Insights from ‘Building a Second Brain’ by Tiago Forte Flashcards
What is a second brain in the context of knowledge management?
A trusted digital knowledge management system and thought partner that provides ideas when you feel stuck.
Fill in the blank: In a second brain, ideas should be organized by _____, not topic, source, or date.
actionability
True or False: Projects in a second brain are ongoing and have no clear endpoint.
False
How does organizing information by actionability benefit future productivity?
It packages valuable information and sends it to your future self at the moment you need it.
What are examples of notebooks that might be found in the ‘Projects’ section?
2022 taxes, Website redesign, Quarterly team meeting.
What question can help you decide what to include in your ‘Projects’ section?
What have I committed to finishing this year?
What differentiates ‘Areas of Improvement’ from ‘Projects’ in a second brain?
Areas of improvement are long-term and open-ended, while projects are short-term and finite.
Fill in the blank: In the ‘Resources’ section, information is stored as a personal library of _____.
references, facts, and inspiration
Describe the purpose of the ‘Archive’ section in a second brain.
A storage area for information you don’t need immediately but want to retain for future reference, helping keep the active areas clean and relevant.
True or False: A second brain should only include professional-related information.
False
How can reviewing captured ideas in your second brain help when starting a project session?
It helps you quickly re-engage with the project and reduces procrastination.
In the ‘Resources’ section, what type of notebook might you create if you’re considering a Ketogenic diet?
A notebook titled ‘Going Keto’ with strategies and meal ideas for reference.
Why is it important to move completed notebooks into the archive?
To keep the system clean, make active sections reflect current commitments, and prevent the system from being cluttered.
Application: If you’re trying to improve your fitness level, which section of the second brain should you use to store relevant information?
The ‘Areas of Improvement’ section.
Fill in the blank: The purpose of the ‘Archive’ is similar to a _____, where old information is stored out of sight until needed.
giant freezer
