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A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
A FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH
A FAST COMPANY TOP SUMMER PICK

‘Well-written, cogent and useful manual’ – David Allen, author of Getting Things Done
‘Forte’s ideas really work.’ – Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing
‘Completely changed my life’ – Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and Entrepreneur
‘Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. … an absolute must read’ – Ryder Carroll, author of The Bullet Journal Method

Discover the full potential of your ideas and make powerful, meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain.

For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to create and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than being empowered by this information, we’re often overwhelmed, paralysed by believing we’ll never know or remember enough.

This eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain. A trusted and organised digital repository of your most valued ideas, notes and creative work, a Second Brain gives you the confidence to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals. From identifying good ideas, to organising your thoughts, to retrieving everything swiftly and easily, it puts you back in control of your life and information.

Publisher Review

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 * 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 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 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 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 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 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