By collecting our knowledge in a  centralized  place outside of our own heads, we can create an engine of creative output – a “second brain” – to advance a career, build a business, or pursue a passion. By making this knowledge  digital , we can reap the benefits of searchability, backups, syncing between devices, sharing with others, and more.

This digital commonplace book is what I call a Second Brain.

Anything you might want to accomplish—executing a project at work, getting a new job, learning a new skill, starting a business—requires finding and putting to use the right information. Your professional success and quality of life depend directly on your ability to manage information effectively. According to the New York Times, the average