5-Minute Case Study: Using a Digital Second Brain to Take Online Courses

This is a quick case study about how I use my digital "Second Brain" to get the maximum value out of the online courses that I take. By using digital notes to summarize the most interesting, useful, or inspiring things I learn, I create a long-term resource that I can return to again and again as my learning advances.

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[daniel.k]

A 5m case study is such a great format, thanks for sharing this. It's awesome to see how the "slow simmer" of continuous note-taking + project-based thinking can apply to online courses.

[meshachthomas]

Love these hands-on videos Tiago, thank you! 💪💪💪

[staybalancedn]

I am guilty of creating structure up front as opposed to as needed. I didnt realize what I was doing until now. Thank you!

[shivanithakur-icpe]

This is just a eye opener for me...thank you so much for sharing

[shanedurlik]

Hi Tiago, im just wanting to know if you have had someone come through your courses who are learning a language through immersion? im wandering if a second brain could streamline language learning.