How to Build a Second Brain in Notion (+ Free Template)

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - How second brain works
3:24 - Capture Notes - Setup a notes database
10:17 - Capture Notes - Remove vertical lines & using filters, sorts
11:00 - Capture Notes - Grouping table data to minimize space
11:38 - Capture Notes - Duplicate database views to save time
15:22 - Capture Notes - Hiding database properties
16:35 - Projects - Setup a projects database
19:31 - Projects - Breakdown projects into manageable tasks
23:08 - Projects - Make connections between notes and projects
27:10 - Projects - Build a progress bar with a rollup
28:10 - Areas - Setup an areas of life database
29:04 - Areas - Convert gallery card into a button layout
31:05 - Areas - A relational template to view captured notes in page body
37:09 - Areas - Count number of related notes with a rollup & formula
39:32 - Web Bookmarks - Connect notes to projects and areas
41:47 - Web Bookmarks - Use save to Notion extension for web articles
44:19 - Web Bookmarks - Summarize web articles with Notion AI
47:11 - Resources - Capture tweet thread from the web as callouts
48:53 - Resources - Link an existing database into a separate page
51:29 - Archive pages - link multiple existing databases into one block
53:59 - Share pages - Setup and show linked data to share
55:46 - Build a dashboard
1:01:40 - Outro

[Ambosa]

i love this girl, she is all about brains

[MrPolgornek]

I watched many videos about second brain et para method and this is by far the most simple and thorough tutorial I've seen.

[CrisTryingToBeProductive]

You're responsible of me not quitting Notion, with your videos I was able to create what I needed/wanted. Thank you Red 😊.

[chetbakerau]

Another great video Red. Definitely following the Second Brain setup and have had an initial run at building one. You’ve given me a lot more ideas as to how it could be improved though. I watch a lot of Notion videos on YT, but yours are the ones I especially look out for and have helped me immeasurably.

[Msonicable]

I absolutely love your layouts, they make the most sense to me out of all of the templates I've tried to work with. Thank you wholeheartedly for demystifying Notion <3

[dark-seagreen]

I love that you include a template for following along, this was very helpful and I actually learned something new! Thank you.

[RepentandBelieveInTheGosple]

I searched for many second brain videos of notion, but this one was the best! Thank You Red Gregory.

[pinyuan]

This video is pure gold! A very helpful step by step setting tutorial. Thanks Red~

[kaipaquin]

Thank you for making this tutorial! It's super helpful to see how everything is made step by step rather than a breakdown of a already built template!

[pvanharmelen]

Great video, as usual. So easy to follow and so well explained. You are far-and-away the best Notion youtuber out there. And I've watched lots!

[stefans.h.buchenrode]

I loved the video! I'm from Brazil and I was impressed with the content. Congratulations on the amazing work! I learned a lot about building a second brain in Notion. Thank you for providing the free template. Keep up the great work!

[nyxmorris]

You're such a generous person with the templetes; I'm blessed that I found you.

[KDub]

Red is my favorite Notion instructor. So many helpful tips embedded with the process.

[exclusivelynyc]

Just want to say thank you. This is extremely helpful. I want to use the second brain system but I haven’t seen any video that fully explains how to use it in notion like yours so thank you. I was also interested in the PPV system and maybe combining the two. Thank you again.

[mini_agarwal]

Thank you so much, Red. I owe it to you for not making me feel overwhelmed with the codes and everything (I am from non-tech background and even understanding how to use a notion database took me weeks). So, thank you!

[marcuscarter]

Thank you so much for these tutorials, they are much easier to follow than others I have found, keep up the good work 🎉

[lvminh]

You're such an amazing person mastering such high level of knowledge regarding Notion & productivity. Tons of appreciation for sharing! Keep it up!!

[janplenkers]

This is great content. Thank you so much for doing it and giving out extremely useful notion templates for free. You're a real deal!

[Anicetrasta]

very great content! I was thinking to start second brain system and you pushed me to start. You make a great job teaching us all the systems and formulas.

[machineteacher]

other than the fact that your way of explaining the matter was very clear in a very short time with spectacular editing. your dog in the back is so adorable too!