9 Things I Wished I Knew When I Started Using Obsidian

I've been using Obsidian for almost two years. In this video I show you 9 things I wish I'd known earlier — things that would have saved me a lot of time, friction, and unnecessary detours. This isn't about plugins or "hacks" — it's about the fundamentals, mental models, and decisions that make Obsidian actually worth it long-term. Whether you're just starting out or already deep in your vault: this video helps you make better decisions. 🎁 FREE OBSIDIAN TOOLKIT (the Telegram automation from this video): https://sebastianpazury.com/systems/#... 💌 My newsletter for knowledge: https://sebastianpazury.com/#newsletter (free, unsubscribe anytime) 📚 Try Readwise free for 60 days*: https://readwise.io/sebastian/ 🛠️ Need a custom system built into YOUR vault — or 1-on-1 Obsidian mentoring**? Book a free call: https://sebastianpazury.com/systems/ Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:15 1 - Obsidian YAML (Metadata) 02:11 2 - Footnotes (and how I use them) 03:49 3 - Obsidian Mobile App 04:42 4 - Find the system that fits you best 08:00 Bonus - Free Gift & Mentorship and Custom Builds 09:06 5 - Regular backups 09:44 6 - Ask yourself what the purpose of the note is 11:18 7 - Organize with tags from the beginning 11:42 8 - Learn and practice shortcuts 12:42 9 - Local Graph for brainstorming 13:46 Bonus Tip: Notion vs. Google Sheets vs. Obsidian 14:29 Outro *Note: Using my personal Readwise link gives you a 60-day free trial instead of the usual 30 days. That means you get more time to truly integrate Readwise into your daily routine and see how it fits into your workflow. **Free call — mentoring & builds are paid.