The inspiration for FAVA
P.A.R.A – Tiago Forte
Tiago coined the idea of “Building a Second Brain” based on Project, Areas, Resources and Archives. He bases his work on David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) and adds a step up to digital materials. Tiago promotes the best tool for the job and offers suggestions.
PPV – August Bradley
August has a focus on the flow of organization which he tags as a Life Operating System based on Pillars, Pipelines and Vaults (PPV). Notion is his tool of choice.
LyT – Nick Milo
Nick promotes using linking as a mechanism to aid knowledge discovery, hence Linking Your Thinking(LyT). Obsidian is his tool of choice.
Tools
- Obsidian is a markdown-based, local file information system with sync’ing
- Evernote is a web-based information system with local device sync’ing
- Notion is a web-based information system with local device sync’ing
Additional Resources
Other references that I have found with less impact on my thinking but possibly in line with yours.
Concept
- Systemics and design principles in support of Tiago Forte’s PARA framework – Ryan J.A. Muphy
- Comparisons of GTD, LyT, PARA, BaSB, ZettleKasten, MOC, PLM on Reddit
Tools
Obsidian Roundup – Eleanor Konik
Eleanor is a moderator for the Obsidian Community and discusses notetaking, writing and Obsidian at the Obsidian Roundup
Special Mention
Evil Genius Chronicles – Dave Slusher
Dave promotes EGC as “A journal of geekery, music and joy” and introduced me via his podcast to both Obsidian and P.A.R.A.