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Experimental encounters

By Kenneth Aar

Sharing our journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.
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GTD on paper index cards - Experimental Encounters

Experimental encountersMar 22, 2023

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GTD in Logseq - Experimental Encounters
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Organizing Obsidian - Experimental Encounters

Organizing Obsidian - Experimental Encounters

EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 23 A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology. In this episode we will talk about “Structuring notes in Obsidian”. We will also talk through our latest experimental encounters and share our tips for books or videos you should consider. We are your hosts: Thorbjørn and Kenneth. Let the experimentation begin. Encounters2 Thorbjørn - Daily log Kenneth - Get window Main topic How I structure my notes in Obsidian Book recommendation Thorbjørn: Freedom Kenneth: How to take smart notes Video recommendation Thorbjørn - Nick Milo - A.C.C.E.S.S Kenneth - Quote for reflection Any quote we find interesting Future encounters Next time Kenneth will talk about GTD in Logseq Thanks for listening, we would love to hear from you. Give us feedback in the comments if you have any ideas, tips, tricks, topics or other things you recommend us to look into and possibly discuss in a future episode. Until next time, remember: Be curious, attentive and kind. Good bye.

Oct 02, 202356:44
Optimizing your calendar - Experimental Encounters

Optimizing your calendar - Experimental Encounters

EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 22 A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology. LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES Thorbjørn: Chat GPT Kenneth: A surprising way to cut down the time using your phone MAIN TOPIC “Optimizing your calendar” (Kenneth) RECOMMENDATIONS (VIDEOS, PODCASTS, BOOKS) Kenneth: How to avoid death By PowerPoint | David JP Phillips Thorbjørn: 168 hours by Laura Vanderkam QUOTE FOR REFLECTION Parkinson's Law "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." – Cyril Northcote Parkinson FUTURE ENCOUNTERS Next time Thorbjørn will talk about Frankestein notes: Nick Milos ACCESS vs Johnny Decimal System

Aug 13, 202337:05
GTD on paper index cards - Experimental Encounters

GTD on paper index cards - Experimental Encounters

EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS episode 21 A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology. LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES Kenneth: DaVinci resolve shortcuts gallore, AHK: Transparent windows, Teams on top Torbjørn: Re last episode: Switched CAPS lock and Backspace, removing kitchen door. Encounter: Started a journey towards a new mechanical keyboard. Stock, mod or custom build? Entered the switch jungle. Intro to gettings things done methodology (Kenneth) Link to Vital learnings excellent intro to GTD: https://vitallearning.dk/podcast/ episodes 1-6 MAIN TOPIC GTD on paper index cards (Thorbjørn) Test mentioned by Thorbjørn: Kairos cognition: https://www.kairoscognition.com/ Books mentioned by Thorbjørn: How to take smart notes, by Sönke Ahrens Brain Chains, by Theo Kompernolle BOOK RECOMMENDATION Kenneth: Regenesis, by George Monbiot Thorbjørn: Thanks for the feedback, by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone QUOTE FOR REFLECTION “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” –Albert Einstein. FUTURE ENCOUNTERS Next time Kenneth will talk about how to set up you calendar for less friction and stress

Mar 22, 202351:22
The Devil in the default

The Devil in the default

EXPERIMENTAL ENCOUNTERS 

A journey towards less friction and more freedom. We explore the sweet spot between ancient wisdom, productivity, psychology and technology.  


LATEST INSIGHTS TRIGGERED BY OUR EXPERIENCES: 

T: The Fearless organization 

K: Elgato Streamdeck  


MAIN TOPIC:  THE DEVIL IN THE DEFAULT (Kenneth) 

Based on the books:  

- Laurence Scott’s "The Four-Dimensional Human" from 2016 

- Mireille Hildebrandt’s book, "Smart Technologies and the End(s) of Law" from 2016  

My devils:

Too many options

Washing in the wrong order

Shopping wrong

Going empty handed

Making food all the time

Washing clothes in wrong order

Hotkeys

Textexpanders (AutoHotkey, Espanso, Fastkeys, Textexpander, PhraseExpress )

What can we learn from this?

What are your favorites?


BOOK RECOMMENDATION 

Kenneth: The Tom Peters Seminar, recommended by Seth Godin  


QUOTE FOR REFLECTION 

If you’re wrong, admit it  

If you’re confused, ask questions  

If you’re stuck, seek for help  

If you make a mistake, learn from it  

If you learn something, teach others   

– Richard Feynman

Mar 08, 202335:38