The Building a Second Brain Podcast

Tiago Forte
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The Building a Second Brain Podcast

Learn how to save your ideas, organize your learning, and dramatically expand your creative output with digital notetaking. My name is Tiago Forte, and I am your host and the creator of the Building a Second Brain course, where I’ve taught people from around the world how to build their own “Second Brain” – a trusted place outside their head where they can collect their most important ideas and insights, and use them to do their best work and live a better life.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    The 9 Biggest Myths about Building a Second Brain

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    6 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Myth 1: I haven’t built a Second Brain yet

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    9 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Myth 2: A Second Brain means tediously overhauling and restructuring my entire digital life

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    13 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Myth 3: A Second Brain is just a bunch of random ‘life hacks’ for knowledge work

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    7 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Myth 4: Building a Second Brain is just self-help for note-taking nerds

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    7 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Myth 5: A Second Brain requires me to have technical skills

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    12 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Myth 6: There is a ‘right way’ to build a Second Brain

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    13 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Myth 7: If I create a Second Brain, it will kill my creativity

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    7 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Myth 8: Second Brains are for people who aren’t actually out in the world doing the hard work

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    11 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Myth: Maintaining a Second Brain will force me to sit in front of a computer all day

    Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of? The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work. You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

    9 min
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Learn how to save your ideas, organize your learning, and dramatically expand your creative output with digital notetaking. My name is Tiago Forte, and I am your host and the creator of the Building a Second Brain course, where I’ve taught people from around the world how to build their own “Second Brain” – a trusted place outside their head where they can collect their most important ideas and insights, and use them to do their best work and live a better life.

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