How I’m Organizing My Ideas with a Second Brain Using Kortex

Thanks to Kortex & Tiago Forte!

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Have you ever felt like your thoughts are scattered across a million notes, sticky pads, and random apps?

I know I have.

As someone who’s not the best organized person, I used to feel overwhelmed by my own ideas. That was until I stumbled across the concept of the “Second Brain” by Tiago Forte.

This transformative idea has reshaped how I manage my thoughts and creativity, and today, I want to share how I’m leveraging Kortex to build my Second Brain, especially for writing.

What Is a Second Brain?

Imagine having your very own personal assistant, one that remembers everything for you — your ideas, notes, and important information. This is precisely what a Second Brain is all about. It’s a system designed to keep track of your thoughts, making them easy to access and utilize later on.

At its core, the Second Brain system uses the PARA method: Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive. Everything is project-driven and interconnected with the major areas of your life — think Health, Finance, Work, etc.

Before I jump into my current PARA system for writing in Kortex, let’s briefly explore the foundational pillars of this…