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4.2 KiB
Org Mode
136 lines
4.2 KiB
Org Mode
#+TITLE: Second Brain
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#+AUTHOR: Amr + Sol
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#+DATE: 2026-03-04
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#+OPTIONS: toc:2
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#+STARTUP: overview
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* 🧠 Second Brain Setup
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This is the central hub for our knowledge management system using:
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- *Org-mode* for structure
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- *org-roam* for Zettelkasten linking
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- *org-gtd* for task management
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- *PARA* for organization (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive)
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**Core Principles:**
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1. *Capture* everything to inbox_mind.org/ → Zero friction entry
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2. *Clarify* daily → Process into system or discard
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3. *Connect* knowledge → Use org-roam linking
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4. *Create* from notes → Publish to 4_published/
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5. *Maintain* → Archive to 5_archive/ when inactive
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* Directory Structure
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#+BEGIN_SRC
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mind/
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├── inbox_mind.org/ # CAPTURE zone (zero friction)
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│ └── process daily → clarify and file
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├── 1_thinking/ # MY notes and synthesis
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│ ├── dailies/ # org-roam-dailies (journal, logs)
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│ └── notes/ # Permanent notes (Zettelkasten)
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├── 2_reference/ # EXTERNAL knowledge
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│ ├── tools/ # Tool documentation, CLI guides
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│ ├── approaches/ # Methods, patterns, workflows
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│ └── sources/ # Books, articles, papers
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├── 3_creating/ # WORK IN PROGRESS
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│ └── drafts/ # Blog posts, projects, plans
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├── 4_published/ # FINISHED WORK
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│ └── archive/ # Dated publications
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├── 5_archive/ # INACTIVE (not deleted, just archived)
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├── 6_projects/ # ACTIVE PROJECTS
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│ └── [project-name]/ # Each project = subfolder
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├── 7_system/ # Templates and scripts
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│ ├── config/ # Emacs/org config
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│ └── scripts/ # Automation scripts
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└── attachments/ # Images, PDFs, non-text files
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#+END_SRC
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* Methods Integration
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**Zettelkasten (org-roam)**
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- Notes in 1_thinking/notes/ get an ID
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- Link with [[id:UUID][Description]]
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- Build Maps of Content (MOCs) as indexes
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- Fleeting notes → Literature notes → Permanent notes
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**GTD (org-gtd)**
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- @INBOX: 0_inbox/ processes daily
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- @TODAY: What to do NOW (agenda view)
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- @NEXT: Context lists (@home, @office, @call)
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- @WAITING: Delegated items
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- @SOMEDAY: Ideas without active planning
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**PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive)**
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- *Projects*: Goal + deadline → 6_projects/
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- *Areas*: Ongoing responsibility → 1_thinking/areas/
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- *Resources*: Reference material → 2_reference/
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- *Archive*: Inactive items → 5_archive/
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**Daily Workflow**
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#+BEGIN_SRC
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08:00 | CAPTURE: Empty brain into 0_inbox/
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09:00 | CLARIFY: Process inbox → clarify or delete
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10:00 | ORGANIZE: File clarified items to PARA
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14:00 | CONNECT: Work in 1_thinking/, link notes
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16:00 | REFLECT: Review, archive, plan tomorrow
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#+END_SRC
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* PARA Explained
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**Projects (6_projects/)**
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- Has a deadline or clear outcome
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- Example: "Build kitchen table", "Launch website v2"
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- When done → archive or convert to area
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**Areas (1_thinking/areas/)**
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- Ongoing responsibility without end date
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- Example: "Health", "Finances", "Skills"
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- Maintained continuously
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**Resources (2_reference/)**
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- Things I may reference later
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- Example: "Python Regex", "Project Management patterns"
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- Actively curated
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**Archive (5_archive/)**
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- Inactive projects, areas, resources
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- NOT deleted—still searchable
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- Re-activate anytime
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* Quick Links
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- [[file:0_inbox/README.org][Inbox Processing]]
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- [[file:1_thinking/README.org][Thinking Notes]]
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- [[file:2_reference/README.org][Reference Library]]
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- [[file:6_projects/README.org][Active Projects]]
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- [[file:7_system/templates/capture.org][Capture Templates]]
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* Statistics
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#+BEGIN_SRC emacs-lisp
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(require 'org-collector)
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(org-collector-todo-collector)
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#+END_SRC
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#+RESULTS:
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| TODO | NEXT | DOING | WAITING | DONE | CANCELLED | TOTAL |
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* Maintenance
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**Weekly Review (Every Sunday)**
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1. [ ] Clear 0_inbox/
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2. [ ] Review 6_projects/ - close completed
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3. [ ] Review agenda - update deadlines
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4. [ ] Archive finished items to 5_archive/
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5. [ ] Review waiting items
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6. [ ] Sync notes/devices
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**Monthly Review**
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1. [ ] Rebalance Areas and Resources
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2. [ ] Review Archive for reactivation
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3. [ ] Update MOC indexes
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4. [ ] Clean attachments/
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#+END_SRC
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