Episode
#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
1:39:01
Published: Tue Jun 21 2022
Description
Tiago Forte is the creator of Building a Second Brain. Originally an online cohort-based course on using digital notetaking to transform your life, it has now turned into a book. Tiago himself called this "one of the deepest interviews he's done." In this conversation, we spoke about where Tiago's background in teaching, his inspiration to dream big, why he's sought out danger in his own life, how to interview your family, tips for a Vipassana retreat, why it's important to help today, and much more. (0:00) Intro (0:36) The power of meetup (3:00) Tiago’s first entrance into teaching (5:31) Helping to your days (7:02) Ukraine (9:00) “We’re so comfortable here” (12:10) Dangerous neighborhoods creating better communities (18:55) Venkatesh Rao’s endorsement (21:02) Endorsing other people (24:08) Education vs. entertainment (30:40) What inspires Tiago to dream big? (32:32) Tiago adopting Neurolink? (33:58) Documentary about Dad (I was 10 times more present) (37:12) How to interview family? (39:43) How much does raising a child teach you about yourself? (41:30) Breaking down with tears on a plane (46:55) The growth of more in touch with feelings (51:02) Opening up your vagus nerve (56:30) Tips for Vipassana retreat (59:41) Tiago on Twitter vs. Tiago in real life (1:02:11) “To have profound insights, you need a quiet mind” (1:04:06) How do we get better at applying what we capture? (1:05:39) “Don’t trust anyone over 35 who doesn’t have kids giving life advice” (1:08:42) How does access to large datasets impact decisions? (1:12:38) What is Lindy? (1:13:08) Focus on quantity, not quality (1:19:28) Why do we feel shame around sharing our work? (1:21:10) We look down upon manufacturing for no reason (1:27:13) “Email is the elephant in the room of modern productivity” (1:30:15) “We’re internet people” (1:33:01) Creators are being too strategic (1:35:50) Learning patience (1:38:01) Outro Building a Second Brain (book): https://www.amazon.com/Building-Second-Brain-Organize-Potential/dp/1982167386 Tiago's Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortelabs Tiago's Website: https://fortelabs.co/ Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure
Chapters
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00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
The digital age creates blind spots and can sometimes cause us to lose touch with what we want in life. However, creating impactful content for others can provide a sense of meaning and purpose, as seen through the positive impact it has on individuals' lives.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
A group of Vietnamese-American women found camaraderie and support in a mutual desire to achieve their goals, meeting regularly to keep each other accountable.
01:40 - 05:01 (03:21)
Summary
A group of Vietnamese-American women found camaraderie and support in a mutual desire to achieve their goals, meeting regularly to keep each other accountable. PKM serves as their vehicle for connecting with others and learning new things.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker talks about the importance of embracing uncertainty in life, citing examples of unexpected events that could happen at any moment, and contrasts the culture of uncertainty in Ukraine with the safety-obsessed culture in the US.
05:01 - 12:30 (07:29)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of embracing uncertainty in life, citing examples of unexpected events that could happen at any moment, and contrasts the culture of uncertainty in Ukraine with the safety-obsessed culture in the US.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how he approaches situations with a level of preparation and considers the specific circumstances to make calculated risks in both adventure and entrepreneurship.
12:30 - 17:27 (04:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses how he approaches situations with a level of preparation and considers the specific circumstances to make calculated risks in both adventure and entrepreneurship.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The fear of being wrong about someone you respect can drive you to fulfill a prophecy, which can ultimately increase your faith in yourself.
17:28 - 22:42 (05:13)
Summary
The fear of being wrong about someone you respect can drive you to fulfill a prophecy, which can ultimately increase your faith in yourself. Semi-unique life experiences can also reduce the perceived risk of trying something new.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The importance of entertainment as a form of education is discussed in this episode as it makes people care and engages them in a more effective way than traditional classroom teaching methods.
22:41 - 30:47 (08:05)
Summary
The importance of entertainment as a form of education is discussed in this episode as it makes people care and engages them in a more effective way than traditional classroom teaching methods.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the relationship between art and productivity and the danger of relying too much on technology for creative endeavors.
30:47 - 35:10 (04:22)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the relationship between art and productivity and the danger of relying too much on technology for creative endeavors.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This episode discusses how people act differently on camera and the importance of authenticity on camera.
35:10 - 41:25 (06:15)
Summary
This episode discusses how people act differently on camera and the importance of authenticity on camera.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker talks about the naive and curious perspective she had as a child, and how that same perspective has benefited her in her entrepreneurial journey years later.
41:25 - 48:39 (07:13)
Summary
The speaker talks about the naive and curious perspective she had as a child, and how that same perspective has benefited her in her entrepreneurial journey years later.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Meditation can be thought of as an introductory class before other life classes, as it involves understanding and controlling the neuro responses of your body.
48:39 - 56:44 (08:04)
Summary
Meditation can be thought of as an introductory class before other life classes, as it involves understanding and controlling the neuro responses of your body. By approaching meditation as a science, it can be easier to understand its crucial role in managing stress and improving overall well-being.
Episode#238: Tiago Forte [VIDEO] – A Life of Creativity, Teaching, & Service
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast, the guest discusses the impact of digital noise, such as smartphones and ads, on our ability to think for ourselves and how meditating can help us disconnect from these distractions and interruptions.
56:44 - 59:43 (02:59)
Summary
In this podcast, the guest discusses the impact of digital noise, such as smartphones and ads, on our ability to think for ourselves and how meditating can help us disconnect from these distractions and interruptions.