Make Things Easier for Your Future Self

Systems that must be perfect to be reliable are deeply flawed. Instead of trying to create a perfect organizational system before starting to create things, concentrate on consistently moving your projects and goals forward. Your Second Brain will evolve to suit your needs only w ...  Show more

Building a Second Brain is based on ten principles. Each episode in this podcast series corresponds to one of the principles. This episode summarizes what we've discussed, and also shares information about the Building a Second Brain course.  

How do you remember important content when listening to an audiobook?

Audiobooks are a fantastic productivity hack. You can listen to experts divulge decades of knowledge while you walk, drive, clean the house, work out, and more. But that also means you may not have you ...

What if your brain’s sharpness wasn’t just luck—but something you could train?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Imp ...

How much do you really know about your brain?

You may have noticed that I often point to my head with my index finger. That’s because I want to remind you to pay attention to the most valuable organ in your body. Even though you can’t see it, your brain controls everythi ...

In this English Plus Podcast episode, we dive deep into the fascinating science of memory and learning retention. Discover how our brains form, store, and retrieve information and learn practical techniques you can apply right away—like mnemonics, memory palaces, and spaced re ...