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A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER A FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH A FAST COMPANY TOP SUMMER PICK 'Completely changed my life' - Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and Entrepreneur 'Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. ... an absolute must read' - Ryder Carroll, author of The Bullet Journal Method Discover the full potential of your ideas and make powerful, meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain. For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world's knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to create and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than being empowered by this information, we're often overwhelmed, paralysed by believing we'll never know or remember enough. This eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain. A trusted and organised digital repository of your most valued ideas, notes and creative work, a Second Brain gives you the confidence to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals. From identifying good ideas, to organising your thoughts, to retrieving everything swiftly and easily, it puts you back in control of your life and information.
Find order, creativity and productivity with this revolutionary system
About the Author
Tiago Forte is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionise their productivity, creativity and personal effectiveness. He has worked with organizations around the world, including Genentech, Toyota and the Inter-American Development Bank, and his work has been featured in a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Atlantic and Harvard Business Review. Find out more at Fortelabs.co
Reviews
Lays out a detailed approach to using digital tools to feel less bombarded and have more time to think. * Financial Times *
Tiago has put a magnifying lens on the best practice of external capturing to keep our heads open for effective thinking and creativity. This is a well-written, cogent, and useful manual for staying clear in the knowledge-worker world. -- David Allen, New York Times bestselling author * Getting Things Done *
Tiago has changed the game with this book. Building a Second Brain completely changed my life and the tools and techniques it contains will improve anyone's productivity, creativity and focus. -- Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and Entrepreneur
Until memory implants become a thing, mastering the 'second brain' in your hip pocket might be your best move. * Fast Company *
Building a Second Brain is much more than just another productivity method-it's a survival guide to managing the complexities of modern life. -- Chris Guillebeau, Author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit
I've been using variations on Forte's ideas for decades. When you're ready to get out of your own way, you'll discover that they really work. -- Seth Godin, Author * This is Marketing *
Tiago is a master organizer. His book, Building a Second Brain, is the ultimate guide for anybody who wants to succeed in the Internet age. It's the single best system I can recommend to any writer. You'll leave feeling calmer, more creative, and much more productive. -- David Perell, Founder of Write of Passage
The passion economy is one of the next great waves of entrepreneurship in the world, and the ability to cultivate and leverage your personal knowledge is key to being part of it. Tiago's book is an excellent introduction to how to succeed in the new landscape of creativity online. -- Li Jin, Co-Founder and General Partner at Variant
Building a Second Brain will make you rethink your relationship with knowledge. Tiago's method offers a paradigm shift from the tiring quest for self-improvement to the freedom of self-expression. After reading the book, you will finally be able to focus on what matters: connecting ideas and generating insights. -- Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Founder of Ness Labs
In a world of so much information and more coming - we need a process for organizing and accessing that information. Luckily, Tiago has done all the hard work and gives tactical ways to make it happen. -- Noah Kagan, Founder of AppSumo
Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. Tiago offers powerful, elegant, and deeply human solutions to some of the most stubborn challenges we face trying to make sense of the digital age. An absolute must read for anyone interested in personal knowledge management. -- Ryder Carroll, author * The Bullet Journal Method *
Getting more out of our digital tools is something we should all care about. Tiago offers an excellent guide-this book will help anyone organize information in more useful ways, and ultimately do better work. -- Simon Last, Co-Founder of Notion
A must-read for doing difficult, creative work. We all struggle with having too many ideas, but no system for taking action on them. Tiago creates a structure for staying on top of information in an age of overload. -- Scott Young, author * Ultralearning *
Book Information
ISBN 9781800812222
Author Tiago Forte
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm
Find order, creativity and productivity with this revolutionary system
About the Author
Tiago Forte is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionise their productivity, creativity and personal effectiveness. He has worked with organizations around the world, including Genentech, Toyota and the Inter-American Development Bank, and his work has been featured in a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Atlantic and Harvard Business Review. Find out more at Fortelabs.co
Reviews
Lays out a detailed approach to using digital tools to feel less bombarded and have more time to think. * Financial Times *
Tiago has put a magnifying lens on the best practice of external capturing to keep our heads open for effective thinking and creativity. This is a well-written, cogent, and useful manual for staying clear in the knowledge-worker world. -- David Allen, New York Times bestselling author * Getting Things Done *
Tiago has changed the game with this book. Building a Second Brain completely changed my life and the tools and techniques it contains will improve anyone's productivity, creativity and focus. -- Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and Entrepreneur
Until memory implants become a thing, mastering the 'second brain' in your hip pocket might be your best move. * Fast Company *
Building a Second Brain is much more than just another productivity method-it's a survival guide to managing the complexities of modern life. -- Chris Guillebeau, Author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit
I've been using variations on Forte's ideas for decades. When you're ready to get out of your own way, you'll discover that they really work. -- Seth Godin, Author * This is Marketing *
Tiago is a master organizer. His book, Building a Second Brain, is the ultimate guide for anybody who wants to succeed in the Internet age. It's the single best system I can recommend to any writer. You'll leave feeling calmer, more creative, and much more productive. -- David Perell, Founder of Write of Passage
The passion economy is one of the next great waves of entrepreneurship in the world, and the ability to cultivate and leverage your personal knowledge is key to being part of it. Tiago's book is an excellent introduction to how to succeed in the new landscape of creativity online. -- Li Jin, Co-Founder and General Partner at Variant
Building a Second Brain will make you rethink your relationship with knowledge. Tiago's method offers a paradigm shift from the tiring quest for self-improvement to the freedom of self-expression. After reading the book, you will finally be able to focus on what matters: connecting ideas and generating insights. -- Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Founder of Ness Labs
In a world of so much information and more coming - we need a process for organizing and accessing that information. Luckily, Tiago has done all the hard work and gives tactical ways to make it happen. -- Noah Kagan, Founder of AppSumo
Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. Tiago offers powerful, elegant, and deeply human solutions to some of the most stubborn challenges we face trying to make sense of the digital age. An absolute must read for anyone interested in personal knowledge management. -- Ryder Carroll, author * The Bullet Journal Method *
Getting more out of our digital tools is something we should all care about. Tiago offers an excellent guide-this book will help anyone organize information in more useful ways, and ultimately do better work. -- Simon Last, Co-Founder of Notion
A must-read for doing difficult, creative work. We all struggle with having too many ideas, but no system for taking action on them. Tiago creates a structure for staying on top of information in an age of overload. -- Scott Young, author * Ultralearning *
Book Information
ISBN 9781800812222
Author Tiago Forte
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm
