## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=0s) - The biggest problem with note-taking systems is often disorganization, which can manifest as having notes scattered across different apps or struggling to find saved ideas [(00:00:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=3s). - A well-organized note-taking system can help capture ideas easily, find information quickly, and manage notes better, leading to improved productivity and mental clarity [(00:00:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=27s). - Digital lives can quickly become cluttered with scattered notes, saved articles, and digital documents, affecting productivity and mental clarity [(00:00:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=31s). - Disorganization can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and unfocused, and struggling to find important information when needed [(00:00:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=41s). - Matias developed the Forever Notes framework, a simple system for [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Notes that addresses these challenges and helps users capture ideas, find information, and manage notes [(00:00:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=21s). - The Forever Notes framework was chosen to be implemented using Apple Notes due to its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, easy note capture, speed, and offline usability [(00:01:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=65s). - The system is designed to grow with the user, regardless of their level in their note-taking journey, and is built around three levels: beginner, intermediate, and expert [(00:01:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=79s). - Each level of the Forever Notes framework will be explored in detail throughout the video [(00:01:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=85s). ## Home: Your digital command center [(00:01:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=88s) - The "Home" note is a central hub that transforms the digital workspace by providing instant access to crucial notes, acting as a digital Command Center where all important information comes together [(00:01:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=95s). - The Home note gives a clear, organized starting point for all note-taking activities and is the first place to go when opening [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Notes [(00:01:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=101s). - The star symbol, also called a heavy asterisk, is used to quickly mark and identify the most important notes in the Forever Notes framework, making linking and searching for keynotes easier [(00:02:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=125s). - A text replacement can be set up to automatically replace double asterisks followed by a space with a heavy asterisk symbol, making it easier to mark important notes [(00:02:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=139s). - Creating a Home note is simple and involves making a new note in Apple Notes, titling it "Home", and adding links to important notes and information [(00:02:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=148s). - The Home note is flexible, but ideas for inclusion are links to current projects, key areas of life, frequently accessed resources, and a daily routine note [(00:02:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=160s). - The Home note can be pinned and accessed even faster using an Apple shortcut [(00:02:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=178s). - The centralization of notes in the Home note saves time, reduces mental clutter, and eliminates the need to remember where important notes are stored [(00:03:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=188s). - The Home note is part of the bigger picture of the Forever Notes framework, serving as a central hub for note organization [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=209s). ## Tags: Efficient categorization [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=214s) - Tags allow for efficient categorization of notes, providing more flexibility than traditional folders by enabling a single note to be categorized in multiple ways [(00:03:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=220s). - Using tags, a note can be labeled with multiple categories, such as #soup and #cold, making it easy to find regardless of the search method [(00:04:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=242s). - The multi-tag approach helps organize information in more dynamic and efficient ways [(00:04:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=249s). - In Forever notes, four types of tags are used: note type tags, life area tags, detail tags, and system tags [(00:04:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=254s). - Note type tags describe what the note is, such as document, recipe, or resource [(00:04:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=260s). - Life area tags link notes that fall into different life areas, like health or finances [(00:04:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=267s). - Detail tags add more information about the note, such as cold or hot for recipes, or Italian and Asian for cuisine types [(00:04:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=271s). - System tags are used for tracking the status of a note, such as in progress or done [(00:04:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=279s). - To build a tagging system, consider the types of notes created most often, keep tags clear and descriptive, and assign at least one tag per note for easy search and organization [(00:04:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=288s). - Effective tagging can save time and make finding information quick and easy, simplifying information retrieval [(00:04:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=297s). ## Collections: Automatic note grouping [(00:05:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=310s) - Collections use Smart folders and EP notes to gather notes with shared attributes, allowing notes to sort themselves into perfect order [(00:05:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=311s). - A collection can be created for any type of notes, such as a Project's collection including all notes tagged with #t project, or a people collection grouping notes tagged with #person [(00:05:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=323s). - Useful examples of collections include a people collection with notes about friends, family, colleagues, or clients, a resources collection referencing materials, guides, or useful links, and an ideas collection with brainstorming notes and creative thoughts [(00:05:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=339s). - Collections are particularly useful for a larger group of notes, but it's essential not to overuse them, and they should only be created for frequently accessed groups of notes or for a broader overview [(00:05:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=356s). - Collections can be sorted in different ways, such as alphabetically or by creation date, depending on the type of collection [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=371s). - Collections create a clear structure, complementing the use of tags and making it easier to find a specific note type, providing an intuitive organization system for digital notes [(00:06:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=377s). ## Hubs: Connecting your knowledge [(00:06:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=393s) - Hubs are personal knowledge control centers that tie everything together, acting as central nodes dedicated to specific topics or categories, and helping to connect individual notes and ideas into a coherent whole [(00:06:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=403s). - Hubs serve as a map for organizing related content and linking notes to broader themes, creating an overview of information that's easy to navigate and understand [(00:06:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=414s). - A hub can be created for any topic, such as health and fitness, finances, hobbies, or learning, and is entirely customizable to one's needs and interests [(00:07:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=430s). - Setting up a hub is straightforward, involving creating a new note with a topic name preceded by the heavy asterisk symbol, and organizing subtopics using headings [(00:07:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=450s). - Under each subtopic, related notes can be linked or new ones created by typing double greater than signs followed by the note name, creating a network of connections [(00:07:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=460s). - Hubs allow for seamless navigation between related ideas, providing context and connections that might not be immediately obvious when looking at individual notes [(00:08:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=502s). - To maintain the effectiveness of hubs, it's essential to regularly review and adjust them to ensure they stay up-to-date and relevant as knowledge and interests evolve [(00:08:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=512s). ## Journal: Multi-layered reflection [(00:08:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=528s) - The Forever Notes framework includes a Journal feature, a multi-layered reflection tool that helps users reflect on different time scales, from daily thoughts to yearly reviews, and can transform how they view their past, present, and future [(00:09:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=542s). - The Journal feature consists of daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly notes, which are reused year after year, allowing users to easily look back on last year's day, month, or quarter to track growth and insights over time [(00:09:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=545s). - Daily notes capture immediate thoughts, experiences, and observations, helping users build a consistent journaling habit [(00:09:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=579s). - Monthly notes provide a broader perspective, where users can log monthly highlights, reflect on progress towards goals, or set intentions for the coming month [(00:09:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=589s). - Quarterly notes are perfect for reviewing larger projects, assessing progress on annual goals, and making adjustments to plans [(00:09:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=599s). - The yearly note is for Big Picture Reflections, where users look back on achievements, challenges, and growth over the past year and set ambitious goals for the year ahead [(00:10:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=607s). - The Journal feature is flexible and can be adapted to fit individual needs and lifestyles, allowing users to add specific sections or change the frequency of reflections [(00:11:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=661s). - Signifiers are simple visual shortcuts that help users quickly identify the purpose or context of each list item, inspired by the bullet Journal method, and work especially well in daily notes [(00:11:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=684s). - Common signifiers include bullets for events, dashes for thoughts or notes, checkboxes for milestone achievements, numbered lists for priority items, and dividers [(00:11:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=706s). - The Highlight feature is perfect for marking anything special users want to remember or stand out, allowing them to scan notes quickly and understand the content at a glance [(00:11:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=718s). - Hyperlinks play a crucial role in keeping notes connected and easy to navigate, with two main types of links: navigational links that help users move up and down the hierarchy of their notes [(00:12:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=749s). - Navigational links help users move between their home note, hubs, and subnotes, keeping everything organized and accessible [(00:12:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=756s). - Knowledge links connect related topics within the same hierarchy, allowing users to create links to other nodes from the text itself, enhancing navigation and building a web of connected information [(00:13:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=780s). - Implementing the framework can be done gradually, starting with creating a home note as a central reference point, then using tags on new notes, and eventually introducing hubs and the journal feature [(00:13:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=812s). - The framework helps users manage information more effectively, reducing time spent searching for notes and increasing time spent using the information collected, leading to fresh insights and a more comprehensive understanding of their knowledge base [(00:13:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=839s). - The Forever Notes framework is about organizing digital notes, decluttering the mind, and focusing on what really matters, transforming chaos into order and freeing up mental space for creativity and growth [(00:14:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=857s). - Additional resources, including in-depth videos, best practices, and examples, will be shared to help users set up and use the framework effectively [(00:14:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=870s). - Detailed documentation and [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] shortcuts to set up the framework can be found on forevernotes.com, and users can also sign up for a monthly newsletter to receive tips and updates to the framework [(00:14:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&t=882s). ## Sources - [website](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MYjtorC4Iq4&si=Zgf01g5vm1fpStXn)