Keep it simple or Make it when you need it Link to heading

  • If it has a name, do not give it another name.
  • Do not give it a different alias if you have given it a name.
  • Start with one note until you need another note.
  • Split content to a new note when its scope warrants separation.
  • Start with one folder until you need another folder.
  • Create a subfolder when the content hierarchy demands it.

Surrender or Have a reason Link to heading

  • Adapt to the default configuration.
  • After a sincere effort to adapt fails, modify the default configuration.
  • Review your configurations (both Obsidian and Go) for cruft from time to time.

Todo Link to heading

  • Add why & provide examples
  • Add more rules by others that align with these principles
  • Add section on when to break these rules
  • Include real-world case studies