Mike Schmitz
@mikeschmitz.bsky.social
I help people apply values-based productivity principles to get more out of the notes & ideas in their PKM systems, primarily using Obsidian.
Recording Bookworm LIVE! Come join us as we talk about burnout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYQ...
Livestream - The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic
Have you ever thought that you might be experiencing burnout? Today's author shares his experience with burnout and explores a new way to think about work, i...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Recording Bookworm LIVE! Come join us as we talk about burnout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYQ...
Frustrated by macOS Tahoe putting your favorite app icons in "squircle jail?" Here's how to bust them out:
February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Frustrated by macOS Tahoe putting your favorite app icons in "squircle jail?" Here's how to bust them out:
Yet another reason why libraries are awesome
February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Yet another reason why libraries are awesome
Currently working on my 2026 Obsidian Report Card. This year I'd like to incorporate some feedback from the Obsidian community. Have 5 -10 minutes and want to contribute? 😉
👉🏼 forms.practicalpkm.com/report-card
👉🏼 forms.practicalpkm.com/report-card
Obsidian Report Card
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February 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Currently working on my 2026 Obsidian Report Card. This year I'd like to incorporate some feedback from the Obsidian community. Have 5 -10 minutes and want to contribute? 😉
👉🏼 forms.practicalpkm.com/report-card
👉🏼 forms.practicalpkm.com/report-card
Had some technical difficulties, but recording Bookworm LIVE right now! Come hangout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg_...
Welcome to our live show!
Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast. Feel free to share your questions and interact with other participants in the chat.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Had some technical difficulties, but recording Bookworm LIVE right now! Come hangout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg_...
@blakestoffel.bsky.social this is your fault
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
@blakestoffel.bsky.social this is your fault
Ever since I launched LifeHQ a year and a half ago, I've wanted a way to visualize data in a LifeOS Dashboard. With an assist from Claude, I think I finally have it 😍
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Ever since I launched LifeHQ a year and a half ago, I've wanted a way to visualize data in a LifeOS Dashboard. With an assist from Claude, I think I finally have it 😍
The Practical PKM cohort kicks off in just under 2 HOURS! Still time to join 😉 Get instant access by joining The Library 👉🏼 https://library.practicalpkm.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Practical PKM cohort kicks off in just under 2 HOURS! Still time to join 😉 Get instant access by joining The Library 👉🏼 https://library.practicalpkm.com
Does your PKM system need a tuneup? My Practical PKM live cohort kicks off next week!
You can join now for only $147. Details here 👉🏼 practicalpkm.com/cohort-5/
You can join now for only $147. Details here 👉🏼 practicalpkm.com/cohort-5/
The Practical PKM Cohort is Now Open!
The Practical PKM Cohort will help you build a personalized knowledge management system you can actually trust to turn chaos into clarity.
This is for you if you want to:
* Turn your notes into actionable insights
* Build a PKM system that works the way you think
* Free yourself to do
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December 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Does your PKM system need a tuneup? My Practical PKM live cohort kicks off next week!
You can join now for only $147. Details here 👉🏼 practicalpkm.com/cohort-5/
You can join now for only $147. Details here 👉🏼 practicalpkm.com/cohort-5/
In February I'll be going to the New Media Summit (Newsletter Marketing Summit last year) in Austin, TX.
If you want to join me, they just increased the referral discount from 10 to 20%.
So with my code (MIKE10), you can actually save 20% & get a general ticket for under $500:
newmediasummit.com/
If you want to join me, they just increased the referral discount from 10 to 20%.
So with my code (MIKE10), you can actually save 20% & get a general ticket for under $500:
newmediasummit.com/
New Media Summit | Feb 26-27, Austin, Texas
The event for founders and creators building the future of media and education. Meet experts in the newsletter, media, and education industry. The conference is coming back to Austin, Texas on Feb 26th & 27th, 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In February I'll be going to the New Media Summit (Newsletter Marketing Summit last year) in Austin, TX.
If you want to join me, they just increased the referral discount from 10 to 20%.
So with my code (MIKE10), you can actually save 20% & get a general ticket for under $500:
newmediasummit.com/
If you want to join me, they just increased the referral discount from 10 to 20%.
So with my code (MIKE10), you can actually save 20% & get a general ticket for under $500:
newmediasummit.com/
Could it be that Obsidian actually updated their merch line?!? 😱
Nope. Just a Cotton Bureau campaign that’s closed now.
Missed it even though I follow them everywhere and STILL can’t buy the sweatshirt I want 😞
Nope. Just a Cotton Bureau campaign that’s closed now.
Missed it even though I follow them everywhere and STILL can’t buy the sweatshirt I want 😞
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Could it be that Obsidian actually updated their merch line?!? 😱
Nope. Just a Cotton Bureau campaign that’s closed now.
Missed it even though I follow them everywhere and STILL can’t buy the sweatshirt I want 😞
Nope. Just a Cotton Bureau campaign that’s closed now.
Missed it even though I follow them everywhere and STILL can’t buy the sweatshirt I want 😞
Less than 6 HOURS on the best deals I’ve ever offered:
• 50% off LifeHQ (my epic Obsidian vault)
• 60% off my flagship PKM training program
• ALL my courses and cohorts for $600
⏰ Deals disappear at MIDNIGHT CST!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
• 50% off LifeHQ (my epic Obsidian vault)
• 60% off my flagship PKM training program
• ALL my courses and cohorts for $600
⏰ Deals disappear at MIDNIGHT CST!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
Black Friday Deals
Save 50-60% on some of my most popular products.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Less than 6 HOURS on the best deals I’ve ever offered:
• 50% off LifeHQ (my epic Obsidian vault)
• 60% off my flagship PKM training program
• ALL my courses and cohorts for $600
⏰ Deals disappear at MIDNIGHT CST!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
• 50% off LifeHQ (my epic Obsidian vault)
• 60% off my flagship PKM training program
• ALL my courses and cohorts for $600
⏰ Deals disappear at MIDNIGHT CST!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
Last day to get ALL my PKM training materials + lifetime access to The Library for only $600!
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
⏰ Deal ends TONIGHT at midnight CST!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
⏰ Deal ends TONIGHT at midnight CST!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Last day to get ALL my PKM training materials + lifetime access to The Library for only $600!
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
⏰ Deal ends TONIGHT at midnight CST!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
⏰ Deal ends TONIGHT at midnight CST!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
This Black Friday, I’m trying something new and offering a Lifetime plan for The Library.
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
Only available through Monday though!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
Only available through Monday though!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
November 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This Black Friday, I’m trying something new and offering a Lifetime plan for The Library.
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
Only available through Monday though!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
For $600, you can get access to ALL my training without ever having to pay another nickel.
Only available through Monday though!
mikeschmitz.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/303943c...
I'm going all in with my Black Friday promo this year:
• 50% off LifeHQ ($197 👉🏼 $97)
• 60% off my Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort ($497 👉🏼 $197)
• A Lifetime option for The Library ($600)
If you want to get more out of your notes and ideas, this is for you!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
• 50% off LifeHQ ($197 👉🏼 $97)
• 60% off my Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort ($497 👉🏼 $197)
• A Lifetime option for The Library ($600)
If you want to get more out of your notes and ideas, this is for you!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
Black Friday Deals
Save 50-60% on some of my most popular products.
practicalpkm.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I'm going all in with my Black Friday promo this year:
• 50% off LifeHQ ($197 👉🏼 $97)
• 60% off my Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort ($497 👉🏼 $197)
• A Lifetime option for The Library ($600)
If you want to get more out of your notes and ideas, this is for you!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
• 50% off LifeHQ ($197 👉🏼 $97)
• 60% off my Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort ($497 👉🏼 $197)
• A Lifetime option for The Library ($600)
If you want to get more out of your notes and ideas, this is for you!
practicalpkm.com/black-frida...
We're recording Bookworm LIVE right now! Come hang out with us, talk about books, and learn about Time Anxiety:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hj...
Time Anxiety Livestream
Mike and Cory discuss Chris Guillebeau's book Time Anxiety.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We're recording Bookworm LIVE right now! Come hang out with us, talk about books, and learn about Time Anxiety:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hj...
Recording Bookworm live! Come hang out and talk about books 😉 www.youtube.com/live/UuT9XY...
Published Livestream
Mike and Cory discuss Chandler Bolt's Published
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September 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Recording Bookworm live! Come hang out and talk about books 😉 www.youtube.com/live/UuT9XY...
Recording a feedback episode for the Focused podcast soon. What questions/topics re: focus, productivity, or creativity would you like to see us cover?
August 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Recording a feedback episode for the Focused podcast soon. What questions/topics re: focus, productivity, or creativity would you like to see us cover?
Obsidian Bases is finally out! 🎉
The biggest upgrade EVER is now available to the public. And I’m proud to say that LifeHQ has already been updated to take advantage of this incredible new core plugin on day one 😊
👉🏼 lifehq.practicalpkm.com
The biggest upgrade EVER is now available to the public. And I’m proud to say that LifeHQ has already been updated to take advantage of this incredible new core plugin on day one 😊
👉🏼 lifehq.practicalpkm.com
LifeHQ
A complete Life Operating System inside Obsidian, designed to help you organize knowledge, do more of what matters and supercharge your creativity—without the endless fiddling.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Obsidian Bases is finally out! 🎉
The biggest upgrade EVER is now available to the public. And I’m proud to say that LifeHQ has already been updated to take advantage of this incredible new core plugin on day one 😊
👉🏼 lifehq.practicalpkm.com
The biggest upgrade EVER is now available to the public. And I’m proud to say that LifeHQ has already been updated to take advantage of this incredible new core plugin on day one 😊
👉🏼 lifehq.practicalpkm.com
About to go live talking about Personal Retreats! I'll be walking through my whole process and sharing something for the first time that I think is really cool 😉
Join me LIVE here 👉🏼
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KG...
Join me LIVE here 👉🏼
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KG...
Set Future You Up for Success with a Personal Retreat
It can feel a little weird to slow down and just reflect on things, but it’s critical if you really want to make consistent progress on what’s important. In ...
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August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
About to go live talking about Personal Retreats! I'll be walking through my whole process and sharing something for the first time that I think is really cool 😉
Join me LIVE here 👉🏼
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KG...
Join me LIVE here 👉🏼
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KG...
The Projects plugin is no more. So obviously, I created something custom to replace it 😂
If you could use help managing your creative writing projects in Obsidian, join me as I walk through my system LIVE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8...
If you could use help managing your creative writing projects in Obsidian, join me as I walk through my system LIVE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8...
Managing Writing Projects in Obsidian
The Projects plugin is no more. In this live stream, I walk through what I use now instead to manage my creative writing projects.
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July 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Projects plugin is no more. So obviously, I created something custom to replace it 😂
If you could use help managing your creative writing projects in Obsidian, join me as I walk through my system LIVE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8...
If you could use help managing your creative writing projects in Obsidian, join me as I walk through my system LIVE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI8...
9,000 subscribers 🔥
Just getting started 😉
Just getting started 😉
July 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
9,000 subscribers 🔥
Just getting started 😉
Just getting started 😉
🎥 I'll be live streaming again on Wednesday (7/23)!
At 12pm CT, I'll be walking through how I created my book notes library in Obsidian. I just updated everything to work with the new Bases core plugin, and the results are 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXA...
At 12pm CT, I'll be walking through how I created my book notes library in Obsidian. I just updated everything to work with the new Bases core plugin, and the results are 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXA...
Using Bases to Build a Book Notes Library
Bases is the killer new feature in Obsidian, and in this live stream, I’ll show you how to use it to set up a database of book notes. I’ll walk through the s...
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July 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🎥 I'll be live streaming again on Wednesday (7/23)!
At 12pm CT, I'll be walking through how I created my book notes library in Obsidian. I just updated everything to work with the new Bases core plugin, and the results are 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXA...
At 12pm CT, I'll be walking through how I created my book notes library in Obsidian. I just updated everything to work with the new Bases core plugin, and the results are 🔥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXA...
Lots of improvements coming in the next version of LifeHQ!
(For those who buy now, you'll get the update + all future updates for free 😉)
(For those who buy now, you'll get the update + all future updates for free 😉)
July 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Lots of improvements coming in the next version of LifeHQ!
(For those who buy now, you'll get the update + all future updates for free 😉)
(For those who buy now, you'll get the update + all future updates for free 😉)
Just figured out how to use the Bases core plugin to create an On This Day section for my Daily Note 🙂
I'll be writing about this in my newsletter this week! You can sign up for free at practicalpkm.com
I'll be writing about this in my newsletter this week! You can sign up for free at practicalpkm.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just figured out how to use the Bases core plugin to create an On This Day section for my Daily Note 🙂
I'll be writing about this in my newsletter this week! You can sign up for free at practicalpkm.com
I'll be writing about this in my newsletter this week! You can sign up for free at practicalpkm.com