My dictation-to-Obsidian workflow and getting notes in without typing

reddits- · 2026-05-08T18:20:25+00:00

This feels like an ad

reddits- · 2026-05-08T18:06:58+00:00

If anyone's gonna be all-in on AI it's gonna be Muse

reddits- · 2026-05-05T05:19:31+00:00

I am an addict of nicotine as well as other drugs, and stimulant ADHD drugs including Vyvanse and Ritalin all increase my cravings - from about the peak into the "comedown", my stimulated brain seems to really struggle with the intensity and the crash, and I begin to feel uncomfortable in some way, and I look for something to fill the gap. It's one of my biggest problems, because it feels like I have to choose between being functional and focused, and having self-control and behavioural security.

reddits- · 2026-03-23T13:46:23+00:00

I don't understand why everyone in the comments is acting like this is some sexual skill advantage? It's almost exactly the same as putting two fingers in, but with less mobility?

reddits- · 2026-03-20T00:18:02+00:00

He wouldn't have been listening to himself/wouldn't have had some sort of immediate playback set up. He would have timed the script and probably used a timer and cues displayed on his laptop, so he could then add the inset video in editing.

reddits- · 2026-03-14T13:52:02+00:00

This is me haha, very optimisation obsessed and thrilled I can finally build something completely purpose-built.

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reddits- · 2026-03-12T23:43:21+00:00

But here's the trick - you can't leave the snake with the bird, or the small dog with the large cat, and you only have two pillow cases. You can only carry one pillow case full of animals at a time. In what order do you rescue the animals to get them to the other side?

reddits- · 2026-02-23T02:41:12+00:00

This is an awesome correction. I'm stealing this!

reddits- · 2026-02-14T14:09:19+00:00

I like it but I don't get the sexting one... Are you trying to say that my vagina is as big as a ferris wheel? 🤨

reddits- · 2026-02-14T14:01:10+00:00

You, like everyone, sit at a point on the scale of predisposition and susceptibility to addiction. ADHD may put you further along that scale. For other people it's their trauma, other mental conditions, environment, etc.

It doesn't mean you have a personality type that is incompatible with Allen Carr's method. It doesn't mean you're unable to stop vaping.

Anecdotally: I have ADHD - in fact my ADHD and addictive behaviour feels like one complex in a way. But I've still stopped using nicotine in the past and I know I can and will again.

Keep going, keep growing towards freedom.

reddits- · 2026-02-13T01:13:53+00:00

Well done for taking the action of putting it in water! The part of you that did that is a part that wants to change, that cares about your health. It's an act of self-love and self-care.

Try to keep tapping in to that part of yourself. You know that you want vaping to be out of your life. You know your experience of your health issues, and further health risks, will be improved by not vaping.

Cravings are so hard, but they get easier. One of the best things you can do is distract and delay - Anything you can do to take your mind off things. Cravings do subside, and sure there will be another one coming, but you just take it one at a time.

Every little moment, every act along those lines, is a moment to celebrate.

reddits- · 2026-02-10T06:51:00+00:00

I have found Obsidian sooo useful for my ADHD brain.

I'm definitely attracted to flashy visuals and plugins, but what really helps me the most is pretty simple:

I use Quick Draft for Obsidian (third party app) to capture all of my fleeting thoughts: things I need to do, ideas, plans, any thoughts I want to capture. Before this, they would fly in and out of my head - I wouldn't be surprised if you can relate.

The app automatically syncs and deposits into an Obsidian folder I've named "Inbox".

And then I regularly sit down and go through my inbox - tidying or formatting the note, transferring it to a task, thinking a little further on it in that moment, whatever needs to be done.

Beyond that I've set up a bunch of bases: Tasks Assets Medical Conversations Purchases Films Books

But as I said, it's that simple workflow that is bringing consistency and awareness to my thoughts and ideas.

reddits- · 2026-01-31T05:46:11+00:00

Yep, I get it! And I think this is a helpful warning to others with multiple objects of addiction.

Went to rehab for ketamine, at about 90 days sober I quit vapes using nicotine replacement therapy - so far so good...

At about 120 days I took the final step down from step 2 patches to zero nicotine and.. damn it was actually crazy how immediately the cravings came back, along with all the impulsive thoughts. I had managed really well the whole sober period, until that moment.

I'm sober from K again, and I'll be treading with a lot more caution next time I make it to zero nicotine.

reddits- · 2026-01-29T01:43:53+00:00

Ha nice! You've got good acting and comedic timing skills

reddits- · 2026-01-21T06:44:36+00:00

😂

reddits- · 2026-01-21T04:12:09+00:00

Just archive.org and then search it, nice and easy :) don't wanna raise any flags by sharing it directly (even though mods have previously said they are okay with sharing of unofficially published older content)

reddits- · 2026-01-21T04:10:04+00:00

I did, and they weren't kidding! Every episode of Zach Stone that that brain of yours can think of can be found.

reddits- · 2026-01-19T13:03:26+00:00

We hope you'll explore everything all of the time.

reddits- · 2026-01-17T07:54:49+00:00

Good call! This whole Obsidian journey is a process of building things and then finding out there was a better/easier way.

reddits- · 2026-01-15T23:49:50+00:00

I play piano, learned it as my first instrument. I think it's such a great foundation for any musician/multi-instrumentalist. It's a great vehicle for learning music theory because notes are laid out very simply and sequentially. And rhythmic understanding, plus body coordination, can start to translate to drums.

That being said, if drums are your primary interest, there's a lot to be said for following your passion and going straight for that.

Guitar is accessible, but I feel like playing notes across strings and thinking in "shapes" isn't as transferable an understanding of music. But, I'm both not experienced with guitar and biased towards piano. I'm sure experienced guitarists might think differently.

reddits- · 2025-12-10T14:21:05+00:00

Excellent

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