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Hello Reader,

It's been quiet this week in Notionland, probably because people in the USA are celebrating Thanksgiving.

Let's get to it. Here's what happened during the week of November 25, 2024:

📣 The week's Notion updates

Nothing new here. No new features. No updates.

🎞️ This week's YouTube videos

​63 updates in 30 minutes by Matthias Frank (30 minutes)

A recap of all the features released in 2024. The first round-up of what I'm guessing will be a few more in the coming weeks. I don't think anything was missed.

​Getting started with Notion / ADHD Notion template by Braelyn, Systems for ADHD (20 minutes)

This video is more of a demo to show how to set up a template that Braelyn sells via her site. It's the perfect way to see if this might be the template for you because it gives an inside look at all of the template's features.

​Notion Aesthetic Hacks Nobody Tells You! (2024 updates) by Andy Gaught, The Notion Real Estate Guy (15 minutes)

I did not expect to get aesthetic tips from the real estate guy! But Andy delivered. Not only does he explain how emojis, callout blocks and buttons can work, but he also shows us all the ways they can be used.

​Notion Masterclass: Create a Second Brain! | Your all-in-one Knowledge Base by The Organized Notebook

This is a replay of a live workshop. Instead of just diving into Notion, the basics of Second Brain are covered well, so when it's time to dive into the template, it all makes more sense. Toward the end, she shows a preview of a template you can buy if building your own feels like too much work.

​The best Notion alternatives for 2025 by Tool Finder (9 minutes)

Not sure Notion's working for you? Check out these alternatives. Anytype, Capacities, Craft, AFFiNE Pro and Obsidian are explored and demo'd. There are even more suggestions in the video description, so there's no lack of options! Maybe the one that's right for you is in there?

🎙️ Podcasts worth a listen

• ​Building Notion AI: Lessons Learned and Myths Busted with Simon Last, Notion Co-Founder and CTO, The AI Native Dev (52 minutes)
• ​How Notion Became A $10 Billion Company by Probelms Solvers (21 minutes)
• ​App of the Week: Notion! by Simplify Your Tech Talk (3 minutes)​

Remember, you can catch all past episodes I've shared via this newsletter on this playlist.

💬 Popular conversations on Reddit

• ​I set up a MCP server so Claude can view and manage my Notion todo list. Feels like the start of some very powerful integrations​
• ​What are your frustrations on Notion?​
• ​A paying customer, Notion have restricted my service and wont let me access my data​
• ​What are we using as Notion in 2025?​
• ​How to scan books to Notion​

📇 Articles published last week

​Notion AI is a productivity booster, but it's not for me via Android Authority

I was confused reading this because, for the most part, the article shows lots of examples of how Notion AI can be super useful. Right at the end, the argument turns towards Notion AI costs money, versus accessing ChatGPT for free.

​A Complete Guide to Notion Automations via Eazypath

The title says it all. There are a lot of images that explain automations in detail. The article doesn't jump into pre-made automations, but starts with a clear explanation of the elements of this function. Then it shows you how to use them.

​Unleash The Power Of Notion's Grouping Feature: A Beginner's Guide (2024) via Landmark Labs

I think grouping is an underrated (or under-explored?) area of Notion. This article explains how you could use grouping to sort your data better, but there is a lack of images and few examples to dive deep into this topic.

​How to Use Notion AI: A Comprehensive Guide via The Bricks

While the article takes you from the basics of setting up a Notion AI account towards an explanation of possibilities with Notion AI, a lack of images and concrete examples makes this article feel more like a generic overview than an actual comprehensive guide.

📆 Upcoming events

• There are A LOT of in-person Notion community events, especially focused on ending 2024 right and setting up your space for 2025. Check out all other events here.