> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 2 evergreens</em></s> #### [[How do we work with a second brain]] There are ways that a [[second brain]] is better than our first brain and worse. If we want to optimize our workflow we need to craft our [[second brain]] in a way that works for us. This includes:: [[Write your notes with a system not within a system]] and [[An experienced note taker knows how to work efficiently]]. The easiest way that we can surpass the first brain is *permanency.* Data can sit for 20 years on a hard drive and still be accessible, but unlike in our first brain, data will not grow over time: [[The fragility of information in knowledge management]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/SPROUT *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[second brain]], [[knowledge work]]