![]() While I’ve been building my second brain in Apple Notes and actively using it to take notes on a daily basis, these are some of the frustrations I’ve encountered: That’ll do thanks, Tim! Cons of Apple Notes as a second brainĪpple Notes isn’t a perfect second brain, and I’m pretty sure it won’t be right for power users. Simple, synced, and entirely Apple-centric. It’s accessible on all of my devices (bar the Apple Watch, although that can be used as an input method via Siri) and the syncing between those devices is the best I’ve encountered. Too simple, for some users, I’m sure – but for someone who doesn’t want to be distracted by endless options, UI elements, and integrations, Apple Notes is a winner.Īs you probably know by now, I’m also firmly wedged within the four walls of Apple’s garden, and that’s another upside to using Notes. This brings me to the biggest benefit of using Apple Notes for a second brain – it is ridiculously simple. Anything that gets in the way of your notes database is a threat to your productivity, efficiency, and ability to complete projects. Simplicity really is the order of the day for an efficient second brain. It is nowhere near as fully-featured or as connected as Notion, but it does provide that instant ability to add notes, no matter how I decide to input them. This is, really, the only reason Notes won the battle. Doing that in Notion isn’t as quick as it is in Apple Notes – it’s as simple as that. ![]() Forte makes it clear that the key to success lies in your ability to quickly capture ideas, thoughts, and inspiration. My videos, blog posts, sponsors, review units, and even annual goals are all tracked, managed, and kept in order within this brilliant app.īut Notion felt a bit cumbersome for the note-taking element of my second brain. It’s a platform I use to run the entire production side of this business. The battle of the note-taking app for my second brain was between two contenders: Notion and Apple Notes (I’ve long since abandoned Evernote). If you’re considering Apple Notes for your second brain, I’ve got some thoughts. ![]() However, I think one of the toughest parts of adopting the second brain methodology is finding the right tool for the meat of the job, which is note-taking.Īfter an admittedly short period of deliberation, I decided to go for Apple Notes, and it really has served me pretty well – even if there are a few frustrations during these early days of second brain building. This is surprising considering that I’m still only half of the way through the book (newborn/crazy business/upcoming holiday – you name it). His book has completely transformed my approach to note-taking and personal knowledge management. A few weeks ago, I revealed that I had fallen hook, line, and sinker in love with Tiago Forte’s idea of a Second Brain. ![]()
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