Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is the Obsidian Beginner guide I wish I had 3 years ago. I will teach you what Obsidian is, its basic functionality, and the 20% of plug-ins that will give you 80% of the results.
📃The Obsidian Beginners Resource List: resource.aidanhelfant.com/obsidianbeginnerlist
🎨Create Your Best Life With Regular Review And Planning In Obsidian: aidanhelfant.com/how-i-create-my-best-life-with-regular-reviews-in-obsidian
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
MY ONLINE COURSES:
🎓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
Aidan’s Email: aidanhelfanthello@gmail.com
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
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Why Should You Learn Obsidian?
06:02 - Setting Up Obsidian
07:11 - The Basics of Obsidian
08:42 - The Four Basics of Obsidian Notetaking
12:35 - The Basics of the Obsidian Interface
17:42 - How Can You Make Obsidian Gorgeous?
18:32 - The Only 3 Obsidian Plugins You Need To Start
This is the Obsidian Beginner guide I wish I had 3 years ago. I will teach you what Obsidian is, its basic functionality, and the 20% of plug-ins that will give you 80% of the results.
📃The Obsidian Beginners Resource List: resource.aidanhelfant.com/obsidianbeginnerlist
🎨Create Your Best Life With Regular Review And Planning In Obsidian: aidanhelfant.com/how-i-create-my-best-life-with-regular-reviews-in-obsidian
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
MY ONLINE COURSES:
🎓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
Aidan’s Email: aidanhelfanthello@gmail.com
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
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Why Should You Learn Obsidian?
06:02 - Setting Up Obsidian
07:11 - The Basics of Obsidian
08:42 - The Four Basics of Obsidian Notetaking
12:35 - The Basics of the Obsidian Interface
17:42 - How Can You Make Obsidian Gorgeous?
18:32 - The Only 3 Obsidian Plugins You Need To Start
