Notes on Second Brain

11 September 2024

Overview

• PARA (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) framework
• PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) eventually turns into a book
• Capture, Organize, Distill, Express - the CODE framework

Key Concepts

• Organize based on actionable projects
• Distill information for sharing with others
• Express ideas to create something new, rather than just consuming
• Use Obsidian folder for “Read Later” or “Inbox”
• Capture voice memos using transcription apps
• Projects have checks to finalize
• Hollywood model for project management

PARA Areas Suggestions

• Vision board categories:
  • Career
  • Relationships
  • Health
  • Personal Growth
  • Travel
  • Hobbies
• Important aspects of life:
  • Financial stability
  • Mental well-being
  • Physical health
  • Social connections

Archives

• Completed projects
• Non-relevant information
• Abandoned projects

Concise Guide to PKM

• Using vision boards for delivery management
• Incorporating GitLab DevOps concepts
• Tag-based arrangement

Service Idea

• Create personalized vision boards from a simple newsletter subscription form
• Template generated PDF using Pandoc

Book Points

• Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? (Interview question)
• Using vision boards to achieve long-term goals
• Taking care of your future self by preparing for challenges
• Using vision boards to overcome social media addiction
• Keeping next steps in mind
• Task checklists for each vision board
• Weekly and monthly reviews of goals
• Feedback loop for updates
• SMART goals
• Gratitude jar/board
• Celebrating successes
• Reprioritizing goals retrospectively