How to Create More & Consume Less in 2025

[@tar-yy3ub]

Step 1: realise that for most people watching this video (including me!), you have already consumed too much productivity content, and need to stop watching youtube pretending to improve yourselves and actually go and create something.

[@aloysiusalexander5909]

This is exactly what I'm going through lol. The key is to just start and be consistent. That's it.

[@messingwitheverything]

You’re part of the 9%

[@byro2545]

And here we are 😂 a tribe of procrastinators 😊 Let's get to creating and showing 🎉❤

[@nolanfontaine7973]

@@aloysiusalexander5909 that's the impossible cycle

[@DMasterChifu]

I was just thinking this... is this going to be the one... the one to get me to work.

[@arnabchatterjee694]

Why everyone should create? 1. To Master 2. To Show 3. To Connect How to create? 1. Collect 2. Curate Ways to curate? 1. Newsletters 2. Infographics and diagrams 3. Comparsion Tables 4. Toolkits 5. Guides 6. Reviews How to curate content? 1. Choose a repository 2. Learn in public 3. Combine the personal and the objective 4. Always Pitch 5. Feed and tune your network

[@hannah816]

nice curating:)

[@arvindh001]

You are awesome. Thank you.

[@PauloDandrea00]

Thx for the curation

[@ramankataria6544]

hi do you have any channel

[@M1GUELSYOUTUBE]

This reminds me of how in Public School, a lot of the essays we would do were responding and reflecting on famous literary works. While I have a lot of critiques of the school systems, I think that practice of curating and crafting arguments with set inspiration was really helpful for me now. Great perspective on getting started!

[@dedit_o]

I got tired of video essays telling me how to do things better like be less lazy and be a step ahead... they've all said the same things. This one though, I feel like this is an actual doable baby step away from consuming your favorite content. Curate your favorite content! 🙌

[@robeastv]

If you obsess over being creative all the time, you might reach a point where you say to yourself, “I wish I was satisfied with just enjoying consuming these cool creative things and not always wanting to create something.” This has happened to me in the last couple of years. Had a few talks with friends who are always on that creative grind. Some of them feel the same way. If this sounds like hyperbole, I’ve worked as a graphic designer since 2001 and regularly contributed to art shows for a good few years. Put out a few well-received projects on old hip hop message boards. Fun stuff. It’s just burnout at the EOD. When I do personal creative stuff now it’s mostly drawing for fun and I’ve stopped sharing that stuff.

[@mintee8638]

One thing I like to do is set a timer for a few minutes to ceeate something, to judge it, then to find any weaknesses to then research further if desired. My trick is to force myself to create something every day for a period of time such as a week or month, then judge each thing (creating and improving a rubric, which is another creation)

[@raymondpoirier93]

One of my goals this year is to write 1-2 articles on Medium every month. I’m not doing it to gain an audience, I’m doing it to learn the process of writing. How to collect the info, extract the key insights, organize it so it’s coherent and share it with others. It gives a reason to dive deep into a subject that would have just skimmed over. I wrote a 3 part series writing book summaries, something that is boring to the majority of people but something that I get excited about! Your book was one of the big reasons I decided to make that goal for this year and it gave me the framework to do it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TiagoForte]

Love it!

[@RonaldoSoccerPwnz]

how quickly do you think you can create a high quality article?

[@raymondpoirier93]

@@RonaldoSoccerPwnz I give myself a month to write an article. This includes research, writing, editing and publishing. I have an idea list of topics I’d like to write. If I really focused on writing, I could probably publish more articles in a month but I have other priorities. I wouldn’t say my articles are high quality but I’m sure it will go up as I keep writing.

[@margosulek]

What is your medium profile name? I'd love to read your articles :)

[@raymondpoirier93]

@@margosulek it’s @raypoirier93!

[@beckatase]

Tiago, this is one of the most compelling videos I’ve seen in a while. It’s as if you created it just for me. I’ve been following you for a few years now, and I’m so inspired by this new KZbin format. Congratulations, this is well done, thought provoking, and makes the world a better place. Respect and gratitude.

[@TiagoForte]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@laptoprelaks]

@@TiagoForte thank you btw... i I've gotten in a rut lately and even digital detox did not help much i think i need to add activity in place of my digital consumption.... i think this will be a good guideline for it....

[@zahinrejuan]

Tiago, this is such a well made video with so much value. As a former product manager, I would often say our primary objective is to be the lead translator within an organization. The engineering team can have the most brilliant ideas for example however if it is shared with the sales or marketing teams in the form of a technical specification document, the ideas value is lost because it is never understood. The curation and synthesizing of information to translate to various audiences is a skill that once mastered can lead to monumental successes. Thank you for all that you do!

[@NobodysFaultPodcast]

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Want to be lucky? Prepare by curating ideas. I see some sour grapes in the comments. These are people who aren't seeing the value of content and idea curation. You have been very helpful and inspiring to me. Thank you!

[@MuscleMeetsMind]

Love the Seneca quote

[@farragoprismproductions3337]

That is concise and blunt, and I like it.

[@orioni]

It's as Lord Acton wrote: “Learn as much by writing as by reading.”

[@Doddom]

Wow !

[@IAmDavidWhipple]

The fear is big in many people. It stops them from creating from the heart (or at all). Curating content helps overcome fear. An important first step. Start by collecting and sharing your favorite content. Inspiration follows. I spent years consuming content and doing nothing. Being addicted to alcohol didn't help. But I'm sober now and alive. Cheers content creators ✨

[@viktoriaberg8706]

I'm a nurse trying to create a learning culture at work. This video is timely for me, and I have Austin Kleons book on my Kindle, now I need to re-read it. 😀

[@lacareisa]

I think it's also essential to think about why you do what you do and if the way and medium that you're doing it is aligned with what you want. A couple of years ago there was this rush about having a blog, and it being like a must, for everyone. And it brought some uneasiness about what to do and having the right niche, and all that stuff that brought along the decision-making paralysis when, you know, if you're, say, a writer, you could spend more time writing what you want, sharing it by other mediums, instead of worrying about not being fitting to manage a blog or something like that

[@darwincruz20]

Its really a surprise to me that your father was a Filipino. Love here from the PHILIPPINES. Love your work Tiago. Been a PARA user since 2018

[@anticapitalisthomedesign]

I've been researching anything and everything related to content creation for probably at least 8-9 years at this point, and finally starting my own creation journey (casually for the past two years, and I've finally just started taking it seriously the past month or so), and this is by far the best video I've found on it. Thank you for this!

[@ThePreparedMuslim]

This was not just masterful, truly this is life changing. Thank you.

[@Evergreen64]

I really like to teach things that I am interested in. I have a whole range of topics that I bounce between. I've always considered that a problem as I don't stay focused on one topic.

[@MicheleG-uc1sx]

Inspiring. Enough to push me to take first tentative step from lurker to making a comment. Still a wee way to go to become a creator, thanks for the nudge

[@TiagoForte]

Yay! You got this.

[@fearlesslionmedia4232]

I started creating videos for my film business that relate to storytelling and I'm experiencing a lot of what you mentioned that happens in the beginning: Knowing of information, but finding the gaps in the knowledge when I created the scripts. This video was helpful.

[@chiwbaka]

I used to blog all the time. Now I have no idea where to go, as nobody read my blog in the first place (but as you say, regardless of how much applause you receive). I think networking, getting my content discovered, is key. But this means doing videos, going on Twitter... and actually, I do prefer writing blogposts. Some mindset shifts in this video are really useful to me. Where to go though, how much should one think about being discovered, how far should one go to get discovered (move platforms? change media?) this is all stuff I'd like to hear from you too, if you continue down this topic.

[@TiagoForte]

Great suggestions for a follow-up. Thank you!

[@chiwbaka]

@@TiagoForte Yes, I would eagerly await advice on this from you. Thanks a lot for your Second Brain book, I'm transitioning my org-mode brain into Obsidian at the moment.

[@adrianobarboza]

This might be the video with the most value I've seen in your channel. I'm definitely going to re-watch it. Thank you, Tiago!

[@TiagoForte]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dianae18]

Though I know I need to stop consuming (including this video) I’m glad I did because I see I’m on the right path. I discovered I’m a curator and been brainstorming ideas on how to share it with the world ❤

[@EcomCarl]

I couldn't agree more with the importance of creating content-it's a powerful way to deepen understanding, build your brand, and forge meaningful connections. The curation method highlighted here offers a fantastic starting point for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of content creation and storytelling. 🎨📝

[@TiagoForte]

Thank you!

[@Teh1Person0]

I think something that is hard is that I can agree with everything in the video and still get hung-up on the fact that I fear that I will be bad at curating content and that people will judge me for it and I will have wasted my time. But I really liked the point at the end of the video where you talked about basically posting content mostly for your future self to see. And I think that really resonated with me. I am already taking notes in my second brain and distilling those down. So why not just post them online for my self to see in the future. Now if only I could get the knot out of my stomach and actually do it.....

[@kalleidemation]

This is a good point. I also think that you don’t need to get rid of the knot in your stomach in order to start. You just have to force yourself to start, even if you don’t want to. Then it gets better. It never starts without force.

[@QueenLover-j5i]

By YouSum Live 00:00:14 Content consumption vs. creation ratio: 99:1 rule. 00:01:29 Importance of content creation for personal growth and brand. 00:02:47 Content creation fosters connections and opportunities. 00:03:30 Transition from collecting to curating for impactful content creation. 00:04:11 Curation as a blend of selection, organization, and storytelling. 00:04:48 Curation evolving into active creation with personal touch. 00:04:57 Various ways to curate content effectively and uniquely. 00:06:21 Guiding principles for successful content curation. 00:09:47 Dispelling the myth of needing expertise to start sharing. 00:10:56 Value of the journey in content creation and sharing. 00:11:45 Embracing the process of self-discovery through content creation. By YouSum Live

[@LukePinion]

Thanks for this! I've been a consumer of your content for at least a couple years now, but haven't really done much to act on it. I think I feel a bit overwhelmed on where to start. At any rate, your point towards the end about not needing to be an "expert" is helpful. For many years now, I have a particular area of interest that I've felt called to explore and help others to grow in, but I haven't taken any steps (other than face to face conversations when it comes up organically) because I feel like I haven't reached the point I should be at in order to actually teach others. However, seeing this short video inspired me to not only recognize that I don't have to be an expert, but that documenting my own struggles and failures can help others. On a different note, if you haven't already, I'd love to hear your personal thoughts/preferences on consuming entertainment in general and where your limits are. In our culture, it's so easy to do and so desirable, but I recognize that it rarely provides any actual benefit to myself. Sometimes it's a good way to relax and other times I see it as art to reflect on, but ultimately I've really begun to recognize how pointless a lot of it is.

[@imranmd]

I can't tell if I'm in a great mood, or if this video is the most inspiring and joyful thing I've seen in a long time!

[@FlavioBoubli]

then I must be in a great mood too? :)

[@ScottRadkeMusic]

Third that sentiment 🤘🏽

[@adammichael9759]

Same here. I cant tell if all my current stressors have disappeared ( including parent on hospice) or if this is the most interesting thing i have consumed in a long time. I love when things like this come into my life.

[@ettorecerchi6671]

Hey man, I follow you for a really long time and I can say without a doubt you changed my life with the second brain. Thanks so much for this video. Cheers from Brazil.

[@TiagoForte]

Great to hear!

[@TheMusicOwl]

I especially like the part of pitching to others. But the truth is is that if we are not practiced at pitching to ourselves the same concept, it’s very difficult to pitch to others.

[@Duhshesawkward]

Wow wow wow - I have wanted to start a big project lately but I didn’t know how to start or where exactly I want to head with it. THIS VIDEO helped me realise how I can ACTUALLY get started. Thank you so so much 😁

[@ebruozyurek5266]

Really nice feedback for creative minds 👍🏻 Also, the video is greatly done! Awesome job 👏🏻

[@TheQwuilleran]

3:18 One of my mottos is "Take Notes" so this segment really hit home with me

[@TheQwuilleran]

My issue comes with the duality of reinventing the wheel and the realization that the wheel already exists. That is, why is my contribution important when other creators have already done it? tl;dr I quit before I start. Does my insight further saturate a market that is already overcrowded? As a novice, I do not have the expertise or resources to compete in the short attention span economy.

[@DorotaGodby]

Thank you, Tiago, for this wonderful validation and encouragement of the less understood type of creativity: the one that emerges in response rather than out of thin air. If Human Design is to be believed (I appreciate that modality a lot), the response-based, curation-led creativity is the natural way for 2/3 of the population (the called generators), for whom "just do it" simply doesn't work. Yet that approach has somehow been the baseline expectation in the prevailing culture. So your work is very important! I also really appreciate you role modelling what you talk about and how clear your explanations are. I'd love to hear more about your idea of writing at least for the future self, because I find minimal response deflating, "why share it if it's only adding to the noise and not engaging?" the inner critic says ...

[@nadamuchu]

this is so simple yet truly revelationary for me! I've been collecting and doing some curation without realizing it. I will be doing more intentional curation now with the understanding that this will lead to more creation!

[@TheMusicOwl]

As usual, your content is insightful, impactful, and on time.

[@TiagoForte]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@veganfamilykitchen]

This is one of the best videos I have seen recently, Tiago, I like the clear and fresh (freshly organized?) thinking behind it. It inspires me to keep going with my work! Thank you.

[@TiagoForte]

Glad you liked it!

[@africaart]

I want to be in that 1% of creator internet users.

[@saasaaluv]

Here’s after reading your books. Ur channel definitely already my favorite channel from now on

[@TiagoForte]

Wow, thank you!

[@MetalForgeLegends]

Thanks for sharing! I first started my second brain system about 2 years ago... and I've done nothing but save content. I struggle with making time to curate. How do you balance all of your interests? I collect stuff but I have no action plans to do something with it.

[@anickglobensky-bromow9820]

But Tiago, you often talk about the struggle of information overload. If we all become content creators, the noise is going to be deafening! I think we're contributing to the problem!

[@TiagoForte]

Most of the content out there is still crap. We need more people putting more of their creativity and inspiration into their work, thus outcompeting and driving out the drivel from the airwaves

[@anickglobensky-bromow9820]

@@TiagoForte I'm not sure we're gonna solve information overload by throwing MORE volume at it... Seems counterintuitive

[@gryph3714]

@@anickglobensky-bromow9820it’s up to the individual to take accountability for the quality of their content consumption. Putting more quality content out there is both good for us, and for the people who may be inspired by the algorithm picking up our “paper boats” and sending it down their online stream. We will never outshout the drivel, but by putting quality out there, somewhere downstream it makes a difference. Other than that, it’s up for those picking up pieces of content and curating their own entertainment to be free from the useless noise.

[@AbcDef-tz3gu]

Brilliant video. I'm currently a aontent hoarder, but want to become a content curator and creator. This vid has given me some inspiration on moving away from info-overload and inaction Thanks

[@TiagoForte]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JW-mg1sk]

This is so valuable, thank you!

[@isixqueenxofxmadness]

Do you actually have stock footage of yourself? What a pro. No but seriously taking notes Is like the best thing ever to reflect on what you consume and clarify your thoughts upon reviewing notes. Today I try to carry around a mini notebook to take notes of whatever whenever without going to the process of unblocking my phone and switching apps. If it's important I will digitalize upon review

[@Barabaraillustration]

This was so interesting! I am sure I'm not the only one who thought they had to be an expert to share something. But you have helped me change my mind a bit. Sharing the process can be of great help to someone who is where you were a month ago! Thanks!

[@lynnn7237]

Thanks for sharing your idea. I wanted to start sharing my thoughts and learning through content creation long time ago but I haven’t turn the engine on. This video is a sign for me.

[@takashabutterfly]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@TyreeceGreen]

Thankyou for the video, Your videos are always intentional and give me a drive to keep up on my journey aswell. Ive read your book and adopted the para method which I have been using on and off but slowly I am building my own vault of informaiton from my findings. and I too want to create a community that value the same things.

[@TiagoForte]

Awesome! Keep it up.

[@stevephuc5853]

This is one of the best video related to how to start creating I watch so far. thank you for sharing it

[@TiagoForte]

I'm so glad! Thank you.

[@jrRim]

Ótimo conteúdo, Tiago!

[@DKane2012]

Man, your videos such a gold for me, really. Every single word and reasoning resonates with me so hard. Thank you for that!

[@TiagoForte]

Happy to help!

[@theladyfuria]

this video is gold! thank you for inspiring us with your ideas and making us more free to express what we think and share our interests

[@ryuujisan32codes]

This is one of those videos that really stared me in the face. Thanks man. I need to dive back in it

[@boukmananddessalines5522]

Thank you. I needed to hear someone like you.

[@ethereal946]

This is a big video, in that it’s presenting so simply what i know takes a million baby steps. The bottom line however is a more fulfilling aspect of life in the realm of ideas and online engagement. This feels like what the default of social media should be, if we were socialized to treat it as a platform for authentic expression than superficial highlights and sometimes straight up lies.

[@hotredginger]

Consice compelling and very useful. Love the format and the editing. Keep it coming!

[@TiagoForte]

Much appreciated!

[@oprahesemuze5409]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Hatter5150]

This video is gold! It’s a perfect overview of how I want to spend my time and succinctly addresses my questions of how to implement these ideas. Thank you for posting it!

[@TiagoForte]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alexandrak3847]

This was one of the most helpful and inspiring videos I have watched in a while. Thank you. Now I am off to creating something.

[@MarcoBattocchia]

Very inspiring, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@SolveMathematics-L]

I really appreciate this video. It is a motivation for me each time i listen to it. thanks

[@BBNERA]

Thank you.

[@animalfacts4444]

Great video! I often think about the balance between consumption and creation.

[@MargAbbottYou]

Wonderful, thank you! ❤

[@TTZ316]

Valeu Tiagão!

[@simonsergepasi]

Interesting take thanks 👍

[@denis-tarasenko]

That's very inspirational! I feel like sharing ideas and putting stuff I'm creating out there that's exactly what I'm missing. Really, hardest thing is to just start and stick to it for some time, because afterwards the momentum takes over and it doesn't require any effort anymore, plus fulfills you. How do I know it? I've been learning programming to become a web dev for 2 years (and I've become the one!), so it's very similar if look at it in terms of habits.

[@Evan842Complex]

Tbh I dont know what to include in the second brain. Like some random stuff I learn in the internet. Overall I stop taking notes for the brain and I also dont look over my notes tho. Honestly I dont know where to start..

[@MattFitzgerald]

Excellent thoughts! I've been trying to figure out how to best curate for a few years now and this helped me organize some thoughts. Question for you: When curating, is it ever appropriate to share your full collection? Or have you found best results from only sharing what you curate? e.g. Watch 100, Collect 20, Curate and Share 5. Would you ever show the collected 20?

[@TiagoForte]

The proportion you show is one of the creative decisions you have to make. It depends on a variety of factors, from the constraints of your medium to how much time you have to work with

[@hannah816]

This is such a beautifully made/edited video!

[@anastasiaszymala8497]

Thank you!

[@yohanesliong4818]

Fantastic. Thank you.

[@hudsondamon]

Thanks for this man!

[@ThePsychoticUnicorn]

Thank you for the content and the whole concept of a second brain, it is a beautiful system. Oh and good luck with the book that your co-author for, it won't let me pre-order through your link in your Linktree but I will be keeping my eyes out 💯

[@TiagoForte]

Thank you! Appreciate it. We don't have a publishing date yet for the upcoming book so not available for pre-order yet.

[@ThePsychoticUnicorn]

Ah that explains it, thank you for taking the time out to let me know. I look forward to being able to read it when it is available!

[@homer2384]

thank you!!

[@alexandralimaelt]

I just loooooved it ❤

[@Greg.Lacoste]

thank you for this confirmation

[@CMC-bs2wg]

Excited for this video!

[@JudgeFredd]

Great content !

[@GaryBradleymusic]

I agree, you don't need to be an expert to create content, but it takes expertise to judge the accuracy of that content.

[@nachobru]

Very inspiring ✨

[@minmins7493]

i love you thankyou for this

[@sultanalshirah]

This video feels hard for me to digest. Am not sure if it is because I knew most of what is in the video, I just feel there is something in the video I need to see and I didn't. Otherwise, this video might not have something new to me. Maybe this is why am confused.

[@Niketathehealer]

One of the best videos a I’ve seen

[@TiagoForte]

Thank you!

[@ionutboss1266]

5:24 what software to you use to draw this kind of diagrams? De trimis Cbi

[@izba-chitalnja]

We made it using After Effects.

[@ionutboss1266]

@@izba-chitalnja raelly you draw all that in after e? I thought you used someting like miro/figjam

[@izba-chitalnja]

@@ionutboss1266 we needed those animations happening at specific time so we did a draft in something like a Keynote and then recreated and animated it in AE.

[@ionutboss1266]

@@izba-chitalnja thank you very much sir🙌🙏

[@kanavgupta2816]

great vid

[@Dollcan]

Great ideas.

[@annietriesthings]

I’m not looking for applause. I’m looking to avoid the hate, which seems so epidemic now. Can you keep the haters off my comment feed please? No? Well, then I have a big disincentive to share anything with the world.

[@VladimirKostek]

Just disable comments?

[@Alexander_the_creator]

It always fascinates me how few people show any activity. Even on this video - tens of thousands of views, but only a hundred comments!

[@Gromcan]

Tiago , where can I find more info on the chart graph at 7:02?

[@TiagoForte]

This is Elizabeth Filips' Second Brain outline. You can find more info about it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpfPhmZ8pr9pnpYsi=VWMfANaTNgvUIQlL

[@ghiblighibli5126]

Thank you for the advice poor Elon Musk

[@Mvrderface]

15/5.

[@roberthoov2]

TiaGOAT💯

[@loneshew0lf]

Is it worth creating if others are too busy creating themselves and no one has enough time to consume your work?

[@Stuck313]

Is all we do just to serve us getting things for our CV? And still not fully convinced that our social media accounts is in that equation.

[@marlenelandstravels]

great video, probably not the first to say this but you look like Ellon Musk :)

[@syzygy4365]

OoooooOooooOoh!!

[@strandphysio]

And here I am again, consuming :)...

[@360.Tapestry]

i watched this with no sound and just read the cc at 2x speed

[@ParanormalLabs_ROPE]

*Go and Create No need to Watch Another Video* 🐸