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Dann Berg reflects on his 2025, highlighting personal growth, increased online traffic, health improvements, and plans for the future as he approaches 40.
The author shares a prediction about AI in 2027, created by the A.I. Futures Project, led by Daniel Kokotajlo. The prediction is based on extensive research and data, and the author is concerned about its accuracy. The scenario is...
The text is a review of the author's experience with Function Health, a service that provides access to over 100 blood tests. The author discusses the issues with the healthcare system in the US, the value of having access to deta...
0My stats and more in 2024: a year in review
2024-12-16 •
The author reflects on the year 2024, discussing personal and professional achievements, mental health, and the performance of his online presence. He shares insights on traffic across his web properties, YouTube channel, and news...
0How Dann sets up new computer
2024-11-24 •
The text is a detailed guide on how to set up a new MacOS computer, including the installation of various applications and the configuration of settings. The author has documented every action taken when setting up a new laptop an...
0How Kagi finally let me lay Google Search to rest
2024-08-01 •
The author discusses their switch from Google Search to Kagi, a search engine with a unique business model of charging a monthly fee. They highlight the flaws of Google Search and the dominance of Google in the search engine marke...
0Dann's Unofficial Guide to Finops X
2024-06-10 •
The text is an unofficial guide to the FinOps X conference, providing tips and advice for attendees before, during, and after the event. The author shares insights on planning, networking, and self-care, and encourages readers to ...
05 ways to actually use the notes you take
2024-03-20 •
The post discusses 5 ways to actually use the notes you take, including processing notes, starting Random Note Fridays, using Graph View, adding a Summary property to notes, and publishing your writing. It emphasizes the importanc...
The post explains how to back up an Obsidian vault to Github for free, including creating a sync script, uploading the vault to Github, and scheduling recurring sync tasks. It provides detailed instructions for MacOS users and off...
0Dann's Gear
2024-03-01 •
The text is about the author's love for gear and the different types of gear he uses in his daily life, including hardware, everyday carry items, content creation tools, and other miscellaneous items.
010 tips for smart Obsidian usage
2024-03-01 •
The post provides 10 tips for smart Obsidian usage, focusing on note-taking productivity. It emphasizes the importance of building systems based on individual work habits, using notes effectively, and creating a living knowledge b...
0Start Here
2024-02-22 •
Dann Berg shares a 'Start here' page for his website to make it easier for new visitors to find his content. He publishes articles, newsletters, and YouTube videos, and shares his productivity and FinOps practices.
0Obsidian Physical Object System and Template
2024-02-21 •
The tutorial discusses the Obsidian Physical Object System and Template, and how to set up the system from scratch. It explains the process of designing and implementing the system, creating new notes, installing plugins, and buil...
0My Obsidian People Note Template
2024-02-19 •
The post is a tutorial on how to create a People Note system using Obsidian. It includes a template for the People Note, the process of setting up the system, and how to use it in day-to-day life. The author explains the purpose o...
0Obsidian Meeting Note Template
2024-02-10 •
The text is a detailed guide on how to set up a meeting note template in Obsidian. It includes a step-by-step process for creating a meeting note, the required plugins, directory organization, and the use of metadata. The author e...
0Apple's Vision Pro future, as told in three parts
2024-02-07 •
The text discusses the Apple Vision Pro, an AR/VR headset, and the author's experience using it. The author highlights three epiphany moments when using the headset, the approach to immersion, and the concept of spatial computing....
0My Obsidian Daily Note Template
2024-01-30 •
The text is a tutorial on setting up an Obsidian Daily Note template. The author shares their experience with using Roam Research and transitioning to Obsidian, as well as the plugins and code used to set up the template. The post...
0My best of 2023: a year in review
2023-12-22 •
The author reflects on the year 2023, discussing career changes, website performance, favorite books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and notable objects. They also share their accomplishments and plans for 2024.
0Dann's Indie Holiday Gift Guide 2023
2023-11-10 •
The text is an indie holiday gift guide by Dann Berg, who has curated a list of items that he finds interesting. The guide includes items such as L.L. Bean Wicked Good Slippers, Coravin Timeless Three+, Playdate, Ink+Volt 2024 Goa...
0Daily Driver Task Management System
2023-09-14 •
The text is about the Daily Driver Task Management System, developed by Dann Berg. It is a stripped-down version of three different productivity systems: David Allen’s Getting Things Done, bullet journaling, and a basic to-do list...
The post discusses the challenges of being the first FinOps hire at a company and the need to grow the team. It explains the concept of Lone FinOps Purgatory and provides advice on identifying when it's time to grow and justifying...
The text discusses the importance of self-service cost data for different users within a company, including engineers, managers, and senior leadership. It explains the different needs of each group and provides insights into how t...
0The Mixed Reality Hypothesis
2023-06-26 •
Apple announced a new mixed-reality headset, and the author shares their opinions on it. They were initially skeptical about AR/VR but now understand how it could fit into society. They believe that the Apple Vision Pro will be a ...