Tiago Forte
Writer and teacher on productivity and personal knowledge management. Author of Building a Second Brain and founder of Forte Labs, which runs the course of the same name.
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Everything is downstream of perception.
Everything is downstream of your perception. Every plan, habit, metric, or goal you come up with depends on what you see and understand about your life.
fortelabs.comSaid 14 Oct 2026This on korrents
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An idea being popular, appealing or profitable doesn't mean it actually works.
This story shows that an idea can be many things - compelling, entertaining, romantic, popular, profitable, socially contagious - but that doesn't necessarily mean it's effective.
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Everything is downstream of perception.Their words
Everything is downstream of your perception. Every plan, habit, metric, or goal you come up with depends on what you see and understand about your life.
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From one piece Sold a Story: How We Failed to Teach Kids to Read 3 beliefs · fortelabs.com
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I think a lot of traditional sources of information and education - from cable news to newspapers to textbooks to teachers - are being replaced by digital content creators.
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The deeper lesson is that education has to be research-based and proven to work measurably, not just based on positive emotions or customer satisfaction.
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This story shows that an idea can be many things - compelling, entertaining, romantic, popular, profitable, socially contagious - but that doesn't necessarily mean it's effective.
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From one piece Introducing AI Second Brain Meetups 3 beliefs · fortelabs.com
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I know the main way that humans change, and have always changed, is through community.
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Widespread AI adoption makes it easier to go a whole day without talking to another person.Their words
the more we adopt AI, the easier it becomes to spend an entire day without talking to a real human being.
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AI is an incredible technology, probably the most powerful of our lifetimes.
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From one piece What I’ve Learned from 4 Years of Hosting Mastermind Retreats 3 beliefs · fortelabs.com
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A high price naturally increases turnover, as people come and go.
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Having too many decision-makers in a group effectively means having none, producing a muddled, unfocused outcome.Their words
Too many decision makers means there's effectively none, and the result is a muddled experience that lacks direction and focus.
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With the rise of AI, human connection is becoming more elusive, which means we have to be proactive in seeking it out.
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From one piece The AI Second Brain Is Back: What’s New for Cohort 2 3 beliefs · fortelabs.com
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HTML's built-in structure gives it advantages over markdown as a format for LLM interactions.Their words
HTML is the default format of the Internet, and for that reason comes with a number of built-in advantages that are also useful for LLMs
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AI systems can now directly interact with the tools on a person's computer and browser, not just generate text.Their words
For the first time, AI has "hands" - that is, the ability to reach out and interact with the tools on your computer and in your browser, just as you would.
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AI connectors, approached holistically, are now worth adopting despite their gaps and shortfalls.Their words
In the past, I was wary of connectors and recommended against them. But after spending a month going deep on every aspect of how they work, I've completely changed my mind and am now a big believer in them.
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From one piece Finding Alpha: What’s Worth Consuming in the Age of AI 2 beliefs · fortelabs.com
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Language models cannot hold a genuine perspective or take a stand for what they believe.Their words
But for LLMs, it shows that they have no skin in the game and will never take a stand for what they believe in regardless of what it costs. They are perspective generators, not perspective holders.
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They've given us broad, passive exposure to the market average, but at the cost of suppressing upside
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SuperhumanTheir words
I wanted to connect to Superhuman, the email program I’ve used for years, since that is where all my custom inboxes, shortcuts, and settings live.
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Claude ConnectorsTheir words
This is why I recommend ignoring the vast web of custom and “community-built” MCP servers you can find out there, and focusing your attention on the two safer bets instead
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Korrents What they believe 24 beliefs — each backed by an exact quote.
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Everything is downstream of perception.
Everything is downstream of your perception. Every plan, habit, metric, or goal you come up with depends on what you see and understand about your life.
What 18 Years of Annual Reviews Taught Me: A Live Q&A Said 14 Oct 2026
An idea being popular, appealing or profitable doesn't mean it actually works.
This story shows that an idea can be many things - compelling, entertaining, romantic, popular, profitable, socially contagious - but that doesn't necessarily mean it's effective.
Sold a Story: How We Failed to Teach Kids to Read Said 2 Sept 2026
Educational methods should be validated by measurable research, not by how satisfying they feel to students and teachers.
The deeper lesson is that education has to be research-based and proven to work measurably, not just based on positive emotions or customer satisfaction.
Sold a Story: How We Failed to Teach Kids to Read Said 2 Sept 2026
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Traditional institutions like news outlets and teachers are being replaced by independent digital content creators as sources of everyday advice.
I think a lot of traditional sources of information and education - from cable news to newspapers to textbooks to teachers - are being replaced by digital content creators.
Sold a Story: How We Failed to Teach Kids to Read Said 2 Sept 2026
AI is probably the most powerful technology of our time.
AI is an incredible technology, probably the most powerful of our lifetimes.
Introducing AI Second Brain Meetups Said 19 Aug 2026
Widespread AI adoption makes it easier to go a whole day without talking to another person.
the more we adopt AI, the easier it becomes to spend an entire day without talking to a real human being.
Introducing AI Second Brain Meetups Said 19 Aug 2026
Community is the primary way humans change over time.
I know the main way that humans change, and have always changed, is through community.
Introducing AI Second Brain Meetups Said 19 Aug 2026
AI's rise is making human connection scarcer, requiring deliberate effort to find it.
With the rise of AI, human connection is becoming more elusive, which means we have to be proactive in seeking it out.
What I’ve Learned from 4 Years of Hosting Mastermind Retreats Said 18 Aug 2026
Having too many decision-makers in a group effectively means having none, producing a muddled, unfocused outcome.
Too many decision makers means there's effectively none, and the result is a muddled experience that lacks direction and focus.
What I’ve Learned from 4 Years of Hosting Mastermind Retreats Said 18 Aug 2026
Charging a high price for a community increases member turnover.
A high price naturally increases turnover, as people come and go.
What I’ve Learned from 4 Years of Hosting Mastermind Retreats Said 18 Aug 2026
AI connectors, approached holistically, are now worth adopting despite their gaps and shortfalls.
In the past, I was wary of connectors and recommended against them. But after spending a month going deep on every aspect of how they work, I've completely changed my mind and am now a big believer in them.
The AI Second Brain Is Back: What’s New for Cohort 2 Said 13 Aug 2026
AI systems can now directly interact with the tools on a person's computer and browser, not just generate text.
For the first time, AI has "hands" - that is, the ability to reach out and interact with the tools on your computer and in your browser, just as you would.
The AI Second Brain Is Back: What’s New for Cohort 2 Said 13 Aug 2026
HTML's built-in structure gives it advantages over markdown as a format for LLM interactions.
HTML is the default format of the Internet, and for that reason comes with a number of built-in advantages that are also useful for LLMs
The AI Second Brain Is Back: What’s New for Cohort 2 Said 13 Aug 2026
Large language models give people broad exposure to average human output at the cost of exceptional, original results.
They've given us broad, passive exposure to the market average, but at the cost of suppressing upside
Finding Alpha: What’s Worth Consuming in the Age of AI Said 22 Jul 2026
Language models cannot hold a genuine perspective or take a stand for what they believe.
But for LLMs, it shows that they have no skin in the game and will never take a stand for what they believe in regardless of what it costs. They are perspective generators, not perspective holders.
Finding Alpha: What’s Worth Consuming in the Age of AI Said 22 Jul 2026
Details are the essential substance of human communication, creativity and productivity.
Details are the very heart and substance of human communication, creativity, and productivity.
Finding Alpha: What’s Worth Consuming in the Age of AI Said 22 Jul 2026
AI's transformation of society will unfold gradually over decades, not in a single moment of takeoff.
AI will take many decades to ripple through society. We won't see the end of it in our lifetimes.
Operation Gallavant: An Overlanding Journey Through Latin America Said 15 Jul 2026
Under rising uncertainty, people should shorten their planning horizon rather than invest in a distant future.
When uncertainty rises, your horizon should become shorter-term.
Operation Gallavant: An Overlanding Journey Through Latin America Said 15 Jul 2026
The purpose of childhood is to encounter failure and hardship directly, not be shielded from it.
The whole purpose of childhood is to mess up, to skin your knees, to run up against the limits of reality and feel reality push back.
Operation Gallavant: An Overlanding Journey Through Latin America Said 15 Jul 2026
The quality of the context given to an AI matters more than the model's inherent capability.
The quality of your context beats the cleverness of the model.
Is Recall the Second Brain for the AI Era? Said 9 Jul 2026
AI tends to flatten outputs toward sameness, so personal taste and perspective become the main way to stand out.
AI flattens everything it touches. The way you stand out is by getting clearer about what you really want, your taste, your perspective, your opinions.
Is Recall the Second Brain for the AI Era? Said 9 Jul 2026
AI represents the greatest business opportunity of this generation.
AI is the greatest opportunity any of us has ever seen, or is likely to ever see.
Introducing the Alumni Mentor Corps Said 6 Jul 2026
The current AI-driven intelligence explosion will require new social structures to harness its power without damaging human values.
I believe the same is true of the current intelligence explosion being driven by AI. We are in desperate need of new social structures that allow us to harness its power, without damaging or destroying human values in the process.
Introducing the Alumni Mentor Corps Said 6 Jul 2026
Realizing AI's potential to expand human potential requires humans and AI working together, not AI acting alone.
AI has the potential to trigger an explosion of human potential, but it will require both humans and AIs working together to realize that potential.
Introducing the Alumni Mentor Corps Said 6 Jul 2026
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This is why I recommend ignoring the vast web of custom and “community-built” MCP servers you can find out there, and focusing your attention on the two safer bets instead
fortelabs.com 29 Jun 2026
Uses Superhuman
I wanted to connect to Superhuman, the email program I’ve used for years, since that is where all my custom inboxes, shortcuts, and settings live.
fortelabs.com 29 Jun 2026
Recommends How to Switch From Evernote to Obsidian
I recommend checking out Nick Milo’s video How to Switch From Evernote to Obsidian if that’s you.
fortelabs.com 20 Nov 2023
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Uses Evernote
If you look at the sheer number of different methods for getting content into Evernote, it becomes clear how difficult it will be to replicate this functionality.
fortelabs.com 20 Nov 2023
Disliked Mem
I liked Mem’s editing experience within notes because it resembled word processing, without extra steps getting in the way. But I found the app otherwise surprisingly lacking in basic functionality, despite its polished appearance.
fortelabs.com 20 Nov 2023
Disliked Tana
I encountered much the same experience as I did with Obsidian: too much complexity, most of it front-loaded and unavoidable, making it difficult to get to the task of writing.
fortelabs.com 20 Nov 2023
Mixed on Obsidian
Depending on your goals, needs, and tolerance for customization, Obsidian might be the perfect choice for you.
fortelabs.com 20 Nov 2023
Where they publish
Blog fortelabs.com/blog Long-form posts on personal knowledge management, notetaking apps and productivity.
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- Sold a Story: How We Failed to Teach Kids to Read 2 Sept 2026 A friend who works in educational policy recently sent me a podcast, and after listening, I think it is one of the most remarkable pieces of content I’ve ever come across. It’s called Sold a Story (Apple Podcasts, Spoti…
- Introducing AI Second Brain Meetups 19 Aug 2026 AI Second Brain Meetups are officially on! Between October 8 and November 28, 2026, local in-person groups are meeting in cities around the world. This is for anyone who is building what we call a Second Brain: a truste…
- What I’ve Learned from 4 Years of Hosting Mastermind Retreats 18 Aug 2026 On January 8, 2023, I sent the following message in a WhatsApp group chat: This message emerged from my annual review that year, completed just a couple days before, in which I decided I needed more community in my life…
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- The AI Second Brain Is Back: What’s New for Cohort 2 13 Aug 2026 In March, we launched the inaugural cohort of The AI Second Brain (AISB), a new immersive education program years in the making. It marked my return to teaching after three years of intensive research and experimentatio…
- Finding Alpha: What’s Worth Consuming in the Age of AI 22 Jul 2026 On August 31, 1976, a fund manager named John Bogle launched a product that made him the laughing stock of Wall Street. His new fund made no attempt to beat the market. It simply bought every stock in the S&P 500 and he…
- Operation Gallavant: An Overlanding Journey Through Latin America 15 Jul 2026 I’m incredibly excited to inaugurate a new project I’m calling Operation Gallavant: a multi-month family road trip we’re planning on taking down the length of Central and South America. This is something I’ve wanted to…
- Introducing the Alumni Mentor Corps 6 Jul 2026 I’m proud to introduce a new program as part of Cohort 2 of The AI Second Brain – the Alumni Mentor Corps. We are seeking a small group of qualified “Alumni Mentors,” successful graduates of the first cohort who want to…
- The Ultimate Guide to Claude Connectors 29 Jun 2026 In late 2024, Anthropic released a new standard called MCP, which stands for Model Context Protocol. We didn’t know it at the time, but this would end up being a monumental moment in the history of modern AI. MCP would…
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- Life moves so fast that we rarely stop to ask ourselves: Are we heading in the right direction? In my new video, we'll do a short life review together to help you pause, reflect, and find your bearings Grab a pen and join me 15 Oct 2026
- At 30, I found a pattern in 328 things I was grateful for. I'd spent seven years writing annual life reviews. I printed them out and spread them across my desk, the wall, and the floor. Then I sorted everything I'd written down. A standing desk that fixed my back pain. Loose-leaf tea. My Peace Corps assignment to eastern Ukraine. The pattern was hard to miss. Experiences, people, and accomplishments made me happiest. Circumstances and possessions barely showed up. That conclusion didn't come from an expert. It came from the facts of my own life. I've come to appreciate the word "appreciate" i… 15 Oct 2026
- You don't have to wait until Nov. 3 to read my new book. Pre-order “Life in Perspective” today, and I'll send you the first two chapters right away. That's one of several bonuses I've put together to thank early readers. Pre-order 1 copy, and you'll also get: • The recording of the Annual Review Virtual Summit on Nov. 4, with 10 speakers on how they review their year • The Annual Review Compendium, with the best ideas from all 10 talks in one guide • An invitation to our private Circle community, where you can connect with fellow reviewers around the world An annual life review is easier with… 14 Oct 2026
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- What if your annual life review started with what went right? That's the idea behind Life in Perspective, and I narrated the audiobook myself. The book explores a once-a-year practice for understanding your past so you can shape your future. Instead of starting with “Why didn’t I hit my goals?”, you start with appreciation and ask what went surprisingly well. I’m excited to share it with you in my own voice. Out Nov. 3 from @SimonAudio. 13 Oct 2026
- Why you should write down every time you feel envious Jealousy is not something to shame. Learn how to use this honest emotion as data to guide your next steps forward 13 Oct 2026
- At 23, I had no idea what to do with my life. One journal entry changed that. It was New Year's morning, and I was sitting cross-legged on a beach in Brazil with a pocket journal. I had a couple hundred dollars in my checking account, one class left to graduate, and three goals that didn't seem to fit together: Finish college. Find a job. Stay abroad. So I started writing. First, everything I was grateful for from the past year. Teaching English to rowdy twelve-year-olds. Starting my first blog. The moment I realized I could make people laugh in Portuguese. Looking at that list, I started to… 12 Oct 2026
- Why you should look at last year's photos today 12 Oct 2026
- Constant self-optimization often masks what you actually want. Learn how to stop over-analyzing and find real clarity 11 Oct 2026
- We often treat emotional decision making as a flaw, but research proves it is actually the engine behind our choices 10 Oct 2026
- Why you're reviewing your life all wrong Stop being so hard on yourself. Learn why a balanced annual life review is more effective than harsh self-criticism 9 Oct 2026
- AI can answer almost anything now That makes real conversations more valuable It’s easy to go a whole day without talking to anyone outside your household You can get answers without asking another person I’d like us to go the other way We learn a lot by talking to people in person, especially when we’re figuring out what to build and how to use AI So we’re starting AI Second Brain Meetups: 39 meetups 21 countries Hosted by members who raised their hands to bring people together The first one is today, Friday, October 9, in Quito The rest run through the end of November No agenda Just show up… 9 Oct 2026
- "My diet is down the toilet. Meditation is on rocky ground. Personal upkeep is almost non-existent" I wrote that in my annual review in 2013. I was 28 and trying to punish myself into a better life In this new video I share the 4 mindsets that turned my review into something I look forward to 8 Oct 2026
- Going live in 15 minutes (8:00 PM ET) on @TalkShopLive. I'm talking about my new book, "Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review" And why a yearly review changes how you see your past, present, and future Bring your questions You can also get a signed copy from me They're available to pre-order during the show 7 Oct 2026
- Are you ignoring your body’s signals? The true yes test 7 Oct 2026
- Tomorrow (Wed, Oct 7) at 8 PM ET, I'm going live on @TalkShopLive to talk about my new book, "Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review" I'll share why a yearly review changes how you see your past, present, and future, and how to start yours Bring your questions You can also get a signed copy from me. They're available to pre-order during the show 6 Oct 2026
- Why you need an annual life review (before it’s too late) 5 Oct 2026
- Why Your Past Failures Are Your Greatest Assets 3 Oct 2026
- When's the last time you stepped back and looked at your whole year? Most of us move from one deadline to the next and never ask what it all adds up to On Wed, Oct 7 at 8:00 PM ET, I'm going live on @TalkShopLive to talk about my new book, Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review I'll share why a yearly review changes how you see your past, present, and future, and how to start yours Bring your questions You can also get a signed copy from me They're available to pre-order during the show 2 Oct 2026
- I've done an annual review every December for 17 years. Reading the old ones, my 23-year-old self feels like another person I love him. I trust him. I'm grateful to him 1 Oct 2026
- 31 people in 19 countries said yes A few weeks ago, we asked our Second Brain community: Who wants to host a meetup in their city? Quito goes first on October 9 From there, meetups run through the end of November, from Montréal to Melbourne, Bhopal to Berlin Wherever a member found a coffee shop and a couple of hours to spare Because the more thinking we hand to AI, the easier it becomes to go a whole day without a real conversation We don't want that So we're making it easier to meet the people behind the screens 28 Sept 2026
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