long Notes or Short Notes_My 5-Year Reflections]] > - The freedom of using digital note-taking tools brings confusion in choices—**should we follow the traditional Zettelkasten (slip-box) method using concise atomic notes, or can we confidently record lengthy content**? > - [[The Strategy of Task Management_Starting Early, Redundancy, and Reliability]] > - While traveling and listening to music, I reflected on the **entire process from accumulating ideas two months in advance to preparing the presentation a week before**. This process perfectly illustrates the theme of this article—starting early. > - [[The Strategy of Note-Taking_Eight Types of Idea Connections]] > - Let's discuss a more fundamental question: **what kinds of connections exist between our notes and our ideas**? Understanding these connection types might better help us discover unexpected connections between notes. > - [[The Strategy of Note Taking_Redundancy, Reliability, Efficient Discovery, and Beyond]] > - This article is over 12,000 words and **systematically explores redundancy design** in note-taking systems, its benefits, and implementation considerations. > - [[From Chaos to Clarity_My Multi-Vault Approach to Obsidian Knowledge Management]] > - A comprehensive guide to **organizing multiple types of Obsidian vaults** for improved performance and workflow > - [[The Strategy of Note Taking_Folders, Tags, Links, and Redundancy]] > - Previously, I emphasized retrieval methods—folders, tags, and links—to locate specific notes. Now, I want to **share strategies on using folders, tags, and links to build a robust, flexible note-taking system** that enhances your creative workflow without draining your energy. This foundation will subsequently facilitate efficient note retrieval in the future. > - [[How I Used AI to Develop 10 Obsidian Plugins_A Journey of Failures, Lessons, and Breakthroughs]] > - Over the past two years, I have harnessed the power of AI tools to develop 10 Obsidian plugins—a journey filled with frustration, learning, and ultimate satisfaction. Despite having little knowledge of TypeScript at the start, **AI transformed the way I approach coding, enabling me to create solutions that address long-standing gaps in my workflow**. This journey not only taught me valuable lessons about programming in TypeScript but also revealed the true potential of collaborating with AI. > - [[Navigating an Evolving Obsidian Vault_Practical Strategies for Efficient Note Retrieval]] > - This evolution has led me to reflect on the core goal of maintaining such a vast knowledge base. The purpose isn’t merely to accumulate a high volume of notes; rather, **it is to ensure that when the time comes, we can quickly and efficiently retrieve the information we need**. I’ve even written about managing multiple vaults before, emphasizing that our systems — much like our lives, work, and personal endeavors — are inherently unpredictable. > - [[Seamlessly Restart Your Tasks_Building a Reliable Second Brain for Post-Break Productivity]] > - After a break, many of us face the challenge of picking up our work and life tasks right where we left off. **Without a well-organized system**, it is easy to forget urgent to-dos or lose track of important deadlines. > - [[My Multi-Vault Obsidian Workflow_Practical Strategies for Quick Capture and Organization]] > - The real challenge is ensuring these vaults remain functional and convenient whether you’re on your computer or on your mobile device. **How do you capture spontaneous ideas on your phone without syncing thousands of notes?** **How do you keep your main vault tidy while still allowing quick input of new thoughts from anywhere?** > - [[Beyond Simple Lists_My Proven Approach to Managing Complex, Evolving Tasks]] > - When it comes to managing tasks and projects, many people advocate simple approaches—such as writing down all your tasks in a daily note. While simple methods may work for short-term or relatively predictable tasks, **they often fall short when facing large-scale, long-term, and highly unpredictable projects**. > - [[How to Use AI Effectively_Proven Methods for Critical Thinking]] > - Based on personal experiences and common usage scenarios, here are some key insights to encourage a more **thoughtful and effective approach** to using AI’s capabilities. > - [[Build a Second Brain That Works for You, Not the Other Way Around]] > - Methodologies like Zettelkasten (slip-box) promise enhanced creativity and productivity through meticulous note-taking, linking, and tagging. However, an important question arises: **Are we spending so much time maintaining our second brain that it becomes a second job?** > - [[The Importance of Context in Task and Knowledge Management_Leveraging the Obsidian Todoist Context Bridge Plugin]] > - In the journey towards effective productivity, one element often overlooked is **context**. Whether in task management or knowledge management, context serves as the backbone that connects our actions to their purpose and execution strategies. **Without it, tasks become isolated chores, and knowledge becomes disjointed information.** > - [[Bridging Tasks and Knowledge in Obsidian_Introducing the Todoist Context Bridge Plugin]] > - What if there was a way to seamlessly integrate task management with knowledge management, allowing them to reinforce each other naturally? Enter the [[Introducing Todoist Context Bridge|Todoist Context Bridge]], a plugin designed to **harmonize your tasks and notes within Obsidian and Todoist**, transforming the way you approach productivity. > - [[Beware of Deep Work Fatigue_Strategies for Sustainable Productivity]] > - This newfound productivity has led to another issue: **Deep Fatigue**. I use it to describe the state of exhaustion that follows prolonged periods of deep work. > - [[How to Manage Long-Term Projects in Obsidian_My Proven Approach]] > - When it comes to overseeing the **overall progress** of a project, traditional task management tools often fall short. This article will introduce how to use **Mermaid Gantt charts** effectively in Obsidian to manage long-term projects (for example, lasting over a year). > - [[Integrating AI Summaries into Obsidian_My Automated Reading Workflow]] > - Imagine opening your computer in the morning. Your Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) Obsidian is filled with **articles on various topics that artificial intelligence (AI) has summarized for you** based on your pre-selected preferences > - [[Don’t Just Create Links in Your PKM. Archive Links and Everything Else.]] > - If we only create links without discarding, excluding, or archiving some notes and links, we may find it challenging to discover unexpected connections and maintain our notes and graphs. More likely, **the maintenance of notes and graphs will hinder the very projects and tasks that our second brain is meant to support**. > - [[Mastering Productivity in Four Steps]] > - In our daily work and life, we often feel anxious, especially when faced with a large number of tasks. So, how can we reduce anxiety by specifying work content and tasks? **By clarifying each step, we can better control our time and energy.** > - [[Everything is a Task]] > - This might sound exaggerated, but **many things in our daily work and life are essentially tasks**. %% ## All Posts Explore all our blog content using these methods: - **Published Blogs**: - Located in the folder `220-Development/Blog post`. - Alternatively, search for the tag #BlogPublished. - **Draft Blogs**: - Located in the folder `220-Development/Blog draft`. - Alternatively, search for the tag #BlogDraft. - **Potential Future Blogs**: - Identified by the tag #BlogTopic. %% ## Stay Updated You can read and subscribe to our blog on the following platforms: - [Medium](https://medium.com/@ptkm) - [Substack](https://ptkm.substack.com/) Alternatively, you can subscribe directly here: <iframe src="https://ptkm.substack.com/embed" width="480" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>