How I get sh*t done

Hey — it’s James

If you’ve ever wished you could organize your entire life—ideas, tasks, projects, habits, calendar, notes, contacts, finances, all of it—in one single place… this is for you.

After months of building and refining, I’m excited to introduce the new Second Brain Notion template: a clean, connected workspace designed to bring peace of mind to your personal life.

Let me walk you through what it can do ↓

ALL-IN-ONE DASHBOARD

Quick buttons let you capture anything on the fly:

→ Tasks, journal entries, calendar events, notes... all in a tap (yes, it works on mobile too).

Everything lands directly where it should—in the right database, with the right context.

TASKS THAT MAKE SENSE

Plan your day, organize by area, and drag-and-drop tasks to update statuses.

See what’s done, what’s coming, and what you actually want to work on.

CALENDAR THAT TALKS TO PEOPLE

View events by month, week, or table.

Each event links to the person involved (via the built-in CRM), so you’ll never forget who said what and when.

NOTES & LIBRARY

Jot down quick thoughts or save deep reads.

Use it for shopping lists or documentary rabbit holes—everything’s categorized and searchable.

Each resource can be checked off once read/watched and even include your notes inside.

JOURNALING WITH PURPOSE

Includes daily prompts, weekly reviews, creative templates—plus the ability to add your own.

Entries are automatically dated and beautifully sorted so you can reflect back anytime.

GOALS, SIMPLIFIED

Track progress over time with a light OKR-style system.

Whether it's saving money, running a half marathon, or meditating more—set your targets and watch the progress bars fill up.

HABITS THAT STICK

Click to check off habits daily.

Set monthly goals and track your actual vs. target completion automatically.

AREAS & MONTHS

Every task, event, note, journal, and goal is connected to an area (like "Relationships" or "Work") and a month.

This means powerful, automatic reviews: what happened in May? What’s going on in “Health & Fitness”? It’s all here.

PERSONAL CRM

Add friends, family, or collaborators.

Track contact details, birthdays (automatically surfaced each week), and all your shared events and notes.

It’s like your brain remembering social stuff—without the mental load.

SIMPLE FINANCES

Track income and expenses month by month.

Automatic balance updates. No setup needed. Just input and go.

FULLY GUIDED

There’s a full documentation and FAQ section built into the template, with:

• Clear instructions

• Embedded videos and visuals

• Answers to common questions

Whether you're journaling your thoughts, scheduling a dentist appointment, or planning your year—it’s all there. This is your life, centralized.

If you’re still not convinced, you can:

→ Check out the walkthrough video

→ Preview the template

→ Access the French version (🇫🇷)

💬 Got questions? Just reply to this email!

Let me know what you think—I’d love your feedback.