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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble

@jdcm.al
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 12/03/2026
I'm finding this simple workflow deeply satisfying, and it calms the ADHD-ish brain. 1. Check in to your task. 2. Do the thing you wanted to do. Keep some simple notes. 3. Check out of your task.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 04/05/2025
Ooh this is interesting. I'm using #Obsidian Canvas to stay focused on just a handful of things, and plan what's next and what I need to not forget. Loosely based on ATC flight progress strips. The idea is that the thing you're working on _now_ should be at the top...
Obsidian Canvas screenshot. My notes are represented as blocks. On the left I have my high-priority 'landing' group with one note. That's what I'm doing right now. On the right is a lower-priority 'cruising' group with a few notes, some of which are minimised. And below I have a closed group labelled 'check-in open'.A stock photograph of air traffic control flight progress strips.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 30/04/2025
When managing data, it can be tempting to start work in the platform where the data is held. But if you do this you're giving up control. It isn't the whole picture; it can never be. Always start work in your JDex: the only place where _you_ are in control. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
A flowchart-like diagram showing BAD THINGS happening if you treat your platform (Shopify) as the primary source, and GOOD THINGS happening if, instead, you start in your JDex.
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Darrell Mitchell #MDANT @fac53.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
#NewOrderTop30 No.2 Your Silent Face Come on admit it,we all get a bit giddy when Bernard gets the Melodica out 😀🖤
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 29/04/2025
1. Keep a decision log! We make so many decisions and then they're lost like tears in rain. 2. Realising what you shouldn't do is often as important as knowing what you should do. The Small Business System gives you a place for everything. This fits neatly inside category 24 Processes & procedures.
Screenshot of `24.11 Decision log`. The decision is:

You have enough to do without thinking about 'linking your thinking' style notes.

For example, you were just about to try to record Fried/fried's post [Doing what you think, not what you thought](https://world.hey.com/jason/doing-what-you-think-not-what-you-thought-60bb5bef). And then to figure out how to cross-link that to the task management concept that you're working with at the moment.

But no! Maybe in the future, but that's not your focus for now. You have enough other things to do. Focus on your strengths: PRM vs. PKM.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 28/04/2025
I see Johnny.Decimal's strength as Personal Records Management, more so than Personal Knowledge Management. A nice example is applying for a new driver licence, which I'm just doing. Here's how I keep that organised so that I can find it again, instantly. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Screenshot showing my file system folders. Parent folder is '11.14 Licences', then children are '+ Driver licence', '2020 ACT, Australia', and then a file named '2025-05-01 ACT driver licence.pdf'.
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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Stephen Fry's argument against God and His morals.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 28/04/2025
Wherever possible I like to link apps to each other. My to-dos for my personal and work life are in Things. And my Small Business System JDex notes are in Obsidian. I help myself out by connecting the apps together using their URI schemes and Markdown links… johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0111 Things: cross-link to Obsidian and back
Before we tackle my Things inbox, let's review what it is, and why and how I use it.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 27/04/2025
Alright, let's tackle everyone's favourite: to-dos! I've let my Things become a bit of a mess. For science, y'know? This is still evolving in my own mind ... I have some good ideas, I think, and some gaps to fill. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0110 Things: why and how I use it
Before we tackle my Things inbox, let's review what it is, and why and how I use it.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 27/04/2025
I'm never distracted when I'm cooking. Through the day, I often forget what I was supposed be doing mid-way through doing it. But put a sharp knife in my hand, turn on the gas, and I become hyper-focused. How do I bring this same mindset to the rest of my life? johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0109 I'm never distracted when I'm cooking
Through the day, I often forget what I was supposed be doing. But put a sharp knife in my hand and turn on the gas and I become hyper-focused.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 26/04/2025
If you ever migrate from an old to a new system, you should copy your data, not move it. Old systems should never disappear: they should just be left, frozen like Han Solo. Because IDs (like the one in Dave's email) can come back to you years later. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0108 When I migrate to SBS I'll copy, not move
Old systems should be left as static archives.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 26/04/2025
We posted Dave a sticker and it looks like it got lost in the mail. But thanks to previous-me putting the JD ID in an email subject, I found the mailing labels instantly, with total confidence, and no stress. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
Screenshot of the email highlighting the ID at the end. I put them in square brackets like [D85.21.11]. There's an arrow and a cool-dude emoji because I think I'm pretty cool tbh.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 26/04/2025
I needed a new script to create 'dark mode' images. So I also want to record how I did that, and let my future self know where that script is. How do I decide where that should go? We review some JD fundamentals: start from the top, and work your way down. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0106 Creating 'dark mode' images
Creating a bash script to turn any 'light mode' image in to a passable 'dark mode' equivalent.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 25/04/2025
I look after my bestie's data. She's a pro photographer. Here's how I organise it. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0105 Bestie's data
I look after my bestie's data. She's a pro photographer. Here's how I organise it.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 25/04/2025
I'm going to try documenting essentially everything I do, and become The Most Organised Man in the World. I've wanted to do this for a while, but here at JDHQ we tend to focus on a single task. It's just how we work: we go deep on a thing. Well now I have time… johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0104 Everything Everywhere All at Once
I'm going to try documenting essentially everything I do, and become The Most Organised Man in the World.
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Johnny ‘Decimal’ Noble @jdcm.al · 25/04/2025
On Discord, user theoutermost asks the best place to store their portfolio, showreel, & CV. And a follow-up question about saving items used in creative work. johnnydecimal.com/20-29-commun...
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22.00.0103 SBS: Question about portfolio; storing brush templates
On Discord, theoutermost asks the best place to store their portfolio, showreel, & CV. And a follow-up question about saving items used in creative work.
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