Experimental encounters
By Kenneth Aar
Experimental encountersMar 22, 2023
GTD in Logseq - Experimental Encounters
In this episode we will talk about “Getting Things Done in Logseq”. 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 - project handoff Kenneth - Confirmation Main topic GTD in Logseq (With AHK script Logseq Quickadd https://github.com/kennethaar/LogseqQ... ) Book recommendation Thorbjørn: When Daniel Pink and Influenser Kenneth: "59 seconds" by Richard Wiseman and "You can change other people" by Peter Bregman Future encounters Next time Thorbjørn will show his GTD system in Obsidian 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. #GTD #Logseq #autohotkey
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.
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
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
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