In mid-May, I published a blog post about what J Dilla and early hip-hop can teach us about AI and the future of creativity (you might remember it). A few days later, I sent out a quick poll to folks who clicked on the link to read the article. I wanted to know if you actually liked it…and most of you did! Now, here’s the truth: This was the first article that I’ve created fully using Claude. And I was curious to know if you could tell. Most people couldn’t! What does that mean for the...
13 days ago • 3 min read
I have two exciting developments to share with you this week… #1: One of our YouTube videos just hit 1 million views It's the one where I break down 5 new features of NotebookLM that make it an ultimate AI-powered Second Brain. The response has been incredible, and it's clear that people are hungry for practical ways to leverage AI for learning and knowledge management. #2: Our Building a Second Brain community app is gaining traction It's ranked #40 on the App Store under social networking...
20 days ago • 3 min read
June is when the year really starts to pick up momentum—summer's here, energy is shifting, and there's this feeling that it's time to make things happen. Inside our Second Brain Membership this month, we're focusing on the engine that drives all meaningful progress: projects. The focused efforts that actually move the needle. We're diving deep into how to manage multiple projects without losing your mind—and how to consistently follow through to completion. Here's what our team will explore...
28 days ago • 3 min read
I’m thrilled to share something we’ve been working on for months: our very own mobile app is LIVE 📱🚀 Built in partnership with Circle Plus, our app gives you a direct line into our community of over 10,000 members, right from your phone. It’s clean, simple, and designed to make engaging with our work easier and more seamless than ever. The moment you log in, you’ll unlock our free PARA Method mini-course. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by digital chaos, this is the perfect place to start....
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Applications for the Second Brain Enterprise beta cohort close next Monday, May 26th! Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared what this program is all about: Building a custom AI-powered operating system for your business that simplifies decision-making, streamlines operations, and increases profitability—without adding more people. So far, 38 organizations have secured their spot—ranging from wealth management firms and commercial insurance providers to agile management consultants, heavy...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Over the past week, I’ve been working in person with Hayden Miyamoto to fine-tune the curriculum for Second Brain Enterprise. This week, we’re running the first practice sessions with our internal team and a few close partners—a kind of mini alpha cohort—to stress-test the content and make sure everything’s dialed in. We kick off the live cohort on June 2nd, and applications will close in just under two weeks. This program is built for entrepreneurs, executives, and team leaders who want to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be sharing a special email series about one of the most transformative experiences of my life — my journey into personal growth and emotional self-awareness through my work with Joe Hudson and the Art of Accomplishment. Over two weeks, I’ll send you the surprising lessons that have reshaped how I work, how I relate to others, and how I live my life. If you’ve ever sensed that there’s something deeper waiting for you beyond endless striving and self-improvement, I think...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
May can be a strange month—it’s typically not the start of something new, but it’s not the home stretch either. It’s the middle. And in the middle, momentum matters. Inside our Second Brain Membership this month, we’re zeroing in on what it really takes to move things forward. Not just planning and organizing, but doing. Making consistent progress—even when your task list feels endless, your time is split, and your priorities keep shifting. We’re building systems that help you take action,...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Over the past week, I’ve shared why I believe AI is the biggest shift in how we work since the internet, and why most “DIY” approaches fall flat when it comes to actual implementation in a business setting. Now it’s time to bring it all together. Tomorrow at 11 am ET, I’ll be joined by Hayden Miyamoto, a serial entrepreneur who’s been using AI to run and scale multiple businesses. We’ll walk you through the Master Prompt Method, the exact framework we both use to turn AI into something far...
2 months ago • 3 min read