Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I show you how to build a second brain. I discuss exactly what Tiago Forte was trying to explain in his podcast and course on the subject. Ali Abdal even has done a similar video! I show you exactly how building a second brain helps with productivity and notetaking and why it is the single best decision you could ever make. Watch the video to learn more!
00:00 Intro
01:15 Why you need a second brain
02:32 The Consuming Step
04:11 The Consolidation Step
08:37 The Notetaking Step
13:27 Outro
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In this video, I show you how to build a second brain. I discuss exactly what Tiago Forte was trying to explain in his podcast and course on the subject. Ali Abdal even has done a similar video! I show you exactly how building a second brain helps with productivity and notetaking and why it is the single best decision you could ever make. Watch the video to learn more!
00:00 Intro
01:15 Why you need a second brain
02:32 The Consuming Step
04:11 The Consolidation Step
08:37 The Notetaking Step
13:27 Outro
MY FAVORITE APPS:
📚How I choose what books to read next (Blinkist) - blinkist.o6eiov.net/5bMEvo
🎧Subscription that changed my life (Audible Plus) - amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise) - bit.ly/37F1toy
🗞️How I take notes on articles: (Instapaper) - bit.ly/3AEzfXv
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanlifeadvice.com
🎨Pinterest: bit.ly/2VMKGO3
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: bit.ly/3xE9Fjx
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪











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My name is Aidan Helfant. I am an upcoming freshman at Cornell University who likes doing videos on all sorts of things. I mainly like to stick to self-improvement, health, and fitness-related things but am not against changing my style to go with whatever I am feeling. I always want to make my content better so if there is ever anything that you want to point out or say about one of my videos be sure to tell me straight away. As always I hope you have a great day!
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