Thanks for coming over :) had a great time!

@mitchellcohen

2 жыл бұрын

great video 💪

@lichb0rn

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ali, thanks for sharing. But I'm curious how did implement Zettelkasten in Apple Notes? I mean it's not typicall software for that case. Maybe another video with explanation?)

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

@Miroslav we cut it from the video but in our interview Ali talked about how he's repeatedly started and stopped doing Zettelkasten (usually in Roam) but has never gotten it to stuck as a practice

@lichb0rn

2 жыл бұрын

​@@TiagoForte Ah, ok, thank you for clarifying it! Also many thanks for the video, I was feel a little bit torn between Apple Notes and Obsidian, both have cool features that I need. But seeing Ali's workflow, I feel better on that behalf, and how to incorporate them both.

@joshvelte1990

Жыл бұрын

Has anyone figured out how to get audiobook clips into Notion? That is my primary way of consuming books and I don’t feel like my second brain is complete without audiobook capture

Ali Abdaal: The Art Of Complicating Simple Stuff

@Cell343

Жыл бұрын

absolutely Outlook and OneNote will do the Job

@waleed0243

11 ай бұрын

@@Cell343 So True, I jot down whatever idea comes in my mind in apple notes to save it temporary, then I have a proper folder hierarchy in OneNote, in my free time I move items from Apple Notes to OneNote

@CoachMak

11 ай бұрын

Legit just lold 😂

@havefunbesafe

10 ай бұрын

Toxic productivity

@mv3845

10 ай бұрын

Although he is running a 4million business using this system. Seems quite proportional I think. ESP if there are companies using even more Chucky systems that’s makes less revenue😅

Really enjoyed the graphic representation of Ali's system! I'm betting that took a lot of work!! But this would be awesome to see you do a series on several creators second brains (maybe that's already in the works). In that case, I'm very excited to see the incoming ones! Thanks again Tiago! Keep it up!

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

3 more in production as we speak ;-)

@Jusangen

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoForte Awesome! I would love to offer any help I could with transcribing, editing, or proof reading if you would like an enthusiastic volunteer. Best!

Reading BASB now-loving it! I hope you’ll do more of these videos showcasing Second Brain setups, it’s both inspiring and educational to see it all in action-Thanks!

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

oh we will :)

I absolutely love seeing other people's systems and setups. I can visualize the idea of a second brain but seeing other people's methods is so helpful, I hope you guys will do more of these in the future!

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Definitely will

@wherezthebeef

Жыл бұрын

Long time fan of Ali, and his system is very logical.. still, not really necessary for most people, as there's much overlap in functionality of some of the apps, Apple Notes alone can do most of this... but apparently he can manage it all.

@joaomaximo6148

9 ай бұрын

I saw this video a year ago when I wanted to start my second brain. In the process of doing it on Notion, adding to-dos it became more of a task manager that gave me stress of maintaining the system. Now, reviewing the video and the PARA method it is such a 🤯 moment

Such a delightful look at Ali's system. I really appreciate this kind of behind-the-scenes look at how people apply BYSB practices. Always helpful to hear specifically how you're using particular apps for different purposes. Evernote is my main Capture tool (for over ten years now) but I have to say I really love my Mac's native Stickies app for quick captures. I have one sticky note set to "float" and while I'm watching a video or in a Zoom call I can jot down notes without having to click away to another app. Then later I can paste the contents of that sticky into Evernote. I also appreciate how tiny the sticky's footprint is on the screen when I'm not using it.

@SerenaAlfaro

Жыл бұрын

Stealing this idea! Thank you. 🙏

Ali is so inspiring, he is the reason I let go of perfectionism and finally started a KZread channel!! And didn’t immediately delete it😂 love this video, so grateful to be here!! Thank you for your time and work and for bringing Ali on!! 😍✨🙏🏼

@Junaid_x01

Жыл бұрын

More power to you girl. Will support your channel for sure 🙏🏻

After watching this video you changed everything for me about apple notes. This was life changing

Another amazing video! Thanks for the valuable content 💕

Learning CODE and PARA has been life changing! Where I work, we have strict restrictions on what tools we can use which limits my ability to automate (forward emails to systems). Having a framework allows me to stay organized even without the helpful automations.

Seriously love Ali! Been inspired by him for years! I first started watching his videos when he taught me about Anki years ago. So proud of him!!!! 🎉

Man... Mind-blowing!!! Thank you guys for so many really practical tips and information.

Wow, super helpful video and also very well-edited. You can't help but stay engaged.

I loved the graphic representation, I immediately screen-shot that. I wondered why Ali doesn't do this video himself and keeps teasing us with bits and pieces of his system, but now it's here, and my mind is blown. I'm rewatching it the third time and taking notes copiously.

@Farinata2

Жыл бұрын

It looks like Ali Abdaal team did the video and gave it to Forte.

@nascentnaga

Жыл бұрын

because youtube money

Bwhahaha I love that Ali is reading “Fifty shades” and taking notes in the b-roll

Incredible! Love the edit on this one :)

I'm about halfway way done with the book and I am really enjoying it!

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

Love this! So inspiring ❤

This is such a great vdo! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!. I have to watch and pause, watch and pause while taking notes. I am new to notetaking this way and just can't believe there are so many tools available. Really, thank you so much.

This is one of the most incredibles series of productivity that I've seen. Very useful to create our own strategies and methods for our own PARA. Keep doing it, please! :)

Two people from whom I learned so much together.

Really enjoying the series of breaking down creators 2nd brains

Amazing to see two great 🧠s squared!

Thank you very much for the video. I organize my "Second Brain" only with tons of text files in markdown. Every app I use can read the files and I won´t lose data by changing it in the future. All notes in one place. ;-)

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

Hardcore

The video I need this at moment ❤️

Does anyone else watch this and find the level of productivity slightly overwhelming, like scarily productive? I feel like these guys are on a different level to most people.

@TheVideomaniacs100

Жыл бұрын

It seems exhausting, to be honest

@jujunorman4695

Жыл бұрын

Completely ok to use notion normally and nominally

@dcotai2902

Жыл бұрын

..this is initial process information personalisation…next level you design formatting n buttons 😅knowledge and value creation …products and services uEx / UI …first time in start up …was 6 months was without current AI..imo do it first time without AI ..

This was such a great video! I am a beginning youtuber and have been struggling with keeping track of information I read and might want to use later for my videos. This illustrated so clearly how a system like this functions in real life. Thank you! :)

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Amazing to hear

@rakshitjoshi111

Жыл бұрын

@@TiagoForte ghare hoi

A good example of how to perhaps not worry too much about perfectionism ! Let chaos reign , yas 🙌🏽

Without having read the book but watched a few videos from both creators i have used the system for two days. I didn’t think it could work so quickly but after a day of capturing from multiple sources and getting into flow multiple times i came up with some of the best ideas I have had without the procrastination that usually stops me. The end result was two proposals which I shared with my team. I would say this is going to take some time to learn but worth it. Yes they make it look easy as they have made it part of their lives.

Very useful video. Full of goodies for those interested in the PKM space.

Loved the bit at 0:38 where Ali's taking notes from Fifty Shades of Grey 🤣

@marisol033

11 ай бұрын

i NEVER EXPECTED THAT...I HOPE HE DID NOT WASTE HIS TIME READING IT.

Nice! that was enjoyable to watch!

NOBODY ELSE noticed Ali taking notes from Fifty Shades of Grey 🤣

This was so cool! I can't wait to watch Elizabeth Filips System!

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

Soon™ Elizabeth's approach is really fascinating and totally different from Ali's or mine

The editing on this is sick!

Great video. I use apple notes daily but i downloaded the rest u mentioned. Cant have too much.

great stuff my dude

Loving your sharing of your guests' BASB Maps. What software do you use to map it out? I really appreciate seeing everything laid out with flows and connections.

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We build it out in Keynote, then animate using After Effects

This is a million dollar video - i would have watched it if it was 50mins long!! Thank you Tiago

Great Video 👏❤

I'm certainly more in Ali's camp, regarding the number of note apps used... as each one is for specific purposes.

I’m stuck trying to decide whether I’m a gardener, librarian, or architect. I’m a little of each, so I hate to rule out entire avenues with all of the fruits that could be harvested down each path. Ultimately, I may just go with Evernote for the sake of its all-in-one approach. Regardless, it was great to see how someone else’s second brain works. I’m currently reading your book and I eagerly look forward to implementing it into my life.

@thevahandbook

Жыл бұрын

Sounds as if you have a Scanner personality. There is a great book called Refuse to Choose by Barbera Sher you should check out. It's life-changing.

Thank you!

Incredibly extraordinary video Editing is at next level Instantly subscribed the channel & don't want to miss valuable information from the channel

this video is amazing

Great combination!

We are witnessing the perfect harmony and dancing of two high IQ's in full operational mode. The editing takes the video to another leve I should add.

This actually makes me relax about all this productivity parody and all its superstars. I actually see that ali s method is as messy as mine if not much more as he uses even more apps!!! Value your own ideas, your own method. Grab some of the suggestions but adopt only what works for you. In the end it will be messy anyway. Love que quote to let chaos rule and then rule over chaos!

Am I the only one who thinks Tiago Forte looks like Elon Musk?

@keithdow8327

2 жыл бұрын

I hope not. Tiago sounds sane.

@mard2714

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithdow8327 thankfully haha ! I meant their facial features.

My favourite bit of this video was that beautiful MacBook cover. My second favourite part was the example of looking up info in your roam space and finding useful stuff. Once you have enough notes in there, it makes it so much more efficient to look there first rather than Google.

I loved this video but as someone newer to this system and one that gets overwhelmed with “too much detail” this video is probably best for power users that have a great understanding of not only BASB but how their own thought processes work.

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Well said

Great video. Very interesting and comprehensive....but it makes me glad that my 'second brain' is a lot calmer and simpler than this! 😄

I love the intense notetaking shot of Fifty Shades of Grey

man that 0:38 fifty shades of grey..so much lessons to pick up

that's awesome!!!

7:11 hey, there's me! Awesome video guys, this came out really well and I'm super impressed with the editing 🔥

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

You're an entire node of Ali's Second Brain 😂

@VedavyasRS

4 ай бұрын

😊

Just an observation but this looks really complicated. Alot going on, too many apps to create a second brain. I don't know but I assumed a second brain was to streamline and make things very simple? I just don't think it has to be that complicated

@WajdiGary

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, not everyone needs this all, I'm using Google keep notes for my simple notes sync, and using Microsoft Onenotes for my learnings, and using Trello for my Job and education. Also using free mindmapping for my process. That's more than enough for me.

@Argenis_

Жыл бұрын

Was jut thinking this a second before reading your comment. Agreed.

@caominhnguyen2767

Жыл бұрын

Agree. He just over does it

@cindylizbeth196

Жыл бұрын

I think this makes sense for him because he needs a few separate apps for business, such as notion which his team has access to. Some apps function as a collaborative brain. The rest are private spaces The rest of us should certainly aim for simplicity though.

@malikamanelva

Жыл бұрын

I love it.. not every app is made for everything & it’s honestly what works for you.

Nobody ever touches on security. I cant use half the apps yall use because im not giving anyone access to the intimate inner workings of my mind lmao

It’s overwhelming to those who don’t have this much going on in their head. But this is relieving to me , someone who has all this in my head whether I want to or not. And given that I have certain ambitions, THIS SORT IF WORK is THE GAME CHANGER to allowing me to be both productive and happy at the same time. It’s not something you just consciously design, rather you discover a workflow for yourself and your ambitions and passions.

genius i will try this

Love these insights and the app recommendations. Not sure if it was this or another video but you asked if there was a good source to capture notes on KZread videos. I believe he answered he watches them mostly for entertainment. However I think some of these insights would be amazing in my second brain. how do you recommend capturing these types of thoughts from YOU TUBE specifically?

Thank you for showing an example. Do you have any other examples of how to apple this approach to design and construction management with an emphasis on customer service to a school district?

I need to make a video like this .. have so many capture methods as well

Interesting, for sure, but the problem with such systems is that they are only optimal for people dedicating their lives to... explaining how to use those systems. It is a system designed to optimise itself as an end itself, though I guess some people take what they can and incorporate certain ideas into their own workflows. I don't think it is healthy to adopt such systems wholesale. For a start, each of us has a different learning style and different capacities, aims, skills and schedule.

@garysteyn1039

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that the system is far too elaborate, but I think that there is a lot of value in actually contemplating why they feel the need to incorporate certain mechanisms into their systems. In particular, it's interesting to see how they are able to mitigate the probability of forgetting or incorrectly categorizing information that they might find useful with respect to some task or goal.

@ashcross

Жыл бұрын

@@garysteyn1039 I never said there was no value in it, but people should take care not to fall into a trap where they believe productivity as a lifestyle makes one productive. The paradox is that most people spend many hours reading about productivity, which is obvious irony, and likely to lead to a lack of authentic productivity in their own lives!

@garysteyn1039

Жыл бұрын

@@ashcross True lol. At some point the extra time you spend fine-tuning your system doesn't justify the marginal returns to productivity the system will actually yield.

@wyron1160

Жыл бұрын

I agree. As experience teaches, it's easier to overcomplicate things rather than simplifying them!

@davidwilliams6089

Жыл бұрын

I’m unclear about it being unhealthy, or do you mean obsession over “process” instead of capturing ideas, notes, journals & knowledge of interest?

awesome sharing :)

Спасибо за инсайды!😀

Powerful video. Can you please link to all apps you use.

Hello, I recently subscribed your channel. And started using obsedian. Please do make a video on how to use flash cards inside obsedian. I am new & no idea on it. KZread has no tutorials on it ☹️

Great video Tiago. Do you have any videos coming up on Craft?

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

Not right now, but we'd be excited to talk to someone who's dug deep into Craft as their Second Brain. (Email us at marc@fortelabs.co if anyone is reading this and feel that's you!)

Hi Tiago - great video! Can I ask what software you used to design the graphic? Would love to do something like this for my team.

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

We used Keynote to design the rough graphic, then re-built it entirely from scratch to animate in Adobe After Effects (massive props to our editor!)

@Nikolasha993

Жыл бұрын

@@TiagoForte ❤❤❤

You really talk about the toilet a lot in many of your videos, and it always makes me laugh. If I had to guess it is the most mentioned "friction" in your videos in the sense of using a particular tool because it works offline because you may need it while on the toilet. Great content, as always!

0:37 My guy is taking notes from FIFTY SHADES OF GREY!!

nice!

@0:37 Kinky boy taking notes from "Fifty Shades of Grey".

@saidboujeeane

Жыл бұрын

Came here for this right away lmao

Wow Ali

To me having all these different apps is like having a bunch of friction in between my thoughts ideas notes and expressing them out into the world. It's like having 12 or 20 different kitchen appliances when you can use only one or two that do most of the work

I loved the graphic representation how was it build what software was used ?

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

After Effects

I’ve always called it “chaotic organization” or “chaotically organized” or (used much less often) “messy desk syndrome”

Please what software are you using to map the apps that Ali is using for his second brain?

Reallyally interesting. An aspect that usually remains undiscussed is the cost of these solutions: what is the USD footprint of using tools on a monthly basis? The cost quickly adds up.

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Yeah we are going to do a second brain at multiple costs vid in future, good point!

Nice talks.

My brain is melting

Great video, thanks for covering. Do you know why he no longer uses Evernote and instead uses Roam? Just curious. I think I have heard that Ali and yourself have moved more to Notion over Evernote.

@TiagoForte

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still on Evernote every day, but use Notion for team work and specialized dashboards I'm not totally sure about Ali's move away from Evernote, but I'm guessing that Apple Notes solved for the same things he needed from Evernote with more integration into the Apple ecosystem and lower friction

@ToddMcKeever

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoForte Thanks for your reply.

Which tool did you use in your video to visually demonstrate the workflow?

Tiago What is your experience with the remarkable tablet & digitized, but manual (handwritten) notes?

0:39 Ali might be the only person who takes notes even while reading 50 shades of Gray.

10/10 thumbnail

Hey, Tiago! How are you? Can you give me some tips about Progressive Summarization? How can I adopt a "routine" to do this progressive summarization w/ my notes, podcast reviews, articles, news, books, etc? Should I adhere the P.S to my weekly review like ev. weekends or something like that? I read your book - Building a Second Brain - where you give a lot of rules of thumbs about how we can develop and matering our "second brain" or a term that you usually uses like "Athletes of knowledge". In some chapters, I remember that you mentioned to do your P.S when you're in a state of relax in the evening, or without objectives. However, this seems simple to you as a Master of BSB. For us, mere mortals that have been starting in this beautiful journey is somewhat complicated. Can you give me some good examples in How the best way to do P.S? Thanks a LOT!

As Ali is sometime faster than Roadrunner it will take some rewatching to ingest all the things he's doing. One thing is, that he's doing this for some years so his SB is filled with information, that makes it easier to flesh out an idea.

@timbushell8640

Жыл бұрын

... nah, just have a fun session and read the close captions, whilst editing a copy of the auto-transcript... two passes max... or I would if I could. : ))))))))))) But as a clear violation of my rights and abuse of my disability in hearing. : ((((((((

@TiagoForte

Жыл бұрын

Added a transcript, hope that helps :)

Does anyone know the app or tool they have used in the video to create the graphic representation? Thanks!

That is SO MANY pieces of software.

I think complicating thing is not helpful. But it works for him.

Clean shot, is not available in the Apple Store. Can you suggest update option?

I'm sure there is a better place to ask these questions, but I'll try here anyway. I've started creating my Second Brain, but there are a few types of input I find hard to deal with: Where do you keep track of new music to listen to? This might come in form of text recommendations from friends, links to Spotify, Bandcamp or SoundCloud. I don't want to keep that in Pocket, because it's not a type of content that doesn't lend itself to the same mode of consumption as reading. Keeping it in the notes app is an option, but it feels off, because I feel it's more for content I already consumed. Any tips? What to do with questions that pop up but can't be answered immediately? For example, let's say I had a conversation with a friend about attachment styles in psychology and I decide to research the topic further at a later point. How do I capture this? Should I create an empty note with the title "Attachment Styles"? Another example: I learn about a new tool called XYZ that is tangentially relevant to the domain I work in. Again, what's the procedure here? Creating an empty note as I suggested above? Cheers!

What app are you using for the break down charts of what apps you use for what?

Nice video. Is there an app that also uses my trusted source info but allows me to save the connections. So I don’t have to reimport the sources each time Also to keep previous pinned notes

Does anyone know if the notion template Ali uses to write out his video ideas, available?

The problem I have with the "Chaos and search" method is that I sometimes don't find the correct words in my brain to use for searching. With a system of folders I can usually browse my way to what I'm looking for.

Love watching and learning from you both! I'm an anesthesia student, and would love to get some recs on how best to organize school/life/work =)

@cobalt2506

Жыл бұрын

i realise this is a bit strange considering im a stranger on the internet, but would you recommend studying to become an anaesthetist? im reasonably interested in going on to study medicine, and ive been told this is a field where i might do well (for context im 15 years old), so im just intrigued to know how hard it is?

As Linux fanatic I generally don’t listen Apple users but Ali Abdaal is different. Absolute genius and absolute legend. I love it ❤️❤️❤️