How to switch from Workflowy to Notion
If you are thinking of migrating from Workflowy to Notion, this tutorial explores some questions to consider and how to make the switch.
Metacognition: the mind’s Swiss Army knife
When you want to learn or build something new, it’s tempting to just get going. Read as much as you can, do some tutorials, work on some related projects. Short-term, this gives you a motivation boost. You feel like you’re moving forward. But, after a while, you notice that you’re not progressing as fast as … Read More
Building an infopunk’s digital garden with Ida Josefiina, co-founder of Sane
In this interview, we talked about how to turn data into wisdom, how to make sense of information, how to inspire deep thinking and big questions, how to embrace chaos and complexity, how to facilitate collective creation of knowledge, and much more.
How to switch from Evernote to Obsidian
Obsidian’s flexibility and bidirectional linking make it a great alternative to Evernote. Let’s explore why and how to make the switch.
Comparison anxiety: how to stop comparing yourself to others
Social comparison begins in childhood. As children, we look at other children’s toys, parents, and houses, and compare them to our own. In adulthood, social comparison is perfectly normal as well. However, systematically comparing ourselves to others can make us feel less capable. To avoid comparison anxiety, it’s helpful to be aware of how assessing … Read More
Liminal Creativity
Liminality (from the Latin word līmen, “threshold”) is the ambiguity that emerges in the middle of a fundamental transition. Liminality is the “in-between”, where the space and the participants no longer hold their past status, but have not yet fully transformed to their post-transition self. Liminality can be applied to a person standing at the … Read More
How to switch from Notion to Obsidian
If you feel like a change of Tool for Thought might benefit you, read this tutorial to explore why and how to switch from Notion to Obsidian.
The power of introspection
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” once said Aristotle. Introspection is the act of looking inwards to examine one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings. Our busy lives often prevent us from making time for introspection, which means we miss out on the many personal and professional benefits this form of self-reflection offers. However, … Read More
Creative aliveness: turning life into a creative adventure
The advent of modern creativity means that everyone, not just those few inspired by the Muses, is invited to transform and shape the world. Each day, people connect ideas together, solve problems, and invent novel solutions. However, the explosion in individual innovation has also led to the proliferation of structured creativity — neatly compartmentalized pockets … Read More
How to switch from Roam to RemNote
RemNote is an excellent app for learning. If you are considering switching from Roam to RemNote, let’s explore why and how to do so.