3-Step Framework for choosing the “perfect” digital tool
There is actually no “perfect” tool, there is only the right tool that works for you.
There are hundreds of tools out there.
It can be overwhelming to figure out what’s right for you.
Here’s my 3-Step Framework of questions that I ask myself (and I recommend you do too).
This will help you choose the right Second Brain tool to manage your life, business, notes, goals, ideas and so on.
But before we dive into the 3 steps, you might be asking what exactly is a Second Brain? This term has been coined by Tiago Forte, a productivity and knowledge management guru.
A “Second Brain” is a system for knowledge management — a trusted place outside your head to preserve and protect your most valuable knowledge. – Tiago Forte
Basically an external, centralised, digital system for storing ideas, notes, tasks, projects, resources (basically anything that you want to remember and/or take action on).
When picking a digital tool for life or business management, consider if you need a digital Second Brain for the long term to avoid tool-switching when something bright and shiny comes onto the market.