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Notion Tips, Time Blocking & Creating a 2nd Brain, with Ian Anderson Gray

February 02, 2024

Is your creative mind bursting with ideas but struggling to turn them into consistent content? Discover how to organize your thoughts, streamline your workflow, and sustainably grow your creator business!

Join Colin Gray, Jacob Anderson, and special guest Ian Anderson Gray as they dive deep into productivity systems, community building, and leveraging AI to supercharge your content creation process.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to use tools like Notion and the PARA method to organize your creative ideas

  • Strategies for consistent content creation from successful creators

  • The power of community in supporting your creator journey

  • Ways to leverage AI for enhanced productivity and learning

  • Tips for balancing creativity with organization

Tools discussed:

  • Notion: For organizing tasks, projects, and information

  • The PARA method: A system for personal knowledge management

  • Time blocking and weekly planning techniques

  • ChatGPT and other AI tools for content creation and learning

Featured creators:

  • Tiago Forte: Known for his "Building a Second Brain" methodology

  • Mark Schaefer: Creator of the RISE community

  • Rob Walling: Host of the "Startups for the Rest of Us" podcast

Try this workflow:

Implement a weekly planning session using time blocking:

  1. Choose a consistent day and time each week for planning (e.g., Sunday evening or Monday morning)

  2. Review your upcoming week and identify your top priorities

  3. Use a tool like Google Calendar or Notion to block out time for specific types of work (e.g., content creation, admin tasks, community engagement)

  4. Assign specific tasks to each time block, ensuring your most important work gets scheduled

  5. Leave some flexibility for unexpected tasks or creative inspiration

  6. At the end of each week, review your progress and adjust your system as needed

Resources:

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