Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble
@jdcm.al
https://johnnydecimal.com #JohnnyDecimal
Ooh this is interesting. I'm using #Obsidian Canvas to stay focused on just a handful of things, and plan what's next and what I need to not forget. Loosely based on ATC flight progress strips.
The idea is that the thing you're working on _now_ should be at the top...
The idea is that the thing you're working on _now_ should be at the top...
May 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Ooh this is interesting. I'm using #Obsidian Canvas to stay focused on just a handful of things, and plan what's next and what I need to not forget. Loosely based on ATC flight progress strips.
The idea is that the thing you're working on _now_ should be at the top...
The idea is that the thing you're working on _now_ should be at the top...
When managing data, it can be tempting to start work in the platform where the data is held. But if you do this you're giving up control. It isn't the whole picture; it can never be.
Always start work in your JDex: the only place where _you_ are in control.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Always start work in your JDex: the only place where _you_ are in control.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
April 30, 2025 at 5:13 AM
When managing data, it can be tempting to start work in the platform where the data is held. But if you do this you're giving up control. It isn't the whole picture; it can never be.
Always start work in your JDex: the only place where _you_ are in control.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Always start work in your JDex: the only place where _you_ are in control.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
1. Keep a decision log! We make so many decisions and then they're lost like tears in rain.
2. Realising what you shouldn't do is often as important as knowing what you should do.
The Small Business System gives you a place for everything. This fits neatly inside category 24 Processes & procedures.
2. Realising what you shouldn't do is often as important as knowing what you should do.
The Small Business System gives you a place for everything. This fits neatly inside category 24 Processes & procedures.
. And then to figure out how to cross-link that to the task management concept that you're working with at the moment.
But no! Maybe in the future, but that's not your focus for now. You have enough other things to do. Focus on your strengths: PRM vs. PKM.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bykt2gr6w5lz2coppuahpwsv/bafkreia6lrgkjpghqqsxxzzo3zlhzau5z5gh3v6ixs6677xox66jwk7fbu@jpeg)
April 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
1. Keep a decision log! We make so many decisions and then they're lost like tears in rain.
2. Realising what you shouldn't do is often as important as knowing what you should do.
The Small Business System gives you a place for everything. This fits neatly inside category 24 Processes & procedures.
2. Realising what you shouldn't do is often as important as knowing what you should do.
The Small Business System gives you a place for everything. This fits neatly inside category 24 Processes & procedures.
I see Johnny.Decimal's strength as Personal Records Management, more so than Personal Knowledge Management. A nice example is applying for a new driver licence, which I'm just doing.
Here's how I keep that organised so that I can find it again, instantly.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Here's how I keep that organised so that I can find it again, instantly.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
April 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I see Johnny.Decimal's strength as Personal Records Management, more so than Personal Knowledge Management. A nice example is applying for a new driver licence, which I'm just doing.
Here's how I keep that organised so that I can find it again, instantly.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Here's how I keep that organised so that I can find it again, instantly.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
I found an artist to provide accompanying diagrams. :-)
(Lucy isn't on social media.)
(Lucy isn't on social media.)
April 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I found an artist to provide accompanying diagrams. :-)
(Lucy isn't on social media.)
(Lucy isn't on social media.)
We posted Dave a sticker and it looks like it got lost in the mail.
But thanks to previous-me putting the JD ID in an email subject, I found the mailing labels instantly, with total confidence, and no stress.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
But thanks to previous-me putting the JD ID in an email subject, I found the mailing labels instantly, with total confidence, and no stress.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
![Screenshot of the email highlighting the ID at the end. I put them in square brackets like [D85.21.11]. There's an arrow and a cool-dude emoji because I think I'm pretty cool tbh.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bykt2gr6w5lz2coppuahpwsv/bafkreigwgrleoe4dnboqgy6rtjzkdaij63hfbqvtvjqxknxjoc2fb62sl4@jpeg)
April 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
We posted Dave a sticker and it looks like it got lost in the mail.
But thanks to previous-me putting the JD ID in an email subject, I found the mailing labels instantly, with total confidence, and no stress.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
But thanks to previous-me putting the JD ID in an email subject, I found the mailing labels instantly, with total confidence, and no stress.
johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...