Tool Overload and Fragmentation: I’m using a mix of Evernote, Coda, Scrivener, Zotero, ChatGPT/Claude, Skitch/XSnapper, and Obsidian/Tana. Each has its strengths, but the lack of integration and poor search functionality across tools is causing friction.
Search and Retrieval: The struggle to find information across these platforms is huge. Coda’s search is lacking, my Super Coda setup [using a Coda pack I wrote to create a directory of all my Coda docs] doesn’t quite do the job, and Evernote is becoming increasingly cluttered.
Mind Mapping and Visualization: I want the connective, mind-mapping power of tools like Obsidian and Roam, but their complexity makes them difficult to stick with. I’m drawn to Tana’s node-based system, but the lack of a mobile app is a major limitation.
Organization: I’m feeling overwhelmed by the disorganized state of your Evernote, the difficulty in managing everything, and the potential loss of serendipity that comes from having a well-organized system.
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