Review
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
About the Author
Tiago Forte is founder of Fortelabs.co and one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. He has taught thousands of people how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their lives. He has worked with organizations such as Toyota Motor Corporation and the Inter-American Development Bank, and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Atlantic and Harvard Business Review.
