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How to Get Started with Notion (without losing your mind)

2024-02-20 Education
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My free Notion Toolkit: https://academy.jeffsu.org/notion-toolkit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=153 You can make a copy of the template here: https://www.jeffsu.org/get-started-with-notion-without-losing-your-mind This is *the* essential beginner’s tutorial for Notion Newbies. Learn how to build a simple yet powerful dashboard to organize your life. In just minutes, you'll master Notion databases, create customized views, and streamline your tasks and notes. We will cover: Notion basics, Databases 101, Custom views and Templates. *THE NO BS PRODUCTIVITY NEWSLETTER* 📧 https://www.jeffsu.org/productivity-ping/ *TIMESTAMPS* 00:00 Get Started with Notion in 15 min 00:26 Create LifeOS home screen 01:06 Create Tasks Database 04:31 Create Notes Database 07:03 Build Command Center dashboard 13:12 Must-know Notion feature 15:39 Bonus tip for Beginners *RESOURCES I MENTION IN THE VIDEO* Plan a Production Week in Notion - https://youtu.be/XXYfRgXTEE0 Intro to AI video - https://youtu.be/Yq0QkCxoTHM *MY FAVORITE GEAR* 🎬 My YouTube Gear - https://www.jeffsu.org/yt-gear/ 🎒 Everyday Carry - https://www.jeffsu.org/my-edc/ *MY TOP 3 FAVORITE SOFTWARE* ❎ CleanShot X - https://geni.us/cleanshotx ✍️ Skillshare - https://geni.us/skillshare-jeff 📖 Readwise - https://readwise.io/jeffsu/ *BE MY FRIEND:* 📧 Subscribe to my Productivity newsletter - https://www.jeffsu.org/productivity-ping/ 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/j.sushie 🤝 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsu05/ *👨🏻‍💻 WHO AM I:* I'm Jeff, a tech professional trying to figure life out. What I do end up figuring out, I share! _PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links I get a kickback from and my opinions are my own and may not reflect that of my employer_ 😇 #notionhq #notion #productivity

Top Comments (10)

@murugesan-p4p 2025-08-21

Organizing projects with databases in Notion finally makes sense after seeing it broken down like this, though in my job i have some workflows outside Notion running through Pneumatic Workflow when approvals pop up.

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@grandpa_plays_chess2 2024-02-20

Recently I've been lamenting on Reddit about how difficult onboarding Notion is. Maybe this video, at 1/4 speed and stopping every the second will finally get me to the promised land. Thanks for the effort.

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@Caliobe 2024-03-04

This is by far the best Notion video I have seen. I've been trying to get into Notion, but I watch one tutorial and I instantly feel overwhelmed. But with this video I could easily follow along, and I have now setup my own basic LifeOS. Not only that, I actually have a basic understanding of how it works, so I can play around with all the different options myself. Thanks Jeff!

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@ondrejdoupal 2025-04-03

I just lost my mind...

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@annansubuga8307 2025-11-07

This must be how my parent felt when the internet was born

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@datagus 2024-02-20

I like very much your style in your tutorial. Energetic, straigh to the point, pro tips, etc. Great content!

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@JeffSu 2024-02-20

Grab my Notion Toolkit for free: https://academy.jeffsu.org/notion-toolkit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=153 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Get Started with Notion in 15 min 00:26 Create LifeOS home screen 01:06 Create Tasks Database 04:31 Create Notes Database 07:03 Build Command Center dashboard 13:12 Must-know Notion feature 15:39 Bonus tip for Beginners

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@slampog 2024-02-20

It's simple. I see a new Jeff Su video, I click it, I watch it, and then I hit the like button.

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@Sarapontmercy 2024-04-09

I have been using notion since 2019 probably and watched so many tutorials across the years to try and make my organization more efficient and this by far is the most informative video I have watched. Clear, to the point, tells you what you need, why you might need it and SHOWS you how to set it up with tips and shortcuts. Thank you! Please do more of this 🙏 Subscribed.

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@frogger5233 2024-05-05

What made me loose my mind is having to rewind every 2 seconds to see what 6 steps he took in a second

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