Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential

Tiago Forte

Jun 2022 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive

A revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.

For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough.

Now, this eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain. As a trusted and organized digital repository of your most valued ideas, notes, and creative work synced across all your devices and platforms, a Second Brain gives you the confidence to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals.

Discover the full potential of your ideas and translate what you know into more powerful, more meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain.

Ratings and reviews

This book brings some new ideas on how to make managing tasks and knowledge much less easier. But since I've already familiar with some project management and note taking techniques, it seems much less surprising to me perceiving such ideas. However, it's a good book to read!

I'm still getting used to my system, but my second brain is coming along nicely thanks to this book (and all the YouTubers who recommended it, lol).

This is going to be a must-read for anyone asking me for recommendations. I had a head-start on building my second brain but I've made some big changes in the last couple months so I'm delighted that this came out now rather than later. I wish I could say more, but honestly it's such a personal journey. I think I'm getting in on the ground floor, but I think within 1-3 years we'll know if this has taken off or not. I'm cautiously optimistic - I would sure rather hire someone with a second brain than someone being less intentional!

About the author

Tiago Forte is one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. He has worked with organizations such as Genentech, Toyota Motor Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank, and appeared in a variety of publications, such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review. He is the author of Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method. Find out more at Fortelabs.co.