The ULTIMATE Second Brain Setup in Notion

In this video, I'll show you my complete Notion system for life organization and productivity. This handles note, web clips & highlights, tasks, projects, goals, and much more.

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📚 NOTION FUNDAMENTALS (Free Notion Beginner's Series)

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:52 - Home Page
03:12 - Quick Capture
08:16 - Daily Planning
12:55 - P.A.R.A. Explanation
18:07 - Areas and Resources
24:19 - Project Hub
24:55 - Task Manager
27:37 - GTD Explanation
30:27 - Task Processing
32:50 - Recurring Tasks
33:20 - Note Taking
36:22 - Goals and Future Planning
39:07 - Archiving
40:16 - Special Views
42:25 - Dashboard
43:34 - Overview/End

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[ThomasFrankExplains]

In addition to the template itself, you'll also get a full beginner's guide (w/ written, video, and interactive tutorials), help docs, and access to an active support community where you can get your questions answered.

I've also improved my own copy of this template with some really cool automations, and I'm working on video tutorials for those, including:

- Adding new tasks to the task inbox with Siri
- Automatic speech-to-text-to-Notion using Otter
- Integrating ReadWise into my second brain so I can sync highlights from Kindle books, podcasts, tweets, and more

If you have automation ideas or topic requests, let me know!

[davidmason]

How amazing is this. I purchased Thomas' Second Brain a couple of months ago and I have been slowly building mine to fit me and my family. I wanted more info on Pulled Resources, so I went to the transcript on YouTube and searched 'Pulled' and I'm straight in. Love this!

[alaccou]

Im currently using creators companion and was dying to see how second brain looked like!
Thomas you’re doing an amazing service to humanity, if I ever achieve my dreams it will be partly thanks to your work (I work on multiple projects regarding sales and content creation).

[viktoriaciostek]

I love how you break down and explain everything in super simple terms.

[clatter]

More fun to watch than Netflix! I came out of a BASB cohort with some of the same thoughts about organizing in Notion. It's always cool to see other people's take on things, especially when it comes to Notion. 🙂

[ChickenOfMajesty]

This system you've made is foundationaly (new adverb?) transformative. I hope you're making a good living and getting enjoyment out of this, because this is the kind of work that elevates and changes lives. I've never been satisfied by any task/life management tools before. This system you've built not only exceeds all I've needed; it also is acting as a teacher itself. I've been taking weeks to digest it. Thanks Thomas.

[happykort]

Really appreciate you explaining the new system you built in depth! Buying this today- I love anything I can learn on productivity, task and time management, and organizing your life. Your channel has helped me to get extremely organized and handle being the project manager of a big office while not stressing and managing my health as well. I cannot tell you how much of a godsend your channel is - thank you!!

[dntslp]

I haven’t ever really had anything to say but I’m a long time fan man it’s crazy to see how far your channel has come
Thank you and your team

[kelleywelly]

I'm so happy. I have the template and am setting this up. Thank you for all the work that went into this. Lifechanger!!

[RobotechII]

I bought the Ultimate Brain at launch and it's pretty nifty. Be prepared to sit aside some time and plan your workflow and start getting everything in to it.

[deansomers]

I love how you just light up when talking about the databases in your upgraded PARA system :D I'm not halfway through and this video is already awesome! Great work, thanks!

[priyasankara]

Brilliant template exactly what I was looking for - thank you Thomas- just bought the template. I really liked how you combined the PARA, GTD and Notion to create this life organization/productivity system. Less stuff clouding in your brain- more space and calm for more ideas and action. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Claire.SageGreenCreative]

Very impressive template! Also impressed you answered all questions in comments that is rare for YouTubers who have become successful wishing you all the best! I'm looking forward to building my own system and this is great inspo. I was intimidated by Notion but love the freedom and aesthetics of it and now I'm excited to make my own. Thank you so much Thomas!

[rangeroger_]

I bought this 24 hours ago and have already implemented this into my life and just wanted to mention that if (When lol) i "Make it", this is the main reason! Thank you Thomas, such an amazing resource to have everything in one app instead of here and there. Worth every penny for anyone thinking about getting this or not, just do it! "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and i will spend the first four sharpening the axe" - Abraham Lincoln.

[TheMirrorslash]

I wish this guy made every tutorial on youtube. If all tutorials were this well explained and produced youtube would be the best learning tool on the planet.

[kayleighflaherty]

What a high quality, well produced video - amazing work!

[jamesontravick]

Thomas your template and organization of the complete second-brain system is the ultimate. I had used your previous system and liked it; however, this surpasses that system and is well done. Yes, to every about the price in that it is fair. I could not wait to get started with it, and another yes in setting aside some time to get your information transferred over from the previous system and organized.

I am very thankful for it!!

[TheTackSharp]

I usually do not write lots of comments, but we have to support people who deliver good content and products. I purchased the ultimate brain template and it delivers what has been promised. A lot of hard work and experience behind it. Ultimate brain is a sophisticated and detailed template and very well aligned with Second Brain model. With this promo code it is a no brainer i think. You save a lot of time and effort with using it. The tutorials and how-to videos are very detailed, you get the support you need to get familiar with the template. I highly recommend it. Thanks to Thomas for his hard work and dedication.

[yacaFx]

I love the change of perspective with areas/resources I’m always trouble a bit in that area with the formal BASB approach, but now magically makes totally sense to me! :D

[toemass]

Woooow think is my first video I've seen from you and I'm really impressed with this. I am trying to up my game on organising/collecting my notes and actions in all areas of my life and I think I will start using Notion + buying Ultimate Brain.