A comprehensive Obsidian vault that combines PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives), GTD (Getting Things Done), and Life Coaching frameworks to build your ultimate personal knowledge management and productivity system.
This is a complete Second Brain system based on Tiago Forte's methodology, enhanced with GTD workflows and life coaching elements. It helps you:
- Capture everything without losing track
- Organize intuitively using the PARA method
- Take action with GTD next actions
- Reflect regularly with built-in review systems
- Live intentionally aligned with your values and vision
- Achieve goals with structured planning and tracking
- Projects: Active goals with deadlines
- Areas: Ongoing life responsibilities
- Resources: Knowledge and reference material
- Archives: Completed and inactive items
- Inbox for quick capture
- Processing workflow (Clarify → Organize → Review → Engage)
- Next actions by context
- Weekly review system
- Project management
- Life vision and values definition
- Goal setting templates (SMART framework)
- Annual, Quarterly, Monthly reviews
- Daily reflection and intention setting
- Life balance tracking
PARA Templates
- Project Template
- Area Template
- Resource Template
- Archive Template
GTD Templates
- Inbox Item
- Weekly Review
- Next Actions Dashboard
- Project Review Checklist
Life Coaching Templates
- Life Vision & Purpose
- Goal Setting
- Annual Review
- Quarterly Review
- Monthly Review
Daily Templates
- Daily Note (morning + evening)
- Weekly Reflection
Navigation
- Home Dashboard
- Index pages for each PARA category
- Open Obsidian and load this vault
- Start with
🏠 Home Dashboard.md- your command center - Read
SETUP.mdfor comprehensive guidance - Create your first Daily Note using the template
- Define your Life Areas (5-8 key responsibilities)
- Capture everything to Inbox
- Do your first Weekly Review this Sunday
→ Read the Complete SETUP Guide for:
- Philosophy and methodology
- Installation and configuration
- Detailed template guide
- Daily, weekly, monthly workflows
- Customization options
- Tips for success
- Troubleshooting
🏠 Home Dashboard → Your main navigation hub
├── 📥 Inbox → Capture everything here
├── 📂 1-Projects → Active outcomes with deadlines
├── 📂 2-Areas → Life responsibilities
├── 📂 3-Resources → Knowledge base
├── 📂 4-Archives → Completed items
└── 📋 Templates → All templates organized by type
"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." - David Allen
This system combines three proven frameworks:
- PARA Method (Tiago Forte) - Universal organization for digital life
- GTD (David Allen) - Stress-free productivity workflow
- Life Coaching - Intentional living and goal achievement
The result: A system that captures everything, organizes it intuitively, and helps you move forward on what matters most.
- Capture everything - Get it out of your head
- Process regularly - Weekly reviews are non-negotiable
- Organize by actionability - Projects vs Areas vs Resources
- Link generously - Create a web of knowledge
- Review and reflect - The system evolves with you
- Take action - It's about doing, not just organizing
The engine that makes everything work:
- Get Clear - Process inbox to zero
- Get Current - Review all projects and actions
- Get Creative - Reflect and plan ahead
Time needed: 1-2 hours weekly
- Obsidian (free from obsidian.md)
- Templater Plugin (optional but recommended)
Works with vanilla Obsidian features, enhanced by Templater for automation.
This is a foundation - make it yours:
- Adjust Life Areas to your situation
- Add/remove template fields
- Customize review frequency
- Integrate with your existing tools
- Building a Second Brain - Tiago Forte
- Getting Things Done - David Allen
- Forte Labs Blog
- GTD Methodology
This is a personal system template. Feel free to:
- Fork and adapt to your needs
- Share your improvements
- Suggest enhancements
MIT License - Use freely, adapt, and make it your own.
Ready to build your Second Brain?
→ Start with SETUP.md
→ Open 🏠 Home Dashboard.md
→ Begin your journey! 🚀
Version 1.0 Based on PARA (Tiago Forte), GTD (David Allen), and Life Coaching frameworks