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BrainMaxxing (Quick Take)
In a nutshell
BrainMaxxing is like having a research assistant on autopilot.
Once your BrainLift is set up, Ephor automatically finds new articles, perspectives, and insights that match your focus — no more manual hunting.
Why It Matters
Manual research is slow and biased. BrainMaxxing continuously discovers content you’d never find yourself, keeping your knowledge fresh and challenging your assumptions.Example
The Shift from Manual to Automated
What is BrainMaxxing?
BrainMaxxing transforms your BrainLift into a living knowledge filter. Ephor uses your defined scope, identified experts, and existing DOKs to continuously discover relevant content that expands and challenges your understanding.
Why It Matters
Automated discovery solves the research problem:- Continuous learning — New content surfaces automatically
- Reduced bias — Discover perspectives you wouldn’t seek
- Time efficiency — Focus on synthesis, not searching
- Serendipity — Find unexpected connections and insights
Your BrainLift becomes smarter not just from what you add, but from what Ephor discovers for you.
Getting Started with BrainMaxxing
Get Your Secret Link
In your BrainLift on Workflowy, gather the Secret Link:
- Click the share/link icon
- Copy the unique BrainLift URL
- Keep this secure — it’s your knowledge key
Link BrainLift to Project
Connect your BrainLift via the Right Sidebar:
- Open the project sidebar
- Select “Link BrainLift”
- Paste your Secret Link
- Wait a few minutes for Ephor to process
This primes your Project to begin BrainMaxxing — initial processing can take a few minutes while Ephor analyzes your BrainLift.
Understanding the BrainMaxxing UI
Content Viewing Panel
Content Viewing Panel
Your primary content area with toggle controls:Original View:
- Raw scraped content as-is
- Quality depends on source
- Best for technical accuracy
- Ephor cleans and formats content
- More digestible presentation
- Note: Some fidelity may be lost through summarization
AI Assistant Panel
AI Assistant Panel
Embedded LLM with content access:Learnings Tab:
- Quick content summarization
- Auto-generated starting DOKs
- Helps decide if content is worth deep diving
- Ask questions about the content
- Brainstorm connections
- Extract specific insights
Action Controls
Action Controls
Bottom panel for content management:Bookmarking:
- Saves content for later review
- Progresses to next item in feed
- Builds your personal research library
- Removes content from feed permanently
- Helps train future recommendations
- Use for irrelevant or low-quality content
- View BrainLift-specific guidance
- See how content relates to your focus
- Get suggestions for integration
The BrainMaxxing Workflow
Digest Content
Review each piece in your Learning Path:
- Skim with Easy Read for quick assessment
- Deep dive into Original for valuable pieces
- Use AI assistant for clarification
Extract Value
For bookmarked content:
- Generate DOK1 facts and DOK2 summaries
- Identify new SPOVs or insights
- Note tensions with existing knowledge
Synthesize into BrainLift
After reviewing ~30 sources:
- Add new Sources, Insights, and SPOVs
- Update existing knowledge with refinements
- Document what changed your mind
Pro Tips for Effective BrainMaxxing
- Process in batches — Review 5-10 pieces at a time for better synthesis
- Look for patterns — What themes emerge across multiple sources?
- Challenge yourself — Bookmark content that disagrees with your views
- Document tensions — Note when sources contradict each other
- Regular cycles — Weekly BrainMaxxing keeps knowledge fresh
The Compound Effect
As your BrainLift improves through BrainMaxxing:- Better content surfaces — Refined focus yields higher-quality discoveries
- Deeper insights emerge — Patterns become visible across sources
- Expertise compounds — Each cycle builds on previous knowledge
- Conversations improve — AI responses become more sophisticated