Summary of I Built a SECOND Brain 🧠 in Obsidian MD (Tiago Forte BASB and PARA Method Beginner Setup App)

00:00:00 - 00:15:00

In the video, Tiago Forte discusses how to use Obsidian MD to create a "second brain" that can effectively process information. He demonstrates how to use templates and hotkeys to capture and organize thoughts, and provides an interactive roadmap for learning his BASB and PARA method.

• 00:00:00 In this video, Tiago Forte discusses how he consumes information and how his "second brain" helps him to process it effectively. He demonstrates how to use the code method and the para method to process information, and then demonstrates how to use the obsidian note-taking app to capture and organize his thoughts. Finally, he discusses how to use the vault he recently created to store and organize his thoughts.
• 00:05:00 The author outlines three methods for organizing information: the pair method, the zettelcostan method, and the pera method. He uses the obsidian note-taking app to create a "vault" of notes, which he uses to organize his thoughts and experiences, reflections, anecdotes, and musings. He describes his workflow, which heavily relies on project notes. He creates a new project note, fills in the details, and links it to the corresponding kanban board. He changes the note's color to signify that it is being worked on. He can also see the project's status in his home note and in his main projects note.
• 00:10:00 The video demonstrates how to use the "obsidian MD" note-taking method, which is a customizable, modular system that allows for easier organization and accessibility of relevant information. The video shows how to create a second brain in Obsidian MD by using a template to organize related notes and resources, and how to summarize and connect notes for greater comprehension.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses Tiago Forte's BASB and PARA method for building a second brain in Obsidian MD. Tiago recommends using a brainstorming template to collect and organize information related to an idea, and using a problem-solving brainstorming template to come up with solutions. The video also provides a starter vault for Tiago's BASB and PARA method, which includes notes, templates, and hotkeys for note taking. Finally, the video provides an interactive roadmap for learning BASB and PARA.