If I could start over with Obsidian, I’d stop trying to “learn everything” and I’d focus on learning just enough to build a second brain that actually supports my focused learning and deep work. In this video, I walk through the exact path I’d take as a beginner: start simple, use the official resources, and study real examples of high-quality note systems instead of copying random vault tours. The goal isn’t to make Obsidian look cool—it’s to make your thinking clearer and your workflow more intentional. I also point you to a few places that dramatically shorten the learning curve: Andy Matuschak’s evergreen notes (to understand what good linking and idea development looks like), the Obsidian Help Vault (to learn the fundamentals the right way), and the Obsidian community/Discord (so you can troubleshoot fast and avoid getting stuck alone). If you want a more guided path, I share my free beginner resources and templates so you can start building a usable system immediately—without overcomplicating it with plugins before you’ve earned them.