I know it’s enjoyed by of many of my #PKM friends, but after fiddling around with #Napkin for a few months, I’m struggling to find value there. The basic functionality seems like something I can achieve with #Obsidian’s Random Note plug in + playful use of my graph, links, and tags. I’m better at tagging my own notes than Napkin’s #AI. I keep forgetting I’ve subscribed. What am I missing?

Hey, #Napkin users (the app, I mean ... not the little square of cloth you put in your lap at dinner -- ha!):

1) How long have you been using Napkin?

2) How frequently do you use it?

I'm curious about the degree of long-term usage after the "New! Shiny!" phase of engagement declines.

The #Napkin app -- the one that dredges up past notes and presents them as clusters of related ideas -- offers a functionality I find interesting ... but not particularly useful as a stand-alone app.

What plug-ins for #Obsidian or #Logseq offer similar functionality? (This might be where an AI would be actually useful: pointing out and presenting notes that are thematically similar.)

#PKM #NoteMaking #rediscovery

Rresurfaced by #napkin today:
> To minimize wait time, we can optimize the operation of the product or service process, the flow of guests themselves, or the experience on the line itself. At the Disney resorts and parks, all three solutions have been implemented.
- Theodore Kinni, from the book *Be Our Guest: Perfecting the art of customer service.*

This is why I love Napkin-- I read this book in 2019 in a different context but now it makes me want to update this: https://notes.nicolevanderhoeven.com/Principles+of+improving+work+performance

#TIL

Here's a video going over five different ways I'm incorporating #ai into my #pkm processes for learning, reading, and writing-- including a plugin for #obsidian .

https://youtu.be/mKWY33MXLvI

#napkin #readwise #midjourney

I was reviewing some #napkin highlights this morning and this one from the book Essentialism by Greg Mckeown was resurfaced for me:

> When you simply can’t try any harder, it’s time to find a different path. - Greg Mckeown

I needed that this week.

Today's public share from Napkin is the swarm of notes for the book Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte:

"Tiago Forte made the case for having a second brain like no one else. He lays out the advantages in a compelling story. You're invited to jump in and explore his key ideas connected by topic."

https://app.napkin.one/p/kheH6Yk8lJe1Nzw4vYl3MN0lRE83

#Napkin #BASB

The lovely developers behind Napkin are running a series of emails, sharing "public Napkins" with connected thoughts about a certain book. Today's share was the earth-shattering book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.

The passion Fabian and David have for Napkin is so very impressive!

You don't need a Napkin account to view these notes so why not give it a spin!

https://napkin-3e18250932fd.intercom-clicks.com/via/e?ob=88%2BGDac5bGBRI0dY%2BP7Nl5zHjd1Zg%2F%2B3jdPmIt9DBxRoC3VKdjQth96ItW56TOFmWyOIjZmO3C0hlI86YKbhTA%3D%3D&h=a569efeb3c49ccaa5c8cdfc076fcade3b3ff5a68-vs2yn6fd_193229800206542&l=8882f897f8b505aaa71759b6fcd5532135aeec8f-29767242

#Napkin

from #Napkin email this morning:

So here we are - launching a new experiment: The first public Napkin library.

https://app.napkin.one/go/ideasoncreativity

Pick some books from the shelf and explore the best ideas connected by topic.

The best thing is, you don't need to have an account to experience the magic. So sharing is highly appreciated. 🙏 Keep in mind that it works only on desktop computers.

@birrellwalsh can you say more about this? I’m a huge proponent of the role of #serendipity in creativity and problem solving. The folks working on #Napkin are making serendipity a central feature of their app, and I’ve heard #Tana plans to introduce an element of randomness into their tool, too.

Going thru old thoughts on #Napkin over coffee in the morning is better than reading the newspaper at the breakfast table in the 50s.