Build Folderless Zero-Friction Note-taking System in Obsidian From Scratch

Build a Folderless Obsidian System That Actually Lasts
Most people start note-taking with excitement — and quit when folders become messy and hard to maintain.

After talking with 10+ PhD students and researchers, one thing became clear:
👉 Folder-based Obsidian systems don’t scale.

In this video, I show how to build a simple, folderless Obsidian system from scratch — one you can maintain even on your most exhausted days. This is the exact system I use to manage 7,000+ notes across research, work, life, and content creation.

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What You’ll Learn
Why folders fail in Obsidian
How to organize notes using *index notes (MOCs)*
A *10-category system* for your entire life
How to avoid orphan notes forever
How to find any note in seconds using *Ctrl + O*
How to keep your vault clean with smart attachment settings

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Who This Is For
Students, PhDs, researchers
Knowledge workers & engineers
Content creators using Obsidian
Anyone building a *Second Brain*



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