Confused by all the productivity tools out there? Join me for a conversation today at 2 pm ET with Francesco D’Alessio, creator of Tool Finder and one of the most trusted voices in the world of productivity software. Francesco has reviewed more than 600 apps over the past decade, and together, we’ll unpack what actually matters when choosing tools in 2025—especially if you’re getting started or want to simplify your setup. RSVP Here There will be time for Q&A and, of course, we’re recording...
7 days ago • 2 min read
For a moment, we thought about creating an AI that randomly inserts “Just circling back…” into all your emails to keep conversations going forever. Then we realized… isn’t that how email already works? Happy April Fool’s Day! Speaking of email…this month’s theme inside the Second Brain Membership is Streamlining Communication. Throughout April, we’ll help you establish better habits and clear guidelines for emails, instant messages, and team communication so every interaction serves a...
14 days ago • 3 min read
I’m incredibly excited and grateful to share that we just crossed 300,000 subscribers on YouTube! The video that pushed us over this milestone was my recent release on NotebookLM, which gained over 228,000 views in just one week. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out here. To celebrate, join us this Thursday, March 27th, at 1 pm ET, for a “how Forte Labs does YouTube” session. Together, we'll chat about... Our vision for the YouTube channel Lessons learned from growing the channel What...
21 days ago • 4 min read
Catching my breath for a moment—it’s been a busy start to the year, in all the best ways. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes of what we’ve been up to: We officially launched our Second Brain Notion Template, and over 1,300 people have already grabbed it! It’s incredible to think about so many of you diving into it and making it your own. We just wrapped up another YouTube video shoot, including deep dives into some of my favorite tools—like Superhuman (the email tool I swear by). I submitted...
28 days ago • 3 min read
It’s finally live—the official Second Brain Notion Template is ready for you. Now you can easily apply the Second Brain methodology inside Notion with a simple, structured system that includes: The PARA Method so everything has a place and is easy to find A quick capture inbox so you never lose an idea Simple task and project management to keep your priorities clear A personal knowledge hub to organize book notes, research, and insights Habit tracking and journaling to stay consistent and...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Here’s a first look at our official Second Brain Notion Template! We’re spending this week putting the final touches on it—including step-by-step walkthrough videos to help you get started, customize it, or keep it as simple as possible. The template has been tested with early users from our Second Brain Membership, and thanks to their incredible feedback, we’ve refined it into the most streamlined, intuitive system for organizing your digital life. 📅 Launch Date: Monday, March 10th at 12 pm...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I’m thrilled to share some big news. We’re getting our very own app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This is all thanks to Circle Plus, which lets us turn our community into its own branded mobile experience. What’s in it for you: You can explore new free mini-courses inside the app. You can access our courses, membership, and events all in one place from its own app. You can enjoy a smoother, faster, and more intuitive experience designed just for our community. We’re aiming to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
You asked, and we listened! An official Building a Second Brain Notion template is finally on the way, built from the ground up using our PARA Method. Notion is one of the most popular and promising notetaking tools available today, and we’re excited to finally bring you a template that makes it easier than ever to get started with organizing your knowledge and turning information into action. Right now, members inside the Second Brain Membership are testing the first draft of the template,...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
A study by McKinsey revealed that professionals spend about 20% of their work week—that’s an entire day—just searching for and gathering information. That’s a massive drain on time and energy. This month in the Second Brain Membership, we’re tackling this with the PARA Method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives), my proven system to organize your personal and shared spaces. By the end of the month, you’ll have built your own customized PARA structure, so that everything you need is exactly...
2 months ago • 2 min read