PTPL 023: On Brown Noise, Simple Task Management in Obsidian, and Gentle Productivity

Why you shouldn't worry about your software dying, and Tana's iCloud storage vs. other apps' local files

PTPL text graphic by Author

Welcome to the 23rd in a series of posts documenting my plain text, paper-less, Obsidian-flavoured journey — exploring productivity through a future-proof, plain text mindset, with a soft spot for the paper that counts.

Today I’ll be talking about —

• Laras’ 2-notebook gentle productivity system

• How brown noise helps me focus better

• Why you shouldn’t worry about your software dying

• Tana’s iCloud storage vs. Obsidian’s local files

• My simple, plain-text task management strategy

Productivity Inspiration

I’m inspired by Laras’ gentle productivity system, which comprises two little notebooks. The first is for brain dumping, the second for everything else.

Notebook 1 — Brain Dump Useful for most people, but particularly recommended for overthinkers.

So what I’d do is set time aside before bed to write about what’s been bothering me.…