"I Built An AI Second Brain!" (That Is 100x Better Than ChatGPT) He Thinks 10x Clearer, Breaks Trauma Loops And Has Become A Better Founder! Matt Lakajev

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Jun 30, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Matt Lakajev, founder of Seven Figure Creators and Australia's #1 lead generation expert, unveils his journey of building an AI-powered second brain. He transformed 1,000 hours of thoughts into a tool for mapping his subconscious, enhancing clarity, and breaking trauma loops. Matt emphasizes the importance of tailored systems for personal growth and dives into the balance between mindfulness and technology. He also reveals insightful strategies for utilizing AI to boost productivity and improve decision-making in business.

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INSIGHT

AI’s True Power is Introspection

Most people use AI to get outputs, but the real power is self-reflection and understanding internal mental blocks.
Systematically removing these mental blocks fosters clarity and personal development essential for founders.

ANECDOTE

Coachella Trauma Shifted Awareness

At Coachella 2018, Matt experienced sudden severe anxiety leading to a personal revelation and stage of awareness shift.
This trauma eventually helped him reject proving himself and live authentically through self-reflection using AI.

ADVICE

Use Voice Dumps for Clarity

Start by voice dumping your stream of consciousness using transcription apps like Otter, capturing every thought without censorship.
Provide AI full, clear input including your personality profile to get personalized and insightful outputs.

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