

What computers bring is the ability to do that faster at a much larger scale, more precisely and in formats and forms that last and stick around. There are a few decades of interesting research that shows that as humans, we naturally use tools and structures and environments to help us think. It’s a way of using our devices and our apps and our machines not just as tools, but as thinking tools, as an extension of our mind, which I know sounds futuristic and sci-fi.

When I say building a second brain, what I mean is a way of using technology. Let’s start by talking about this concept of building a second brain. Tiago, it’s great to have you on the show. Go and subscribe to Marketing Speak and then come back and read the rest of this episode and learn all about how to develop a second brain. After all, your names are being googled and you should be in control of that narrative. For example, on one episode of Marketing Speak, I interviewed Re Perez all about branding and everybody should be working on building their personal brand. I have guests on that show who could help you up-level on a personal level. I also encourage you to start reading my other show, Marketing Speak, even if you’re not into marketing. The easiest way to find them all is to go to and click on the Productivity category, which is under Podcast. If you’re interested in working smarter, there are also many other great episodes that you must listen to including Tim Ferriss, Chris Bailey, Todd Herman, Nick Sonnenberg, Mike Vardy, Ari Meisel. On this episode, Tiago and I will be discussing everything from productivity apps to note-taking skills and how you can leverage them to be far more productive than you are.

If you ever wished you could learn faster, work quicker or better manage all your ideas and projects, then you’ll definitely want to build a second brain.

“The trajectories of our lives are influenced by the little moments where we make decisions to either create value or to just pass the time.”
