Practical PKM

Master Obsidian and build a personalized knowledge management system to turn chaos into clarity.

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Practical PKM is your proven path to clarity, creativity, and control.

A self-paced program that teaches you how to link your apps and workflows together, master Obsidian, and build a personal knowledge management system you can actually trust.

Learn step-by-step with on-demand videos that will help you craft a custom personal knowledge management system that works the way you do. Gain actionable insights and build bulletproof workflows to organize your ideas, spark creativity, and confidently manage whatever life throws your way.

The perfect PKM app doesn’t exist. Yet most people think,

“If I just find the right app, everything will click.”

But the truth is, apps are tools—not solutions. What you’re missing is a system—a clear framework where your information flows seamlessly, turning random notes into actionable insights and your best ideas into creative breakthroughs

That’s where the PKM Stack comes in.

What is the PKM Stack?

Think of the PKM Stack as the foundation of your knowledge management system. It helps you:

  • Filter out the noise: Instantly recognize and leverage what’s useful
  • Organize information: Make sense of everything you capture
  • Develop ideas: Turn raw inputs into thoughtful connections
  • Take action: Create workflows that drive real results
  • Stay aligned: Connect everything back to your vision and values

When these pieces work together, you get a system that’s tailored to how you think, how you create, and how you work best.

FYI, there are two versions of this course:

  1. Videos only (📍You are here)
  2. Hybrid Cohort w/ monthly Q&A sessions

The material is exactly the same, but the Hybrid Cohort option takes place inside my private Circle community and provides more direct support if you need it.

"The ROI for this course is off the charts as far as I’m concerned. Both in terms of dollar value invested to take the course, and much more importantly, the attention and time invested to take the course which are immensely more important to me. "

- Michael Gilstrap

Your Instructor


Mike Schmitz
Mike Schmitz

I help people apply values-based PKM principles to be more productive and creative.

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Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Level 1 - Information
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  Level 1 Workflows
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  Level 2 - Ideas
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  Level 3 - Actions
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  Level 4 - Identity
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"Obsidian is amazing, flexible, and insanely powerful... once you overcome the massive learning curve. If you are trying to learn Obsidian yourself, STOP. Stop fiddling. Stop experimenting. Mike has a better way, trust me. He is the premier authority on Obsidian. There is just nobody who knows it better, AND knows how to explain it in a way where you really feel like you get it."

- Bodie Quirk

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

This isn’t just another course. It’s a proven path to unlock your creative potential and start living with intention.

Take the leap. You’ll be glad you did.
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– Mike

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