Tiago Forte - DeveloPassion

# Tiago Forte Creator of [[Building a Second Brain method (BASB)]] and of the [[PARA method]]. Productivity and PKM expert. ## Quotes   - [[A PKM workflow is a funnel with a wide top and a narrow bottom]] - [[A second brain is a digital archive of your most valuable memories, ideas, and knowledge to help you do your job, run your business, and manage your life without having to keep every detail in your head]] - [[Anytime you resist perfection and share your work, no matter the feedback, you advance in some way]] - [[Capture your ideas and insights. Capture quickly if you have to. Capture messily if you have to. Capture anywhere if you have to]] - [[Consume less Reflect, apply, and implement more]] - [[Creativity isn't about waiting for the perfect idea, it's about capturing the sparks when they come. You don't need a masterpiece right away. You just need to start sketching]] - [[Every new project you commit to reduces the chances that any of the others will finish successfully]] - [[Having a child is the ultimate Pomodoro technique]] - [[I believe that personal knowledge management is self-care on a fundamental level]] - [[I cannot overemphasize how much everything is made up and there are no rules]] - [[If you are feeling stuck, set a timer to get into flow and do some deep work. No notifications, no social media, no interruptions. Just you, your discipline, and your creativity It works every time]] - [[If you don’t capture your ideas and insights, they vanish When you try to simply remember everything, valuable insights slip through the cracks, leaving you overwhelmed, directionless and with the nagging feeling of potential slipping away]] - [[In today's information-rich world, perspective is the most valuable resource]] - [[Information is everywhere. Insight is what you keep]] - [[It's amazing how often the real issue isn't the ideas we have, but how we capture them, recall them, and what we do with them]] - [[It’s not about how much you learn It’s about how you organize that knowledge, and your ability to recall it when you need it most]] - [[Knowing what you want is a competitive advantage]] - [[Many people who are obsessed with productivity are actually stuck in a trap of endless optimization. People seem to forget that productivity means getting things done, not just planning to]] - [[Master productivity by taking action. Master creativity by creating regularly. Master perfectionism by embracing imperfection. Experience teaches what theory cannot]] - [[Overthinking every detail doesn’t lead to better quality, it just paralyzes your progress]] - [[People are so afraid of being inefficient that they constantly switch tools Ironically, switching tools frequently is what disrupts your workflow and makes you inefficient]] - [[People aren't dismissing your ideas; they just prioritize those presented with confidence, clarity and purpose]] - [[Perfectionism is the illusion that all details matter equally]] - [[Perfectionism keeps us from making mistakes but also from making progress]] - [[Personal knowledge management gets a lot easier and more effective when you realize the key is to consistently capture, organize, review, and apply]] - [[Personal knowledge management is less about one-time organization and more about regularly curating and revisiting your notes]] - [[Personal knowledge management isn't about storing information, it's about making it actionable]] - [[Progressive summarization is really a mindful technique. It's a practice for fine-tuning your intuition and self-awareness]] - [[Projects aren’t rigid plans, they’re experiments. Not every project will succeed, but each one teaches you something. The purpose of project management is to learn and adapt, not to stick to a fixed plan]] - [[Reaching the end of a project isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about integrating it into the bigger picture of your knowledge management system]] - [[Read to fill your mind, write to clear your mind]] - [[Reading is for gaining knowledge. Notetaking is for retaining wisdom]] - [[Save now, read later. This way, you prioritize truly valuable content over the momentary impulse to consume]] - [[Stockpiling information is the base. Reflecting upon it is the journey. Creating something new from it is the destination]] - [[Taking notes is like investing in your future self]] - [[Taking notes is like investing in your future self. Every time you take a note, you’re creating an asset that will grow and compound for years to come]] - [[The average person's workload no longer fits within an average human brain. Unless you expand that capacity, you'll have to either drastically limit your ambitions, or destroy your peace of mind trying to fit it in anyway]] - [[The best organizational systems aren't just comprehensive; they're actionable]] - [[The knowledge of every brilliant mind, influential leader, and best-selling author is just a click away on the internet]] - [[The person who captures ideas consistently sees more progress than the person who relies on memory alone]] - [[The point of notetaking is not about taking notes. It’s about capturing thoughts that make the effort of reviewing and revisiting them exciting]] - [[The problem with chasing perfection is that you end up paralyzed by indecision The only work that gets done is the work you’re already good at and you avoid risks, which means you avoid growth]] - [[The true test of knowledge isn't how much you have, but how you use it. A library of ideas is wasted if they never leave the shelf]] - [[There are 3 options for when to consume content]] - [[Think durable, not disposable]] - [[Unclear goals, not a busy schedule, are what really hold you back]] - [[What's the point of gathering knowledge if it doesn't have any impact on anyone else. Move beyond information hoarding and start sharing your ideas with the world]] - [[When you feel like you’re procrastinating, break down tasks into micro-steps Too simple to stall, too quick to quit. Each tick is a win, and a series of ticks is a day well spent]] - [[When you simplify a complex idea, its influence expands It doesn’t just make it more understandable. It extends its reach and impact]] - [[Why waste your time and energy trying to “use your head” to store everything you need to know when you can outsource the job of remembering to technology]] - [[Write digital notes when you want your mind to move faster. Write with pen and paper when you want your mind to move slower]] - [[You can’t compete with someone who is having fun]] - [[You have to be able to trust your investments of knowledge the same way you trust your investments of money]] - [[Your brain is for having ideas, not storing them]] - [[Your daily work, templates, checklists, reports. These can be built to last and serve you repeatedly. Think durable, not disposable]]  ## Books   - [[Building a Second Brain (book)]] - [[The PARA Method (book)]]