Obsidian and Logseq - Why Use Both?

Using Obsidian and Logseq Together

In this video, Santi shares his opinions on why it's a great idea to use Obsidian and Logseq side by side. He demonstrates how they can be used together and explains the benefits of combining them.

Benefits of Combining Obsidian and Logseq

• Both applications use local files, which means you own your files and can access them in the future even if the applications go away.

• Obsidian has a strong community plugin system that offers extended functionality not currently available in Logseq.

• Logseq has a more powerful query language than Obsidian, making it better for complex searches.

• By using both applications together, you can leverage their individual strengths to create a workflow that suits your needs.

The Golden Circle Concept

• The Golden Circle is a concept by Simon Sinek that encompasses the idea of starting with "why" when working towards a specific goal or direction.

• There are three aspects to the Golden Circle: what, how, and why. Starting with "why" helps tie everything together.

Mind Mapping with Loxic and Obsidian

• Santi created a mind map using Loxic but displayed it in Obsidian. This demonstrates how both applications can be used together to create visual representations of ideas.

• By combining Loxic's mind mapping capabilities with Obsidian's note-taking abilities, you can create an effective system for organizing your thoughts.

Overall, combining Obsidian and Logseq allows you to leverage their individual strengths to create an effective workflow for organizing your thoughts and ideas. By starting with "why" using the Golden Circle concept, you can tie everything together and create a clear direction for your work.

Obsidian vs. Roam Research: Which is Better?

In this section, the speaker compares Obsidian and Roam Research, discussing their strengths and weaknesses.

Writing Experience

• Obsidian provides a more comfortable writing experience for long-form documents.

• Obsidian is faster and more stable than Roam Research.

• Search functionality in Obsidian is slightly better than in Roam Research.

Daily Notes

• Roam Research's daily notes feature allows users to put absolutely everything in one place and connect it to other things.

• Obsidian also has a daily notes feature, but the structure of Roam Research's daily notes is preferred by the speaker.

Embedding Blocks

• The way that Roam Research embeds certain information using blocks is more powerful than in Obsidian.

• Backlinks are excellent in Roam Research, allowing users to see every single backlink from one note to another.

Combining Luhmann's Zettelkasten and Obsidian

In this section, the speaker discusses how to combine Luhmann's Zettelkasten and Obsidian to leverage the strengths of both tools.

Why Combine Both Tools?

• The speaker believes that combining both tools is a great idea because each tool has its own pros and cons.

• The speaker prefers to have a toolbox of different applications for different tasks rather than trying to force everything into one application.

• By using the right tool for the right job, it becomes easier to achieve productivity without becoming counterproductive or frustrating.

How to Make Them Work Together

• The speaker suggests replicating the whole structure of Luhmann's Zettelkasten in Obsidian since Obsidian is more flexible than Luhmann's Zettelkasten.

• However, this requires some technical steps which are covered in the speaker's upcoming course on Luhmann's Zettelkasten.

Conclusion

• Combining Luhmann's Zettelkasten and Obsidian can lead to an even better experience by leveraging their respective strengths.

Keeping Information Relevant and Up-to-Date

In this section, the speaker explains why he prefers to keep his information up-to-date and relevant. He also shares how he can help others who want to learn more about his workflow.

Why Keep Information Relevant

• The speaker wants to keep his information relevant because things change quickly in the industry.

• If he were to put all of his information on YouTube, it would soon become outdated.

• Keeping information up-to-date is the best way for him to structure his course and continue doing what he loves.

How to Get Help with Workflow

• The speaker acknowledges that it can be annoying when things constantly change.

• He offers tips and advice through Discord servers or direct messages.

• Contact information is available below the video.

Using Logic and Obsidian Together

In this section, the speaker discusses how Logic and Obsidian can be used together. He explains what it looks like for users to write something in Logic that they later move on to Obsidian.

What Does Your System Look Like?

• Users can write a blog post or any idea they want in Logic.

• They can outline their ideas in Logic before moving on to writing more extensively in Obsidian.

• This workflow allows users to create an outliner in Logic and then open that same file in Obsidian.

What Does Your System Help You Achieve?

• The system helps users achieve creative output by allowing them to form their ideas into paragraphs underneath their outlines.

• It provides a good experience for creating an outliner in Logic before writing more extensively in Obsidian.

Concrete Reasons for Using Both Applications

In this section, the speaker encourages viewers to think about why they want to use both applications together. He emphasizes that having a concrete reason for doing so is important.

Why Do You Want to Use Both Applications?

• Having a concrete reason for using both applications is important.

• Users should reflect on whether this workflow applies to their needs.

• The speaker encourages viewers to check out his course if they are interested in learning more about using Logic and Obsidian together.