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The Wholistic Productivity Podcast
#28 Personal Knowledge Management and the PARA Method
Are you drowning in digital files, scattered notes, and endless bookmarks? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun unpacks Tiago Forte’s PARA Method and the concept of a Second Brain — powerful tools for organizing your life and taming information overload.
You’ll discover:
- The four pillars of PARA: Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives
- How to use PARA across files, notes, bookmarks, and even physical storage
- Why personal knowledge management matters in a world of constant tech change
- Practical tips for setting up your own Second Brain without over-complicating it
- Common pitfalls (and how to avoid wasting time on the wrong system)
Whether you’re dealing with decades of digital clutter or just looking for a smarter way to manage your ideas and tasks, this episode will give you the foundation to build a Personal Knowledge Management system that actually works.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:09 The Challenges of Change for Gen X
08:16 Discovering the PARA Method
09:46 Projects
10:37 Areas
11:08 Resources
11:43 Archives
12:10 Pros and Cons of PARA
14:35 Implementing the PARA System
15:45 Capturing Information with CODE
17:39 Personal Knowledge Management
19:30 Second Brain & Prooductivity
24:41 Conclusion
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