ssweeny reviewed Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
Definitely some good stuff in here
3 stars
There is some very useful advice here for how to better keep and organize bits of information, but there's also lots of filler.
A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
English language
Published Oct. 6, 2022 by Atria Books.
There is some very useful advice here for how to better keep and organize bits of information, but there's also lots of filler.
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.
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.