Our beliefs about what drives insights determine the outcome as much as the tools we use. That's why we benefit from mental models to support our thinking. I'm happy to announce that researcher and author, Sönke Ahrens, will join us at the Second Brain Summit to reveal his mental models. Drawing from his seminal work How to Take Smart Notes, countless coaching sessions on the zettelkasten method, and some deep dives into the history of science, he will present you with a handy toolbox to...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Journaling has been one of the most effective tools for discovery and growth that I've leaned on for many years. Naturally, I had to bring this practice to our Second Brain Summit. So I was thrilled when Jo Franco, polyglot, Netflix travel host, and founder of the global journaling movement JoClub confirmed to join. Jo will lead a dynamic and vulnerable workshop, introducing the practice of Live Journaling she's pioneered over the last few years as a timeless yet modern approach to...
18 days ago • 3 min read
I’m proud to unveil that our flagship course, Building a Second Brain Foundation, is now available in Spanish 🎉 Our mission is to help you leverage technology to realize the full potential of your knowledge… So you can eliminate information overwhelm and lead a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. By translating our course into more languages, we hope to make that possible for more people. To celebrate the launch of the Spanish course, you can now join at $100 OFF (available only until...
25 days ago • 2 min read
I believe that personal knowledge management is self-care on a fundamental level. That's why I'm thrilled that Marie Poulin and her partner Ben Borowski, creators of Notion Mastery, will host a workshop on a new approach to PKM as a well-being practice at our Second Brain Summit. Marie and Ben will combine their obsessions with digital systems and organic permaculture, exploring how we can use the timeless principles of permaculture to cultivate healthier, wiser, more introspective...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I'm excited to share that Obsidian expert Nick Milo will join us at the inaugural Second Brain Summit. Nick will give a keynote talk on Linking Your Thinking: The Dawn of Networked Knowledge which explores the transformative potential of linked notes in modern knowledge work. By shifting focus from mere organization to ideation, he’ll demonstrate how this approach fosters creativity and insight, moving practitioners from passive notetaking to active notemaking and the intellectual joy it...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I'm happy to announce that Simple Marketing for Smart People is now available! I co-authored this book with Billy Broas, one of the few marketing experts I trust. Billy advised me in the early days of Building a Second Brain and helped me transform it from a side project into a seven-figure education company. We wrote this book for those with a great product but unsure how to convey it without sounding “pitchy.” The marketing industry is packed with endless shiny objects. How do you find the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
For a limited time this week, we're opening the doors to our Second Brain Membership. You can now join the best community for personal knowledge management, where dedicated individuals use technology and information to create the life they want. I made a short video to tell you more about it: The Second Brain Membership is only open for enrollment until Friday, June 7th, at midnight ET. I hope to see you inside! Join Now 3 Key Reminders for Organizing Your Information Over the years, I've...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
I'm excited to share that neuroscientist, writer, and entrepreneur, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, will join us at our inaugural Second Brain Summit. Anne-Laure will give a keynote talk on "Tiny Experiments: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Living a Life of Exploration," unveiling the core ideas of her upcoming book for the first time. Based on her story of finding professional success before walking away from it all, her talk will offer a new perspective on ambition and achievement without sacrificing your...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Tickets for our inaugural Second Brain Summit are officially on sale! 🚀 The question that's driving me as we're putting together the event is: What becomes possible when we combine the power of technology with the potential of the human mind? Whether you’re building an app or a company, designing a website or a workflow, authoring a book or a life, I want the Summit to be THE place to unlock the incredible possibilities of the global revolution in digital creativity we’re living through. Join...
2 months ago • 3 min read