The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners

307: How I Organize All of My Thoughts, Ideas, Things to Do without Feeling Scattered

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Sep 19, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by scattered thoughts? Discover how to create your own 'second brain' for better organization and creativity. Learn practical tips for capturing ideas in a single, accessible hub that boosts your efficiency as a financial advisor. The discussion also includes a challenge to start using your chosen tool to capture three ideas right away. This quick guide is packed with actionable advice to help you harness inspiration and improve your workflow!
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ANECDOTE

From Confetti Notes To Order

  • Libby describes years of chaos with post-its, screenshots, and scattered notes that lost good ideas.
  • That mess motivated her to build a consolidated system to stop losing inspiration.
INSIGHT

Offload Memory To Boost Creativity

  • Outsourcing memory to a system frees cognitive space for creativity and client presence.
  • A searchable repository turns scattered sparks into a reusable creative resource.
ADVICE

Create One Central Capture System

  • Build a "second brain" to capture, organize, and retrieve ideas so your head is free to create.
  • Use a single, searchable tool you already use to dump inspiration immediately and review monthly.
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