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Installing and Setting Up Zotero Reference Manager
Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of academic research, the ability to efficiently manage and organize references is crucial. Zotero, a free, open-source reference management

Generating Bibliographies from Zotero to Word or Google Docs
Introduction Creating a bibliography or reference list is a vital part of academic writing, ensuring that sources are properly credited and information is traceable. In

Maximising Academic Productivity with Zotero and Obsidian: An Introductory Guide
Introduction In the evolving landscape of academic research and note-taking, efficiency and organisation are paramount. This article and video is the first in a series

Maximizing Productivity with Obsidian’s New Tables Feature
Introduction Obsidian, the popular note-taking and knowledge management application, recently unveiled a significant update in its 1.5 release – an enhanced tables feature. This advancement,

The Path to Mastery: Bridging Shuhari and the S-Curve of Learning
The process of gaining mastery over a discipline is never a simple, linear path. Knowledge and expertise are acquired through cycles of learning and growth,

Unleashing People Power: Exploring Sirota’s Engagement Model through Maslow’s Lens
Abstract prepared by GPT4 This article explores the synergy between Sirota et. al.’s (2005) Employee Engagement model, which emphasises equity, camaraderie, and achievement in the

A Template For Importing Zotero Articles Into Obsidian (updated)
Introduction In a previous article and video, I explored importing Zotero papers into Obsidian using the Zotero integration plugin. However, with the introduction of properties

How To Change Your Obsidian Color Palette And Theme For A More Personal Experience!
Recently, I was asked about the layout of my Obsidian vault and its appearance, as it deviates from the norm. This will not be an

Finding Your Core Values
Many things in life are fluid, but your core values generally remain the same throughout. That said, circumstances can change over time, and another value

Exploring AudioPen – An Exciting AI Transcription Tool
Breaking News Edit 31 August 2023 Email received from AudioPen this morning that their lifetime licence offer will be withdrawn on 26th September 2023. Introduction Voice-to-text applications

The Coaching Habit And The 7 Questions To Ask
Recently I read Michael Bungay Stanier’s “The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever“. I learned the 7 Questions

Discover the Five Dysfunctions That Can Sabotage Your Team’s Success
The book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, presents a model of a pyramid where each level builds on the other. At the