**Last Update**: 17.07.2024 *** ### Introduction **Building a second brain.** It is a phrase coined by Tiago Forte, and it’s all about building a system where you can collect, refine, and process ideas that you come across or generate throughout the week. > A second brain gives you information you didn't know you needed. > \~ Tiago Forte ### What is a Second brain? A digital commonplace book. ### What is a commonplace book? A way to compile knowledge, usually by writing information into a book. ### How can I keep a Second Brain? By [[Organizing my Second Brain| structuring information]] using Tiago Forte's [[The CODE process]] ![[building-second-brain-summary.png]] *** **References:** - [Building a Second Brain](https://www.amazon.com/Building-Second-Brain-Organize-Potential-ebook/dp/B09LVVN9L3)