# DeveloPassion's Newsletter 139 - New Lab ## Welcome Another week, another newsletter! I hope that you all had a great one 🤩 It's been a while! The new lab is finally installed in my new home, so it's finally time for me to get back to you. And I'll be honest: I've missed you all! It's tough to pause everything for so long when you're conditioned to work hard every single day. ![[new-lab.jpg|Sebastien's new home office setup with dual desks, ring light and camera rig]] Now that everything is where it belongs, plugged in, I'm ready to get back to work 🎉 Alright, let's gooooo 🚀 ## The lab **🧪** As you know, the lab was offline for about two weeks. I hoped to get back sooner, but I really needed some rest after our move. Moving 70+ crates of board games, and all sorts of furniture took quite some time and effort. My back really needed to heal 😂 Now that I'm back, I can resume writing articles, working on this newsletter, [my products](https://www.store.dsebastien.net/), [Knowii](https://github.com/DeveloPassion/knowii) and the [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@dsebastien). It will take me some time to rebuild productive habits, but I'll get there, one effort after another. My objective this week is to publish two articles. Next week, I'll record/publish a new YouTube video. Getting back to coding Knowii will be a big harder as code quickly gets forgotten. I'll have to find my way around all over again. While I was away, I've also been thinking about the next experiments I want to invest in. One of those is a podcast. I think I've already mentioned it, but I like the idea of repurposing content, and giving you more choice when it comes to consuming my creations. I'll keep you posted! ## New articles Last week, I've managed to publish a small article. In it, I discuss the concept of Inertia and how it relates to change: [https://www.dsebastien.net/fighting-against-inertia//](https://www.dsebastien.net/fighting-against-inertia//) [How to fight against inertia to change the world](https://www.dsebastien.net/fighting-against-inertia//) ## Quotes of the week - "Entrepreneurship is like jumping off a cliff and assembling an airplane plane on the way down" - "Celebrate all your wins. Don't wait for those big breakthroughs. The journey matters way more than you think" ## Thinking and learning Beth has recently decided to work full-time on PKM. I've been following her for a while, and I'm convinced that [she's going to kill it](https://www.pkmbeth.com/about-me). I recommend you give her a [follow on X](https://x.com/pkmbeth) and check out [her "PKM in the Wild" newsletter](https://beths-newsletter-fa8425.beehiiv.com/subscribe). Obsidian now supports importing notes from various sources: [https://x.com/obsdmd/status/1700596835671511443](https://x.com/obsdmd/status/1700596835671511443) > You can now easily convert your notes to durable, private, local files, that you own and can access offline at any time. > > Free your notes from proprietary formats and databases. [pic.x.com/wQIK1Xfm9C](https://t.co/wQIK1Xfm9C) > — Obsidian (@obsdmd) [September 9, 2023](https://x.com/obsdmd/status/1700596835671511443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) If you haven't checked out the new support for "Properties" (i.e., note metadata) in Obsidian, then check this out: [https://medium.com/@dianademco/obsidian-properties-the-new-feature-that-changes-everything-68077acc48fe](https://medium.com/@dianademco/obsidian-properties-the-new-feature-that-changes-everything-68077acc48fe) [Obsidian Properties: The New Feature That Changes Everything](https://medium.com/@dianademco/obsidian-properties-the-new-feature-that-changes-everything-68077acc48fe) Over time, Tana gets more and more interesting. To me, it feels like the most advanced solution for connecting notes together intelligently, using their smart links. Now they also have a native integration with Readwise. I'm not sold yet as I love having full control over my notes (which is why I prefer Obsidian's way of storing notes), but it's still worth checking out: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Xk3Sl6eYw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Xk3Sl6eYw) In software development, naming things is one of the hardest things. And it's also true for notes. Johnny has some great advice to share on this topic:: [https://johnnydecimal.com/20-29-communication/22-blog/22.00.0011-naming-your-areas-and-categories/](https://johnnydecimal.com/20-29-communication/22-blog/22.00.0011-naming-your-areas-and-categories/) [22.00.0011 Naming your areas and categories║J•D](https://johnnydecimal.com/20-29-communication/22-blog/22.00.0011-naming-your-areas-and-categories/) I personally like to keep my tasks next to my notes and my journal. I use the Kanban plugin a lot. It's bare bones, but it's all I need. Here's how you can move tasks from Trello to Kanban boards in Obsidian: [Move from Trello to Obsidian Kanban boards with this simple bookmarklet](https://uxdbrad.medium.com/move-from-trello-to-obsidian-kanban-boards-with-this-simple-bookmarklet-a11ca984da44) ## Indie Hacking and bootstrapping Getting stuck in planning mode for too long is a trap that all indie hackers need to avoid. Arvid explains this very clearly: [https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2bb7424](https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2bb7424) Anti-'Vanity' metrics you should be paying attention to on your social media posts: > Three Anti- 'Vanity' Metrics You Should Be Paying Attention To On Your Posts: > > 👉 Questions & Comments signal that people are interested in your idea. You've created real value, not a cheap dopamine hit. And people buy from people who provide value. > 👉 Bookmarks indicate that… > — ⚡️ Ev Chapman 🚢 | Creative Entrepreneur (@evielync) [July 5, 2023](https://x.com/evielync/status/1676435370190471172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The creator economy is clearly not dead. There are still avenues to build alternative income sources: [The creator economy is dead. Long live the creator economy.](https://www.indiehackers.com/post/the-creator-economy-is-dead-long-live-the-creator-economy-ee217e0b6a) Getting Things to Done feels great. Check out how Rosie organizes her work days: [Rosie Sherry on LinkedIn: My work days are designed around getting one thing done and it feels good.…](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rosiesherry_my-work-days-are-designed-around-getting-activity-7082749569502982144-GWIv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android) LINK: - [[10 Essential Knowledge Management Methods Every Professional Should Master (Article)]] - https://www.dsebastien.net/10-essential-knowledge-management-methods-every-professional-should-master/-every-professional-should-master// LINK: - [[Why Obsidian is All You Need - From Simple Notes to Complete Productivity (Article)]] - https://www.dsebastien.net/why-obsidian-is-all-you-need-from-simple-notes-to-complete-productivity// LINK: - [[The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Obsidian (Article)]] - https://www.dsebastien.net/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-obsidian// LINK: - [[Knowii Community]] - https://www.store.dsebastien.net//product/knowii-community