Do you really need a “second brain”?
In a world that overflows with information, tools and applications, the concept of “the second brain” continues to appear – a system for storing our ideas, ideas and tasks. Applications such as idea, Evernote or Obsidian promised to organize our lives and enhance productivity. But which one is the best for you? How can you even decide?
You don’t really need a “second brain”
The idea of the second brain looks tempting: all you know or can know, it is collected in one place – like an external fixed drive for your memory.
When you want to learn something new, the common approach is to collect all relevant information on the topic in your notes. This is useful, but it is not enough. From my personal experience, I can say: The really effective way is to create something and then share it with the world.
Clearing notes is a relatively easy process – barely imposes your mind taxes. But when you try to create outputs by organizing what you learned in your words and expressing them, it becomes more difficult. This process is stressful and mentally demanding. But we must embrace it! Because it is this effort that drives the most progress.
The recycling point in a notebook is not a collection for a collection. Storing information is not in itself – it’s a way to create. For this reason you do not actually need a “second brain”. What you really need is a set of productivity tools that support and simplify the process of generating output.
Less storage, post more
If we accept that the purpose of storing information is to produce output, the question becomes: What should you even write? My answer: Only what serves you. The inputs – the information you collect – should not include everything you encounter. Instead, you should be guided by the directing you want to achieve.
Going to public places is the end of the project
“Go PUBLIC” means freeing your project from isolation: it is transmitted from a condition where you can only reach it to one where it is visible to everyone. Your work – whether it is a text, design or idea – can be accessed and open for interaction. This is the crucial step to complete the project, because now he can now meet the world.
Your work may pass without anyone noticing it, or no one may arouse the interest of anyone. But unexpected successes are as much as possible: inspiring notes, new cooperation, or an idea that is transferred forward. “Going to the public” is the end of the project because it releases your work from your mind and your notes – which shows it an opportunity to make an effect. Productivity tools should encourage you to take this jump. Less storage, share more – this brings ideas to life.
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