Building a Second Brain

A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential

Hardcover, 240 pages

Published Aug. 2, 2022 by Atria Books.

ISBN:
978-1-9821-6738-7
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OCLC Number:
1285772060

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Review for the book 'Building a Second Brain' by 'Tiago Forte'

First part is meant for people who are completely disorganized in their lives and it basically tells you to take notes. (Wow!)

Second part is about the PARA method. Sounds good, I might give it a try.

Later sections seem like filler material

The final section about "strong tagging system" is just one page that tells you to visit his website /bonuschapter where you are supposed to subscribe to the email - newsletter (haven't I already paid with €€€? Why do you want my data?) and then wait for an email that contains what should just be inside the book already.

Overall I would not recommend this book to friends 🤷🏽‍♂️

update: The email is a joke! 😂

This is the later part of the email:

"P.S. Since you purchased Building …

Review of 'Building a Second Brain' on 'Goodreads'

We all keep notes in some form, and this is the most effective framework for a personal note database that I've seen. It covers from beginner to expert. Forte's method is flexible and effective for capturing, organizing, distilling, and sharing your notes in a variety of ways.

Review of 'Building a Second Brain' on 'Goodreads'

Actually useful

Self help books are hit or miss, with a lot of misses and pompous practitioners. This has already made a difference and helped me quiet my scattered mind. I'm looking forward to growing with it and seeing what becomes possible.