Your Secret Weapon against Information Overload
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- Feeling overwhelmed by all the information coming at you every single day? Let me introduce you to my Action-Reference Framework - a simple way to put every piece of information exactly where it belongs so you can easily find it again and take action on it. And the best thing is: We're using apps you already have!
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Chapters:
00:00 The problem of Information Overload
00:50 The two hemispheres of the brain
01:38 The action side
03:42 The reference side
05:10 Conclusion: It's not you, it's your system
05:55 Bloopers
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The bloopers at the end is a reminder that you can be organized and fun at the same time!
Glad you like them 😊
I agree. Love the bloopers. Nice touch, Tiago!
So good. I've been reflecting on Jame's Clear's quote "you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems" recently. It's changed how I view the idea of productivity and moreover, my mindset when it comes to getting things done.
Building a system that helps me do that in a seamless way has been so integral to me. Thanks for the video Tiago!
So true! Thanks for sharing.
Summary
00:00 Information overload is a major challenge in modern life.
00:05 We are bombarded with messages, notifications, and documents.
00:12 Consuming content like books and videos adds to the overload.
00:26 Our brains are not evolved to handle this modern overload.
00:43 Digital productivity apps can help alleviate the overload.
00:50 This framework helps organize information effectively.
00:53 Think of it as a second brain for managing information.
00:56 The framework divides information into two hemispheres.
00:58 The left hemisphere is for analytical tasks and to-dos.
01:01 The right hemisphere is for creative reference.
01:06 The framework distinguishes between actionable and reference information.
01:08 It helps with organizing tasks and incorporating reference material.
01:19 This concept is based on David Allen's book 'Getting Things Done'.
01:39 When information comes in, decide if it's something you need to do soon or keep for future reference.
02:01 Actions that need to be taken should be separated and given more attention.
02:23 Decide if the action needs to be taken at a specific time.
02:38 Use a calendar app for time-specific actions and a task manager for actions without a specific time.
03:39 Separate reference materials from actionable items.
03:43 Notes apps are a convenient way to store digital content.
04:06 Think of notes as a working environment for your ideas.
04:19 Certain content, like large files or shared documents, should be stored in general file storage.
04:36 Consider if the content is actionable or not.
04:43 Decide if the content needs to be maintained in its current format or if it can go in the notes app.
04:53 Research materials that can't be easily turned into other formats should be stored in file storage.
05:11 Beat information overload with a productivity system.
05:23 When feeling overwhelmed, ask what's wrong with your system.
05:37 Struggling to organize your second brain?
“What is going wrong in my system that is creating this feeling?” Love the tip there. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely love HOW you explain everything. It really works for my ND brain. Thank you. Ive literally been trying to learn this my WHOLE LIFE. It's actually a relief.
I'm loving the bloopers too. Thank you Tiago for all you do. You are making a difference in my life.
Happy to hear that!
I’m in the process of organizing 15 years of my own writing and resources into a second brain. Also while managing my appts and tasks, not an easy process but a rewarding one. Your videos have helped along the way 😊 ty!
Thank you for making this simple. My overloaded brain needed a simple but effective method of organization.. I love the bloopers 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
lol your bloopers I love it!! You just showed that we’re humans and we can easily make mistakes. Stop being so hard yourself.
Glad you like them!
I like the last part of the video - It's make the feeling of trust stronger because simply you don't try to hide your "Mistakes". Appreciate it Tiago!
I'm on day three of PARA videos, references other versions and systems creators have published and I find this video VERY helpful. I'd suggest leading leading with this in your 3 steps to the PARA system videos. It really helps in framing everything that comes next.
What an elegant, simple and straightforward video! Tks.
You are so welcome!
Default apps are soo good for beginners, if you dont want to stuck in the ocean of intimidating features of other appss
Edit- love your content❤
Thank you!
incrivel, principalmetne no final .. rir eh sempre o melhor negocio !!!! Parabens Tiago, ainda nao consegui comprar o seu livro, mas quero muito, e logo vou efetivar. parabens pelo projeto, pelos videos, pelas conversas nos podcasts, pelo blog que é tao rico. obrigado por compartilhar e ter me ajudado a ter o meu sistema mais organizado.
Brilliant! I have used Evernote for years and I recently entertained switching but I see it's my system and how I use it. PARA is simple and the style of teaching is effortless even if there are outtakes!
Love this!
we beating the information overflow with this one🔥
Love it. Been using PARA for sometime, this addition helps a lot.
You nailed it ... our brains are simply not evolved to the point where this currently, fast-paced world makes sense; it's outpaced us a great deal. Love this approach and simplifying your decision making. Helps you hone-in in the moment and quickly decide what to do with what.
Great video Tiago, I've been using your system for a week now and i really think it's cured my procrastination woes 😂 thank you
Great to hear!
Bloopers are motivating every TH-cam should have this
Thanks! Glad you like them.
You are positively upgrading my daily life and work :) Thank You.
I love the Behind The Scene! Haha! Make the video more humane and personal. Cute!
Felt fascinated by the idea you suggested to organise the thoughts in this new digital age.🎉🎉
6:09 We are all learning, tnx!
EXCELLENT!! Thank you SOO much !! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
Great vid!
Thank you!
Best video so far !
Thanks for the wonderful system
You are welcome!
This is an Ali-Abdaal-Style Video Making!
Nice touch at the end.
Ótimo video. Será que existe um aplicativo que conseguisse integrar e executar todas as funções citadas no vídeo?
Needed this!!!!
Great work, Tiago! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thank you!
Very helpful
@Tiago Forte
I am very glad you are covering this topic and would love if you pursued it further in general. All of us are now running into the problem of having more new content/information available than we can physically process, thus making filtering that input of information and actively deciding if new input is worth our limited time/resources the main point ("shutting off the input valve").
Additionally, I am really curious how you deal with information gathering in particular, ex. from browsing for information for research, or else just web-browsing in general. As a creative individual with many interests, I personally have an issue of having tons of stuff I want to read, listen to, watch, keep as a reference for a future project, etc., and therefore open new tabs in my browser for them. Yet as you mentioned, now in an information overload era, I never have time to review and get through them all. ... a few weeks/months of that cycle repeating, and now I have 400+ tabs open and feel stressed that I can't explore everything I deemed as useful/interesting.
I am curious how you combat this and what recommendations you have for someone with this issue, as I know everyone is going through the same thing. I would love to see a video from you addressing this.
Cheers from Canada/Japan!
Thanks for sharing that! Actually, we're working on a new course right now that will address this. Stay tuned.
@@TiagoForte Awesome! I figured that you would have all the words of wisdom we need, haha👌. Looking forward to it! Thank you for your time & reply!
I see that Amplenote could cover 3 of these 4 quadrants (notes, calendar and task manager). Evernote is great, but not that versatile, though.
there's a song called Information Overload by Holy Smokes
Your example of “File taxes” made my thinking about where to put a task that have a deadline far into the future but the there is no immediate action required or the task is that big, that blocking 2 hours in the calendar on the deadline day is not enough. Calendar or task manager?
@2:17 No you actually didn’t) As an ADHD brain I constantly monitor and check for things that slip my attention, so I spent like 5-10 minutess rewatching the first part of this vid ‘cause I didn’t remember you menttioning there were two decisions to be made, and it bugged the hell out of me)) Now I realize I’m ok and you had just brobably edited out those words.
Thanks, much appreciated as always!
Hello and thank you for your work. Are you planning to release your latest book in French?
Yes, that's on the radar of my book agent.
Super interesting stuff. I’ve recently been trying to get better organized and saw a video from you before on how to use the notes app(part 4 video i think it was called). I’m hoping this sort of system helps with the adhd mind when it comes to issues of organization,consistency, and attention. Also, I can’t help but think you are the version of Elon musk that succeeded in spite of not having rich parents in the emerald mind business. Have a great day.
Tiagos system has definitly helped me a bunch. I recommend the book if you're interested in learning more about his approach. Currently I'm managing my notes and tasks using a combination of 'Bullet Journaling' by Ryder Carrol and the second brain system.
Looking to learn more about Nick Milos 'Linking Your Thinking' and apply that to my way of working as well.
Enjoy the journey of discovering what works for you!
What task manager do you suggest that is similar to Things but for Android?
5:08 I’m with difficult to work with this: how to link notes app with content of file storage? Help-me, please! 👀
Can you do a video on linking notes?
I have to be intentional in my consumption that works well together the algorithms not the other way around.
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Let me see a little bit of information about information overload.
Mr. Tiago, it would be amazing if you can explain what the differences between “Tasks” and “To-Dos” are because to me they seem the same, unless I’m mistaken, of course.
Also, In “The Reference hemisphere is for,” section that says “Thinking, Learning, Referring, and Projects,” Isn’t the “Learning” and “Projects” both “Actionable” Tasks or To-Dos that need to be accomplished (even if learning doesn’t specifically have “deadlines?”)
Yes, tasks and to-dos are the same. Projects and learning will have tasks associated with them which are best managed in a task manager. But the content is usually best managed in a notetaking app.
@@TiagoForte If it’s possible, can give me an example of a “Learning” Task that would go inside a Task Manager vs …the content” that would go inside a Notetaking App? Thank you in advance if you can, but I understand if you can’t 😁👍
4:59 The “notes app” and “file storage app” are the same app?
No. A notes app is for example Evernote, Notion, or Obsidian. It's focused on notetaking. File storage is Google Drive, your hard drive, or Dropbox.
@@TiagoForte for example, this video I will put at “note app” if I note taking about it, is it right!?
Thanks.
@@rflquim - yes. File storage is typically for your own files, not for links, otherwise you'd have to store everything from the internet you value on your own storage, which would be insane.
@@hostnik777 I would like to do this: to white in notes iOS about subject and, immediately, put the reference that I used forward of the text. With this I would a text and reference connected. HOW CAN I TO DO THIS ? 🫣
Question is what if it happens to be something that you want to do but you don't have a deadline whatsoever but it's on that eventually to do list like a recipe
I have a someday/maybe list for that.
@@TiagoForte like within your notes app or to do list app
0:28 Absolutely wrong,it's my fault.Everything i do/did in my life is because of my decisions,even if i am influenced by someone,it's always my call to get influenced.
Credits 👌🏻
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Thanks elon
i get the feeling that your PARA contradicts this video in some ways. Anyone agrees with me?
Elon Musk's clone wants to save us ! :D
Free free Palestine
Free Palestine
We are bombarded with information and people in Gaza are bombarded with phosphorus bombs 💣 😢
Free Palestine ❤🤍💚🖤
Free the hostages, you damn ghoul
From Hamas?
@@citizen320from the world map 🌚
Please don't use these sharpies. Possible to avoid them next time?
Or at least mute or mutate the Sharpie sound?
Nice editing