Two nights ago, I erased everything from my digital second brain, including years of notes, quotes, and to-do lists.
It was a drastic action, yes. But it brought relief and mental clarity.
Building a second brain promised enhanced memory and productivity, but it turned into a mausoleum of old thoughts that stifled creativity. Reflecting on my sobriety and past mental frameworks, I realized that outsourcing my memory to digital tools made me dependent on structures rather than genuine thought.
00:00 Deleting Everything: A Fresh Start
00:26 The Second Brain: Promise and Pitfalls
01:03 Sobriety and Reflection
01:54 The Evolution of Personal Knowledge Management
03:58 The Illusion of Mastery
04:59 Embracing Deletion and Simplicity
06:12 A New Approach to Knowledge and Memory
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