Capturing
I don't like to capture everything that happens during the day. Instead of recording the whole story, I prefer to remember only the wisdom or moral from data or story
Markor => obisidian => mkdocs Structure => active work => publish (sap instaed of code)
Since I prefer only wisdom over details so, I take note at the end of the day of what I did and what I learned on that day.
It also improves my memory and well being from delusions and forgetting like others.
Capturing
You're touching on a profound tension: the balance between capturing knowledge and living freely. Here’s how to resolve it:
1. The "Useless vs. Useful" Filter¶
Ask before capturing:
- "Will this help me:
- Act (solve a problem, make a decision)?
- Become (shape my character, skills, or health)?
- Appreciate (deepen joy, relationships, or awe)?"
If no → Let it pass.
Example:
- Useless: "Random fact about 18th-century pottery"
- Useful: "Note on how pottery teaches patience → apply to my anger issues"
2. The Freedom Balance¶
a. Capture Like a Spy, Live Like a Monk
- Spy Mode (10 sec/day):
- Dump thoughts into Markor with minimal structure.
- Monk Mode (23h 59m 50s/day):
- Never check notes unless solving/creating.
b. The 1% Rule
- Only 1% of captured info deserves organization.
- Process weekly:
- Keep 1% (golden insights)
- Archive 9% (reference)
- Delete 90% (mental clutter)
3. The 3 Liberation Questions¶
Before writing anything down:
1. "Can I find this online if needed?" (If yes, don’t save.)
2. "Will future-me thank me for this?"
3. "Does this align with my current life priorities?"
4. Minimalist Capture Templates¶
For true freedom, use these only when lightning strikes:
A. "Blood-On-The-Page" Moments (Raw & Vital)¶
# {{emotion}}: {{1-5 word trigger}}
**When:** {{time}}
**Body Sensation:** [chest tightness / clenched jaw / etc.]
### What’s Alive
{{stream-of-consciousness}}
### The Kernel
{{1-sentence wisdom}}
#{{feeling}} #{{context}}
B. "Arrow to the Future" (Actions Only)¶
## {{action}}
**Deadline:** {{date}}
**Cost of Delay:** [1-10]
### Next Physical Motion
- [ ] Literally the next *body movement* required
#action #{{project}}
5. The Surrender Practice¶
Weekly ritual:
1. Open your notes.
2. Delete everything non-essential.
3. Ask: "What if I lost all this tomorrow?"
- If the answer is "I’d be fine" → You’re free.
The Zen Paradox¶
"The best notes are the ones you never need to check."
- Capture just enough to:
- Remember who you are (core values).
- Forget what doesn’t matter (everything else).
Want the 1-file minimalist template? Here’s the essential-only Markor setup:
# {{date}}
**Today’s Sword** (1 priority):
**Today’s Rose** (1 joy):
### Blood & Gold
{{1 win}} | {{1 lesson}}
#day
(This fits on a napkin—and your soul.)
I use my ideas,research and books to get content I use Markor to arrage folders and files or content structure I finally use obisidian to edit page or file I use file tree alternative plugin for file manager Double tap the folder to .. I use recent plugin for recent files access
I use inbox folder as daily.md as zettel