

Building Your Second Brain | Ep. 038
Jul 30, 2024
Tiago Forte, an expert in productivity and knowledge management, joins to share insights from his book on building a second brain. He discusses the PARA method for organizing thoughts and notes, making information retrieval easy. The hosts dive into practical tools like Trello and Readwise for project management and capturing ideas. Learn how to digitize handwritten notes and streamline your information across platforms to boost productivity and reduce stress. Starting simple is key to creating an effective second brain!
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Ethan's Note-Taking Challenges
- Ethan King shares how he struggles with scattered notes across different platforms like Apple Notes, Google Drive, and handwritten notebooks.
- He uses Trello for organizing projects and recently started using a Remarkable tablet to digitize handwritten notes.
Justin's Second Brain Perspective
- Justin King explains his awareness of the second brain concept via Tiago Forte and Notion but admits he hasn't fully adopted it yet.
- He sees second brains as useful primarily for managing work but contemplates expanding it to life and interesting information.
Using Trello with PARA Method
- Ethan King uses Trello with PARA method by creating lists by life areas and cards for projects and tasks for his virtual assistant.
- Each card has detailed instructions, enabling clear organization and delegation of tasks across various projects.