Daily Tech News Show

DTNS WEEKEND: Robb Dunewood's Second Brain

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Jul 5, 2025
Robb Dunewood, a technology enthusiast and co-host on the Daily Tech News Show, shares his insights on creating a 'second brain' for enhanced productivity. He explains how this digital repository helps capture and organize valuable information. Listeners will learn about effective tools and strategies, like the CODE framework and the PARA method, that improve note-taking and decision-making. Robb emphasizes that mastering your digital notes can significantly boost memory management and overall efficiency in both personal and professional life.
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INSIGHT

What is a Second Brain?

  • A second brain is a digital commonplace book for capturing and recalling important information.
  • It stores insights outside your mind, freeing mental space for creative thinking.
ANECDOTE

Robb's Note-Taking Origin Story

  • Rob started note-taking in high school on paper thanks to advice from a teacher.
  • He later transitioned those notes into digital form to better organize information.
ADVICE

Use CODE Methodology

  • Use the CODE methodology: Capture, Organize, Distill, Express to manage notes efficiently.
  • Capture ideas quickly in Evernote and use tools like Readwise to import highlights and links automatically.
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