Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I explain how I use Obsidian to create book notes. I show how I use Readwise to capture highlights into my Obsidian database and take you through my workflow for crafting a book summary by creating atomic notes. I will also explain the concepts of Maps of Content (MOCs), the idea of notemaking, and the importance of creating a filter to what you capture.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Installing Readwise
02:11 - Filling out the Book Summary and Creating Atomic Notes
29:45 - Creating Drawings with Excalidraw
36:30 - Explaining Maps of Content (MOCs)
Get the Book Summary Template Yourself: aidanhelfant.gumroad.com/l/jlcpz
Readwise CS for Headings: blog.readwise.io/add-chapters-to-highlights
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking
MY ONLINE COURSES:
📚The Art Of Linked Reading: aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
In this video, I explain how I use Obsidian to create book notes. I show how I use Readwise to capture highlights into my Obsidian database and take you through my workflow for crafting a book summary by creating atomic notes. I will also explain the concepts of Maps of Content (MOCs), the idea of notemaking, and the importance of creating a filter to what you capture.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Installing Readwise
02:11 - Filling out the Book Summary and Creating Atomic Notes
29:45 - Creating Drawings with Excalidraw
36:30 - Explaining Maps of Content (MOCs)
Get the Book Summary Template Yourself: aidanhelfant.gumroad.com/l/jlcpz
Readwise CS for Headings: blog.readwise.io/add-chapters-to-highlights
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking
MY ONLINE COURSES:
📚The Art Of Linked Reading: aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
