## Intro - Why Links Matter [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=0s) - A brain without connections is comparable to notes without links, with billions of thoughts and ideas floating around with no way to connect them [(00:00:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=4s). - In Forever Notes, links act like the brain's pathways, turning scattered notes into a connected and meaningful system [(00:00:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=10s). - Matias, the developer of the Forever Notes framework, created the system after years of frustration with scattered notes and disconnected ideas [(00:00:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=23s). - The Forever Notes framework aims to bring clarity and structure to digital noting [(00:00:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=26s). - For those new to Forever Notes, watching the introduction video is recommended as a great starting point [(00:00:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=30s). - The video will cover how to use links to connect notes purposefully, create navigational knowledge and external links, and build a node system that works effortlessly [(00:00:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=41s). ## Types of Links in Forever ✱ Notes [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=54s) - Links serve as the glue holding a note system together, connecting ideas, creating pathways for quick navigation, and helping to see how everything relates [(00:00:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=56s). - Without links, notes are just a collection of isolated pieces, but with links, they become a dynamic knowledge network [(00:01:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=65s). - Navigational links help move up and down the hierarchy of notes, such as linking sub-notes like workouts or medical records back to a main Health Hub [(00:01:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=73s). - Knowledge links connect related topics on the same level, allowing easy navigation between concepts and seeing how they build on each other [(00:01:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=87s). - Examples of knowledge links include linking separate notes for different modules in an online course, such as lighting techniques and editing basics [(00:01:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=89s). - External links connect a note system to web pages, articles, or tools, taking it beyond [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Notes [(00:01:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=103s). - Examples of external links include linking a note about a project to a related research paper or an online software [(00:01:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=107s). ## How to Create Links Step-by-Step [(00:01:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=115s) - To create a link, open a note where the link will be added, type two greater-than signs and start typing the title of the note to be linked, then select the note from the list [(00:01:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=117s). - The link will automatically update if the target note's title changes, and highlighting the text to be used as the link and adding a link will ensure the link text state is consistent [(00:02:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=140s). - An alternative method to create a link is to highlight the text, tap "add link", and enter the title of the target note, which allows for shortened link text [(00:02:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=142s). - To add a link to an external resource, highlight the text or tap where the link will be placed, tap "add link", enter the URL, and optionally give it a name [(00:02:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=167s). - Links to external resources can be shared via the share sheet, and typing the note to add the link to a specific note creates small previews of the links that can be changed to simple text links [(00:02:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=173s). - Certain types of data, such as addresses, dates, and phone numbers, can be automatically detected and turned into actionable links, allowing users to quickly open relevant apps like Maps [(00:03:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=191s). ## Best Practices for Effective Linking [(00:03:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=202s) - Linking in notes is not just about convenience, but also about transforming the system into an intuitive and organized knowledge hub [(00:03:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=208s). - To make linking effective, it's essential to avoid over-linking and focus on meaningful connections that add value [(00:03:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=217s). - Instead of linking every mention of a project, link to the main project hub to keep things organized [(00:03:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=224s). - Consistency is key, so use similar patterns for linking notes to ensure focus and clarity [(00:03:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=229s). - When linking notes, focus on specific aspects, such as styles and techniques, rather than linking between every related aspect [(00:03:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=235s). - Periodically review and update links to keep the system relevant and functional [(00:04:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=242s). - A good habit is to review major hubs monthly to ensure all links are still useful [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=249s). - The primary purpose of linking is not just navigation, but also building relationships between notes that help think more clearly and work more efficiently [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=257s). ## The Value of Linking Your Notes [(00:04:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=263s) - Creating a system of linked notes may seem like extra work, but it is the secret to creating a system that works for you, not against you [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=265s). - Linking enables seamless navigation between related notes, making it effortless to move through your knowledge system [(00:04:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=272s). - This ability to navigate connects naturally with the ability to spot patterns and relationships that might otherwise be missed [(00:04:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=281s). - Linked notes reveal connections that weren't obvious before, allowing for a deeper understanding of the information [(00:04:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=285s). - When searching for specific information, linking allows you to follow relevant links to quickly retrieve what you need, rather than searching through a long list of nodes [(00:04:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78&t=289s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXSkWQ7u78)