The REAL reason most Obsidian zettelkastens fail

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Most ADHD users struggle with Obsidian, but not for the reasons you might think. After surveying thousands of note-takers and coaching hundreds of writers, I discovered a surprising truth about why we overcomplicate our PKM systems.

In this video, I share how studying a "messy" professor's analog note-taking system helped me transform my relationship with Obsidian and turn my scattered thoughts into valuable content. Learn why fighting against your brain with complex workflows isn't the answer, and how a simple shift in approach could change everything.

00:00 The Truth About Obsidian & ADHD
00:40 The Plugin & Feature Trap
01:33 Survey Results: Top PKM Challenges
02:27 Finding Zettelkasten
03:26 Learning From Luhmann Directly
03:53 Inside Luhmann's "Messy" Office
04:47 Chaotic Order: Working With Your Brain
05:42 Bottom-Up vs Top-Down Systems
06:31 Why Simple Systems Win
07:01 My Journey: Writing More, Organizing Less
07:29 Turning Notes Into Income
08:23 Final Thoughts