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Tiago Forte, creator of *Building a Second Brain*, argues that a knowledge system isn’t about hoarding information; it’s about making it useful. His **C.O.D.E. framework** (Capture, Organize, Distill, Express) breaks this down:
• **Capture** the ideas and insights that spark your interest. A sticky note, a voice memo, or an app like Notion—whatever works.
• **Organize** them so you can find them later. Categories, tags, or even a simple “Projects” list will do.
• **Distill** your notes into their essential meaning. Ask: What’s the big takeaway here?
• **Express** your ideas by using them in your work. Share them in a blog, design a product, or test them out in conversation.
The magic lies in simplicity. You’re not saving *everything*—just what sparks curiosity or solves a problem. The goal? To create a system that serves your life, not one you’re constantly “fixing.”
How to Build a Personal Knowledge System That Fuels Your Creativity
Jenn- jscreative
The pressure was palpable. Lamar was tasked with setting the standard for rap at the Super Bowl while also kicking down doors for more solo acts to follow in his wake. He was also under pressure to execute the global death knell to his most public adversary, Drake — but not too nasty of a way as to not deter from his historic performance. Add in the last-minute pressure to do something as a form of protest while Donald Trump was in attendance, and we have Lamar at the center of a moment that feels like it may last forever.
The Subversive Genius of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
David Dennis Jr.
We need ways to draw connections between upstream tables and downstream assets in a way that incorporates the entirety of your data environment — not just the warehouse, lake, or transformation layer. We need an approach that’s truly end to end, all the way down to the consumption layer.
The Next Big Crisis for Data Teams
Barr Moses
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