Ep 96: Backing Up Your Brain

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In this game-changing episode of our ADHD Summer School series, I reveal why your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed by trying to remember everything and teach you the exact "second brain" systems my clients use to capture, organize, and retrieve information effortlessly—without complicated setups or waiting for motivation to strike.

📌 Key Topics:

• Why forgetting things costs you time, money, brain power, and self-esteem
• The "second brain" concept: creating systems outside your head to hold information
• Digital vs. analog vs. hybrid approaches—finding what works for your brain
• How to capture ideas, tasks, and information without losing them
• Smart goal setting using the 12-week year method
• Collaboration strategies that keep everyone on the same page
• Building habits around capturing and organizing information

🗣️ Featured Quote: "Your mind is for having ideas, not for holding them." - David Allen

💡 Strategy Breakdown:

• Use the "do it now" method for immediate information capture
• Apply proper labeling and categorization for easy retrieval
• Practice the 10-minute rule to overcome system-building overwhelm
• Master digital tools like Evernote, Notion, Trello, and Google Keep
• Implement hybrid systems that blend digital convenience with analog benefits
• Use mind mapping for project planning and creative thinking
• Create recurring reminders and automation to maintain your system

🎯 Four-Part Second Brain System:

1. Creating Systems Outside Your Brain: Choosing digital, analog, or hybrid approaches
2. Navigating and Retrieving Information: Making sure you can find what you store
3. Goals, Planning and Collaboration: Managing projects and working with others
4. Keeping Your System Going: Regular reviews, habits, and continuous improvement

🔑 Key Takeaway: Your forgetfulness isn't a character flaw—your ADHD brain just needs external systems to manage information overload. With the right tools to capture and organize everything outside your head, you can feel overwhelmed less often and accomplish more consistently. Start with one simple capture method, build momentum, and celebrate every organizational win.

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