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...
9 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...
16 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...
23 days 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...
30 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Feel like your team is working harder than ever but barely keeping up? The constant busyness, inefficiencies, and daily demands can leave everyone feeling overwhelmed. If this hits home for you, I’m thrilled to invite you to a free workshop today, Feb. 4th, at 12 pm ET with Nick Sonnenberg, bestselling author of Come Up for Air. Nick will share his CPR Business Efficiency Framework—a simple yet powerful system designed to help teams reclaim their time, reduce stress, and boost productivity....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
A quick reminder that after tomorrow, Wed., Jan. 22nd, the price of the Second Brain Membership goes up. If you’ve been waiting to join, now’s the time to act. This year, we’re introducing a brand-new, year-long curriculum to take your Second Brain to the next level—helping you build systems that don’t just work for you but empower your team, clients, and organization. With focused monthly themes, practical tools, and weekly live support, this is the most comprehensive way to transform how...
2 months ago • 3 min read