# Obsidian and GTD - Obsidian Rocks Source URL:: https://obsidian.rocks/obsidian-and-gtd/ Obsidian and GTD. At first glance, it may seem like these two systems have nothing in common. One is a tool for taking notes, the other is a system for tracking and completing tasks. Two different things, right? GTD is a controversial subject in its own right. For some GTD is too complex, for others, […] ## Highlights > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Mon Mar 27 2023 14:34:03 GMT-0400%% > > Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. >Open tasks tend to occupy our short term memory until they are done. (this is called the Zeigarnik effect) > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Mon Mar 27 2023 14:34:11 GMT-0400%% > > Those of us who complete a lot of tasks need a good system for keeping track of our commitments. >Our commitment system needs to be completely trustworthy so we aren’t tempted to store tasks in our brains.