Information is the fundamental building block of everything we do. But we often find ourselves mentally juggling and straining to recall things. I’ve found that the most successful people are always sharpening their memory power — so that their ideas become more concrete and new connections are easily revealed. I call it the “CODE” method:…
I joined The Shaun Tabatt Show to share how you can 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. We also discussed: The origin story of Building a Second Brain The blurred line between paper and…
It was the experience of a lifetime to have my own Google Talk. I shared the story of how my chronic pain condition was the catalyst to build a Second Brain. I also discussed: How to know what to capture in your Second Brain The power of taking notes on the go How to effectively…
Publishing my book has been the experience of a lifetime. I’ve learned so much about myself, discovered new horizons of creativity, met so many fascinating people, and heard stories from all over the world about how my message has made a difference for others. Writing a book gave me the opportunity to dig deep into…
I joined Barry Moltz on The Small Business Radio Show to discuss why you don’t need more time in the day to be more productive. We also dived into: Why learning isn’t just for exams The steps to be effective at digital notetaking Why distilling knowledge is so important How to make knowledge personal Listen…
I joined Jenny Blake on the Free Time Podcast to discuss how an email you send to friends can become an information asset as well as the link between creativity and productivity. We also dived into: Why you should “only start projects that are already 80% done.” How to apply the “campsite rule” to information…
(While Having Our First Child During a Global Pandemic) Writing and publishing my book Building a Second Brain was by far the longest and hardest project I’ve ever completed. From the first call with the agent (who would eventually represent me) in January 2019 until June 2022 when the book was released to the world,…
I joined Chris Williamson on the Modern Wisdom Podcast to discuss how to be productive while still being creative and how to make the mindset shift from content consumer to content creator. We also dived into: How to make productivity part of your day-to-day life and avoid productivity obsession The power of divergence and convergence…
I joined “friendly, ambitious nerd” Visakan Veerasamy for a 2-hour Interintellect Supersalon about the secrets of living a good life. We also discussed: What lies beyond utility and analytical thinking How we can open ourselves to wonder, joy and community How we can move beyond self-improvement And much more… Watch the full discussion here:
When I started my career, all the work I was doing felt like a giant blob labeled “work.” The tasks I was responsible for stretched out before me toward an endless horizon. No matter how hard I worked or how many hours I logged, that horizon never seemed to get any closer. But eventually I…
I sat down in person with my friend, productivity YouTuber Ali Abdaal, for a 1-hour deep dive conversation. We covered a lot of ground, including… How having a child impacted my productivity My journey into the world of productivity How to keep up with managing information flows Is the world moving away from productivity? What productivity…
I joined Brett McKay on the Art of Manliness Podcast to talk about why and how we build a Second Brain, how to free up brain capacity, and the importance of information management. We also covered: How to decide what to capture in our Second Brain The importance of a knowledge library The best capture…