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How to Use Obsidian to Amplify Your Work

The external mind map is a must for any entrepreneur, writer, or creator.

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Veronica Zora Kirin
Oct 15, 2024
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Us creators are full of ideas. Keeping them organized in a manner that is faithful to the way our minds function, however, is a challenge. You probably ask yourself often, “How do I keep track of this?”

Managing ideas gets into my methodology called Skyscraper Theory™. It is imperative to build the blueprint of your future work now, not only so you have an idea as to where you are going, but also to give you a place to put those brilliant ideas. Leonardo DaVinci is famous for his notebooks (among other things 🎨). He never let an idea go. That’s what I want for you.

Enter Obsidian. This robust app has been pigeonholed as a place for note taking. However, for someone building a Skyscraper (a long-term, multi-faceted body of work), Obsidian is the perfect tool to manage those myriad ideas and map out your next big move. I’m going to show you how to use it to build your career. Let’s get into it.

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