![[CODE Method in Obsidian Callout]] > Get the right kind of music going B) ## Brainstorming %% Let the ideas flow %% ### Topic %%What is the big idea you're writing about?%% - How to quickly capture information in Obsidian ### Braindump %%Write out everything that comes to mind. A summary that can branch off into its related branches and sub-ideas %% - first stage of the CODE method is capture, capturing all the information that you come across in your daily life, including ideas, insights, and inspirations, and storing them in your new second brain Obsidian - So, how do we capture in obsidian? - I use two main apps - Fleeting Notes App - Fleeting Notes is a note-taking app that allows users to capture ideas, thoughts, and tasks quickly and efficiently. - Was a co-founder for a short time and am good friends with Matthew - offers highly customizable syncing with Obsidian app with features like templates and optional two-way sync or delete upon sync - Lots of other features like end-to-end encryption, offline access, and bi-directional links - How I use it - I use the free plan since I only need it on one device - I use it to record important thoughts and ideas while listening to videos or podcasts while on my phone - Watch my video for more details and learn how to set it up - Readwise Reader - first read-it-later app for power readers - how i use it - Use it for any text-based inputs like articles, books, newsletters (automatically forwarded to it) - Highlight and annotate, use AI summarizer to answer questions - Automatically syncs to Obsidian, where I can process it into permanent notes in my second brain - Watch video to see my workflow - Can use it free for 60 days - Summary: - Use Fleeting Notes to quickly capture ideas while on the go - Use a read-it-later app like Readwise to import highlights - Action Items: - Define your quick capture needs - what do you want to capture into your Obsidian vault? - Does either app sound useful for solving your need? If so, watch the related video and implement it in the vault I gave you ### References %%Are there any notes, quotes, books, or other content that comes to mind that relate to the above?%% ## Organized Ideas %% Add structure and collaboration between the above ideas, turning them into an outline or actual notes %% Email ## Potential Outputs %% What can I use these notes for? %%