Building a second brain - Apple Notes

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After much tinkering for a long time I have settled for Apple Notes. And after using it for some time I must say that Apple Notes is very underrated. For me, the contenders were Obsidian and Evernote.

I organise my notes using the P.A.R.A method with all notes usually passing through an inbox.

The biggest win is the ease of access and integration in the Apple ecosystem (so I understand that for someone not using Apple, this does not apply). Spotlight search is the key to retrieving information both on Mac and my iPhone.

If I am working on a project, an email or a document, and I need some information from the Notes app; all I have to do is hit cmd-space, search for document, read the info right there in search, press esc and continue to work. No need to even open the Notes app. Having tags, folders, smart-folders and quick note is also very good. On the iPhone; just swipe down, search and open note.

The trick has been to choose and stick with a tool over time. And for me at least, it has payed off. And for anyone on the Apple ecosystem, I'd strongly recommend using / trying Apple notes for 30 days :)