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Apr 2021
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Myth: I haven't built a Second Brain yet

TIAGO FORTE
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Overwhelmed by the information you have to consume and keep track of?

The Building a Second Brain Podcast gives you the tools to overcome Information Overload and thrive in the Information Age. Tiago Forte will teach you how to build your own "Second Brain" – a trusted place outside your head where you can collect your most important ideas and insights, and use them to do your best work.

You'll discover how myths and misconceptions about the creative process hold us back, and how replacing them with a more strategic, intentional approach can unlock your true creative potential. You'll be amazed at how your productivity radically expands with the right frame of mind and the best tools. Tiago draws on years of experience teaching, speaking, and writing about productivity, learning, organizing, and note-taking for our modern, connected era.

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