Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The worst part about school for me was notetaking. I know most of you are also in the same boat as I used to be. So in this three-part series, I'm going to teach you a system of notetaking called Zettelkasten that will make school for you more enjoyable.
FREE EMAIL COURSE MENTIONED IN VIDEO: 🚀7 Days To Starting A Zettelkasten In Obsidian As A Student: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystostartingazettelkasteninobsidianasastudent
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why Is A Degree Not Enough Anymore? What Is The Solution?
01:50 - Who Is This Guide For?
03:12 - Who Am I?
06:37 - What is a Zettelkasten? The Secret To Differentiating Yourself
08:02 - The Benefits of Creating a Zettelkasten
09:58 - Why Obsidian?
12:31 - Setting Up Obsidian
15:36 - The Two Core Processes Through Which The Zettelkasten Works
15:58 - Idea Emergence
18:24 - Collect, Connect, Create
18:59 - Bottom Up And Top Down Thinking
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
⭐My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧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
The worst part about school for me was notetaking. I know most of you are also in the same boat as I used to be. So in this three-part series, I'm going to teach you a system of notetaking called Zettelkasten that will make school for you more enjoyable.
FREE EMAIL COURSE MENTIONED IN VIDEO: 🚀7 Days To Starting A Zettelkasten In Obsidian As A Student: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystostartingazettelkasteninobsidianasastudent
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why Is A Degree Not Enough Anymore? What Is The Solution?
01:50 - Who Is This Guide For?
03:12 - Who Am I?
06:37 - What is a Zettelkasten? The Secret To Differentiating Yourself
08:02 - The Benefits of Creating a Zettelkasten
09:58 - Why Obsidian?
12:31 - Setting Up Obsidian
15:36 - The Two Core Processes Through Which The Zettelkasten Works
15:58 - Idea Emergence
18:24 - Collect, Connect, Create
18:59 - Bottom Up And Top Down Thinking
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
⭐My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧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
