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    #246: A Cleansing Palette of Joy

    December 30th, 2025 · 81 minutes

    David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year.

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    Video for this episode
    The Practical PKM Cohort is Now Open!
    David's Newsletter
    Mike's Newsletter
    Building a Master Content Calendar in Obsidian with Bases
    Introduction to Obsidian Bases
    Mike's Video on moving from Dataview to Obsidian Bases
    Sublime
    Plotter Leather Binder Refills
    Intentional by Chris Bailey