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3 Reasons Why Building Your Second Brain Is Overrated
Here’s what to do instead
Everyone and their dog want to build their second brain.
And when you think about it, the idea of being able to supercharge your brainpower seems smart.
Yet, many people waste their time building their second brain without actually using it.
Your note-taking app is not your wife
Most people are addicted to new tools, like junkies to heroin.
They’re constantly browsing for the latest hot lil’ app on which they can get their fingers. The ugly truth is that most note-taking apps are more or less the same.
And when you dig deeper, most people waste their time choosing an app. They watch and read countless reviews. They’re afraid of making a choice and sticking to it.
On a deeper level, looking for the best app is nothing else than procrastinating in an apparently productive way.
It’s like going to the sports shop every day to pick up a new pair of shoes to simply do one thing: get your butt off the couch and start exercising.
You’re not going to marry your note-taking app. Believe me, you can afford to make mistakes. Keep it easy. Pick a tool and ditch it if…
