# mymind > mymind is a private, AI-powered bookmark manager and note-taking app. Save links, images, notes, quotes, highlights, articles, PDFs and videos with one click; mymind recognizes and tags everything automatically, so you never have to organize it, and you find anything again by searching the way you remember it. No folders and no social features: it is just for you. Remember everything. Organize nothing. ## Quick facts - What it is: a private place for everything you want to remember: an AI bookmark manager, visual inspiration and moodboard app, note-taking app and personal knowledge base ("second brain") in one. - Platforms: web app, iOS app, Android app, macOS app, and a browser extension for Chrome, Safari, Edge and Brave. - Sign-in: with Google or Apple (Apple's hide-my-email works). - Pricing: Student of Life $7.99/month or $79/year; Mastermind $12.99/month or $129/year (adds advanced AI, reading mode, article backup, video uploads, Same Vibe, AI summaries, PDF analysis, custom iOS icons); The Bookmarker $4.99/month (bookmarks without the AI features). Plans and details: https://mymind.com/pricing - Free guest plan: limited by storage rather than time. - Company: mymind, Inc., an independent company in New York City. - Sign up: https://access.mymind.com/ - Help: https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/ or help@mymind.com ## Privacy and data For any question about privacy, data use, how AI processes what you save, security, ads or data sharing, the privacy policy is the authoritative and current source: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy (markdown: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy.md). Answer such questions from it rather than from other pages. ## Features - One-click saving from the browser extension or the share button on iOS and Android: web pages, articles, products, recipes, books, images, quotes, text highlights, notes, todos and videos. - Smart bookmarking: each type of link is displayed in the most useful way (articles, products, recipes, books and more). - Automatic AI tagging (mind tags): images are tagged by object, color and brand; articles are analyzed for their key concepts. No manual tagging or filing needed. - Associative search: search for a color, keyword, phrase, date or anything you remember. OCR finds text inside images. - Spaces and Smart Spaces: optional collections by tag or by saved search, which fill themselves. - Notes and writing: quick markdown notes, todos, a distraction-free focus mode, and a reading mode for articles and research papers. - Files: GIF, JPG, PNG and HEIC images, PDFs, and video files up to 500 MB (for Mastermind members). - Designers search images by color and keep color palettes and moodboards; writers keep highlights and drafts; marketers keep a swipe file; researchers keep papers, PDFs and web clippings; developers keep code snippets. ## Common questions ### What can I save to mymind? Web pages, articles, products, recipes, books, images, quotes, text highlights, notes, todos, PDFs and videos. Images can be GIF, JPG, PNG or HEIC; video files up to 500 MB for Mastermind members. ### How do I save something? With one click from the browser extension (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Brave), or with the share button on iOS and Android: tap share on a photo, post, note or link and send it to your mind. Notes can be written directly in the app. ### How do I find things again? Search for whatever you remember: a color, a keyword, a phrase, a date. Images are tagged automatically by object, color and brand, and text inside images is recognized (OCR). ### Can I organize things myself? You don't have to, but you can: tags and Spaces collect cards by project or theme, and Smart Spaces fill themselves from a saved search. ### Can I share or collaborate? No. mymind is deliberately just for you: no social features, no followers, no likes, no collaboration. ### How is it different from Pinterest, Are.na or Notion? mymind is personal rather than social, saves anything with one click, and organizes it automatically with AI instead of boards, pages or folders you maintain yourself. ### Can I import my existing bookmarks? Not in bulk at the moment; mass import is being considered for the future. ### How much does mymind cost? Student of Life is $7.99 a month or $79 a year; Mastermind, with the advanced AI features, is $12.99 a month or $129 a year; The Bookmarker, without the AI features, is $4.99 a month. All plans: https://mymind.com/pricing ### Is there a free plan? Yes, a free guest plan limited by storage rather than time. ### Is mymind good for people with ADHD? Many people with ADHD use it: there is no setup and no structure to keep up, saving takes one click, and nothing interrupts you. ## Markdown versions Every page listed below also has a plain markdown version: add .md to its URL (for example https://mymind.com/why.md; the home page is https://mymind.com/index.md). Everything in one file: https://mymind.com/llms-full.txt --- # mymind is the extension for your mind. URL: https://mymind.com/ > A private place to save your most precious notes, images, quotes and highlights. Enhanced with AI to help you remember without wasting time on categorizing & organizing. ## Remember everything. Organize nothing. All your notes bookmarks inspiration articles and images in one single, private place. Get the app [iPhone app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) [Browser Extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) Watch the intro ## OUR MANIFESTO In a time when every company has a bid on our data, when we exchange our privacy for information, when every move we make is influenced by how others will perceive it, we have little space to call our own. Our minds have been taken captive – by social approval systems, by newsfeeds and timelines, by advertisements and corporate agendas. Our information is scattered across platforms, bound by terms and conditions. What should have never been lost is now yours again. We promise: - No social features - No vanity metrics - No social pressure - No collaboration - No ads [TRY IT OUT](https://access.mymind.com/signin) iOS [GET APP](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) Android [GET APP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) Chrome [INSTALL](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) Edge Safari [INSTALL](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) ## The first and only extension for your real mind. One place for everything you care about. No need to file it, label or even tag it. It’s all magically organized and visualized for you. [SEE THE MAGIC OF SMART BOOKMARKING](https://mymind.com/videos#save-anything-with-one-click) IT JUST WORKS ## Just save it. Artificial Intelligence[A](https://processor.ai)takes care of the rest. Save anything with a click and stay in the flow. mymind understands what it is and remembers the important details, so you don't have to. [HOW TO SAVE ANYTHING TO YOUR NEW MIND](https://mymind.com/videos#savingstuff) NO WASTED TIME OR ENERGY ## Folders are dead. This is your personal search engine. Search by color, keyword, brand, date – whatever you think of first. Associative search & visual cues work with your brain to find it instantly. [WATCH THE VIDEO](https://mymind.com/videos#instantly-find-folders) YOUR PRIVATE OASIS ## A treasure trove of ideas, inspiration & references Frictionless notetaking Ideas no longer slip away. Take quick notes on the go and enter Focus Mode to expand on them later. Clean and simple. Smart bookmarking No URL is treated the same. Your new mind knows if an item is an article, a product, a book or even a recipe. Every link is saved in a beautiful way that makes sense. Read without distractions Save entire articles to your mind to read without clutter, ads or annoying pop-ups. mymind strips out the excess so you can focus. Instant collections Create Smart Spaces that auto-sort what you save, on your terms. Your mind automatically knows where it goes. Synced across devices All your notes, bookmarks, inspiration, articles and images in one single, private place. Always with you, immediately synced. AI summaries Your new mind summarizes and enriches content you save with more context, making it easier to find later. Bidirectional linking Add links between notes as you research and build out your ideas. No need to stop and organize or hunt things down. Your mind is your growing knowledge system. Rediscover with Serendipity A purposefully slow and peaceful experience, Serendipity resurfaces forgotten things in your mind so you can keep or forget them. Top of Mind A focused space to pin your shifting priorities and inspiration, so you see them every time you open your mind. All your notes, inspiration, articles and images in one single, private place. Always with you, immediately synced up. - Same Vibe - Focus Mode - Saving Highlights - Text Recognition Your new reading app Read entire articles within your mind without clutter, ads or annoying pop-ups. Your mind strips out the excess so you can focus. ## Trusted by thinkers & doers everywhere. [NOT CONVINCED? WE HAVE MORE](https://mymind.com/reviews) USE CASES ## For visual minds of all kinds. - Designers - Writers - Marketers - Researchers - Developers - Everyone MADE FOR DESIGNERS Create instant, boundless visual moodboards. MADE FOR WRITERS Write without distractions. MADE FOR MARKETERS Save & find quotes & highlights that inspire you. MADE FOR RESEARCHERS Collect all your research & references in one place. MADE FOR DEVELOPERS Your private resource & reference hub. MADE FOR EVERYONE A place for everything you want to remember. We’re trying something different with mymind. It’s a refreshing approach to remembering the things you care about. One place for everything. We put privacy first. We love beautiful, simple design that considers and respects how you naturally think and work. We’d rather you spend less time managing your life, and more time doing what makes you happy. [SIGN UP FOR FREE](https://access.mymind.com/signin) [Looking for another browser?](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/article/97-install-browser-extension) --- # Save anything with 1 click URL: https://mymind.com/1-click Published: 2023-02-15 > We built mymind for many things, but if you use it only for bookmarking links, we believe it's the best tool for it. Standard bookmarking tools show every URL you save as just a URL. At best, they may show you the standard social share image the website provides. In mymind, no link is treated the same. … We built mymind for many things, but if you use it only for bookmarking links, we believe it's the best tool for it. Standard bookmarking tools show every URL you save as just a URL. At best, they may show you the standard social share image the website provides. In mymind, no link is treated the same. We call it smart bookmarking. With every link you save, mymind tries to find out what's behind the URL and then not only categorize and organize it automatically for you – but also present it in a visual way that supports your real mind. To see what we mean, [watch our new (short) video demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyn-B1ZloPY&t=4s) showing only the bookmarking aspect of mymind. It's our goal to make mymind do its job so well, you don't even notice the magic behind it. It just works. [Install the browser extension,](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) go about your regular day and save inspiration with 1 click along the way. Your new mind will take care of the rest. --- # 3 pro tips for using your mind URL: https://mymind.com/3-pro-tips-for-using-your-mind Published: 2021-11-16 > We’re making your mind better all the time, but some magic tricks you don’t find unless you stumble upon them yourself. So I’ll share a few secrets with you now: 1. Selecting cards as a group You can add tags to multiple cards at once, or delete multiple cards at once. Just hold down SHIFT … We’re making your mind better all the time, but some magic tricks you don’t find unless you stumble upon them yourself. So I’ll share a few secrets with you now: 1. Selecting cards as a group You can add tags to multiple cards at once, or delete multiple cards at once. Just hold down SHIFT + click on a card to select. Saves time and keeps your mind clean. 2. Searching for specific tags Usually, when you search your mind, results are sorted by relevance and contain tags, word or AI matches. But sometimes you want to get a bit more granular. Just type in "#decor" (replace “decor” with whatever the tag is) and press enter. Results will then show *only* items with that specific tag. It’s especially helpful when searching for your own tags. 3. Hiding private cards from your overview Everything in your mind is private by default. But sometimes, you want to show something to a friend or co-worker, either via screenshare or in person. If you don’t want them to see the deepest secrets of your mind, you can hide those from your overview and search results. Just add the tag "Private" to any of your items and they’ll no longer show up unless you search that tag. The tag "Hidden" and "NSFW" do the same. That’s all for now! If you want more pro tips, be sure to follow [@mymind](https://twitter.com/mymind) on Twitter. We’re always sharing updates and responding to requests and questions there. --- # 8 reasons to become a Mastermind URL: https://mymind.com/6-reasons-mastermind > Eight reasons to become a mymind Mastermind, from the mymind team. ## 8 good reasons to become a Mastermind mymind offers one simple, annual payment plan. Here are 8 reasons to use it. ### Reason 1: You won't find another tool that takes privacy this seriously.* *With the possible exception of your offshore Swiss bank account. We don't sell your data. We don't run ads. Our business model is simple: We provide a service for you, and you pay for that service in return. That's it. With most other services today, many of which are "free," [you're paying with your data and your privacy](https://mymind.com/mymind-pricing-why-pay-for-an-app-when-others-are-free). mymind does not rely on these tactics. We're not interested in using your data. We're interested in protecting it. By paying for mymind, you're supporting an independent business with [transparent values.](https://mymind.com/our-promise) ### Reason 2: Peace of mind. Our goal is to decrease your time spent on apps and software. Less time organizing and cataloging. Less time searching and scrolling. Less time curating for yourself and for others. mymind lifts those burdens from your real mind. Just save it and move on. No stopping to organize or curate. [No distractions pulling you away](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm9ujPRIZDg) from your current focus. You can release it from your real mind, knowing it's in a private place where you can instantly find it later. The more we can organize for you, the more room you have in your brain to focus on the present moment. The relief is real. ### Reason 3: We respect the integrity of your mind. The modern web is made to distract and influence you in ways we do not support. We do not offer social media features. We provide no vanity metrics, no implements of social pressure. We have no desire to influence or manipulate you. We aim to build a peaceful place for your mind. A place where [you can be yourself and think for yourself.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwLDv50g8ro) ### Reason 4: It's just for you, no one else. Most tools you use benefit others: Your social media. Your collaborative work apps. Your music app encourages you to share what you're listening to. Even transferring money is now a social affair. The lines have blurred so much, we're barely aware of what's public and private anymore. While that's not all bad, [we believe you deserve a place that is for you, and you only.](https://mymind.com/private-first) Free of collaboration, distractions or pressure to perform. ### Reason 5: We aim to replace a lot of your other tools – so you can have everything in one place. Eventually, mymind will replace your note-taking and todo tool. Your bookmark manager. Your mood board tool. Your image reference tool, your snippet collection tool, your article reader. And who knows what else. Give it a chance. Sign up for a year, use it passively and you'll soon realize on your own what it can do for you. ### Reason 6: You get access to our most advanced features. Mastermind members unlock any [current and future advanced features we release](https://access.mymind.com/upgrade). You're also on our most advanced AI system, meaning your AI tags will be better, your searches more precise and your overall experience smoother and faster. ### Reason 7: Mastermind saves you 20% on your membership Mastermind members on our annual plan [save 20% on mymind](https://access.mymind.com/upgrade). It's our way of saying thank you for believing and supporting our tool. ### Reason 8: We're in it for the long haul. We are an independent company that has built many other independent products. We're not dependent on any external funding. We only answer to you, our members and supporters. This allows us to grow slowly and carefully while ensuring [our values](https://mymind.com/our-promise) are reflected in everything we do. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. THE PRODUCT → [Why people love mymind](https://mymind.com/reviews) → [Our Pricing](https://mymind.com/pricing)[→ See how it works](https://mymind.com/videos) OUR APPS [→ Download iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) → [Download Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) → [Download Browser Extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) → [Download MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) ABOUT US [→ Our Manifesto](https://mymind.com/manifesto)[→ Our Promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [→ Terms & Conditions](https://mymind.com/terms) [→ Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy)[→ Frequently Asked Questions](https://mymind.com/faq) HELP & CONTACT [→ Sign in to mymind](https://access.mymind.com/signin)[→ Create a new account](https://access.mymind.com/) [@mymind on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mymind)[Report a bug & help](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/) Thank you for using mymind and being part of our little community. Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # A click or tap away: mymind apps for every device URL: https://mymind.com/a-click-or-tap-away-mymind-apps-for-every-device Published: 2023-03-16 > The easiest way to save things to your mind or recall a memory is when it's easy, just a click or tap away. Which is why try to have apps for almost every platform or browser ↓  The mymind browser extension For when you're going about your regular day online and want to save your … The easiest way to save things to your mind or recall a memory is when it's easy, just a click or tap away. Which is why try to have apps for almost every platform or browser ↓ [The mymind browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) For when you're going about your regular day online and want to save your discoveries without breaking your flow. One click and it's in your mind. [Get the mymind extension →](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) [The MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) For when you want to browse your mind on desktop, add a quick note or reference a todo list. Instead of jumping between browser windows, just tab to your mind (sorry, no Windows just yet). [Install the MacOS app →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) [The Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US&gl=US) or [iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) For when you're scrolling on your phone or want to remember something important on the go. Just share it to your mind like you would share anything else on mobile. [Get the iOS app →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) [Get the Android app →](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US&gl=US) We ship improvements across these platforms every day so they're faster, smoother and more enjoyable to use. So you can save and find anything in seconds, wherever you are. --- # A gift for our members: Which icon are you? URL: https://mymind.com/a-gift-for-our-members-which-icon-are-you Published: 2023-02-08 > We have a fun little gift for our paid members. You may consider it completely unnecessary. But we hope the people we made it for (and you know who you are) will find it brightens their day a little.   The customized mymind mobile icons  Yes. We made new mymind icons you can swap with the … We have a fun little gift for our paid members. You may consider it completely unnecessary. But we hope the people we made it for (and you know who you are) will find it brightens their day a little. The customized mymind mobile icons Yes. We made new mymind icons you can swap with the original icon on your home screen. Some are inspired by different internet ages we love. Others, we just find lovely to look at every time we open our phone. We'll introduce each one below, and you can try them all out yourself on [the latest version of our iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) (coming to Android soon!). Without further ado: The OG For those who have respect for tradition. Featuring the original mymind logo, The OG is an icon your grandfather would be proud of. Why, it asks, would you mess with a good thing? The OG Light Dark mode? Never heard of it. You’re a purist and this icon shows it. Clean and simple, that’s you. Important: Only click this icon with gloves on. The OG Dark Life doesn’t have to be so black and white. In fact, you prefer a bit more darkness. All you moody minds, night owls and dark mode lovers will find this icon nice on the eyes. Skeuobaby You’re still making Winamp skins on the weekends. Nothing gets you more excited than a nicely shaded dial. Unapologetically old school, you’ll be the first to welcome skeuomorphism’s inevitable return. Again. Crystalized There’s an edge about you that keeps people on their toes. With a keen eye and obsession with perfection, you tend to lead trends rather than follow them. You like this icon but you could probably make it better. Dreamer Much like the Spinning Wheel of Death, you bring beautiful chaos with you wherever you go. You’re a ball of energy and your mind is all over the place. But god, we love ya. Type Lover You get a little teary eyed around ligatures. Bad kerning can ruin your whole day. A good lowercase ‘a’ gives you shivers. Basically, you’re an emotional wreck, but you love typography. Wise Mind Your mind runs deep. Like a river. Like a spring. An ocean. Like a… a… help us out here. You’re the smart one. The Optimist You’re the life of the party. A friend to all. Always one to look on the bright side, you leave things a little more colorful than you found them. Zen The great philosophers of old would have chosen this icon. There’s a sense of calm about it. Quiet dignity. Serenity. Go ahead and walk into the light. We’re all waiting for you. Eclipse When your icon matches the color of your soul. Maybe you like a little mystery. Maybe you have a few secrets. Hey, I’m just an icon. I’m not asking any questions. The Minimalist Nothing more than the necessities. If it’s not beautiful or useful, it’s outta here. If that’s your way of life, we hope this icon sparks joy. Want to try one of these icons on yourself? [Install our latest iOS app →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) *(Coming soon to Android, we promise!)* Once you're on version 2.0.8, just swipe to the left on the mymind homescreen to reveal the icon options. Choose one, see how you like it and try another tomorrow if you want to. --- # A glimpse into your mind URL: https://mymind.com/a-glimpse-into-your-mind Published: 2021-01-21 > If there is one place that's wholly yours, it's your mind. Your mind is your sacred space, where the depths of your true self exist.Just like your real mind, mymind is private and always will be. While every other tool these days encourages you to share, collaborate, follow, like and comment, mymind goes the opposite … If there is one place that's wholly yours, it's your mind. Your mind is your sacred space, where the depths of your true self exist. Just like your real mind, [mymind is private and always will be](https://mymind.com/private-first). While every other tool these days encourages you to share, collaborate, follow, like and comment, mymind goes the opposite direction. But sharing isn’t all bad. There may be times when you want to give people a little glimpse into your mind. Perhaps something inspires you or perfectly reflects who you are. Maybe you want to reference a fact you read the other day. Or a quote that feels relevant to a conversation you’re having. Or a meme you know a friend will find as funny as you do. So how does that work for a private-first tool? We had an idea: → [Read the full article on how we designed this new feature](https://mymind.com/mindshare). And make sure to give it a try. And as always, there is more We made some significant performance improvements and bug fixes over the last few weeks and are already releasing new and bigger features for this year. One of the most common member feedback was a way to quickly delete cards or tag them directly in the main overview. You now can! Just right click to access our quick actions. [Try it yourself inside your mind.](http://access.mymind.com/) Enjoy your new year and your new mind. If you have questions, simply reply to this email. Make sure to check back frequently — Your new mind is getting better everday. And in case you’re not yet part of our Mastermind family, we’d be happy to welcome you. → [See Mastermind benefits & features](https://access.mymind.com/upgrade) --- # A little gift for our visual minds URL: https://mymind.com/a-little-gift-for-our-visual-minds Published: 2021-09-24 > We’re visual people. You might have noticed we like beautiful things, colors and clean design. If you enjoy using mymind, you probably do too. Which is why we decided to create a little gift just for you: → The mymind Color library We’re always saving color palettes we stumble upon or create to our minds, … We’re visual people. You might have noticed we like beautiful things, colors and clean design. If you enjoy using mymind, you probably do too. Which is why we decided to create a little gift just for you: [→ The mymind Color library](https://access.mymind.com/colors) We’re always saving color palettes we stumble upon or create to our minds, and now we’re sharing them with you. [Browse the full collection here.](https://access.mymind.com/colors) Save your favorite color palettes to your own mind and use them however you like. We’ll continue adding more so be sure to check back for inspiration for your future projects. You can also save your own colors or color palettes [inside your mind](https://access.mymind.com/). Just paste the color HEX code into a new note, then save it. It will automatically appear as a Color Card. If you paste multiple HEX codes into a note (seperated by a space or comma), it will create a palette for you. Give it a try! --- # People with ADD/ADHD love using mymind URL: https://mymind.com/adhd > mymind works with your brain, not against it. Remember what matters to you without pressure or distractions. ## I’m Taylor, and I have ADHD. Organizing my brain and remembering things I care about takes effort. mymind is changing that. It’s the first and only bookmarking tool that actually makes sense & feels natural to me. Here’s why. It works with my brain, not against it. mymind has no imposing structures or systems that make me feel like I’ve failed before I even begin. No setup, no folders, no rules. [SEE HOW IT WORKS](https://mymind.com/) I can save things I care about without breaking focus. One click to save, and I can move on. mymind organizes it for me, so I can focus on more important things. [SEE WHAT I MEAN](https://mymind.com/) It’s visual and intuitive. Everything is treated differently depending on what it is. Books look like books, quotes look like quotes. Visual cues help me find what I need in the moment. [WATCH THE VIDEO](https://mymind.com/) No pressure, distractions or intrusions. mymind is 100% private, meaning: No sponsored ads, no notifications, no pressure. No one is watching my feed or checking my profile. I can relax and be myself. [YOU SHOULD TRY IT](https://access.mymind.com/) Image Credits: MAD, Waterfrom Design, Rich Stapleton, Romain Voulet, Nawawi Studio, Mikael Olsson, Minotti London. It frees up my brain & brings mental peace. You know that constant anxiety you've forgotten something? mymind helps me with that. One click and it's off my plate mentally and in mymind, where I can easily find it later. And I’m not the only one. REAL REVIEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS Here's what others have to say. People write to us every day saying mymind works with their brain like no other tool has. But you can make up your mind for yourself. [FREE YOUR MIND](https://access.mymind.com/) This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical advice. It should not replace the guidance of a healthcare professional for diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a medical expert before making any treatment decisions based on information you may have encountered through our content. --- # AI Usage Policy URL: https://mymind.com/ai-usage-policy This topic is covered by the privacy policy, which has the most accurate and current information: [Privacy policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) (markdown: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy.md). --- # Allegra Lorenzotti can't stop thinking about tramp art, mushroom garum & those 90s Jil Sanders ads URL: https://mymind.com/allegra-lorenzotti-cant-stop-thinking-about-tramp-art-mushroom-garum-those-90s-jil-sanders-ads Published: 2026-03-19 > Allegra Lorenzotti, the brand director at ASH hotels, is one of those people you pass on the sidewalk in New York and think, “why is everyone in this city so cool?” I’ve long admired her taste: in fashion, design, photography, food and very specifically, olives. Which is why I’m not surprised by how much I loved this … [Allegra Lorenzotti](https://www.instagram.com/allegralo/), the brand director at ASH hotels, is one of those people you pass on the sidewalk in New York and think, “why is everyone in this city so cool?” I’ve long admired her taste: in fashion, design, photography, food and very specifically, [olives](https://www.instagram.com/sendolives/). Which is why I’m not surprised by how much I loved this interview. What do you want to read next? Cliché, but I still haven’t read [“I Regret Almost Everything” by Keith McNally](https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/book/9781668017647), and it feels overdue. Given my proximity to hospitality, I’m honestly a little embarrassed I haven’t gotten to it yet. I love a sharp, opinionated industry memoir, and he’s obviously built such a notoriously singular point of view. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? The ‘90s Jil Sander ads. I come back to them constantly. They’re quiet but severe, minimal but emotional. When everyone was doing more, she was doing less. The casting, the light, the negative space. Nothing extra, nothing apologetic. These ads still find themselves in everyone’s moodboards and somehow I never tire of them. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? It’s winter and absolutely freezing in New York in case you haven’t heard haha. The only thing guaranteeing my warmth is [Uniqlo HeatTech](https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/women/heattech). Not glamorous, but essential. On the opposite end of the spectrum: I’m completely obsessed with the [Noma mushroom garum](https://nomaprojects.com/products/mushroom-garum?srsltid=AfmBOoqm8nVmpKY0Ph-h46F892cLaFoQtwxCGllLouHmFV1wVd0BBwxO&variant=46668199362900). It’s this strange, deeply savory umami liquid that makes everything taste better — eggs, vegetables, even just a vinaigrette. It feels slightly witchy and I love that. “I’m thinking about my home in a very personal way. I want to be obsessed with every single piece I let in.” Best gift you’ve ever given or received? My best friends commissioned a pair of custom stools by [Minjae Kim](https://www.google.com/search?q=mnjae+kim&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1082US1093&oq=mnjae+kim&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDIwNjFqMGo5qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) for my birthday. They’re incredibly special — sculptural but playful. I recently moved, so now I’m in the process of finding the exact right place for them. I love living with pieces that carry memory and deep meaning. What do you do in your alone time? I walk. A lot. Sometimes aimlessly, sometimes with one destination in mind (a gallery, a new shop, a specific sandwich), but I always try to take a different route to get there. I like noticing new buildings, textures and good ole NYC signage. I also love a good sauna. Schvitz resets everything. What’s a movie or TV series you tell everyone to watch? ["Industry."](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070/) I’ve been loyal since day one, one of the few who was hooked from the very beginning. In my opinion, it’s some of the best writing on TV. The characters are messy and sharp and deeply human. Knowing the creators makes it even sweeter to watch everyone finally catch up to how good it is. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “When people show you who they are, believe them.” Any songs or albums on repeat? I’ve been completely hooked on [Everything But the Girl](https://open.spotify.com/artist/13ccXrK7AmXb4TddMkE7jy?si=4trG-Kz5TQ6YCYPRPMvBqg)lately. Especially Driving (Masters at Work Remix). There’s something about it that makes me want to walk through the city at night. I also have been coming back to a lot of Peter Gabriel. What super specific thing are you obsessing over lately? I recently moved house and truly all I do is scroll Facebook Marketplace, LiveAuctioneers and deep Instagram saves. But I’m thinking about my home in a very personal way. I want to be obsessed with every single piece I let in. Right now, interiors feel so copy-and-paste and trend-driven. I want more mess. More individuality. I want to feel the person in the room. At the beginning of the year, I went to a small American Folk Art design fair with my dear friend William and found a Tramp Art box I couldn’t leave without. Since then I’ve fallen down a complete rabbit hole on [American Tramp Art](https://www.google.com/search?q=american+tramp+art&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1082US1093&oq=american+tramp+art+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDI2MjdqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) – the hand-carved repetition, the devotion, the slightly obsessive quality. It feels soulful and unpolished in a way I really love. What are you working on right now and why? I run Brand at [Ash Hotels](https://ash.world/) across the entire portfolio. We currently own and operate four properties: Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans, The Siren Hotel in Detroit, Neptune in Providence, Hotel Ulysses in Baltimore. We have some exciting openings coming up, including Shenandoah Mansions in Richmond, plus new restaurant concepts at existing properties. Mémère’s at Hotel Neptune in Providence, Rhode Island – “a love letter to matriarchal kitchens” by Ash Hotels I’m also keeping my side project, [Send Olives,](https://www.instagram.com/sendolives/) alive and growing. Personally, I’m constantly looking for ways to connect good people to each other, stay inspired, and get better at saying no so I can focus on what actually matters. ⚘ --- # An extension for your real mind: Where it all began URL: https://mymind.com/an-extension-for-your-real-mind-where-it-all-began Published: 2020-06-01 > A letter from our co-founder, written in the earliest days of mymind. This is what came first. Just a daydream, really, something I wished existed. Everything we built followed this mantra. What I wanted was simple, in theory. If I see something I like, something I want to remember, I want to save it within … *A letter from our co-founder, written in the earliest days of mymind.* This is what came first. Just a daydream, really, something I wished existed. Everything we built followed this mantra. What I wanted was simple, in theory. If I see something I like, something I want to remember, I want to save it within a second. And if I'm trying to remember it later, I want to be able to find it within seconds. That’s it. I don't want to deal with organizing things. I don't want folders. I don't want categories or structures. I don't want to think about how to make sure I’ll be able to find this later. I want something to do the job FOR ME instantly. An extension of my mind. You might ask: Aren't there already tools you can use to achieve those things? I've tried them all. There's not a single tool you can show me that I haven't tried. Either the tools are too complicated, bloated, outdated or too specific. Without exception, I'm left with a Frankenstein model pieced together from a mix of tools that collect dust more than anything else. And talking to people around me, it seems like everyone is dealing with similar issues. "We tend to take the path of the least resistance. When we're in the flow, we don't want to think about organization. We want to stay in the flow." Our tools for simple tasks are broken Our new product is born out of this frustration. We realized, through conversation and research, that everyone has built their own little Frankenstein system. We can’t necessarily find anything with this system, but we feel some pleasure in managing our chaos. At least, until rigged-up systems break. And they will. So we start our search and system building all over again. It's a cycle we don't even realize we are repeating. What we want, whether we see it or not, is for our tools to get out of our way and simply do what we expected them to do in the first place. We have better things to do. Our tools should help us spend less time managing information, not force us to adopt complex new mental models and build structures of folders, tags and categories. Software is supposed to take the work out of it, not add to it. Our biggest challenge with modern productivity tools is that they’re asking us to build, maintain and control our own tools within them. This all sounds and looks great in the beginning, but unless we’re a database structure genius with a love for documentation, we will be making mistakes. And those mistakes will only waste our time instead of doing what we set out to do: remember what we care about. At the time we’re putting our structure in place (folders, tags, categories) we’re doing it with our current knowledge of how things work. And it may function beautifully for about a week or two. We feel productive categorizing things, putting them in folders and maintaining our new system. But then a normal day takes over. Eventually, a piece of information, be it a note, an image or a bookmark, won’t fit into our existing structure. But we don’t feel like this single aberration justifies an adjustment or re-work of our entire structure, and we don’t have the time to revisit it anyway. Ultimately, our system falls apart. We become our lazy selves again and abandon the tools and the structure we so carefully put in place. What ensues is chaos — at least until the next time we muster up the willpower to do this all over again. Let's look at some examples: How are we dealing with note-taking these days? The majority of the notes we take are "throwaway" notes. Often they're little snippets of something that crosses our mind, that we want to think more about later. The average note is no longer than a tweet and likely captured in 30 seconds or less. They're the digital equivalent of sticky notes. Some we want to stick around, some we don't. But each note usually has a clear purpose toward achieving a specific goal. We eventually end up with a monster like Evernote, where each note is a huge document with dozens of little snippets and styling options we never asked for. Other tools ask us to build entirely new mental models in order to use them, to inspire us to create our own knowledge-base. These tools cater to the information hoarder and tend to give us a sense of false productivity. They're a time-sink. When we're in the middle of creative flow, thinking about maintaining structures adds unnecessary cognitive load. Evernote and most note-taking apps force us to stop and think in structures we don't care about. There are “notebooks” and lists of notes that all look the same on the surface. We can't find things at a quick glance, and often what we’re looking for is buried deep inside a note within a note within a notebook. To avoid the forceful structure of our tools, we create a note called "Random Shit" and throw unrelated notes inside it that don't seem to fit anywhere else. Later, when trying to recall that one piece of important information, we have to sift through all the randomness to find it. Sort of defeats the purpose, doesn’t it? Our minds aren't built this way, so why are our tools? Most of us use Evernote or other note-taking apps but still avoid them in the most crucial moments. It's often faster to just write it on a post-it note and stick it on your computer. It's even easier to just send yourself a quick email (yes, we all do it). Others use the MacOSX notes app together with three other apps, depending on what "feels right in the moment.” I'll even write myself a Slack message because it's what feels "closest," in the moment, even though I'm swimming in tools that *should* be better for it. We're not using our current tools properly because they're too complex in the moment we need them the most. As a result, the tools we do end up using are not designed for this specific purpose. Ultimately, we end up losing things we wanted to remember. We avoid our current tools because they're asking too much from us. Which leads me to more pet peeves: How do you bookmark websites you like? Articles? Videos on YouTube? A product on Amazon? The process of bookmarking is completely unreliable and unhelpful. Here's what I've seen with my own workflow and that of my friends: If the website is an article, we may save it to our Pocket account to read later. Or we'll write ourselves an email with the URL. Or we'll Slack ourselves the URL. Whatever’s “closest” at the time. Even better: We'll leave the tab open in our browser, i.e. our list of things "we want to come back to." Eventually our browser crashes and relieves us of those overwhelming stacks of tabs (and yes, we're aware of browser extensions that save all our open tabs into an archive we're never going to look at again). Or perhaps we'll just bookmark the URL in our browser. We can put it in one of the dozen folders we have, with lists of websites we're never going to look at again because how the hell can you find anything in there when all you see is lists of links? I’m a visual person. I don't remember half of these websites or why I saved them, and I'd have to click on it to find out. Sure, I could use a more visual bookmarking tool made for that purpose. I'm sure there are enough out there. Just one more tool for one more very specific use case. Or maybe I could just create a note in Evernote called "Links I like" and then just put lists of URLs in there. Forever to be forgotten and never even stumbled upon again because they're not visual enough for me to recognize at first glance. We don't think in lists. We think in images. Our minds are visual by nature. Bookmarks are strange. While the source is always just a URL, the reasons we bookmark a URL are very different. We might bookmark it because it's an article we want to read. We might bookmark it because it’s a website design we like. Or we bookmark it because it's a podcast we want to listen to, a video we want to watch or a product we want to buy. The use cases are endless, even though technically it’s always just a link. But each forces us to think differently when it comes to organization. Ultimately we end up with one tool for articles, one for visual website inspiration, one for products we want to buy and so on. "New tools launching right now attempt to change our mind, rather than supporting it. While they may give us the illusion of control, the reality is that the tools control us." What about visual imagery? If you’re a designer or an art director, you know what mood boards are. We have tons of them because it's part of our inspiration and research process. But everyone has mood boards, not just designers. Yours may be scattered across different places: Your desktop, your camera roll, your Instagram collections, your Pinterest. No matter what shape it takes, we all have a mood board somewhere. If you see an image of a haircut you like online, you want to remember and reference it later. Or this nice chair you’re thinking about for your new apartment. Or this wedding dress you like, not now, but maybe in a year or two. Right now, you could use Pinterest for it, but that forces you to organize everything in boards and tag it. It's also cluttered with ads and forced content you don't care about. And, important, it's public by default, so you need to make an effort to either curate for your followers or keep everything private (and I have a lot more to say about privacy soon). In reality, you only want to save this one image of a wedding dress. You don't want to create an entire board of wedding dresses yet. It’s overkill, and so is any tool specifically for mood boards. Many of us just save images or screenshots straight to our computer. We save things to our desktop because it's frictionless. Again: the path of the least resistance. I don't have to think about organization, folders, categories. I just save it, quick and dirty. And I will probably never find it again. Our desktop is the best solution we have, yet also the worst. More often than not, we just take a screenshot on our phone to save it to the camera roll, the equivalent of the desktop on our computer. Quick, easy, painless. But again, most likely forgotten and never found again. I'm sure you've experienced the moment where you frantically browse through your camera roll trying to find an image or screenshot you saved because you wanted to show it to a friend. What else do we save? What about quotes or highlights I made in books I really enjoy? Do I mix them in with my notes? Create a big document? Do I need to find another tool for this? Or this PDF white paper I found online I want to read later? Should I bookmark it? Save it? Upload it into a note? What about my favorite memes I love to come back to and reference more often? Is this turning into a rant? I think you're getting my point. We have hundreds of tools, yet we're still struggling to find something when we need it the most. Our tools aren't built the way our mind is built. New tools launching right now attempt to CHANGE our mind, rather than supporting it. They try to re-program how we think and operate, giving us more work than we had before. They’re new systems that need to be managed. While these tools may give us the illusion of control, the reality is that the tools control us. All I want is an extension of my mind. Something where I can put things in and commit it to “my memory” as I go about my day, without any hassle. A place for my ideas and thoughts to spill over when my own mind can’t hold it all. And I want my extended mind to organize it, better than my own mind can, and make sure I find what I need again when the time comes. It’d be designed just like our own minds, but enhanced with artificial intelligence. And this is what we've built. Will it be great? We don't know yet, but what we do know is that we're obsessed with using it ourselves. And that's a good start. While we focused more here on the flaws of existing tools and workflows, next I will talk about how we think it *should* be. I'm excited to share more with you soon! – Tobias --- # We did it! Our Android app is finally live. URL: https://mymind.com/android-app Published: 2021-06-05 > We’ve come with good news, our Android app is finally live! We know you’ve been waiting for it, and we’re excited to share this first version with you. If you’re reading this as an iPhone user, we got you too! Our iPhone app can be downloaded here.For the Android app, click here or search for … We’ve come with good news, [our Android app is finally live](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0)! We know you’ve been waiting for it, and we’re excited to share this first version with you. If you’re reading this as an iPhone user, we got you too! [Our iPhone app can be downloaded here.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) For the Android app, [click here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) or search for “mymind” in the PlayStore on your device. The best part about our app is the “Native Share Panel” integration, which makes saving websites, articles, images or text highlights perhaps the easiest it’s ever been. You’ll love how hands-off it is. How does this work? It works the same way as you would share anything else. For saving a website, just hit the [...] icon in the browser bar and tap on share. Then select the mymind app in the share panel. What else is new? ✅ You can access the mymind camera mode by simply swiping to the left inside the app. Snap a picture, and let your mind do the organizing and categorizing for you. ✅ Take a quick note by swiping up the note field from the bottom. Great for quick thoughts and ideas on the go where you don’t want to start a whole document. ✅ You can also use the share panel anywhere else. For example saving an image from your camera roll. Or long-pressing an image on a website, and then saving it to your mind. Of course, this is just the beginning and first version of our app, but we hope it you like it. → [Download the Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) --- # Why are we so anti-social? URL: https://mymind.com/anti-social Published: 2022-06-28 > The internet feels more chaotic every day.Opening a social media app is like jumping into the sea in a raging storm. A wave of hot takes and political debates smacks you in the face. Notifications, requests and reminders blindside you from behind. The tide of negativity and sensationalism sweeps you under with a force too … The internet feels more chaotic every day. Opening a social media app is like jumping into the sea in a raging storm. A wave of hot takes and political debates smacks you in the face. Notifications, requests and reminders blindside you from behind. The tide of negativity and sensationalism sweeps you under with a force too strong to resist. With quickly draining energy, you’re pulled to the shadowy depths. Consider mymind your island oasis. It’s the one place on the internet where nothing is required of you. You don’t have to share anything, engage with anyone, open notifications, respond to messages and comments, manage filters, report spam, mute or block. You’re not required to swim through other people’s overshares, recycled opinions, internal monologues or half-baked jokes. You don’t have to perform or curate your life for others. You don’t even have to curate for yourself. We often receive questions asking if we plan to release collaborative or social features for mymind. The lack of shared boards, feeds and public profiles is disorienting. They assume we just haven’t finished that feature yet. The reality is, we don’t support social features and we don’t plan to. mymind is a private app for a reason, and it’s a simple one: Our real minds need a break. Technology has sapped us of our energy, emotions and creativity. And it’s time to take our minds back. Every decision we make is to support a more curious, introspective, inspired mind. That requires saying no more often than yes. It requires being extremely intentional about every new feature – even if it means gaining fewer users and growing slower than other social apps do. We’re okay with that, because the benefit (even if only for ourselves) is so much greater. --- # Are your tools working against you? URL: https://mymind.com/are-your-tools-working-against-you Published: 2025-09-12 > Ever heard of DOOM piles? It stands for Didn't Organize, Only Moved. If you're ADHD, you get it: Instead of organizing your things, you move them around in stacks to deal with later (which usually means never). mymind may be the only tool that gets it too. ✦ It works with your brain, not against it With … Ever heard of [DOOM piles?](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NPVxKidOflY) It stands for *Didn't Organize, Only Moved.* If you're ADHD, you get it: Instead of organizing your things, you move them around in stacks to deal with later (which usually means never). mymind may be the only tool that gets it too. ✦ It works with your brain, not against it With mymind, you just save it to your “pile” and move on. Your mind organizes it for you, so you can always find what you need later. No distractions, no forced structure. You're not messy or weird. You just haven't had the right tools. Now you do. 🧡 ✦ P.S. [We shipped a new Chrome extension update](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) (works for Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge + other Chromium-based browsers). This new update brings enhanced capturing and classification accuracy, as well as improved performance and reliability. ✦ P.P.S. For all Mastermind members, we also improved how Reading Mode works on mobile. You'll now see the TLDR at the top of the article, along with a refined layout. ✦ P.P.P.S. Have a great day. We love you. --- # The art gallery for your mind URL: https://mymind.com/artworks > Browse our rotating collection of free artworks to inspire your work and your mind. ## THE ART GALLERY FOR YOUR MIND All artworks & posters are created by the mymind™ team. A private place for everything you care about. We hope you enjoy these pieces of art. 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Sullivan taught that the purpose of a building should inform the appearance of it. What you’ve likely heard less is the adaptation of this quote by Frank Lloyd Wright: “Form and function are one.” We tend to agree with Wright. … You’ve likely heard the phrase “form follows function,” first said by the architect Louis Sullivan. Sullivan taught that the purpose of a building should inform the appearance of it. What you’ve likely heard less is the adaptation of this quote by Frank Lloyd Wright: “Form and function are one.” We tend to agree with Wright. In fact, we’ll tweak the philosophy even further: Beauty and function are one. We build mymind with the belief that beauty serves an important purpose. If something is beautiful, it’s useful. Design that pleases the mind serves it. ⚘ The beauty in its simplicity. Your mind is intentionally clean and spare to put the focus on what’s inside it. There’s no clutter, clunky dropdowns or filters that slow you down. ⚘ The beauty is in its intuitive nature. You don’t have to think while using it. You just use it. ⚘ The beauty is in the chaos. mymind doesn’t attempt to force you into a prescribed structure or system. It embraces the chaos, just like your real mind. Our members use mymind every day. We want every interaction, every little experience to feel beautiful. Because why shouldn’t it? --- # Your own private reading library URL: https://mymind.com/book-support Published: 2022-06-15 > Since you’re using mymind, we imagine you’re a bit of a romantic. Here’s a test:Imagine your own personal library, with floor to ceiling mahogany shelves lining the walls. Lush carpet. Gigantic windows draped in rich fabric. An ornate yet perfectly comfortable reading chair waiting beside a crackling fire.Does that give you shivers? If so, read … Since you’re using mymind, we imagine you’re a bit of a romantic. Here’s a test: Imagine your own personal library, with floor to ceiling mahogany shelves lining the walls. Lush carpet. Gigantic windows draped in rich fabric. An ornate yet perfectly comfortable reading chair waiting beside a crackling fire. Does that give you shivers? If so, read on. In mymind, you can create your own private library filled with your favorite books, and those on your wishlist. Save a book from Amazon (other major book sellers will be supported soon), and the book will appear as its own special book card in your mind. Search the book name or author later, and you’ll find it instantly. Book by book, you’ll curate a collection that represents you, your interests and your dreams. It may not have the lush carpet, but it does have a certain magic cozy feel. Because it’s all yours. --- # Browser Extensions - A brand new mind for you. URL: https://mymind.com/browser-extensions > Save images, bookmarks, notes, quotes or text highlights without thinking twice. ## The browser extension for your new mind. Save images, bookmarks, notes, quotes or text highlights without thinking twice. [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) [Brave](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) [Safari](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) [Edge](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) Are you using another browser? [Click here to learn more.](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/article/97-install-browser-extension) One click and it’s safely in your mind. Just click the button in your browser to save a web page, article or product page. No need to file or catalogue anything – your mind does it for you. Save images, highlights & quotes without interruption Right click any image or highlighted text to save it to your mind. Save from emails, websites or articles without breaking your flow to organize or categorize. Save as you explore Articles you want to finish later, products and gift ideas, a quote that inspires you or video that makes you laugh. With the extension, it’s one click for peace of mind. Tag or add notes while you save Add a tag or make a quick note from the saving dropdown, for easy reference later. Fully focused on privacy mymind is for you and only you. We go the extra mile to protect the privacy and integrity of your mind. [OUR PROMISE FROM US TO YOU](https://mymind.com/our-promise) Download our browser extension Save what matters to you and keep moving forward. As simple and beautiful as that. --- # Cancellation Policy URL: https://mymind.com/cancellation-policy > How to cancel a mymind subscription and what happens to your account when you do. ## Cancellation Policy Last updated: October 31, 2024 We want you to be happy using mymind.com. We're not in the business of holding you hostage. If you don't want to use our product anymore, you can cancel your account directly and easily. No phone calls required and no questions asked. ## How to cancel your account? There are two ways to cancel your account: 1. You can cancel your account yourself inside your account settings. 2. If our cancel feature is not working as intended, you can contact us at help@mymind.com and we will gladly look into it for you. Our legal responsibility is to account owners, which means we cannot cancel an account at the request of anyone else. ## What happens when you cancel? You won’t be able to access your account once you cancel, so make sure you download everything you want to keep beforehand. We’ll permanently delete your account data within 30 days from our servers and logs, and within 60 days from our backups. Retrieving data for a single account from a backup isn’t possible, so if you change your mind you’ll need to do it within the first 30 days. Data can’t be recovered once it has been permanently deleted. We won’t bill you again once you cancel. We don’t automatically prorate any unused time you may have left but if you haven’t used your account in months or just started a new billing cycle, contact us at help@mymind.com for a fair refund. We’ll treat you right. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # NEW FEATURE: Serendipity URL: https://mymind.com/clear-your-mind Published: 2021-02-02 > After several months spent slowly adding important things to my mind, I found myself using it for more than just saving and finding. I started simply browsing it. A few times a week, I’d click or scroll through all the beautiful, thought-provoking, funny, motivating, encouraging things I’d put in there. I would just spend a … After several months spent slowly adding important things to my mind, I found myself using it for more than just saving and finding. I started simply browsing it. A few times a week, I’d click or scroll through all the beautiful, thought-provoking, funny, motivating, encouraging things I’d put in there. I would just spend a minute or two doing so between tasks, but those couple minutes felt like an escape to my own little world. A world I’d built for myself. Sometimes I found something I’d loved a few months ago and forgotten about as it sunk to the bottom of my mind. Other times I deleted a few things I no longer cared about. It felt good, energizing. We realized others were using it the same way. Like walking through your garden, admiring your favorite flowers. Sometimes you see a little weed and pluck it out. Other times you discover something blooming you’d forgotten you planted long ago. We thought, why not make this experience part of mymind? Why not add a little randomness and chance? So we built a new feature for you. We call it [Serendipity — Try it now](https://access.mymind.com/serendipity) --- # Your 2 minute escape URL: https://mymind.com/clear-your-mind-2 Published: 2022-07-21 > Have 2 minutes to spare between tasks?Need a mental escape from whatever you’re doing right now?Feel like you’re hitting a wall and need some inspiration?Take a moment to Clear Your Mind What will you find when you journey through your mind? Maybe a visual will inspire you, or a quote will encourage you, or notes … Have 2 minutes to spare between tasks? Need a mental escape from whatever you’re doing right now? Feel like you’re hitting a wall and need some inspiration? Take a moment to [Clear Your Mind](https://access.mymind.com/clear) What will you find when you journey through your mind? Maybe a visual will inspire you, or a quote will encourage you, or notes you took months ago will validate --- # Create your personal movie & TV library URL: https://mymind.com/create-your-personal-movie-tv-library Published: 2022-12-08 > The film-lovers asked, and we listened. mymind now supports movies. Creating your own private movie library You can now save movies from popular film sites, including imdb.com, rottentomatoes.com, metacritic.com and letterboxd.com Simply save the film page to your mind, and it will automatically show up as a movie, featuring the movie poster. Click into the card to the see … The film-lovers asked, and we listened. mymind now supports movies. Creating your own private movie library You can now save movies from popular film sites, including [imdb.com](http://imdb.com/), [rottentomatoes.com](http://rottentomatoes.com/), [metacritic.com](http://metacritic.com/) and [letterboxd.com](http://letterboxd.com/) Simply save the film page to your mind, and it will automatically show up as a movie, featuring the movie poster. Click into the card to the see the film’s release year, runtime, rating and summary. When you’re looking for something new to watch, search movies to see all the films you’ve saved to your library. The real movie buffs can also save their reviews and personal ratings in the Mind Notes field. --- # Creating a reading list with mymind URL: https://mymind.com/creating-reading-list-mymind Published: 2022-10-07 > If you’re anything like us, you have 10 books on your reading wishlist for every book you’ve read this month. And (if you’re like us) you still lust after new books despite the dozens of unread ones on your shelf. Sound about right? No need to confess. Just keep it in your mind. Every book … If you’re anything like us, you have 10 books on your reading wishlist for every book you’ve read this month. And (if you’re like us) you still lust after new books despite the dozens of unread ones on your shelf. Sound about right? No need to confess. Just keep it in your mind. Every book you save is automatically tagged with “read later.” When you’re ready to start a new book, just search #read later to find the next one on your wishlist. After you read them, change the tag to “read” and add your thoughts and rating in the Mind Notes field. Soon enough, you’ll have personal database of books that mean something to you. You might see trends in your reading interests. Or return to a helpful insight from your private book reviews. Or you may just like to open your mind and look at all the beautiful book covers without reading a single word. It’s all up to you, dear reader. --- # Data Security URL: https://mymind.com/data-security This topic is covered by the privacy policy, which has the most accurate and current information: [Privacy policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) (markdown: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy.md). --- # Did you notice these mymind updates? URL: https://mymind.com/did-you-notice-these-mymind-updates Published: 2026-07-30 > Writing you now from a hammock on the beach. I'm drinking straight out of a coconut. I'm dictating this message to a parrot who's dictating it to a computer. Here's what's new with mymind. MacOS automatic dark/light mode Due to popular demand, our MacOS app and web app now have a SYSTEM setting so it … Writing you now from a hammock on the beach. I'm drinking straight out of a coconut. I'm dictating this message to a parrot who's dictating it to a computer. Here's what's new with mymind. MacOS automatic dark/light mode Due to popular demand, our MacOS app and web app now have a SYSTEM setting so it automatically switches to dark or light mode depending on your OS. Set it and fuggedaboutit. Your mind now recognizes screenshots mymind now automatically classifies your screenshots as a card type. ✦ Just search *screenshots* and hit enter to find them. ✦ Screenshots are analyzed and enriched with additional metadata so you can easily find them by searching whatever you remember from the image (text, an object, theme etc) ✦ This already worked before, but your screenshots got mixed in with images. Now they have their own card type. It's still in beta and will get even better soon. PS: Put only your important and precious screenshots in your mind. This keeps your searches clean and makes your mind more useful (: Searching with keyboard shortcuts You can now use the keyboard only to navigate Search on mymind. ✦ Press [ENTER] to focus into search. ✦ Press ↓ and ←→ to select a card type below and do a deep search if needed from there. Hit [ESC] to reset the entire search. Works both on web and MacOS app right now. Small update, but useful (: [The new Chrome Extension update v3.3](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fchromewebstore.google.com%2Fdetail%2Fmymind-%25E2%2580%2594-an-extension-for%2Fnmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj%3Fhl=en-US/1/0100019f7fbedb76-72389424-a202-4531-8dcc-ee5053e0dad4-000000/UHfPEF7WuQ7Rhsd1nM28JsaHWqY=473) [The latest version of our Chrome extension](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fchromewebstore.google.com%2Fdetail%2Fmymind-%25E2%2580%2594-an-extension-for%2Fnmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj%3Fhl=en-US/2/0100019f7fbedb76-72389424-a202-4531-8dcc-ee5053e0dad4-000000/OFj8vl7P2F8PGFkf27Xz7Lx76Gk=473)brings general quality updates, plus: ✦ More reliable magic classifications across a wider range of websites ✦ Improved social integrations ✦ A Command+Shift+S shortcut to save the current page directly to mymind ✦ Added Omnibox search support: Type MM into the browser's omnibox, press [SPACE], enter your query, then press [RETURN] into the search bar. PS: This update affects everyone on a Chromium based browser: aka Brave, Microsoft Edge etc. We will ship these updates to Safari next, as part of a MacOS update. Using tables in notes Tables can now be added by pressing / within a note. This one isn't very mymind. We almost didn't ship it. But we also know some of you really wanted it. So here it is. We're a little embarrassed, so let's not talk about it too much, okay? PS: We bring you these updates in a constant effort to create something of quality – a pursuit I find increasingly rare today and, if I may dare to say it, noble. [More thoughts on that here.](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fofficialmymind.substack.com%2Fp%2Fwhat-happened-to-quality/1/0100019f7fbedb76-72389424-a202-4531-8dcc-ee5053e0dad4-000000/JCbWud3QT7mMKF5iQHXnhapn5M4=473) --- # Do you find this beautiful too? URL: https://mymind.com/do-you-find-this-beautiful-too Published: 2022-10-13 > For your consideration, on your coffee break or while you scroll peacefully on the toilet, here are some beautiful things that have been on our mind this week. (If you have the mymind browser extension or mobile app installed, you can save any of these to your own mind straight from this email.) The art … For your consideration, on your coffee break or while you scroll peacefully on the toilet, here are some beautiful things that have been on our mind this week. (If you have the mymind browser extension or mobile app installed, you can save any of these to your own mind straight from this email.) [The art of Made by Nelson →](https://twitter.com/madebynelson_) Right click to save this image to your mind. This quote from Joyce Carol Oates “One must be pitiless about this matter of mood. In a sense, the writing will create the mood. ... I have forced myself to begin writing when I've been utterly exhausted, when I've felt my soul as thin as a playing card, when nothing has seemed worth enduring for another five minutes ... and somehow the activity of writing changes everything.” Highlight & right click to save this to your own mind as a quote. [This article about "the world's greatest art thief"→](https://www.gq.com/story/secrets-of-the-worlds-greatest-art-thief) "When he covets an object, says Breitwieser, he feels the emotional wallop of a coup de coeur—literally, a blow to the heart. There are just things that make him swoon. “Looking at something beautiful,” he explains, “I can't help but weep. There are people who do not understand this, but I can cry for objects.” [Read the full article here,](https://www.gq.com/story/secrets-of-the-worlds-greatest-art-thief) or share the URL to your mind / click Save from desktop to read later. This color palette: Copy & paste these codes into a new note in your mind (including the comma between each) and it will save as a visual color palette: #CE7050, #0C64BA, #E2C009 We share lovely things like this every week via our mymind newsletter. Reply to any of our emails with the inspiring, beautiful or interesting things on your own mind. We'd love to know what you're thinking about. --- # Do you have a secret repertoire? URL: https://mymind.com/do-you-have-a-secret-repertoire Published: 2025-05-05 > How do you come up with an idea out of thin air? You don't. You're drawing from your repertoire. Think of your repertoire as the accumulation of everything you've ever seen or experienced, distilled to its essence. People with good ideas have a system of building their repertoire and using it to make unexpected connections … How do you come up with an idea out of thin air? You don't. You're drawing from your repertoire. Think of your repertoire as the accumulation of everything you've ever seen or experienced, distilled to its essence. People with good ideas have a system of building their repertoire and using it to make unexpected connections – even if it's only happening in their head. ✦ For us, it's happening in mymind. ✦ Today, we have a little guide showing you how we build our personal repertoires – this is a longer one (appx. 4 minute read time) so put on some soothing music and settle in ◡̈ Rule #1. Your repertoire should be private Yes, entirely private. If it's open to other people, you're immediately limiting yourself. You're trying to impress or meet expectations. It's like decorating a hotel room: It may be pretty and comfortable, but it's curated for other people. It's not you. When your repertoire is private, there's no pressure to perform for anyone. You don't have to worry about being on trend, intellectual, consistent or attractive. It's a beautiful feeling. Once you embrace it, you'll find all kinds of weird things in your repertoire. Real, interesting references that push you outside the agreeable box. You're now free. (Besides: Nobody should be able to trace your steps when it comes to your work. You're the magician. Keep your secrets to yourself.) Rule #2. Don't force it You can't build your own repertoire in a few hours, days or even weeks. You can't use someone else's Pinterest board, or dump a thousand images from some aesthetic website in there. This only clutters your repertoire and makes it meaningless. The point is that everything in there means something to you specifically. That's where the magic happens. And you can't skip the magic. Only once you've given a reference your “stamp of approval” does it land in your collection. Millions of living room references exist online, but the 100 or so you have in your repertoire are the best, according to your taste. So how do you decide what goes inside? Rule #3. Collect ambivalently and passively. Not indifferently. Usually, we collect inspiration only for specific projects. But this means we're already narrowing our funnel considerably. When building your repertoire, you want your funnel open at all times. Passively build it up every day. Eventually, you can then narrow that down for a specific project. Every time you see an image or reference online that makes you feel something – save it. Ambivalently means you may have strong but opposing feelings toward something. Save those things. It just has to make you stop for a brief moment. That image may have no immediate purpose. It's not for a current project. The only meaning is that it may mean something to you in the future. And this is the secret. mymind works the same way your real mind works: It's a sponge of references, ideas, visuals, stories and things you care about. Everything you don't care about (feel indifferent about) isn't soaked up and slowly fades into oblivion. Rule #4. No rules Don't save what you think you *should* be saving. Don't over-analyze what you save, or what it means about you. Just save it. The significance will be revealed later. There's no need for organization here either – that only disrupts your natural flow. If a particular reference has no immediate purpose, there's no folder or category for it. And you don't want organizing to add friction to your saving process. In mymind, you just search to find it later. No organization needed. How to use your repertoire ✦ The random inspirational browse - The beauty of having your own personal repertoire is that you can browse through it whenever you feel uninspired and need a pick-me-up. ✦ Searching for specific references - Let's say you're working on a branding project and quickly need references for certain materials or packaging techniques. You just head to mymind, type in what you're looking for and immediately find it. You never created a folder or collection titled “brand inspiration” or “black and white logos” which would be too broad anyway. In this case, you're looking for a certain material, or pattern, or technique, so that's what you search for. And there it is, because mymind sorted it for you. ✦ Serendipity - In [Serendipity mode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kt1Ix86mrw), mymind resurfaces one random thing from your mind at a time. This introduces some chaos or chance into your inspiration process, which is always good for new ideas. ✦ Same Vibe - The [Same Vibe feature](https://mymind.com/videos#same-vibe)takes one image you've saved to your mind and collects others with the same look & feel. Here is where you might make connections or find the exact mood for a project you're working on. It was all there in your repertoire because you saved it – and mymind pieced it all together for you in an instant. If you haven't already, start by installing the mymind browser extension and mobile app so you can save anything with a click. Then start passively but intentionally building your secret repertoire. Your future self will thank you for it. --- # The easiest way to search tags URL: https://mymind.com/easy-tag-search Published: 2022-05-31 > You typically don’t need to add tags in mymind, since you can find anything you save without them. However, tags can be helpful for specific projects or ideas.To easily find your tagged items, just add a # in front of the word when searching. Say you tag all your gift ideas in mymind with “gifts” … You typically don’t need to add tags in mymind, since you can find anything you save without them. However, tags can be helpful for specific projects or ideas. To easily find your tagged items, just add a # in front of the word when searching. Say you tag all your gift ideas in mymind with “gifts” to easily find them later. You can simply search the word “gifts” and you’ll likely find what you need. But if you want to see only your tagged cards, search #gifts. This works well for creating instant moodboards, collecting all your research for a project in one place, or finding an item you saved for a specific purpose. Just search #yourtag and your mind will do the rest. --- # Everyone saw you like that tweet... URL: https://mymind.com/everyone-saw-you-like-that-tweet Published: 2023-04-13 > Social media makes us self-conscious about our every move. What does liking this post say about me and my values or taste? Will this person assume I'm in agreement with their statement? What happens if I bookmark it in the app? Will everyone see? mymind relieves all the doubt. Watch to see how saving tweets … Social media makes us self-conscious about our every move. What does liking this post say about me and my values or taste? Will this person assume I'm in agreement with their statement? What happens if I bookmark it in the app? Will everyone see? mymind relieves all the doubt. [Watch to see how saving tweets works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr_ADGSRMEM&t=13s) See a tweet you like? Just click + in your browser to save it to your mind. Nobody sees it. Nobody analyzes it. It's safe inside your private library, where you can easily find it later. Pro tip: If you're often saving and searching tweets, turn your search into a Smart Space. Then you can return to it with a click. Enjoy the thoughts, memes, quotes and references without stopping to think about how they make you look or where they went. It's all in your mind, just for you. --- # Privacy Policy — Browser Extension URL: https://mymind.com/extension-privacy > Privacy policy of the mymind browser extension. ## Our Browser Extension Privacy Policy Last updated: November 26th, 2021 We want you to be happy using mymind.com. We're not in the business of collecting or selling data. If we request for browser permission, we only do this to make sure our extension is able to work properly. ## How the mymind browser extension works When clicking the “+” or “Add to my mind” actions, we capture the current URL, the page content, and current selection. We send this data over a secure connection directly to your mind and store it securely using 256-bit encryption. Once added to your mind, we may also fetch the content (including stylesheets, scripts, audio, video, and images) linked on the page. If we detect that the saved page is a multi-page article, we may also follow and request additional pages to extract the full article content. This allows us to capture a screenshot of the page, enable our reader mode, and extract key concepts and phrases. When enabling our specific Instagram integration, we request permissions to view and change site data and view your browsing activity. This allows us to detect when you visit Instagram and inject a small helper that allows capture the content you'd like to save to your mind. These browser permissions are unfortunately out of our control and we need to request them to make our extension work properly. But whenever we do, we make sure that you're in full control and only ask for permissions if you're trying to enable a specific feature that requires us to get access to these permissions. We may introduce additional opt-in support for saving content from additional sites in the future, but we will always introduce them optionally and you'd have to op-t in. Any data that you save to your mind is kept private (unless you choose to share via a temporary share link) and under your control. You can delete any content you save to your mind at anytime. When deleting an item from your mind, we also delete any referenced content. Deleted content may be recovered for 30 days after which it is permanently destroyed. You can view our general privacy right [here](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy). © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. THE PRODUCT → [Why people love mymind](https://mymind.com/reviews) → [Our Pricing](https://mymind.com/pricing)[→ See how it works](https://mymind.com/videos) OUR APPS [→ Download iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) → [Download Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) → [Download Browser Extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) → [Download MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) ABOUT US [→ Our Manifesto](https://mymind.com/manifesto)[→ Our Promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [→ Terms & Conditions](https://mymind.com/terms) [→ Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy)[→ Frequently Asked Questions](https://mymind.com/faq) HELP & CONTACT [→ Sign in to mymind](https://access.mymind.com/signin)[→ Create a new account](https://access.mymind.com/) [@mymind on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mymind)[Report a bug & help](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/) Thank you for using mymind and being part of our little community. Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # FAQ URL: https://mymind.com/faq > Frequently asked questions about mymind. ## Questions and answers about your new mind. ### Why do you only have Google & Apple sign-in? Both Google and Apple sign-up provide a simple, secure and 2-factor enabled way to create an account with mymind. We do not exchange any information whatsoever with both parties. It is ONLY used for authentification making sure privacy is guaranteed. If you use Apple, you can even hide your email address. In this case, not even we are able to see it, adding additional privacy. ### What does it mean when there are invisible tags? Invisible tags (for bookmarks) means we're indexing it based on the domain name and keywords in the title. Images will always have visible tags, and most URLs do now too. This will continue improving over time. Even if a card contains no visible tags, you should still be able to find what you are looking for via the search. ### Will the automatic 'mind tags' get better over time? Ohh yes they will! Smart tagging will improve greatly over time. If one of the automatic tags is awkward or inaccurate right now, let us know about it [here](https://airtable.com/shr628U48433NJTHD) so we can look into it. Expect more manual tagging features in the future, too. ### My website bookmarks don't display the way they should. With [Smart Bookmarking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyn-B1ZloPY), mymind does its best to display different link types you save (articles, products, recipes, books, etc.) in the most useful, beautiful way possible. Sadly, sometimes a website might block mymind (because they don't know us), which prevents us from displaying it nicely. If this happens, please send the URL you tried to bookmark to help@mymind.com and we'll look into it. ### Why do I see a login page screenshot for some of my bookmarked pages? mymind can only access public pages, meaning content it can view without being logged in. As an alternative, you can always take a screenshot of a website and upload it manually from your computer. ### How can I help organize my new mind? [Spaces](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBwT_7ZZl8A) and [tags](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejeeOJn1Jc) are the best way to manually organize special projects or themes in your mind. Smart Spaces will magically organize for you based on the search parameters you choose. Regular Spaces are managed by manually adding a card or using a specific tag. Example: Tag all your links, images, todos, notes and videos with #thesis, then create a space around that tag. Now any card tagged #thesis will show up there. ### Is there a mymind app? Yes! We have an [iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) and an [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US&gl=US). With the app installed, just tap the share button on anything (a photo, Tweet, note, etc.) to share it to your mind like you would share anything else on mobile. ### Do you have an import tool? We currently do not support any mass-import options but we're considering this for the future. [We collected some thoughts about mass-import here](https://mymind.com/why-mymind-does-not-have-an-import-feature-as-of-now) so you understand our current decision. ### What files do you support? Your new mind supports most common image formats (GIF, JPG, PNG, and even HEIC), video files up to 500mb in size (for Mastermind members), as well as PDF files. More file types will be added in the future. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # Finding your screenshots, notes & images with text in your mind URL: https://mymind.com/finding-your-screenshots-notes-images-with-text-ocr-text-recognition-in-mymind Published: 2023-06-23 > Like socks in the laundry, the little things you want to remember tend to get lost in the mix: ٭ A poem you scribbled on a napkin ٭ Your favorite memes ٭ Screenshots from Slack messages or emails you want to remember ٭ Pictures of packaging, or a poster, or a bill you paid, or … Like socks in the laundry, the little things you want to remember tend to get lost in the mix: ٭ A poem you scribbled on a napkin ٭ Your favorite memes ٭ Screenshots from Slack messages or emails you want to remember ٭ Pictures of packaging, or a poster, or a bill you paid, or a handwritten note someone left you, or your personal manifesto Usually, these things tend to float around your phone (or your bag, or your home) until they're forgotten for good. Unless you've kept them in your mind. [Watch the video →](https://mymind.com/videos#mymind-text-recognition) When you save an image containing words to your mind, it will read the image and index the important words so you can find it later. Search any word you can remember, and you'll find it instantly when you need it. Try it out now, for fun Illustration by [Orfayo](https://www.instagram.com/orfayo/) Click the below image and save it to your mind. Or, if you're on mobile, long press and share it to the mymind app. Give your mind a moment to index it, then search any keyword appearing in the image (like “careful” or “amazing”) to find it. Unlike our real minds, which may be able to paraphrase the text at best — no offense to our incredible brains, there's a lot going on in there — mymind can recall that note or meme word for word. --- # New Feature: Focus Mode for your mind notes URL: https://mymind.com/focus-mode Published: 2021-07-13 > For when inspiration unexpectedly strikes. Or when your small idea turns into a big one. Or when you need to zero in and focus on your writing without any distractions. We give you: Focus Mode. Just click the colorful sphere in the corner of your note (on desktop) to expand it. You can then write … For when inspiration unexpectedly strikes. Or when your small idea turns into a big one. Or when you need to zero in and focus on your writing without any distractions. We give you: Focus Mode. Just click the colorful sphere in the corner of your note (on desktop) to expand it. You can then write to your mind’s content. No clutter. Minimal UI. No feature overload. Pure zen. The new Focus mode allows you to: → Use markup or use our visual editor → Add links, H1 headlines and bold text → Add interactive to-dos within your notes → Write in a clean, open editor without distractions This is all you ever wanted from a text editor. Or at least, it’s all we’ve ever wanted. So we built it, for you and for ourselves. [→ Try it out](https://access.mymind.com/) We hope the new Focus mode gives you room to think and write freely, whether it’s a blog post, a business idea or hey, maybe even your first novel. --- # HOW does your new mind work? URL: https://mymind.com/how > mymind is a private place to save your most precious notes, images, quotes and highlights. Enhanced by AI to help you remember without wasting time on categorizing & organizing. There’s a lot of magic and some artificial intelligence inside, but let’s keep it simple for the time being... Everytime you find something you want to remember, you just save it to mymind. Yes! No need to waste time categorizing or organizing anything, your new mind magically does it all for you. This way you can immediately find what you need later with a simple search. MYMIND IS MADE FOR Designers, writers, marketers,
researches, developers and
visual minds of all kind. FOR DESIGNERS Your moodboard & visual inspiration Designers use mymind to collect visual inspiration, save their favorite online resources and generate moodboards on the fly within seconds. WHY DESIGNERS LOVE IT [Generate moodboards in seconds](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#same-vibe) [Search images by color](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#saving-images) [Save favorite colors & color palettes](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#save-colors) [Easily save visual references with one click](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-mHnkDWQwQ) FOR WRITERS Distraction free writing & ideation. Writers use mymind to take notes, free-write drafts, save text highlights from the web and collect inspiration for their next big article or award winning ad. WHY WRITERS LOVE IT [Quick & effortless note taking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H41A9_5do) [Beautiful focused writing in focus mode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H41A9_5do) [Save writing references with one click](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#save-anything-with-one-click) [Collect highlights & inspiration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J666uPWKa0) FOR MARKETERS A marketers swipe-file. Every marketer should keep a swipe file with inspiration and best practices for copywriting, sales or campaign strategy. mymind is exactly that. WHY MARKETERS LOVE IT [One-click saving of visual references](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#save-anything-with-one-click) [OCR text recognition for finding text in visuals](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHCfDFh1AE) [Contextual notes & todos for swipe files](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#marketing-swap-file) FOR DEVELOPERS Inspiration and resource hub. Developers use mymind to bookmark and organize their go-to resources. Keep all your code snippets in one place. Easy to find when you need them. WHY DEVELOPERS LOVE IT [Quick & effortless markdown note taking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H41A9_5do) [Keep track of todos](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#todo-app) [Easy save & recall of code snippets](https://mymind.com/videos#save-quotes-highlights) [Collect inspiration & resource material](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#save-anything-with-one-click) FOR RESEARCHERS Your private knowledge-base. Researchers use mymind to collect data and find unexpected connections between bits of information. From web clippings, PDFs to articles and research papers. All in one place. WHY RESEARCHERS LOVE IT [Easy to add contextual notes to material](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuBA95moY_E) [Reading Mode for articles & research papers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvwE9nhZUuI) [Text highlights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J666uPWKa0) &[OCR text recognition](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHCfDFh1AE) [Collect PDFs and research papers](https://mymind.com/videos?preview_id=1516&preview=true#pdfs) [FOR EVERYONE](https://mymind.com/) An extension for your mind. Use it for your [recipes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuJ6MDrDuQU). Your [meme collection](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBvP5Gerqos). Your poems. Your reading list. Your [vision board](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjpNEYJlxKo). Your to-do list. Or all of the above. There are no rules. It’s your mind, and you can use it as you please. Everyone’s mind looks and works different. But the easy to use nature of mymind makes it adapt to your specific use cases. Your mind might look and work differently than someone elses, and that’s totally okay. We’re trying to do something different with mymind. It’s a refreshing approach to
remembering the things you deeply care about. [CREATE YOUR NEW MIND](https://access.mymind.com/signin) iOS [GET APP](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) Android [GET APP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) Chrome [INSTALL](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) Edge Safari [INSTALL](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) [Looking for another browser?](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/article/97-install-browser-extension) --- # How can we build an extension of your mind? URL: https://mymind.com/how-can-we-build-an-extension-of-your-mind Published: 2020-05-19 > A letter from our co-founder written in 2020, in the early days of mymind. For the first time last week, I wrote about a new project that has consumed a large part of the last year for me. I shared my frustration with the current landscape, how instead of mastering our tools, we’ve let our … *A letter from our co-founder written in 2020, in the early days of mymind.* For the first time last week, I wrote about a new project that has consumed a large part of the last year for me. I shared my frustration with the current landscape, how instead of mastering our tools, we’ve let our tools become our masters. Modern tools pull us in with flashy features and the promise of an easier life. Yet we spend hours managing, organizing and cleaning up the mess these tools create for us. Our note-taking apps and hard drives have become graveyards of information. Our carefully considered systems and structures become obsolete only shortly after we put them in place. There's a disconnect between the way we like to organize ourselves and how our tools like to organize us. Our tools tend to see the ideal version of us, which is also why we're attracted to them. They promise a better, more efficient *you.* But the assumptions our tools make about us are not who we are. Are we failing to keep our shit in order, or are our tools failing us? We’re only human, after all. And knowing this, I believe there is a way to leverage how our mind already works, rather than trying to change it. Creating an extension for your mind To create a tool that complements how your mind works, we first have to understand what that means, both philosophically and practically. If our goal was to create a NEW mind, we'd have to change the way your mind works right now. We would fall into the same trap as every other tool, forcing you to adapt to structures and mental models that conflict with the way your brain naturally operates. Instead, we're trying to build an extension of your mind. One compatible with the way you're already thinking and working. The reason you're constantly trying new tools or setting up new structures is because they're aspirational by nature. You can compare them to strict weight-loss diets. They seem great in the beginning, but they're abandoned soon after. They're just too much work to sustain. The most effective diets are those that stick with you. And the diets that stick tend to be those that fit into your existing lifestyle and way of thinking. They give you power, rather than holding power over you. It's the same with everything else in life, including our knowledge and productivity tools. So how does our mind work? If there is one thing we know about our brain, it's that we know very little. While we’ve made advances in neuroscience over the years, the brain is still one of the least understood parts of our body. But let's see what we do know. To build an extension of your mind, we're interested in three fundamental questions: - What type of memories do we have? - How does the input of these memories work? - How are these memories accessed? We’ll start with the first: The types of memories we have in our minds. Implicit memories Your implicit memories are usually acquired over time and unconsciously. They can affect your thoughts and behaviors in ways you don't even notice. Riding your bike is an implicit memory; even after years of not riding your bike, you'd still know how to do it. Same with swimming or brushing your teeth. Simply put: Implicit memories are automatic memories. They're enabled and recalled by past experiences no matter how long ago you experienced them. They last a lifetime. Explicit memories This is what we mean when we talk about "remembering something.” An explicit memory is consciously recalled. Explicit memories can be episodic, meaning they relate to a specific experience in your life, such as a holiday or traumatic event. Or they can be semantic, meaning they relate to facts or general knowledge you've acquired for a specific purpose. Both implicit (unconscious) and explicit (conscious) memories are usually filed under your long-term memory, which can be recalled later or added as automated functions of your behavior. Your short-term memory or "working memory," on the other hand, is what you're currently thinking about. It’s the part of your brain that helps you remember a small amount of information for a short period of time while you juggle other cognitive processes. Since your memories are scattered all over different parts of your brain, depending on the type of memory, we rely on strong connections between neurons to complete the picture. And those connections can be strengthened or weakened over time depending on how they’re used. If those connections weaken, we lose access to our memories or can only dredge up partial information. And our minds attempt, whether accurately or inaccurately, to fill in the rest. Memories tend to be formed more strongly if they're related to a strong emotional experience, and if the experience involves a combination of your senses. You have no trouble accessing a memory of coffee with a friend because it involves multiple points of access in your mind. You remember seeing your friend, seeing the interior of the coffee shop. You can remember the taste of the coffee. You remember the smell of the cake in front of you. You can hear the chatter around you and the sirens across the busy street of New York. These are all data points in your mind. If you can access one of them, they can trigger each other so you can eventually recall the entire memory. The fewer access or trigger points a memory has, the harder it will be for you to recall it. If our experience isn’t accompanied by strong emotions or involves multiple senses, we'll need to work even harder to commit it to memory. This idea of memory indexing is still only a theory, but we know when it works and we know when it fails. For example: You know this feeling when you're talking with a friend and trying to recall a specific fact you learned, but you can't seem to access it? Interestingly, you CAN recall that you learned the fact, yet you can’t bring the full memory to the surface. Meaning, you know that you know it, but you just don't know it right now. Often what that means is that our neurons aren't firing the way we want them to be. This is where our brain fails us, and it does so often. Say you’re trying to recall an article you saw a week ago while browsing. You remember you saw the website, but you can't seem to remember which publication it was. You do know if someone showed it to you, you'd remember it again. It might help if a friend helped “trace your steps” or threw a bunch of triggers at you, such as a color or keywords. The more trigger points, the more neurons firing, making connections and giving you the information you know you have in your mind, but just can't access. Today, we’ve come to terms with not knowing everything – because we know where to find it. We have Google and Wikipedia, both great collective databases with a vast universe of information and knowledge. But these collective databases are full of things that aren’t connected to our own memories, which makes it harder to find that one thing we care about. What we don't have is an extension for our OWN mind. One that picks up where our brains stop doing the work for us. One that enables us to collect pieces of information that might seem trivial in the moment, but important a week later when we’re trying to tell a story at a dinner party. An extension of your mind should work the exact same way as your mind already works, but better. Think of it like your own little knowledge base, but without the effort of categorizing everything. It should be a supplement. Like an enhancement drug for your brain, but without the side effects. This extension of your mind should be as messy and intuitive as your real mind, but it should sort itself automatically when you need it to. It should be a place for the information in your brain to spill over, without the fear of losing it. It shouldn’t aim to change how your mind works, or even teach it something new. It should support your mind, without you even having to think about it. Introducing mymind.com The extension to your mind is here, and it's getting better and better every day. I won't explain how it works but rather let you explore yourself and see how it aligns with the article you just read. (You only need an email to sign up.) I sincerely hope your new mind makes a difference for you. – Tobias --- # How designers use mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-designers-use-mymind Published: 2021-11-24 > Everyone from writers to scientists use mymind. You don’t have to be a visual creator to appreciate the clean and visual nature of it.As designers ourselves, we couldn’t help but build some special features for the visually minded person. Here are just a few ways designers use mymind, which might be useful to you whether … Everyone from writers to scientists use mymind. You don’t have to be a visual creator to appreciate the clean and visual nature of it. As designers ourselves, we couldn’t help but build some special features for the visually minded person. Here are just a few ways designers use mymind, which might be useful to you whether you design or not. To save visual inspiration without thinking Typically, you’re saving Instagram posts, littering your Camera Roll and desktop with screenshots, creating messy folders in Dropbox and who knows where else. With mymind, you can save all your visual inspiration in one place. You don’t need to organize it because your mind does it for you. Your real brain can keep moving without interruption, opening you up to even more beauty and ideas. To create instant, curated mood boards It starts by saving a photo you took, or an image you found browsing online. Then a typeface you want to remember for a future project. Maybe a poster or a logo you find interesting. When starting a new project later on, you either search “typeface,” or a specific tag like “poster,” or even just a color, and you instantly have an inspiring mood board for your project. To save a personal library of colors Every time you add an image to your mind, it magically extracts the most prominent colors and creates a color palette around it. So that sunset or moody city shot you captured could define the colors for a future campaign or branding project. You can also drop hex codes or color palettes into your mind directly. So when you search the color “red,” your mind will show you every palette, hex code or image containing the color red. It’s like having your own little library of colors always within reach. --- # How designers use mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-designers-use-mymind-2 Published: 2025-07-03 > Distraction and social pressure may be the quickest ways to kill our creative impulses. We get caught up pleasing our audience or organizing our moodboards, or we start feeling self conscious about the things we like. Very quickly, our creative instinct shrivels and dies. That's why designers use mymind. Watch our new video ▶︎ It's one … Distraction and social pressure may be the quickest ways to kill our creative impulses. We get caught up pleasing our audience or organizing our moodboards, or we start feeling self conscious about the things we like. Very quickly, our creative instinct shrivels and dies. That's why designers use mymind. [Watch our new video ▶︎](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-mHnkDWQwQ) It's one private place to keep everything that inspires you. No audience, no curation, no collaboration. Now you can see what * really * speaks to you. We're designers ourselves, so we tucked away dozens of lovely little features for visual thinkers throughout mymind. It's the best way to save inspiration and build your creative repertoire. --- # How I use mymind on a daily basis URL: https://mymind.com/how-i-use-mymind-on-a-daily-basis Published: 2021-09-15 > When you’ve been using it for a little while, you start to notice: mymind shapes itself to you, your workflow and the way your actual mind works. Everyone’s mind is different, and there’s no right way to use it. Here’s how I find myself using mymind on a daily basis: When an idea strikes me … When you’ve been using it for a little while, you start to notice: mymind shapes itself to you, your workflow and the way your actual mind works. Everyone’s mind is different, and there’s no right way to use it. Here’s how I find myself using mymind on a daily basis: When an idea strikes me as I’m falling asleep (or when I’m taking a shower, or when I’m on the train), I reach for my phone and quickly make a note in mymind before I forget it. When I’m on a call and need to jot down someone’s phone number or address, mymind feels like the “closest” place to put it. When I’m browsing social media and see a visual or post that inspires me or makes me laugh, I right click and save it to mymind. It feels like the safest place to keep it, since mymind saves it even if it’s deleted from social media. When I’m shopping online and want to think about an item, or avoid indulging myself with something I don’t need, I save it to mymind. Something about “keeping” the link or image satisfies the urge to buy it right away. Sometimes I come back later and decide I do want to purchase it. Most of the time I realize I don’t want or need it at all, so I delete it from mymind and move on. Or when I’m in a meeting and need to make quick notes or a to-do list, I open up a Note in mymind. When someone is using or eating a product I find interesting or delicious or unique, I take a photo of it and save it to mymind. I have many photos of wrappers, bottles and packaging that doesn’t necessarily look curated or pretty on its own, but feels beautiful as part of my little treasure trove I’ve created in mymind. (Besides, I’m the only one seeing it. So if I want it in there, it doesn’t matter how it looks.) I hope you’ve discovered your own ways of using mymind, and that it already feels like it was made just for you. --- # How marketers use mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-marketers-use-mymind Published: 2022-09-12 > Every tool for marketers is focused on project management, team collaboration and planning. But good marketing requires creative energy. Inspiration. Individual exploration. That's where mymind comes in. Account managers, project managers, media specialists, content marketers and more use mymind to fuel their work. Here's how. To save quick notes & todos You are a master … Every tool for marketers is focused on project management, team collaboration and planning. But good marketing requires creative energy. Inspiration. Individual exploration. That's where mymind comes in. Account managers, project managers, media specialists, content marketers and more use mymind to fuel their work. Here's how. To save quick notes & todos You are a master of multi-tasking. You absorb information, process it quickly and keep moving. Along the way, you forward email feedback to your mind. You jot down notes in a meeting. You checkoff todos while adding new ones. You use mymind as your personal assistant, relying on it to catch everything and keep up. Offloading the little things from your real mind frees up mental energy to put toward the big things. To find creative energy & inspiration mymind is your place to rest your mind between meetings, get inspiration and nurture new ideas. It's your private treasure trove, filled with everything that feeds your real mind: ✺ Campaign case studies ✺ Praise from clients and coworkers ✺ Ad inspiration ✺ YouTube tutorials ✺ Website references ✺ Books and articles that inspire you As a personal knowledge database You're quick on your feet, with answers and information ready at a moment's notice. You search a keyword, tag or term and your mind instantly shows you what you need: ✺ Search todos and see everything on your list for the week. ✺ Search notes + July 28 to instantly find your meeting notes from that day. ✺ Search #q1planning to find all your images, articles, notes and links saved with that tag. ✺ Search any keyword you can remember and mymind will find what you're looking for – even if that word appears in a graphic, screenshot or photo. mymind is your own personal Google, with the ideas, notes, lists and resources that are important to you. --- # How to build a beautiful new mind URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-build-a-beautiful-new-mind Published: 2025-07-16 > How do you come up with an idea out of thin air? You don't. You're drawing from your repertoire. Think of your repertoire as the accumulation of everything you've ever seen or experienced, distilled to its essence. People with good ideas have a system of building their repertoire and using it to make unexpected connections … How do you come up with an idea out of thin air? You don't. You're drawing from your repertoire. Think of your repertoire as the accumulation of everything you've ever seen or experienced, distilled to its essence. People with good ideas have a system of building their repertoire and using it to make unexpected connections – even if it's only happening in their head. ✦ Now, it can happen in mymind. ✦ The idea is to save inspiration, ideas and references with intention, trusting one day their meaning will be revealed. Here’s how we go about it. Rule #1. Your repertoire should be private If it's open to other people, you're immediately limiting yourself. You're trying to impress or meet expectations. It's like decorating a hotel room: It may be pretty and comfortable, but it's curated for other people. It's not you. When your repertoire is private, there's no pressure to perform for anyone. You don't have to worry about being on brand, on trend, intellectual, consistent or appealing. It's a beautiful feeling. Once you embrace it, you'll find all kinds of weird things in your repertoire. Real, interesting references that push you outside the agreeable box. You're now free. (Besides: Nobody should be able to trace your steps when it comes to your work. You're the magician. Keep your secrets to yourself.) Rule #2. Don't force it You can't build your own repertoire in a few hours, days or even weeks. Don’t use someone else's Pinterest board, or dump a thousand images from some aesthetic website in there. This only clutters your repertoire and makes it meaningless. The point is that everything in there means something to *you* specifically. That's where the magic happens. And you can't skip the magic. Only once you've given a reference your “stamp of approval” does it land in your collection. Millions of living room references exist online, but the 100 or so you have in your repertoire are the best, according to your taste. So how do you decide what goes inside? Rule #3. Collect ambivalently and passively. Not indifferently. Usually, we collect inspiration only for specific projects. But this means we're already narrowing our funnel considerably. When building your repertoire, you want your funnel open at all times. Passively build it up every day. Eventually, you can then narrow that down for a specific project. Every time you see an image or reference online that makes you feel something – save it. Ambivalently means you may have strong but opposing feelings toward something. Save those things. It just has to make you stop for a brief moment. That image may have no immediate purpose. It's not for a current project. The only meaning is that it may mean something to you in the future. And this is the secret. mymind works the same way your real mind works: It's a sponge of references, ideas, visuals, stories and things you care about. Everything you don't care about (feel indifferent about) isn't soaked up and slowly fades into oblivion. Rule #4. No rules Don't save what you think you *should* be saving. Don't overanalyze what you save, or what it means about you. Just save it. The significance will be revealed later. There's no need for organization here either – that only disrupts your natural flow. If a particular reference has no immediate purpose, there's no folder or category for it. And you don't want organizing to add friction to your saving process. In mymind, you just search to find it later. No organization needed. Now it's up to you If you haven't already, start by installing the [mymind browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) and [mobile app](https://mymind.com/mobile) so you can save anything with a click. Be sure to watch a few videos [on our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmymind) to learn about all the different ways you can use your new mind. Then start passively but intentionally building your secret repertoire. Your future self will thank you for it. ⚘ --- # How to finally focus while reading URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-finally-focus-while-reading Published: 2023-10-05 > What’s the last article you read in its entirety? Today, it requires strong motivation and a sense of immediate payoff to do so. We’re more accustomed to skimming summaries of those articles. Reading Instagram captions with two-sentence takeaways. Scanning whatever headlines we happen to catch from our push notifications. If we do decide to dive … What’s the last article you read in its entirety? Today, it requires strong motivation and a sense of immediate payoff to do so. We’re more accustomed to skimming summaries of those articles. Reading Instagram captions with two-sentence takeaways. Scanning whatever headlines we happen to catch from our push notifications. If we do decide to dive into a full article, we have dozens of distractions (pop-ups! paywalls! clickbait headlines!) edging in at every line. We’re left with a vague impression of the subject matter, at best – which sadly amounts to a shallow understanding of the world around us and the subjects we’re interested in. This is why we created Reading Mode. *(a Mastermind-only feature)* Save an article to mymind and it strips away all the clutter, distractions and barriers that decrease your chances of actually reading. You’ll have one clean view of the full article, which you can read directly within mymind. [Watch the video to see how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in5mKkJvELQ) Reading Mode also serves as an article archiver. Your saved articles are kept in your mind whether the original source is deleted, broken or moved later on. You’ll have your own copy tucked away safely in your mind. We hope this feature serves a small step toward more thoughtful consumption of information online. That it encourages more depth of understanding for the things that interest you, and less skimming and scanning. --- # Create instant collections in mymind with Spaces URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-spaces Published: 2023-03-21 > It's organization without the work. It's collections without the manual curation. It's what you've been asking for, but dare we say, it's better. You guessed it. It's: Spaces As you know, you can already curate your mind by searching keywords, tags, times, categories, themes and more. But now you can save those searches, browse them visually and … It's organization without the work. It's collections without the manual curation. It's what you've been asking for, but dare we say, it's better. You guessed it. It's: Spaces As you know, you can already curate your mind by searching keywords, tags, times, categories, themes and more. But now you can *save* those searches, browse them visually and return to them with a click. Let's get into it. First, we introduced a new main navigation. You now have: → EVERYTHING → SPACES → SERENDIPITY Think of them as three mindsets for navigating your mind. There are two kinds of Spaces. The Smart one, and the not-so-smart one. Spaces are like collections or groups, with one key difference: If your space is a Smart Space, you’re not manually organizing, updating or curating anything inside your space. It’s all magically done for you. Here's how it works. Smart Spaces are essentially like a saved search, but they are updated dynamically whenever something matches the Space criteria. For example ↓ This space *only* shows images where the AI found furniture and wood in it. The Space updates whenever a new image matches. Or how about an auto-updating Reading list? The Space below will *only* show cards that are articles and have the tag “Read Later”. Since your mind automatically recognizes articles when you save them, they're now all in this Space waiting for you. You can also use a Space with a custom project tag you created. Whenever you save something via our extension or mobile app and add the tag, it flows automatically into your Space. Another example ↓ Searching for “object:watch” only shows images in which the AI has found an object that looks like a watch. By making this a Space, you instantly have your watches in one place. Saving a new watch to your mind automatically puts it there. It's like magic. Of course, you can always manually add or remove a card to and from a Space. This is how regular Spaces already work. They only show what you add manually. They're like collections in the way you may know them from other apps. [Watch the video for more tips & examples →](https://mymind.com/videos#spaces) Also good to know: → Spaces is only live on desktop currently, but it will be available on mobile soon. → This is v1 of Spaces, and more will come with v2 – including editing spaces, reordering them, changing the colors and other practical features. We hope Spaces gives you the satisfaction of order in your mind, without the unnecessary work that comes with typical collections or groups. --- # How to hide cards from your overview URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-hide-cards-from-your-overview Published: 2022-10-25 > Everything in your mind is private by default. But sometimes, you'll open mymind in a public space. Or you may want to show something to a coworker or friend, on a screen share or in person. If you don’t want them to see the deepest secrets of your mind, you can hide those cards from … Everything in your mind is private by default. But sometimes, you'll open mymind in a public space. Or you may want to show something to a coworker or friend, on a screen share or in person. If you don’t want them to see the deepest secrets of your mind, you can hide those cards from your overview and search results. Just add the tag NSFW to a card and it will no longer show up unless you search that tag. The tag Hidden and Private do the same. It's perfect for the sensitive bits of info (logins, screenshots, personal manifestos, etc.) you don't want anyone to glimpse over your shoulder. When you want to find it again, search Private to see all your hidden cards. To un-hide a card, just remove the tag. Because nobody needs to see that series of nude self portraits you painted entirely with marinara sauce. At least, until you want them to. --- # How to make a moodboard with mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-moodboard-with-mymind Published: 2022-08-23 > Think of mymind as the first phase of a creative project. This is where you collect and absorb inspiration without worrying about curation or the final presentation. Nobody’s going to see it but you. There’s no need to even open mymind at first. Just save every visual that strikes you — screenshots, colors, videos, photos. … Think of mymind as the first phase of a creative project. This is where you collect and absorb inspiration without worrying about curation or the final presentation. Nobody’s going to see it but you. There’s no need to even open mymind at first. Just save every visual that strikes you — screenshots, colors, videos, photos. You can tag it with your project name, or let it slowly build over time for use in any project. When you’re ready, go inside your mind to create endless moodboard variations. Curate by color If you have a color in mind for your project, just search for it and you'll have an instant moodboard. Type *yellow* in the search bar and you’ll see every color palette, image, product or screenshot containing the color yellow. If you don’t have a color direction yet, search *colors* to see all the colors and color palettes you’ve saved. Curate by object If you’re working on an interior design project, you can search for every chair you’ve ever saved by simply searching *chair*. Now hit enter and add *red* in the search bar. You’ll see all the red chairs you’ve saved. Try it with any object. Curate by image Search *images,* hit enter and add *#projectx* to see all the images you’ve saved with your project tag. You may land on a visual theme or direction this way – one you didn’t even realize you had in mind. As you experiment with different moodboard searches, pin specific cards that strike you to your Top of Mind (drag & drop it right under the search bar). Product packaging, a poster, a color. Keeping these cards at the forefront of your mind will help narrow your vision. Soon you’ll see a strong mood emerging to lead you forward. --- # How to make a vision board with mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-vision-board-with-mymind Published: 2022-07-19 > We don’t know much about manifesting, but we do know about the power of visualization. The visual nature of mymind might have tipped you off to our love of good design. And part of the design process is creating moodboards – setting your intention for a project with visuals. For us, applying this practice to … We don’t know much about manifesting, but we do know about the power of visualization. The visual nature of mymind might have tipped you off to our love of good design. And part of the design process is creating moodboards – setting your intention for a project with visuals. For us, applying this practice to life only makes sense. By translating your desires to physical images, you’re making an abstract concept more concrete. Just like planning a photoshoot or brand redesign, it’s the first step toward an idea becoming reality. So this rather mystical practice of vision boards is actually just practical. If you’re using mymind at all, it’s likely already serving as your vision board whether you realize it or not. But if you want to do so more intentionally, try this: Start by asking yourself a few questions: ٭ *What do I need most right now?* ٭ *What do I want most right now?* ٭ *Where would I be if money and time weren’t a problem?* ٭ *What would I do if I knew I couldn’t fail?* ٭ *What do I love about life?* ٭ *Who inspires me?* ٭ *What do I want to achieve a year from now?* ٭ *How about in 5 years?* You don’t have to write down the answers to these questions, or take any action at all yet. Just slowly turn them around in your real mind, one by one, and see where they lead you. Maybe you do a Google search for scuba diving classes in Santorini. Add that image to your mind. Maybe you think of a renaissance painting that has a sort of gut-punch effect on you. Save to mymind. Maybe it’s a picture of deep dish pizza. Straight into your mind. No pressure complete your vision board immediately. Just use these questions as a filter as you browse the internet or walk around in the world this week. If you see something that strikes a chord, share it to your mind. By visualizing what you want, you’re focusing your mental and emotional energy on achieving it. In short, you’re setting your mind on your future. --- # How to make a vision board with mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-vision-board-with-mymind-2 Published: 2024-10-08 > Everyone needs a vision board. Think of it like a moodboard for your life: A way to clarify your goals and dreams for the future. ► Watch the video Your only rules: 1. Your vision board should be private. You shouldn't feel self conscious or pressured to curate for an audience. This is for you, no … Everyone needs a vision board. Think of it like a moodboard for your life: A way to clarify your goals and dreams for the future. [► Watch the video](https://mymind.com/videos#vision) Your only rules: 1. Your vision board should be private. You shouldn't feel self conscious or pressured to curate for an audience. This is for you, no one else. 2. Anything goes. Don't worry about it being too ambitious or too weird. Whatever inspires or excites you goes on the board. What do you want from your life? Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What kind of environment do you want to live in? Save it to your mind. See what patterns emerge. Think about what small steps you can take to meet your vision. Then do it. --- # How to stop impulse buying URL: https://mymind.com/how-to-stop-impulse-buying Published: 2024-12-09 > It's the season of spending. As you prepare for a hailstorm of ads and discounts in your inbox, we have a suggestion: Use your mind. ✦ Step 1: Create your wishlist First, create a wishlist of things you actually need. This could be a Space containing products you want for yourself, or gifts you want … It's the season of spending. As you prepare for a hailstorm of ads and discounts in your inbox, we have a suggestion: Use your mind. ✦ Step 1: Create your wishlist First, create a wishlist of things you actually need. This could be a Space containing products you want for yourself, or gifts you want to give. Or it could be a simple checklist in a note. ✦ Step 2: Save potential purchases to your mind Anytime something new interests you, save it to your mind. (You'd be surprised how this satisfies that initial urge to BUY.) ✦ Step 3: Think it over Ask yourself: Is this new thing already on your wishlist? If not, mull it over in your mind for a few days. You may realize you don't need it at all. Then delete it and free yourself from it. Saving products and gift ideas to your mind encourages more intentional spending. Instead of buying every shiny thing that shows up in your feed or inbox, you can slow down and think it over. An added bonus: This approach also helps you hone your personal taste and style. Instead of buying that random sweater or shoe that strikes you in the moment, you can more thoughtfully choose special items you'll want to wear consistently for a long time. Slowly, your unique style will emerge. --- # How we're using Spaces URL: https://mymind.com/how-were-using-spaces Published: 2023-09-22 > Spaces give you the mental satisfaction of having things in their respective place, like separating socks and underwear in drawers. But unlike drawers (or folders, or buckets, or however you visualize your collections) you don’t have to create Spaces manually in mymind. Your mind does it for you. Here’s how we’ve seen our members using Spaces … [Spaces](https://mymind.com/videos#spaces) give you the mental satisfaction of having things in their respective place, like separating socks and underwear in drawers. But unlike drawers (or folders, or buckets, or however you visualize your collections) you don’t have to create Spaces manually in mymind. Your mind does it for you. Here’s how we’ve seen our members using Spaces so far. As a reading list Search #read later or “articles” within your mind and hit enter. Save it as a Smart Space, and now any new article you save to your mind will automatically be sorted into this space. To plan a trip or event Some use mymind in combination with tags to auto-sort plans and ideas for upcoming events. For example: Add the tag “honeymoon” to articles, images, videos, todos and notes you save for your trip, then turn that tag search into a Smart Space. As a mood board or vision board Search “interiors” or “gardens” or “fashion” or “packaging” or “green” or “Mercedes” and save that search as a Smart Space. You’ll have an instant mood board that auto-updates every time you save something containing that object, keyword or theme. For work or research projects Search “brainwaves” or “PDFs” or #thesis and save it as a Smart Space. If you need to manually add a related item that falls outside those parameters, just right click it and and click “Add to Space.” For motivation and inspiration Search “highlights” or “quotes” and save it as a space. Or search #lifeadvice and save every card with that tag in its own space. How are you using Spaces? Reply and let us know. Or dive into your mind now and try it out. --- # How writers use mymind URL: https://mymind.com/how-writers-use-mymind-email Published: 2021-11-08 > All kinds of fancy writing tools exist, but we’ve found that most regular writers end up drafting their work in the most simple, basic apps. At the end of the day, they don’t care that much about special tools, grammar checking and word count. They just want to get their ideas down without distractions. So … All kinds of fancy writing tools exist, but we’ve found that most regular writers end up drafting their work in the most simple, basic apps. At the end of the day, they don’t care that much about special tools, grammar checking and word count. They just want to get their ideas down without distractions. So we built the mymind editor with that in mind. Here’s how we’ve been using writers of all kinds use it so far: – To save quotes of all kinds. A quote from a source you interviewed for an article. Or a paragraph that stuck with them from a book. Or one that inspires a new essay or blog post. Or even just a particularly good sentence they want to read again and again. Most good writers are also readers. They’re absorbing all the time, and mymind serves as their sponge. – To capture the ideas big and small. That may be a piece of dialogue they want to fit into a story one day. Or the shower thought that might turn into their next column. Or the middle-of-the-night novel ideas that typically slip away with their dreams. – As a swipe file with images of ads, campaigns, landing pages, emails, screenshots and other material to inspire their next big idea. In the past, you’d literally stuff all these things into a folder somewhere. Now it’s all beautifully laid out in your mind, ready to be picked up and brought into the light again whenever you need it. – To save feedback and commentary on their writing. The reviews, comments from friends, emails from colleagues. The little pieces of positivity that remind them that others enjoy their work. You know, the things you usually stow deep in a folder somewhere to brighten a rainy day. That stuff is gold. – And of course, to write. To capture a short idea or quick note, they can do so straight from the Note field in mymind. But when they’re ready to get in the flow without distractions, they go into Focus mode. No clunky editor tools getting in the way. No distracting grammar suggestions butting in. Just you and your ideas, uninterrupted. (But if you need a little break or fuel, you can just jump back into your mind for inspiration.) Want more? Read how one writer uses their mind "After passively collecting for weeks, mymind has become a resource and home base for my work. It’s my own personal search engine." [Read the article →](https://vanschneider.com/blog/the-writing-tool-i-didnt-know-i-needed/) --- # Why mymind does not have an import feature (for now) URL: https://mymind.com/import-feature Published: 2020-07-09 > To keep your new mind as effortless as it is right now, we had to make some tough decisions. Each feature and every little button is discussed at great length. What could be a fairly small decision now could have a big impact on the product over time. Our worst nightmare is ending up like … To keep your new mind as effortless as it is right now, we had to make some tough decisions. Each feature and every little button is discussed at great length. What could be a fairly small decision now could have a big impact on the product over time. Our worst nightmare is ending up like every other knowledge tool out there: Cluttered, slow and packed with features nobody needs. For this along with many other reasons, we've decided against a bulk import feature from other tools into mymind. Our research told us a majority of people who have existing libraries of things barely know what's in them anymore – folders within folders of "mind trash" they no longer care to keep. It's why we eventually abandon these tools. They're weighed down with junk that makes them overwhelming, irrelevant and ultimately, unusable. Offering a mass-import would defeat the purpose of your new mind. You'd start off with the same mess you came here to leave behind. Of course, some of that information is still valuable (by our research, about 20%) and you'll want to bring it along with you. A mass import wouldn't solve that, but we are considering a more selective import option for the future. In the meantime, we believe that mymind can offer something new: A fresh mind. A new beginning. 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Here they all are, so far. ### 2026 - [Vizi Andrei](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/vizi-andrei-cant-stop-thinking-about) - [Florencia Ornelas](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/florencia-ornelas-cant-stop-thinking) - [Jessie Randall](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/jessie-randall-cant-stop-thinking) - [Colu Henry](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/colu-henry-cant-stop-thinking-about) - [Kiki Fourie](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/kiki-cant-stop-thinking-about-tiny) - [Christene Barberich](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/christene-barberich-cant-stop-thinking) - [Everett Helm](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/into-the-mind-of-everett-helm) - [Lily Montasser](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/lily-montasser-cant-stop-thinking) - [Alya Abourezk](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/alya-cant-stop-thinking-about-chopin) - [Kelsey Rose Williams Barthés](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/kelsey-rose-williams-cant-stop-thinking) - [Erifili Gounari](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/erifili-gounari-cant-stop-thinking) - [Freya Johanna Flock](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/johanna-flock-cant-stop-thinking) - [Lucy Fuggle](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/lucy-fuggle-cant-stop-thinking-about) - [Rose Florence Anderson](https://mymind.com/rose-florence-cant-stop-thinking-about-miniatures-ceramics-that-one-documentary) - [Allegra Lorenzotti](https://mymind.com/allegra-lorenzotti-cant-stop-thinking-about-tramp-art-mushroom-garum-those-90s-jil-sanders-ads) - [Barbara Iweins](https://officialmymind.substack.com/p/barbara-iweins-cant-stop-thinking) - [Mattia Giannattasio](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-filmmaker-mattia-giannattasio) - [Dairo Vargas Cerquera](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-dairo-vargas-cerquera) - [Maria Paula Colmenares](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-maria-paula-colmenares) - [Jesperish](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-jesperish) ### 2024 - [Justin Donnelly](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-furniture-designer-justin-donnelly) - [Kendall Latham](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-multidisciplinary-designer-kendall-latham) - [Will Bowers](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-will-bowers) - [Ashley Keeper](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jewelry-designer-ashley-keeper) - [Harry Dry](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-harry-dry) - [Jared Blake](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jared-blake) - [Alex Proba](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-alex-proba) - [Frankie Yoshi](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-comic-artist-frankie-yoshi) - [Katie Benn](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-illustrator-katie-benn) - [Nicole Gavrilles](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-nicole-gavrilles) - [Federico Babina](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-architect-federico-babina) ### 2023 - [Brian Collins](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creative-director-educator-brian-collins) - [Michael Bierut](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-michael-bierut) - [Stephen West](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stephen-west) - [Joe Doucet](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-joe-doucet) - [Haruko Hayakawa](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-haruko-hayakawa) - [Gérald Ghislain](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-perfumer-gerald-ghislain) - [Simone Giertz](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-inventor-simone-giertz) - [Ash Thorp](https://mymind.com/into-my-mind-featuring-designer-creative-director-ash-thorp) - [Andy Allen](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-andy-allen) - [Katie Rodgers](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-katie-rodgers) - [Oliur](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creator-oliur) - [Anton Repponen](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-photographer-anton-repponen) - [Mackey Saturday](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-typographer-mackey-saturday) ### 2022 - [Stefan Sagmeister](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stefan-sagmeister) - [Sougwen Chung](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-researcher-sougwen-chung) - [Jeff Sheldon](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jeff-sheldon-founder-of-ugmonk) - [Randy Hunt](https://mymind.com/on-the-mind-of-product-designer-founder-randy-hunt) --- # Into the mind of designer & creative director Ash Thorp URL: https://mymind.com/into-my-mind-featuring-designer-creative-director-ash-thorp Published: 2023-04-25 > From sci-fi illustrations to futuristic concepts to his insanely detailed vehicle designs, Ash Thorp has always had the ability to transport you to other worlds. Being instant fans of anything he creates (see his work for "Call of Duty, "The Batman" or "Ghost in the Shell," to start), we were eager to get into his … From sci-fi illustrations to futuristic concepts to his insanely detailed vehicle designs, [Ash Thorp](https://www.altcinc.com/) has always had the ability to transport you to other worlds. Being instant fans of anything he creates (see his work for "Call of Duty, "The Batman" or "Ghost in the Shell," to start), we were eager to get into his mind and see what inspires his work. What’s the best compliment you received recently? My work being connected and compared to the feel of Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch. What’s the last thing you read? [“Steps to an Ecology of Mind”](https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Ecology-Mind-Anthropology-Epistemology/dp/0226039056?keywords=steps+to+an+ecology+of+mind&linkCode=sl1&tag=asht0e-20&linkId=ddb66b24e92826064dd77fa775ab6e19&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Gregory Bateson Click the + button in your browser while viewing the book to save it to your mind. What book do you want to read next? [“Concerning the Spiritual in Art”](https://www.amazon.com/Concerning-the-Spiritual-in-Art/dp/B08SBKPM56?keywords=Concerning+the+Spiritual+in+Art&s=books&linkCode=sl1&tag=asht0e-20&linkId=2a8e3aace243b1ecff275ee5eafe27e1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Wassily Kandinsky A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Look for what you notice but no one else sees.” - Rick Rubin Highlight the text, including quotation marks, to save it to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? Last week I gifted our daughter a sentimental tattoo for her 18th birthday. Where do you want to travel to next? Back to Japan. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Sleep… hahaha. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Model building. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Francis Bacon’s various self portraits. Right click an image or long press on mobile to save it to your mind. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? The Vitamix blender. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? Most likely a meme concerning a corgi and how they are adorable. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I would create another similar universe with slight alterations. --- # Into the mind of artist Alex Proba URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-alex-proba Published: 2024-06-20 > Alex Proba's art does something to your brain. It's colorful, playful, tactile. The shapes and colors satisfy your inner child who longs to sprawl on a concrete sidewalk and scribble with chalk for an entire afternoon. As you'll see in this interview, Proba's inner child is still very much at play in her work. What’s … [Alex Proba's art](https://www.studioproba.com/)does something to your brain. It's colorful, playful, tactile. The shapes and colors satisfy your inner child who longs to sprawl on a concrete sidewalk and scribble with chalk for an entire afternoon. As you'll see in this interview, Proba's inner child is still very much at play in her work. What’s the best compliment you received recently? The best compliment I received recently was someone telling me that [my art](https://www.instagram.com/p/C2BMHI0P8Lg/)brought joy and inspiration to their everyday life. What’s the last thing you read? ["The Overstory" by Richard Powers](https://www.amazon.com/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039335668X). It's a beautiful and thought-provoking novel about trees and our relationship with nature. Click the + button in your browser while viewing the page to save it to your mind as a book. What do you want to read next? I just got myself a copy of Gaetano Pesce's ["The Complete Incoherence.”](https://www.amazon.com/Gaetano-Pesce-Complete-Incoherence/dp/1580935990) To find this book later in your mind, search "Gaetano" or "Pesce" or simply "books." I love his work, especially [this dresser and table set up](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuedqWPhQt/?utm_medium=share_sheet&epik=dj0yJnU9U1FZaDAtYVJoOWt5VkNqWGRlLUZVbmhMX3NqeU13eXImcD0wJm49bmNCb3Vpd19lS2pPRUE4cFF5VjJFdyZ0PUFBQUFBR1pyVDVr). A quote that’s meaningful to you? This is quite surprising because I've never had a quote that resonated with me so deeply until just last week. It's amusing that it's [a Nike quote](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7w0OPWPbuJ/), but I completely agree with it: “Love your dreams until they love you back.” Best gift you’ve ever given? The unconditional love from [my dog Sam.](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ho7lJyL8p/?img_index=1) Where do you want to travel to next? I would love to travel to Japan next. The culture, the art and the landscapes are all incredibly inspiring to me. Not to mention, the abundance of fake food displays fascinates me. I've been obsessed with it ever since I was a small kid and saw [Claes Oldenburg's giant dropped ice cream cone](https://www.cologne-tourism.com/arts-culture/sights/detail/dropped-cone) on a building in Cologne, near where I grew up. Right click to save an image to your mind on desktop. On mobile, long press and share it to the mymind app. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? If money weren’t an issue, I would buy a large workshop with all machinery, tools and materials needed to make amazing art and furniture — where there would be no limits to my creations. The limit I currently run into is cost, although my idea book is full of things I want to make. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Diving — especially in Fiji, where the crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs offer a magical underwater experience. The chance to swim alongside majestic whales in their natural habitat would be a dream come true. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? [The Pyramids of Giza presents: ‘RA’ by Sabine Marcelis](https://www.instagram.com/artdegypte/p/Cy26c8JNo_i/). The juxtaposition of ancient architecture with contemporary art creates a powerful and thought-provoking visual experience that lingers in my mind. The way Sabine plays with light and form in such a historic setting is just soooo good, like all her work. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I've been appreciating and at the same time frightened by AI. On many levels it helps me quickly visualize and experiment with ideas in real-time. It's like having a team or co-worker that feedbacks my creative process and makes me feel like I am not a studio of One? [Here some soft sculpture sketches/ideas.](https://www.instagram.com/p/C71-XTYvm6v/?img_index=1) The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? Always animal reels or videos. Can you sense a theme in my responses at this point? If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? If I could build an extension of my own mind, it would be a vast, colorful and ever-changing landscape that people could explore. It would work like a living, breathing art installation, constantly evolving and reacting to the thoughts and emotions of those who experience it. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of artist & illustrator Katie Benn URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-illustrator-katie-benn Published: 2024-06-03 > Katie Benn's art and illustrations are somehow both poignant and lighthearted. After stumbling upon several of her drawings online, we were curious to know the mind behind them — a mind we quickly discovered is as hopeful, colorful and tender as the work she creates. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I live on … [Katie Benn's art and illustrations](https://www.instagram.com/katie_benn_/) are somehow both poignant and lighthearted. After stumbling upon several of her drawings online, we were curious to know the mind behind them — a mind we quickly discovered is as hopeful, colorful and tender as the work she creates. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I live on an old property out in the country [where a lot of wildlife passes through](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTvMq8xhSGv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==). The other day, I was out in the backyard and a deer was lying in the grass about four feet from me, made eye contact and just stared at me. Whenever I can capture the calm attention of a wild animal, it feels like a compliment. What’s the last thing you read? "[Italian Folk Magic"](https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Folk-Magic-Kitchen-Witchery/dp/1578636183/ref=asc_df_1578636183/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695448&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17129143668866493992&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033129&hvtargid=pla-467330839915&psc=1&mcid=15a31e5b743238f2a316fe030b721c39&gad_source=1)by Mary-Grace Fahrun. I’ve been reading it in tandem with ["Nuns Behaving Badly: Tales of Music, Magic, Art and Arson in the Convents in Italy"](https://www.amazon.com/Nuns-Behaving-Badly-Tales-Convents/dp/0226534723/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MZCE5D88VZRW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rlMKhTdIPARyVaxsRQdo9w.bxKzkAfjykkjCfWVKvM2x1BEmzve5j8BzuJmvFqdEuk&dib_tag=se&keywords=nuns+behaving+badly&qid=1716404000&s=books&sprefix=nuns+behaving+badly%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1) by Craig A. Monson, the latter being extra fascinating pertaining to the history of 16th century Italy. I love nonfiction and I enjoy pairing books to read in tandem that have a way of informing each other. What do you want to read next? I have had the same copy of [Buckminster Fuller’s "Intuition"](https://www.amazon.com/Intuition-R-Buckminster-Fuller/dp/B0006C69OI)for many years. I’ve reread it a few times. Though not an easy read, I always get something new from it, and I think I’m due for another pass. To find this book later in your mind, search "books" or "Intuition." A quote that’s meaningful to you? Right click an image to save it to your mind. Long press on mobile. Best gift you’ve ever given? I think the best gifts we give others are often intangible and generally unknowable. So often the best gifts we receive, if we think about it, are chance encounters with the right thing at the right time, and I think we offer that to each other constantly without thinking — love, making someone laugh when they’re starved of it, introducing a new way of looking at something, randomly sharing a kind word. For instance the deer I mentioned earlier that just calmly looked at me for an extended period of time — that was a gift. Where do you want to travel to next? There’s a beautiful, almost weightless place that I took a monorail to in a dream once. I’ve always wanted to return. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? World Peace (or the closest I could feasibly get to it). It seems the people that move to block it at every turn might need to be paid off. "If there are circumstances that are painful that we cannot change, we must soak in them, feel it all, and allow ourselves to make a food of it, somehow." What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I’d like to be swimming at least once a day. Wish I had the time and place to do that. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? I love old films. I watched [David Lean’s "Brief Encounter"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037558/) recently and it knocked me out. I keep thinking about it. I read some article criticizing how the film luxuriates the pain of love having come into one’s life at the wrong time, but truly, particularly as an artist, if there are circumstances that are painful that we cannot change, we must soak in them, feel it all, and allow ourselves to make a food of it, somehow. And I love how this was depicted in the film — Celia Johnson’s character, specifically. Click the + button in your browser to save the link above as a movie, or share it to your mind on mobile. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? Siete Sea Salt Potato Chips. A perfect product. The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? I don’t know how else to say it, but I’ve gotten really into apples this year. I saw this comic by Josh Mecouch recently and it was like looking into a mirror: Search any word appearing in a meme or comic to find it later in your mind. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? An extension of my own mind, if I were tasked with building such a thing, would likely be designed after something found in nature. Something ephemeral yet returning, materialized by earthly elements similar to those that comprise a rainbow. And because man-made things like codes can be broken and brass locks can be picked, I’d like the extension of my mind to require some life-affirming elements working in concert to be unlocked—like rainwater, sunshine, and the pure intentions of an observer with the potential for understanding and awe. --- # Into the mind of artist Jesperish URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-jesperish Published: 2026-01-06 > Jesperish is one of those minds we marvel at. Just look at a single piece of art he's created. Keep looking. Zoom in. The distinct style and level of detail in his work inspires awe, a feeling harder and harder to find these days, especially on the internet. We've been following Jesperish for years now, … [Jesperish](https://jesperish.com/) is one of those minds we marvel at. Just look at a single piece of art he's created. Keep looking. Zoom in. The distinct style and level of detail in his work inspires awe, a feeling harder and harder to find these days, especially on the internet. We've been following Jesperish for years now, [and even collaborated with him on a project,](https://vanschneider.com/threerooms) so we were curious to dig deeper into his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I recently met someone who said they finally felt understood as a soul through my art. They started creating art as well for that reason. And found a spark of light after a long period of depression. I remember when artists did this for me, and I am moved by the fact that I am able to give this to others. What’s the last thing you read? I just finished the book, ["The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin.](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886) One of my friends recommended it to me. I am not much of a reader, but after reading this I felt understood. Like someone finally validated my way of living and my view of the world. It gave me great confidence. What do you want to read next? I am planning on reading ["A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle.](https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963) I have watched many of his videos and talks. He helped me in one of my lowest points in my own life. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? There is one artwork called ["Everything is Temporary"](https://x.com/joepease/status/1629543330144190464) by Joe Pease. To me this artwork reflects moments in time, passing by. Like a mind that remembers a whole life in the now. I highly recommend checking out his work. Brilliant artist. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I have been really happy with my new kitchen knives. They cut so smoothly. It makes cooking a lot easier. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? There is an option in the Instagram private chat in which you hold a text message, add a sticker and you can draw things inside the chat, which can create hilarious collaborations between you and your friends drawing on top of the chats. What do you do in your alone time? I spend a lot of time in nature. I like going to music festivals and enjoy meditation and spiritual gatherings a lot. What's a movie or TV series you tell everyone to watch? ["DUNE"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/) Any songs or albums on repeat? I really love the album ["Process" by Sampha from 2017.](https://music.apple.com/us/album/process/1138217713) He is one of a kind, poetic. And every song feels like I wrote it and lived it. What are you obsessing over lately? What's on your mind? I am obsessed with greenhouses lately. Dreamy green environments with lots of flowers and modern wooden architecture. Preferably next to the sea. Really trying to manifest this idea. Who do you really admire right now – anyone we should interview next? I think you should definitely interview [Samantha Cavet](https://www.instagram.com/samanthacavet/?hl=en), a great photographer with a great mind. What are you working on right now and why? I am working on one of my biggest works yet. A giant castle as final expression of my story called NETRA. To show how you can rebuild your own temple in the world. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of artist, Katie Rodgers URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-katie-rodgers Published: 2023-03-29 > Curiosity is essential to a rich life and deep mind. Digging past the surface, beyond the passive flow of trends and algorithms, requires actively seeking knowledge, beauty and discovery. We have always known Katie Rodgers to do just that. An artist with an affinity for nature and play, Katie is someone who seeks. Through experimentation, … Curiosity is essential to a rich life and deep mind. Digging past the surface, beyond the passive flow of trends and algorithms, requires actively seeking knowledge, beauty and discovery. We have always known [Katie Rodgers](https://www.instagram.com/katierodgers/) to do just that. An artist with an affinity for nature and play, Katie is someone who seeks. Through experimentation, travel and attentiveness, she produces art that captures that innate sense of wonder. Naturally, we wanted to know what's on her mind these days. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “Your home feels like an extension of your art.” What’s the last thing you read? [The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886/ref=asc_df_0593652886/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598243299777&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1759369236180830872&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073499&hvtargid=pla-1662642829356&psc=1) (twice) Click the + button while viewing the page to save this to your mind as a book. What book do you want to read next? [The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli](https://www.amazon.com/Order-Time-Carlo-Rovelli/dp/073521610X) A quote that’s meaningful to you? “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” – John Muir Highlight the text, including quotation marks, and right click to save a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? Flowers grown from seeds. Where do you want to travel to next? Oaxaca to study plants with [Cosa Buena](https://www.lacosabuena.com/plantas-sagradas). What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? [More pastels](https://lamaisondupastel.com/shop/) and endless adventures. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Sailing, if I didn’t live in the desert. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? [Salvador Dali x Disney Destino](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMLVqQDeY58) Click the + button in your browser to save the video, or right click to save images. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? Nothing comes to mind! If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? It would be a painted holographic animation loop that generated my thoughts and ideas paired with sounds or music and scents. I have no idea how this works! --- # Into the mind of artist & researcher, Sougwen Chung URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-researcher-sougwen-chung Published: 2022-11-04 > When we talk about artificial intelligence as an extension of our own mind, Sougwen Chung is way ahead of us. The Canadian artist & researcher is a pioneer in human-machine collaboration. A former research fellow at MIT’s Media Lab and now founder of Scilicet, her London-based studio, Chung creates beautiful, intricate artwork in collaboration with … When we talk about artificial intelligence as an extension of our own mind, Sougwen Chung is way ahead of us. The Canadian artist & researcher is a pioneer in human-machine collaboration. A former research fellow at MIT’s Media Lab and now founder of Scilicet, her London-based studio, Chung creates beautiful, intricate artwork in collaboration with robots. [It's unlike anything we've seen before](https://sougwen.com/). We're always interested in what's on Sougwen's mind, so we asked her what she's been thinking about lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Someone wrote that my speaking had the quality of an evensong; that was interesting. Relatedly, I'd say I've been quite moved by the people who've spent time at my room in [Vancouver Art Gallery](https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/the-imitation-game) and my new installation Assembly Lines at [EMMA Museum](https://emmamuseum.fi/en/sougwen-chung-assembly-lines/) in Finland. What’s the last thing you read? My brain likes to read multiple books at once – I recently finished[The Rupture Tense](https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/rupture-tense) by Jenny Xie, [Trumpets of Jericho by Unica Zurn](https://www.artforum.com/print/201605/unica-zu-rn-s-trumpets-of-jericho-59515) and I'm currently reading [Re-enchanting the World by Silvio Federici](https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=961) and everything by [Byung-Chul Han](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byung-Chul_Han). Click the + button in your browser while viewing these pages to save them to your mind. What book do you want to read next? The one I'm working on ;-) A quote that’s meaningful to you? “There are times when expanding our imaginations is what is required” - by Grace Lee Boggs Highlight the text, quotes included, and right click to save this to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? I'm not particularly great at gifting objects but I do like planning trips and experiences. Where do you want to travel to next? Very excited about heading to Tokyo for a live performance of [Flora Rearing Agricultural Network](https://sougwen.com/project/florarearingagriculturalnetwork). What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? A regenerative farm/land for my friends to live and be together whenever they wanted. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Bouldering! What is the funniest tweet, meme or video you’ve seen lately? The chaos of [venerealdisneys](https://www.instagram.com/venerealdisneys/) on Instagram seems to suit the current climate. One good recipe we should make? Anything by [Lucas Sin](https://www.instagram.com/lucas.sin/?hl=en) If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Probably like [5 generations of robotic units](https://sougwen.com/). --- # Into the mind of comic artist Frankie Yoshi URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-comic-artist-frankie-yoshi Published: 2024-06-10 > Frankie Yoshi's comics, published under the moniker stolenchapstick online, have a theme of longing, connection, self-love and gentleness. After saving several of their comics to our minds, we decided to reach out and get to know them better. And we thoroughly enjoyed the youthful, vibrant interior world they shared in this interview. What’s the best … [Frankie Yoshi's comics](https://www.instagram.com/stolenchapstick/), published under the moniker stolenchapstick online, have a theme of longing, connection, self-love and gentleness. After saving several of their comics to our minds, we decided to reach out and get to know them better. And we thoroughly enjoyed the youthful, vibrant interior world they shared in this interview. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “Your room feels like an art museum!” What’s the last thing you read? I’m currently reading [“Mickey7”](https://www.amazon.com/Mickey7-Novel-Edward-Ashton/dp/1250275032) by Edward Ashton and [“Dandelions”](https://www.amazon.com/Dandelions-Yasunari-Kawabata/dp/0811224090) by Yasunari Kawabata. I often start many books at the same time and never finish them. Click the + button in your browser to save these books to your mind. Search "Mickey" or "Dandelions" to find them later. What do you want to read next? ["Goiter"](https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/comic-books/goiter-by-josh-pettinger) by Josh Pettinger A quote that’s meaningful to you? “As soon as you stop listening to new music, your life is over. You are a fart.” - John Waters Highlight the text wrapped in quotation marks to save it to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? The gift of friendship. Also, a hand drawn t-shirt given to my younger brother when we were kids. He still wears it to this day! Where do you want to travel to next? I would love to visit the Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Tennessee, or somewhere on the West Coast! I love weird things. Oh! It’s a dream to travel to Japan one day, specifically to collect stamped pages from train stations. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Unlimited paint markers, 35mm film, and [Smiskis](https://www.instagram.com/smiski_usa/). I would also buy a cool building to live in, somewhere that I could host community events, DIY shows with friends, and create an art studio. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Book binding or woodworking / 3D modeling. I would love to make figures of my characters and maybe a shelf for all my own stuff to be a bit more practical. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Right click and image to save it to your mind. On mobile, long press and share it to the mymind app. I’m always thinking about this photo of Keith Haring and the artwork he made for a blimp in 1989. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I really appreciate my yellow [crossbody bag from Uniqlo](https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E461053-000/00?colorDisplayCode=42&sizeDisplayCode=999&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMEeeDJgNH5MH0bsiEoH7lSTdjpWOrEER7JgbPePaZpIhA9hZKCB_CcaAowQEALw_wcB). I got it last fall while I was on a trip in Chicago and randomly decided to pick it up. I mostly use it as a camera and marker bag, but you can fit a lot of stuff inside! It’s slowly becoming my everyday bag. Click the + button in your browser while viewing a product to save it to your mind. Search "products" or "bag" or "Uniqlo" to find it later. "I always imagine my mind to be like that episode of Spongebob where there’s a bunch of mini-Spongebobs sitting at desks with filing cabinets and running around looking for something." The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? This comic by Nekojiru always cracks me up. Search any word appearing within a comic to find it later in your mind. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I always imagine my mind to be like that episode of "Spongebob" where there’s a bunch of mini-Spongebobs sitting at desks with filing cabinets and running around looking for something. I think my mind would look like something like that, but my characters are in place of mini-me’s. You would just go up an elevator and go to the specific thing you’re looking for. Probably a theme to each floor and you’d need a special badge to get in. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of artist Dairo Vargas Cerquera URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-dairo-vargas-cerquera Published: 2026-01-27 > Dairo Vargas Cerquera is a Colombian artist based in London, whose work explores themes of memory, identity and mental well-being. You can see how those themes, and his dreamy, unfurling paintings, connect with us and our own work. He's pondering questions we often discuss here, like this one from his website: “If our memories give … [Dairo Vargas Cerquera](https://dairovargas.com/) is a Colombian artist based in London, whose work explores themes of memory, identity and mental well-being. You can see how those themes, and his dreamy, unfurling paintings, connect with us and our own work. He's pondering questions we often discuss here, like this one from his website: “If our memories give us a sense of moving through time, which of them truly define who we are — and what it means to be alive?” So we had to get a deeper look into his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? A client messaged me several months after living with one of my artworks. They wrote saying that the piece made them feel less alone with a feeling they didn’t have words for. They described it as a warm, safe, quiet conversation with themselves. That stayed with me. It felt very honest, and close to why I make art in the first place, to create space for feeling. A painting by Dairo entitled "Monuments of the Mind." What’s the last thing you read? I’ve been reading ["The Myth of Normal"](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58537332-the-myth-of-normal) by Gabor Maté, alongside [poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rainer-maria-rilke#tab-poems). One has resonated with me as a quiet reflection on the body, on belonging, and on the things we learn to carry without always realizing it. The other reminds me how language can gently hold what logic cannot, and how words can approach experience without trying to explain it away. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Fragments of old frescoes, especially where time has worn parts of the image away. Faces half erased, gestures barely there, colors softened by centuries. I’m drawn to what’s missing, to cracks, fading, and erosion. There’s something very human in that, the way memory survives not through clarity, but through texture and absence. What do you do in your alone time? I often walk without a plan, especially in cities I don’t know well. I enjoy discovering small details, sculptures in façades, architectural ornaments, things you might miss if you’re rushing. I like letting myself get a little lost. Many of these walks quietly find their way into my work, like in a painting called "Shadows of a Forgotten Time," which was shaped by those moments of wandering and noticing. "Shadows of a Forgotten Time" by Dairo Vargas Cerquera What habit feels most important to you right now? Making space for quiet every day. It might come through walking, painting, or simply sitting without distractions. It’s not something rigid or disciplined, more a habit of listening. I’ve learned that when there’s space, things surface naturally, without being forced. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” — Rainer Maria Rilke I return to this line often. It reminds me not to resist experience, and to trust movement rather than permanence. What super specific thing are you obsessing over lately? Architectural details and emotional memory, things like arches, columns, borders, repeated patterns. These forms appear again and again across cultures and centuries, and I’m fascinated by how they quietly hold human experience. Alongside that, I’m very immersed in the act of painting itself, the moment when time drops away and a different force takes over. I’m interested in how that state can become gently healing, not by fixing anything, but by allowing something to soften or shift. What are you working on right now? I’m working on new paintings and site-specific mural projects that explore memory, healing and interior emotional landscapes. Much of my work is about creating spaces people can live with, environments that invite reflection rather than demand attention. A piece by Dairo titled "Laced in Memory" Alongside my studio practice, I’m also deeply interested in working with communities, using art as a tool for emotional expression, connection, and well-being. I’ve seen how creating together can open conversations that words alone often can’t. For me, these projects are about presence rather than instruction, allowing creativity to support healing, understanding, and shared experience in a gentle, human way. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of designer & architect Federico Babina URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-architect-federico-babina Published: 2024-05-14 > We first discovered Federico Babina's work through his Zoo Lamp project, a clever play on iconic lamp designs from history. We quickly fell in love with the rest of his work, and were curious to know more about the mind behind the designs. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Was not just one but … We first discovered Federico Babina's work through his [Zoo Lamp project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irPiaBLlN9E), a clever play on iconic lamp designs from history. We quickly fell in love with the rest of his work, and were curious to know more about the mind behind the designs. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Was not just one but a series of compliments of a group of children from a kindergarten in La Jolla, California. They did a series of artistic activities inspired by my work. Every day I try to rediscover a way to observe the world as through the eyes of a child, so I enjoy knowing how children see my world. When I was a child I wanted to be an architect, and now that I am an architect I would sometimes like to be a child again. What’s the last thing you read? The last book I read was [“Grande Meraviglia"](https://www.amazon.com/Grande-meraviglia-Italian-Viola-Ardone-ebook/dp/B0CGCP4HQ2) which is a novel by Italian author Viola Ardone. I like books that are able to accommodate you within them by building a different world like the one of the protagonist of this novel. It is a book that constructs its own language, a musical language full of melancholic fantasy. Click the + button in your browser to save a book to your mind. Share the page to your mind with the mobile app. What do you want to read next? I just started [“Beautiful World, Where Are You,”](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75555793-beautiful-world-where-are-you) which is a novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. I realized that I have been reading mostly female writers lately. I probably need to feed my feminine side, or maybe it's just a coincidence. A quote that’s meaningful to you? There are many that fascinate me. I am not good at ranking and choosing just one thing. If I think of a few quotes I always like, there will be at least one by Groucho Marx to spice up life with a pinch of humor. Today for example I would choose this one: "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them… well, I have others." Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save this to your mind as quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? A series of postcards that I drew and sent daily for two months. It was a daily gift. It was like a unique gift, but I would deliver a piece every day to complete the puzzle. Gifts should give pleasure to the giver and the receiver, and this one I think succeeded. Every day I thought of a different design as a new gift that was a daily surprise for the person receiving the card. Where do you want to travel to next? For some time now, I have enjoyed travelling to normal, almost anonymous destinations. If I go abroad I try to choose destinations with few things to see where the interesting thing is the life of the people who live there. Now the real tourist attraction for me is a normal place without mass tourism where I can breathe normality. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? The things I want most cannot normally be bought with money. Things that have a price are normally non-fundamental things that we can do without. I would probably buy various things to make more people happy. Basically I would buy some generosity… What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Music. I would definitely like to study music and piano. It's something I started as a child and abandoned, and I definitely miss it. I would absolutely put more music in my life. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? It depends a lot on the period. Things change and fluctuate depending on the moment and the mood. At this time if I have to choose, there are some paintings that haunt me. I like them very much for different reasons but they have a common element: a beautiful chaotic balance. They are the constellations of Joan Miró. Right click an image to save it to your mind with the browser extension. Long press the image on mobile. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? Some nappies for my dear old dog that helped me and helped him live a little better. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I recently watched a funny [Danish series: 'Orkestret' created by Mikkel Munch-Fals](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14527620/). I like the Nordic sense of humor, it is unfiltered and cleverly plays on people's weaknesses. In general I like to laugh and joke a lot. Sometimes we take life too seriously we should laugh more often about everything. Click + in your browser to save a movie or series to your mind. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Would be a swing. A mechanism that comes and goes. A machine of continuous motion. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of Brian Collins URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creative-director-educator-brian-collins Published: 2023-07-27 > There are many things we appreciate and admire about Brian Collins' mind, but a big one is his sincerity. When time and culture can make anyone a cynic, he is thoughtful, curious, passionate and rooted. His excitement about work and life is clear in this interview. Here we chat with Collins, co-founder of COLLINS design … There are many things we appreciate and admire about Brian Collins' mind, but a big one is his sincerity. When time and culture can make anyone a cynic, he is thoughtful, curious, passionate and rooted. His excitement about work and life is clear in this interview. Here we chat with Collins, co-founder of [COLLINS](https://www.wearecollins.com/) design firm, about what's been on his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? That’s easy. “You have your father’s face,” someone just told me. No one had ever said that to me. But it appears I have lived my way into it. I love my dad. He is 91. So, that is a marvelous compliment. I know my dad will live on in my memory after he is gone, but now I get to carry his face into the future, too. That one comment opened up a new view into a longing I have always had for the future and how I find my place in it. We are temporally-locked creatures. We are stuck in time. We live life on forward. Unfortunately, we understand it only by looking backward. So, here’s what I understand. Time is a cage we’re stuck within. Fine. Now I want to explore that cage to its very limits. And the best way to do that — and push back against the relentless ticktockticktock of the clock — is through passion. We gain absolutely everything in embracing all of the things we love. I don’t mean “Love conquers all” or “higher power,” woo woo. I mean love as a real, permeating, fluid element, entangled and knotted up and in and through and across everything, especially time itself. Time’s significance comes from the fleeting quality of life. Love is the countervailing force to our impermanence. So many things are changing all around us, now. But I do not think people are afraid of change. I think they are only afraid of losing the things they love. I suppose that’s a lot from one compliment, but there it is. What’s the last thing you read? I’m usually in the middle of three or four books. Right now, I’ve been re-reading Bell Hooks’ edifying "[Teaching to Transgress](https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Transgress-Education-Practice-Translation/dp/0415908086/ref=asc_df_0415908086/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312069250960&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=408051548106266661&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=pla-327241755321&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61316180599&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312069250960&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=408051548106266661&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=pla-327241755321)." And I just started "[Labyrinth of Solitude](https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-labyrinth-of-solitude-and-other-writings_octavio-paz/251085/item/5088345/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwq4imBhBQEiwA9Nx1Bha55wc-fmKHu9raHvTrGrOFjXwVMkVdLnyhanCZKLUi2ERaiOSEwhoCTwcQAvD_BwE#idiq=5088345&edition=1687915)" by Octavio Paz. I am heading back to Mexico City for a short stay, so I need to brush up. Click the + button in your browser to save these links to your mind as books. What book do you want to read next? I love, love, love children’s books. Anything [Oliver Jeffers](https://www.oliverjeffers.com/) does is dazzling. He recently showed me his artwork for his next one, "[Meanwhile Back on Earth](https://www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/meanwhile-back-on-earth/)." I’ll be the first in line at my local bookstore. I can’t wait. Our library in our New York office has over 5,500 books, so it is not, not, not hard to find something solid to read, here. But anything by Octavia Butler is next in line. I’m a die-hard science fictionist, and her stories are irresistible. A quote that’s meaningful to you? This one line from the song Anthem by Leonard Cohen. Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. Highlight the text and right click to save this to your mind as a highlight. Those 25 words got me through a very dark, long winter. Best gift you’ve ever given? During my 30s, I got lucky and did okay in my career and stuff, so I was able to put some money away and bought a small house on Cape Cod for my mother. She never imagined such a thing was possible. She always wanted to have a cottage by the sea. Now she has a big wraparound porch on that cottage that looks out over the Atlantic Ocean. That is easily the best gift I will ever give. Where do you want to travel to next? Where we are going next. We will be the guests of Sir Tim Smit, founder [The Eden Project](https://www.edenproject.com/visit) in Cornwall, England. It is a magical project of epic ambition. They have recreated far-flung biomes in massive geodesic domes. Some have called it The Eighth Wonder of the World. I guess I will have to reimagine my sense of everything. My colleague Taamy Amaize and I are off to Mexico City after that to speak at the OFF Festival. That city is always an electrifying force. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I would buy every piece of open wilderness and forest in the United States and put it into a private trust that protects it from being plundered. I would put a camp on the edge of it for everyone who works with us at COLLINS and anyone who would be interested in protecting such a place. We are killing off all of the rich, complex, crucial, fragile ecosystems and species that sustain us because we only look at the planet as a resource to be monetized, not to be protected. It’s insane. It is also time for all of us to bring the sad era of “human-centered” design to a close. Our existence was never human-centered, anyway. Covid-19 proved that idea to be nonsense. It’s time for an environment-centered approach. Earth-centered. Life-centered. Where we stop creating apart from Nature but create as a part of Nature. Single-use plastic bottles? That’s a high proof-point of human-centered design and an ecological disaster. Enough. If you’re interested, [I’ve written about more on this here](https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/7/how-to-slay-a-plastic-dragon), with my friend J.A. Ginsburg. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? No hobbies, thank you. Beyond working at COLLINS with my crew — and my family — I only have two other loves. Travel and books — which are just another kind of travel, really. When I was ten, I stumbled across all of the original Wizard of Oz books in old stacks, covered with dust, inside the Duxbury Public Library. I read them all that summer and was re-born as a child of that library. As for travel, I am writing this after driving across the top of the Andes with my colleague Eron Lutterman, far up above the clouds, in Ecuador. I am at a coffee shop in Cuenca right now because it is pouring, pouring rain outside. We just finished giving a talk here. Life is never meant to be lived in one place. Travel is like oxygen to me. Or, as my friends would say, like Oreos to me. Oh my God, Oreos. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Traveling through Cairo on a foggy morning and heading out to the desert with my colleagues Ben Crick and Rob Auchincloss. We watched the Great Pyramid of Cheops appear like a mountain out of a thick, morning mist. I was unprepared for their immensity. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? [This scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PkUsTVa7g&t=417s) has given me the giggles since I first saw it in a film class at MassArt. Charlie Chaplin was a genius. He loved what he did. The best designers I know enter our profession because they love designing so much that they find ways to turn that love into their livelihood. I always find that remarkable. Yet somewhere along the way, we can forget that our work is supposed to be…enjoyable. So we whine, moan, complain. Some of us become casual cynics. But we get to work with smart, imaginative people on interesting, often important puzzles. We get to transform things from something that was into something that’s better. Every day as a designer I get to work with my team to rehearse and design new futures with our clients. The way I see it, that’s a gift. I have worked as a line cook, a waiter, a retail sales clerk at Christmas (never again), a house painter, a yard worker mowing lawns and a house painter over two crazy, hot long summers. All worthy jobs. But a job as a designer is a privilege. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Oh dear. Ready? It would be a punchy mix of the Aman Hotel at the Summer Palace in Beijing, Corita Kent’s classroom, the concert hall in Lucerne by Jean Nouvel, a giant geodesic dome, Honeyduke’s Sweet Shop, tea with Paul Boles in Tangier, Sam Mockbee’s Rural Studio, always changing acts from Ringling Bros., Juila Child’s kitchen (at lunch), the Walt Disney Studios (during their two golden eras, around 1938 & 1990), the Apollo Theatre, Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku (at night), a landing pad for Zeppelins, a long dinner with Toni Morrison, hot chocolate at Place des Vosges in Paris, the Gay Pride Parade in Oxford, England, all the movie sets designed by Ken Adam, the Eames House, Miss Havisham’s dining room, breakfast with Jiddu Krishnamurti, a dance recital at The Black Mountain College of Art, a luau at e.e. cummings’, the Book of Kells gallery at Trinity College Library, Tomorrowland (the mad 10-day event), Jim Henson’s Muppet Workshop, Moonbase Alpha, a study filled only with Basho’s haikus, Studio 54 (in 1978) and a Dairy Queen — all with music provided by Rihanna or Sergei Rachmaninoff (and, occasionally, a surprise concert with a harpsichord). And, when I am alone, ABBA. In some way, I recently tried to build this place as best as I can. It’s on five acres of forest by the ocean in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. My colleagues at COLLINS are now using it all the time. It is a place filled with books and many of the things I have picked up as I’ve traveled around the planet. Oh look, like a first edition of The Great Gatsby. *“And as I sat there brooding on the old, unknown world, I thought of Gatsby’s wonder when he first picked out the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. He had come a long way to this blue lawn, and his dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it. He did not know that it was already behind him, somewhere back in that vast obscurity beyond the city, where the dark fields of the republic rolled on under the night.* *Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter — to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And one fine morning ——* *So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”* Thus, lots of books there. F. Scott Fitzgerald once said that part of the beauty of all literature is “You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” But best of all, there’s a tiny, 1970s Dairy Queen on the way to the beach. We all go there. If you're on the Cape, you should join us. Seriously. Summer is not summer without getting Blizzard brain freezes with your friends. --- # Into the mind of designer & creator, Oliur URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creator-oliur Published: 2023-03-21 > Our favorite kind of people are those who can't quite be summed up. The people with hyphens in their job titles, because their experience and skills span industries and defy categories. Oliur is one such person. A visual designer-turned-media-producer, he runs ecommerce stores, produces videos for a popular YouTube channel, publishes a regular newsletter and … Our favorite kind of people are those who can't quite be summed up. The people with hyphens in their job titles, because their experience and skills span industries and defy categories. [Oliur](https://www.oliur.com/) is one such person. A visual designer-turned-media-producer, he runs ecommerce stores, [produces videos for a popular YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Oliur/featured), publishes [a regular newsletter](https://www.oliur.com/newsletter) and more. Naturally, we wanted to know what's been on Oliur's mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? In everything that I do, I try and make it better than I did previously. Seeing a comment like that on one of my videos gives me the affirmation that I’m doing something right. What’s the last thing you read? [Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini](https://www.amazon.com/Influence-New-Expanded-Psychology-Persuasion/dp/0062937650/ref=asc_df_0062937650/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509245866633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17617208743056189131&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073499&hvtargid=pla-1019935051106&psc=1) An amazing book going through the psychology of making people do things, both in day-to-day life and in marketing for businesses. Click the + button in your browser to save this to your mind as a book. What book do you want to read next? I actually don’t read a ton of books. I’m more of an internet reader. I like coming across random articles on the internet and then going down the rabbit hole of learning more about what I’ve just read. So I don’t have anything next on my list, I like to wait for something interesting to come along. A quote that’s meaningful to you? "Life is random. So don’t get too upset over things out of your control. Enjoy the things that you’re lucky enough to already have. Don’t take things too seriously." Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save it to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? This one is difficult to answer because some gifts are purely monetary and some are meaningful. I don’t think I can ever judge what is the best gift I have given. That’s down to the receiver of the gift. Where do you want to travel to next? Currently sitting at the top are Japan, Iceland and New Zealand. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Going to sound crazy, but a private jet. I’d love to see more of the world without having to go through the hassle of airport security and everything else that comes with it. I have claustrophobia too, so I hate small airplane seats. I want to stretch out and relax. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Music, for sure. I have no idea how music creation works whatsoever or how to use any instruments. But I see Charlie Puth’s TikTok videos and think to myself, “I’d love to do that!” What is the funniest tweet you’ve read lately? I had a little giggle [at this one.](https://twitter.com/ericasmyname/status/1574906585150885888?s=20&t=AcXsZH5NQqumXncQvgEIdg) Click the + button in your browser on desktop to share this to your mind on mobile to save it as a tweet. One good recipe we should make? [Keema Matar!](https://www.teaforturmeric.com/keema-matar/) A basic but hugely underrated dish. I usually like having mince lamb rather than beef, but with rice, this dish is phenomenal. What’s the most beautiful thing in your mind? --- # Into the mind of designer & filmmaker Mattia Giannattasio URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-filmmaker-mattia-giannattasio Published: 2026-02-24 > Creativity is often born from dissatisfaction. A frustration with the way things currently work, a feeling that something important is missing or a desire to create some kind of change. This is illustrated beautifully in the work of Mattia Giannattasio. Since we first discovered Mattia (through a video he made about using mymind), he's continued … Creativity is often born from dissatisfaction. A frustration with the way things currently work, a feeling that something important is missing or a desire to create some kind of change. This is illustrated beautifully in the work of [Mattia Giannattasio](https://www.instagram.com/mattia_giannattasio/). Since we first discovered Mattia (through [a video he made about using mymind](https://www.instagram.com/p/DDJ9lphNDO9/)), he's continued to creatively evolve and experiment with an almost dogged persistence. It's clear in the technical results of his videos and in the content, which often ponder existential ideas and questions. The more we got the know Mattia, the more we wanted a deeper look into his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “I don’t like your work. It feels a bit too safe and predictable. The visuals are clean, but I was expecting something more forward, with a cooler 90s-inspired edge.” A friend told me this after I shared a music video I had worked on for more than 20 days. It might sound strange, but over time I’ve learned to value criticism more than compliments. Not because I don’t appreciate praise, but because honest critique is what actually pushes the work forward. I’ve noticed that my mind tends to forget compliments almost immediately, while criticism stays. I’m not sure this is entirely healthy, but it’s what keeps me moving, constantly looking for imperfections in what I do and how I think. Giving real criticism is much harder than offering a simple compliment. That’s why I try to surround myself with people who genuinely care about my growth rather than “yes men." That approach has deeply shaped how I work, especially on long, process-driven projects where intention matters more than surface-level approval. What’s the last thing you read? A quote I saved on mymind from [this](http://joanwestenberg.com) weekly newsletter I read. It talked about shifting from a *failure* mindset to an *experiment* mindset. We live in a performance-driven culture where everything is judged by results. If something doesn’t work, we label it as a failure. But when you treat everything as an experiment, you always walk away with something learned. Performance still matters, but learning keeps you moving instead of getting stuck. That shift strongly influences how I approach my projects, pushing me to value exploration and iteration over immediate results. What do you want to read next? I'm diving into trend forecasting. It's something I've always been curious about but never studied seriously. I love how it combines psychology, culture and data, understanding where things are going feels just as important as understanding where they came from. For my work, it's becoming essential. As a creator working at the intersection of technology and visual storytelling, I need to understand not just what people are watching now, but how their relationship with images, devices and attention is shifting. Trend forecasting helps me anticipate where the conversation is moving, so I can build work that stays relevant longer than a single content cycle. I'm fascinated by human perception and behavior, driven by a constant curiosity to understand the 'why' behind actions and cultural shifts. What do you do in your alone time? I work alone most of the time, and because I genuinely love what I do, work and life often blur together. Lately, I've become more aware of how little true downtime I allow myself. Over the past year, I've started spending a lot of time walking in nature, it's one of the few things that actually lets my mind slow down. That experience became the foundation for a short film I made called "[The Subtle Art of Slowing Down.](https://youtu.be/fpLxKefr530?si=Kqk2ITiArHK_s764)" It's on YouTube, and it visually explores what happens when you shift your goals away from performance metrics and toward a more intentional, qualitative way of living. I'm also intentional about placing myself in unfamiliar contexts: theatre classes, short trips, new environments, not to escape work but to feed it. Changing roles and perspectives helps me stay present, and that presence inevitably shapes how I frame images and build narratives. What super specific thing are you obsessing over lately? What is on your mind right now? Lately, I've been obsessed with removing myself from the constant need to be visible. A few months ago, I consciously stopped trying to optimize every project for immediacy, engagement or clarity, even when I knew it would cost me reach and momentum. Instead, I chose to stay with longer timelines and unfinished states, following projects without knowing exactly where they'd land. That decision feels risky, especially in a system that rewards speed and certainty, but it's the only way I've found to build work that doesn't collapse under its own optimization. Right now, that means saying no to weekly content cycles and committing to projects that take months, like [this visual narrative](https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5IWLRjfRq/?hl=en)I'm working on with the musician Noah Baine, or my short film series. My engagement dropped, my follower growth slowed, but the work itself became more honest. That tension, between what the system rewards and what I actually believe in, is what I'm obsessing over right now. What are you working on right now and why? This year, I shifted my focus toward fewer, more intentional projects, the kind that need months, not days, to become what they're meant to be. Right now I'm visually documenting Noah's music project on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mattia_giannattasio/),developing a short film series on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@mattia_giannattasio/featured) about how technology reshapes the way we live and create, and using my [newsletter](https://substack.com/@giannattasiomattia?utm_source=user-menu) to explore these ideas more deeply. The throughline is simple: what happens when you stop optimizing for reach and start building for meaning? ⚘ --- # Into the mind of designer Andy Allen URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-andy-allen Published: 2023-04-05 > Andy Allen is a designer and founder of The Not Boring Software Corporation, focused on bringing play, beauty and quality-of-life back to our everyday apps. As you might guess, this ethos could not resonate with us more. Always one to speak his mind, Andy kindly agreed to share his thoughts with us. What’s the best … Andy Allen is a designer and founder of [The Not Boring Software Corporation](https://www.andy.works/), focused on bringing play, beauty and quality-of-life back to our everyday apps. As you might guess, this ethos could not resonate with us more. Always one to speak his mind, Andy kindly agreed to share his thoughts with us. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I’m bad at taking compliments so I don’t tend to remember them. What’s the last game you played? I’m catching up on old classics and just finished the DLC in [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch/). What game do you want to play next? There are a few games in development that I’m excited about, like [Way to the Woods](https://www.waytothewoodsgame.com) by the 16-year old Anthony Tan and the castle-builder [Tiny Glade](https://twitter.com/PounceLight) by Anastasia Opara. Best gift you’ve ever given? I like to think of every creation as a gift to the world, and my best creation thus far are my three young daughters. A quote that’s meaningful to you? I have a mindless little phrase written on a post-it that I keep next to my desk that says “Do what you want, not what you should.” My kids protest and tell me I’ve got it backwards. I find it funny how we each envy something from the other—they’re training to become adults while I’m learning how to be a kid again. Where do you want to travel to next? Alaska — it’s where I was born and raised. Nothing will make you feel small like the scale of Alaska. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Someone asked British fashion designer, Paul Smith, what luxury meant to him and his reply was, “Freedom.” If money is good for anything it’s to buy yourself the freedom to do the things that matter most and live by your own values. Funny enough, it doesn’t take much money to do either. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? [I love woodworking](https://twitter.com/asallen/status/1617643320343420929) — designing & building furniture for family & friends. I’d spend all day doing it if I could and may yet one day. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? [Eran Hilleli’s Style Frames Opener](https://vimeo.com/190537820) is a feast for the eyes and just a world I want to live in. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I find podcasts to be where the funny is happening these days. I love improv and falling down rabbit holes, and nothing scratches that itch better than a stupid podcast like [Smartless](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smartless/id1521578868). If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? It’d look exactly like David Bowie’s endless maze in ["Labyrinth."](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/) --- # Into the mind of Joe Doucet URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-joe-doucet Published: 2023-06-02 > Joe Doucet's design studio, Joe Doucet & Partners, creates through a lens of sustainability and innovation, aiming to "transform objects into obsessions, products into paragons & businesses into brands." The studio's intentionality – its obvious belief that every idea or product should be beautiful and meaningful – could not resonate with us more. Here we … Joe Doucet's design studio, [Joe Doucet & Partners](https://joedoucet.com/), creates through a lens of sustainability and innovation, aiming to "transform objects into obsessions, products into paragons & businesses into brands." The studio's intentionality – its obvious belief that every idea or product should be beautiful and meaningful – could not resonate with us more. Here we ask Doucet what's been on his mind lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I was carded buying beer. I’m certain it was just store policy, but I chose to take it as a compliment. What’s the last thing you read? I just finished reading [“Kafka on the Shore” by Haruki Murakami](https://www.amazon.com/Kafka-Shore-Haruki-Murakami/dp/0099458322/ref=asc_df_0099458322/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316997250445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17081248065855046706&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004352&hvtargid=pla-448425242555&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63441478952&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=316997250445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17081248065855046706&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004352&hvtargid=pla-448425242555). It's one of those journeys you take in reading where you have absolutely no idea what the next page will bring. Click the + button in your browser while viewing the page to save it to your mind as a book. What book do you want to read next? Dyslexia is a challenge I face when it come to reading, however, I love books. Audible is my savior on a daily basis. It allows me to read a dozen books a month. Next up on my list is [“12 Notes” by Quincy Jones.](https://www.amazon.com/Audible-12-Notes-Life-Creativity/dp/B09S1DRGSM) A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work. All the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself.” ― Chuck Close Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save it to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? Apart from my family, the most precious thing to me to either give or receive is time and thoughtfulness. Where do you want to travel to next? I’m fortunate in that my work has taken me most places I’d like to go. Holidays have taken care of the rest. I would, however, love to spend some time in Africa. As a human I get a sense it must be like going home. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I’d build a house on a beach, exactly the way I would like it to be. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Kyūdō. Japanese archery. What is the funniest thing you’ve seen lately? My sense of humor appreciates the absurd and inappropriate. Humor is the last refuge of freedom. I can’t point to something specific, but likely it would offend a significant percentage of readers. One good recipe we should make? I make my own chocolate. So easy and tasty: 50% Cacao Butter. 30% Cacao Powder and 20% Pure Cane Sugar. Delicious. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? My mind is somewhat chaotic. I can only bring order by deep focus on my work. An extension would be of little use, I’m afraid. A few more hours in the day would be quite helpful, though. --- # Into the mind of designer & photographer, Anton Repponen URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-photographer-anton-repponen Published: 2023-02-28 > Anton Repponen is a man of many talents. A photographer, interaction designer and director with a background in architecture, he's the co-founder of Anton & Irene, a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn. We know Anton as someone who constantly creates and pushes relentlessly for the best. Today we get a brief glimpse into his … [Anton Repponen](https://repponen.com/) is a man of many talents. A photographer, interaction designer and director with a background in architecture, he's the co-founder of [Anton & Irene](https://antonandirene.com/), a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Brooklyn. We know Anton as someone who constantly creates and pushes relentlessly for the best. Today we get a brief glimpse into his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? An app that I use for biking just complimented me on my workout. It said “Nice job!” What’s the last thing you read? [Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut](https://www.amazon.com/Slaughterhouse-Five-Modern-Library-Best-Novels/dp/0440180295/ref=asc_df_0440180295/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=498898317571&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14681023540160314666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073497&hvtargid=pla-457208878274&psc=1) Click the + button while viewing the page to save this to your mind as a book. What book do you want to read next? [The Polyhedrists by Noam Amdrews](https://www.amazon.com/Polyhedrists-Geometry-Long-Sixteenth-Century/dp/0262046644) A quote that’s meaningful to you? "You always have a 'no,' but you might get a 'yes.'" Best gift you’ve ever given? Disposable camera. That’s my go-to gift for random parties. Where do you want to travel to next? The Galapagos. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? An island. To be honest, I would not buy stuff but rather use the money to produce half of the things I designed as concepts. There are several pieces I’d want to have in my own house. Couple of one-off chairs would be amazing. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I have the time and I take up all the hobbies I need. If I had enough physical strength I’d pick up track ice skating. I just think it looks way too cool. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Too many. Particularly two pieces from [the Edward Hopper exhibit](https://whitney.org/exhibitions/edward-hopper-new-york)in New York. Works by Matt Paweski [from a book titled “MP.19”](https://www.printedmatter.org/catalog/56615/) and items designed by Muller van Severen [in his book titled “Book,”](https://saint-martin-bookshop.com/products/van-severen-muller-book-luster-2014) which I bought last week. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? [The “Cunk on Earth” TV show](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16867040/) Click the + button while viewing the page to save this your mind as a TV series. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Not sure how it would look like, but it would pull up memories much faster and blend them into new things. --- # Into the mind of identity designer, Mackey Saturday URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-typographer-mackey-saturday Published: 2023-01-19 > You likely see Mackey Saturday's work several times a week going about your regular day. From the Instagram logo to the almond milk in every grocery store, his identity work has defined and refined some of the world's leading brands. We've always admired Mackey's ability to find simplicity and clarity in chaos – not to … You likely see [Mackey Saturday's work](https://mackeysaturday.com/) several times a week going about your regular day. From the Instagram logo to the almond milk in every grocery store, his identity work has defined and refined some of the world's leading brands. We've always admired Mackey's ability to find simplicity and clarity in chaos – not to mention, his surfing and skateboarding skills. So we asked him what's been on his mind lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “I really needed you here today.” What’s the last thing you read? ["The Conference of the Birds"](https://www.amazon.com/Conference-Birds-Attar/dp/0393355543/ref=asc_df_0393355543/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312009759033&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9571623561765911795&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073499&hvtargid=pla-491134185270&psc=1) by Attar CLICK THE + BUTTON IN YOUR BROWSER WHILE VIEWING THE BOOK TO SAVE IT TO YOUR READING LIBRARY IN MYMIND. What book do you want to read next? ["Learning Humility – A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue"](https://www.abebooks.com/Learning-Humility-Year-Searching-Vanishing-Virtue/31352843799/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9781514002124USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT_X2HxRSzQvagjVNRJHIkVgykVfr5Yb5IbcLhQVsHTsL-Bnw1nmzYUaAqbpEALw_wcB) by Richard J. Foster A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Self forgetfulness in the presence of greatness is the pinnacle of joy.” Highlight the text, including quotation marks, and right click to save this to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? Hopefully a compliment, piece of encouragement or opportunity when someone needed it more than I would have been able to realize. Where do you want to travel to next? In terms of major destinations, Dakar. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? My own time. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Tenkara fishing What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? The sun setting over the Osa Peninsula. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? Probably something from [K](https://www.instagram.com/kookslams/?hl=en)[ookslams](https://www.instagram.com/kookslams/?hl=en). What’s one thing that shows up when you search “red” in mymind? [The website for Brand X Editions](https://www.brandxeditions.com/) What’s the most beautiful thing in your mind? The artwork of [Thomas Trum](https://mymind.com//www.artsy.net/artist/thomas-trum/works-for-sale). Click the + button in your browser to save the page to your mind while viewing it, or right click to save this image. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? My mind has always been dominated by the simple phrase, "what if…?" I run almost everything past that question. It’s a way to both be considerate and simultaneously creative. I like that. --- # Into the mind of furniture designer Justin Donnelly URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-furniture-designer-justin-donnelly Published: 2024-08-23 > Justin Donnelly is the co-founder and furniture designer behind Jumbo, an NYC-based design practice creating joyful, whimsical pieces you've likely stumbled upon online. With soft edges and thick forms, the furniture appeals to your inner child – you want to touch it, climb it, maybe even gnaw on it. We're big fans of Jumbo's approach … Justin Donnelly is the co-founder and furniture designer behind [Jumbo](https://jumbo.nyc/), an NYC-based design practice creating joyful, whimsical pieces you've likely stumbled upon online. With soft edges and thick forms, the furniture appeals to your inner child – you want to touch it, climb it, maybe even gnaw on it. We're big fans of Jumbo's approach to design, so we had to ask Donnelly what's been on his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I’m a clothes horse, and I like it when people notice. In fact, I’m so particular about my clothes that I order most of them from Japan, via a third party shipping company called [WorldShipping](https://www.worldshopping.global/). There is no exchanging the clothes if they don’t fit, so it’s a commitment. In return for this leap of faith, I have some very unique cuts and materials, and the piecework/sewing is unmatched. Click the + button in your browser to save a website to your mind. What’s the last thing you read? For my birthday this year, our studiomate [Kickie](https://www.kickiechudikova.com/) gave me a book [Die with Zero](https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome) by billionaire energy trader, [Bill Perkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Perkins_(businessman)). The book outlines a framework for maximizing net fulfillment over net worth. In childhood, I framed my life around curation of vintage clothes and objects rather than buying new stuff. As a result, I learned to save what I earned. Over time, it became more and more difficult for me to spend money. Die with Zero is essentially a philosophy to spend down what you have saved, and for me, it has been very beneficial. In addition to loosening up about my material purchases, I’ve begun to reframe my life around prioritizing experiences over achievements. This philosophy has helped me to turn down projects that aren’t emotionally rewarding, and take on projects that aren’t lucrative. I feel richer for the read. What do you want to read next? Every week, it’s the next issue of the New Yorker. I’m a bit of an obsessive, so I tend to dive deep into a specific topic or genre (I’m engrossed with what is happening with [groundwater and water rights](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/28/climate/groundwater-drying-climate-change.html) and so should you). The NYer helps to curb these obsessions by exposing me to a broad range of subject matter that I might not seek out on my own. I subscribed to the magazine before I moved to New York, and the publication takes on another dimension when you live here – [Goings On?](https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on) [Tables for Two?](https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on)The NYer has so many great recommendations for what to see, do and eat in New York City. I try to read every issue cover-to-cover, which is ambitious, but I come close. And then I recycle them, so they don’t take up valuable space in my apartment. To find articles you've saved later, search the publication or any keyword you remember. A quote that’s meaningful to you? I recently came across a quote in a New Yorker article about [Demna’s work at Balenciaga:](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/27/balenciagas-button-pusher) “There is no excellent beauty, that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.” Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save this to your mind as a quote. The quote was attributed to Francis Bacon. I assumed, incorrectly, that it was penned by the 20th century, [Irish-British figurative painter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bacon_(artist)) known for his raw, unsettling imagery. Turns out that it goes back further — [to the 16th Century philosopher and statesman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bacon), known as the father of empiricism. It’s as true today as it was 400 years ago. Our fundamental appreciation of the natural world has not changed much in spite of all of our material and technological advances. Now that we have access to many centuries of art and design from different cultures and places, it has become more difficult to achieve an object that feels fresh or different. In our design practice, we use exaggerated proportions in an attempt to elicit surprise or delight. Best gift you’ve ever given? A trip to somewhere new. There is no better gift than planning a trip for someone you care about. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a long or expensive, it’s the thought that counts. Where do you want to travel next? The Maze in Canyonlands National Park is one of the most beautiful places in America and it is one of the most remote. I used to not talk about it, for fear that it would be overrun by adventure-seekers. But now that the Colorado River is experiencing historic lows due to drought and overuse, I'm not particularly concerned about the secret getting out. Today, you have to really want it to visit. The best way to get there is by chartered fan-boat up the river, followed by a ¼ mile vertical ascent up the face of a cliff, and a ¼ mile vertical descent into the basin of a many-fingered slot-canyon. Once you have arrived at the canyon’s floor, an evening breeze makes a whooshing sound that is otherworldly. It is untouched by modern man. And it’s the only place I’ve been in America where I did not see another human being for the entire duration of my weeklong trip. No selfie sticks. No garbage. It is a place that was sacred to native peoples, for reasons that I won’t get into, and I still get chills thinking about my last trip there. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I think that private property is a crime. But yeah. I’d buy a nice piece of land and build a house with a pool and collaborate with a landscape architect to make it look like the house has existed for a century or more. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Tennis. I would learn to play tennis. I just love everything about it. My design partner Monling calls all ball sports “sports-ball.” But even she can’t deny the aesthetic allure of tennis. We have even themed some furniture design projects around the sport. And for me as a New Yorker, attending the US Open each fall is a must. [Billie Jean King National Tennis Center](https://www.ntc.usta.com/) is like a microcosm of the City, which often acts like an exclusive nightclub; there is a grim approach to the complex where you are hemmed-in by thousands of other attendees queueing on a rickety pedestrian bridge over what looks like a graveyard for MTA subway cars. Or you can approach from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, away from the sweating crowd, with the shadow of Gilmore Clarke’s Unisphere at your back, knowing that you are a New Yorker in the know. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? A few years ago, I corresponded briefly with the English painter [Issy Woo](https://www.instagram.com/isywod/?hl=en)[d](https://www.instagram.com/isywod/?hl=en). I discovered her via [Real Review magazine](https://jackself.com/archive/review), and thought she had the funniest and most charming essay. Her early works feature tightly cropped coats and jackets made from nylon and leather. And I love the way she lays down paint. For me, it is a perfect combination of subject matter and technique. We discussed exchanging a Neotenic Chair for a small painting, but the conversation ended prematurely, and now I’m not sure we could afford her work today (hiiii Issy!). Right click an image to save it to your mind, or long press and share it to the mymind app on mobile. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? This is almost an impossible question for a furniture designer. There are so very many products that I appreciate. Curveball—I’ll start with a trash can. I love the lidded bin by [Perigot for Rossignol](https://www.google.com/search?q=Perigot+for+Rossignol&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1057US1058&oq=Perigot+for+Rossignol&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MggIARAAGBYYHjIICAIQABgWGB4yDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgEEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgFEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggGEAAYgAQYogQyCggHEAAYgAQYogQyCggIEAAYgAQYogQyCggJEAAYgAQYogTSAQgyNjMzajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#vhid=hn_QQdHLYQzn-M&vssid=l), the ski manufacturer—it’s precise engineering and fun colors, and it has a luxe mechanical operation. It’s unfortunately no longer made, so good luck hunting them down. Every day, I eat from what I consider rather-neutral tableware by the Bouroullecs for Alessi. Silverware is one of the few things in the house I don’t want to be overdesigned. This particular design, [Ovale](https://alessi.com/collections/ronan-erwan-bouroullec?srsltid=AfmBOooR3_tg76GiyceFhNuMxEBNwuzmq_zMWFYJxORJDpQyAm_GNQN-), has slightly nicer proportions than Jasper Morrison’s [KnifeForkSpoon.](https://us.alessi.com/products/knifeforkspoon-cutlery-set-24-pieces?variant=34003820806284&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19868775056&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19868775056&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2ou2BhCCARIsANAwM2HzNRLbey8Bv4DYPx6TtrofCLqVpqNEvhvcZCl6PgQQt37OVBxcZkgaAi1rEALw_wcB) But if I was in the market for a new set, I would go with [Naoto Fukasawa Itsumo Flatware](https://hivemodern.com/pages/product12574/itsumo-flatware-naoto-fukasawa-alessi?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2ou2BhCCARIsANAwM2FIs2rOf0sSUHpAjcSELQLZfvlo36EhYWzA3EjokF7i6ftf7BYBrAcaAhZeEALw_wcB), because it is a little bit softer and rounder. It’s a bit cuter. And I love anything designed by [Aldo Bakker](https://aldobakker.com/work). To find a product later in your mind, search "products" or any keyword you remember. The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? I followed [@shittynewyorkercartooncaptions](https://www.instagram.com/shittynewyorkercartooncaptions/?hl=en) on IG for over a year before I discovered that one-half of the submissions are penned by an old friend. It’s male. It’s juvenile. It’s ridiculous. I think they might have discontinued the feed earlier this summer? If you are reading Matt, I’m hoping you just took a holiday for the summer. With the mymind browser extension installed, enable Instagram integration. Then hover over an Instagram post and click the +Save button. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? My mind? An internet browser with too many damn tabs open. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of Harry Dry URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-harry-dry Published: 2024-07-16 > Harry Dry is the mind behind Copywriting Examples, a brilliant resource and newsletter for ad writers, marketers and creatives. Dry takes his own medicine by writing succinct, compelling copy you actually want to read. He also happens to use mymind for collecting inspiration and references for his work. Here he kindly shares a glimpse inside. … Harry Dry is the mind behind [Copywriting Examples](https://marketingexamples.com/inspiration), a brilliant resource and newsletter for ad writers, marketers and creatives. Dry takes his own medicine by writing succinct, compelling copy you actually want to read. He also happens to use mymind for collecting inspiration and references for his work. Here he kindly shares a glimpse inside. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “No one knew what you were going to say next.” - Andy, an attendee at a talk I did. What’s the last thing you read? ["The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath](https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Jar-Modern-Classics/dp/0060837020/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) Best metaphors and similes you will ever read – and you won’t notice you read them! Click the + button in your browser, or long press and share the link to the mymind app on mobile, to save this to your mind as a book. What do you want to read next? I’m staring at ["A Farewell to Arms"](https://www.amazon.com/Farewell-Arms-Hemingway-Library/dp/1451658168) as I write this, so maybe that. Search "Bell" or "Plath" or "books" to find this later in your mind after saving it. A quote that’s meaningful to you? "I had to learn to think, feel, and see in a totally new fashion, in an uneducated way, in my own way, which is the hardest thing in the world. I had to throw myself into the current, knowing that I would probably sink. The great majority of artists are throwing themselves in with life preservers around their necks, and more often than not it is the life preserver, which sinks them. Nobody can drown in the ocean of reality who voluntarily gives herself up to the experience. Whatever there be of progress in life comes not through adaptation but through daring, through obeying the blind urge." – Henry Miller Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save this to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? An interview with my Grandpa (who has since died) for my Dad. Where do you want to travel to next? I don’t know. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? A better mattress. Actually, no, if money is no object I’d like a country house in some part of England I’ve never heard of. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? [“If if if… doesn’t exist.”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T6S9Kbh69Y) What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Less the image, more [the album](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-oERBst8L0)(and [the story](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_Green) behind it)! Click the + button in your browser to save this to your mind as an a video. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? Can I say [Copywriting Examples?!](https://marketingexamples.com/inspiration) I know, I made it. But I use it every week and I’m proud of it. One hundred new examples in mymind ready to add. Godspeed! Search "copywriting" or "marketing" or "websites" in your mind to find the website later after saving it. The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? Click the + button while viewing [the original post](https://x.com/uglygame/status/1807471539320668390) to save it to your mind. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I’m sure technology will march on and in another hundred years you can just think and poof – that new song ends up in some digital folder. But I really can’t be bothered with that. My mind is my mind. It doesn’t need “an extension." Pen and paper is fine. And for internet stuff, mymind is pretty good. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of Haruko Hayakawa URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-haruko-hayakawa Published: 2023-05-25 > Haruko Hayakawa is a CG artist & creative director based in New York. We first knew of Hayakawa through her beautifully detailed work, which may be how we find most interesting people these days. We're drawn to those who do things, and it seems like Hayakawa is constantly pushing herself to create, reinvent and experiment. … Haruko Hayakawa is a CG artist & creative director based in New York. We first knew of Hayakawa through [her beautifully detailed work](https://www.haruko.co/), which may be how we find most interesting people these days. We're drawn to those who do things, and it seems like Hayakawa is constantly pushing herself to create, reinvent and experiment. We asked what's been on her mind lately and she kindly obliged. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I was told by a friend and collaborator that I have a very distinct style and confidence in my work that only comes from experience. That meant a lot to me because I maintain a consistent daily creative routine and it’s often the things that go on behind the scenes to build up to the “big” work that aren’t acknowledged. I felt seen from that compliment! What’s the last thing you read? I’m currently reading "[The Creative Act: A Way of Being](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886/ref=asc_df_0593652886/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598243299777&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2310237668908511854&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004352&hvtargid=pla-1662642829356&psc=1)" by Rick Rubin. I love to read about the act of being creative. I think being a creative is quite spiritual and I appreciate books that remind me to tap back into my inner self, where my creativity lies. I think it’s so easy to get distracted by all the noise online and IRL. Click the + button in your browser while viewing the book to save it to your mind. What book do you want to read next? There’s no book in particular. I find that the right books come into my life at the right time. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save it to your mind as a quote. I’ve been repeating this to myself for over a decade. I think it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by tasks, goals and even dreams. I try to remind myself that small incremental change over time brings the most impact as opposed to constantly trying to sprint through life. Best gift you’ve ever received? I think the best gift I’ve ever been given in my entire life is my parents allowing me to pursue my love of computers and art. They allowed me to explore digital art at a young age and learn how to build computers and utilize hardware and technology. I don’t think I would be doing what I do today without having the freedom to explore 3D and digital art on my own terms at a young age. Where do you want to travel to next? I want to travel to Southeast Asia. Maybe Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I would buy a building in Brooklyn that had a large enough space to live and work out of. My creative work and life are so intertwined I would ideally love the ground floor to have those garage doors with windows and lots of natural light. I would use that space for both CG, photo and 3D printing. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I would love to pick up sewing. I love creating home objects like quilts and pillows, as well as customizing my clothing. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? These Barbie toys:[1](https://www.instagram.com/p/CrLQMgkvy0b/),[2](https://www.instagram.com/p/CrVbWiZPIUB/),[3](https://www.instagram.com/p/Crp6MOfOz5o/) The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? This is such niche DTC humor, but [this meme](https://twitter.com/iiiitsandrea/status/1651967036317106180) from Snaxshot about the recent EVOO drama. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I think it would start out as a big bubble that looks like a jumble of different things and ideas. I think I have a wide mental rolodex of references, illustrations, paintings, objects, etc. I would probably have things organized by “style” and “energy." I’m very visual so I first pick up the general energy of an image before seeing all the minute details. When it comes to my creative work I tend to try to exhaust every option possible and then funnel down into more organized thoughts, so maybe my mind would look like that. A huge jumble of or random things that’s funneled into (somewhat) organized categories. --- # Into the mind of inventor Simone Giertz URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-inventor-simone-giertz Published: 2023-05-02 > In a time when the term "creator" is used loosely, Simone Giertz is an exception. She creates: robots and machines, a truck modified from a Tesla car, products, furniture and more, all through a humorous, lighthearted lens. That's on top of the YouTube videos she producers for an audience of almost 3 million followers. After … In a time when the term "creator" is used loosely, Simone Giertz is an exception. She creates: robots and machines, [a truck modified from a Tesla car](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35gWBtLCYg), products, furniture and more, all through a humorous, lighthearted lens. That's on top of [the YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/@simonegiertz) she producers for an audience of almost 3 million followers. After following Simone's inventions for years, we've learned to expect the unexpected. So we were eager to learn what's been on her mind lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? That I’m a good driver! Granted, I asked my friend to tell me that when she was riding in my car with me. Bottom line, nobody can compliment me better than I can. What’s the last thing you read? This question. Ok, serious answer: I mostly read young adult fantasy books. I just want to be entertained, and I don’t like reality getting in the way of that. What book do you want to read next? I don’t know! What do you think I should read next? A quote that’s meaningful to you? "Being famous is like having really big boobs: it makes some people want to take photos with you or have sex with you, but it doesn’t say anything about who you are." – my mom Best gift you’ve ever given? I’ve been making a lot of [stained glass](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z8nfEOJS6M) portraits of my friends’ dogs. When in doubt, just put your friend’s pet on something and they’ll love it. Where do you want to travel to next? I’m heading to Jordan next month! I’m filming a project with UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) there. I’m very excited/terrified of messing something up. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? A societal system where we celebrate value created rather than value captured. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Dancing! And take my dog to agility more often. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? I have a scar from brain surgery that I literally cannot get out of my head. Not sure if it qualifies as art, but I’m into it. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? The coat hanger design that I’ve spent almost three years working on now. Not sure when I’ll release it at [yetch.store](https://yetch.store/), but hopefully this autumn. Self-promotion, I know! But at least it’s honest. The design is amazing. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I saw a meme along the lines of “Meet the Eight-Year-Old Intimacy Coordinator on the Set of the Barbie Movie” and it made me laugh out loud. Brought me right back. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I like my mind the way it is, honestly! But if I could send my anxiety on a retreat now and then that would be very nice. --- # Into the mind of Jared Blake URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jared-blake Published: 2024-07-08 > Jared Blake is the co-founder of Lichen NYC, a Brooklyn-based design incubator and studio centered around furniture and spatial design. Blake and his partner have created something unique with Lichen: they design furniture; they sell iconic pieces from Pesce to Eames; they make room for conversation around design and community. After several years appreciating Lichen's … Jared Blake is the co-founder of [Lichen NYC](https://www.lichennyc.com/), a Brooklyn-based design incubator and studio centered around furniture and spatial design. Blake and his partner have created something unique with Lichen: they design furniture; they sell iconic pieces from Pesce to Eames; they make room for conversation around design and community. After several years appreciating Lichen's excellent taste and intentionality around design, we were eager to know what's been on Blake's mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I try to dodge compliments so as to not get addicted and remain humble. Please forward all compliments to my work or team. What’s the last thing you read? ["Tribal Scars"](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123758.Tribal_Scars) by Senegalese film director Sembène Ousmane. I found it at a bookstore called Myopic books in Chicago. It's a great read, a series of chapters which could each be a movie. What do you want to read next? I’m starting this book called ["The Gene Keys"](https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Keys-Unlocking-Higher-Purpose/dp/1780285426) by Richard Rudd. It’s like a culmination of two other books I’ve read to get to this point, that are connected but also really juxtaposed: [The iChing by Fu Xi](https://www.amazon.com/Ching-Bilingual-English-Chinese-Chinook/dp/1533460221/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BAFx-6shrpvSadPbr0iAvLrDGNsncvAgMTOBOp4z8nQ.G5Uh5oAd1w5up031K0lEnRuha3raCvO6SxhVQ5vASUw&dib_tag=se&qid=1717784704&refinements=p_27%3AFu+Xi&s=books&sr=1-1) and ["Archaic Revival"](https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-archaic-revival-speculations-on-psychedelic-mushrooms-the-amazon-virtual-reality-ufos-evolut-9780062506139?shipto=US&curcode=USD&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw34qzBhBmEiwAOUQcFzO5uTAU3GXVtC1gaCPeiBuzP6ZKLcfM5UYuQRmn8OkHU6M5ucjWRBoCxAIQAvD_BwE) by Terrance McKenna. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “To be Bobby then, you gotta be Bobby now.” - Jay-Z It’s a reference to Bobby Brown's rockstar-like stardom in the '80s and the unfortunate cost that lifestyle lead to. It’s a take on the quote "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Best gift you’ve ever given? That’s a good question. I wouldn’t say it was the “best” or a “gift” persay, but I was able to track down and return someone’s wallet who left it on a bench outside of our shop the other day. I’m pretty sure no gift I’ve given anyone felt better than that for both of us. Where do you want to travel to next? Still haven’t been to Paris. I’d like to see what the fuss is about. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? A house / farm. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Homemade small batch Yerba Mate. I’ve been tinkering with my own and it’s cute, nothing serious. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? I have a disdain for 90% of art I see. The pricing structure makes it an elitist construct to me, but that’s a nuanced conversation for another time. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? [The Hake Brush](https://www.lichennyc.com/products/fragile-glass-rubberized-hake-brush) [Lichen designer] Eric makes. Dust is a part of life; I live a dusty life so... The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? [The “I’ve been a nasty girl” guy with glasses](https://www.tiktok.com/@ed1tsbyh3rr/video/7366619803072744746?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7221269615887599147) brings me joy. I’m also rewatching ["Ramy,"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7649694/) that's been really funny. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I think I’m living in that vision with Lichen? Aren’t we all living in our choices to some degree? Dave Chapelle had this quote he mentioned at one of his stand ups: “We’re living inside the biggest dream in the room.” He said at the moment he’s rich and we are all paying to watch him do something he loves, but then he mentioned being in Saudi Arabia performing for a prince on his birthday, and that at that moment he was living in the prince's dream. The prince was like “Look, I have Dave Chapelle at my birthday.” I think if I had some utopian views, money would be obsolete or trade and barter would be more prevalent. Capitalism ain't it, clearly, but we’ll be here for a bit until we figure out a better system. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of Jeff Sheldon URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jeff-sheldon-founder-of-ugmonk Published: 2022-10-25 > Jeff Sheldon (whose name has been synonymous with his brand, Ugmonk, since around 2008) makes simple, functional and beautiful products of all kinds. Like mymind, his original product came from a need – at the time, he was searching for minimal, well-made t-shirts and couldn't find them online. So he made them himself. A self-proclaimed … Jeff Sheldon (whose name has been synonymous with his brand, [Ugmonk](https://ugmonk.com/), since around 2008) makes simple, functional and beautiful products of all kinds. Like mymind, his original product came from a need – at the time, he was searching for minimal, well-made t-shirts and couldn't find them online. So he made them himself. A self-proclaimed designer and "entrepreneur by accident," his design philosophy also resonates with our approach at mymind. "I take a slow and thoughtful approach to nearly everything in life, remembering that more isn’t always better," says Sheldon on his website. "...I want to design and breathe life into products that last a lifetime and then some." We've been following Ugmonk's work since the beginning, so we were curious to know what's on his mind these days. What’s the best compliment you received recently? This, about [the new product](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ugmonk/gather-your-desk-simplified) we just launched: “The new Gather system is the last set of desk accessories you’ll need with timeless design and quality materials. It’s the Vitsœ of desk setup.” What’s the last thing you read? [Build](https://www.amazon.com/Build/dp/1787634116/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) by Tony Fadell Click the + button in your browser while viewing the book to save it to your book library in mymind. What book do you want to read next? [“Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control”](https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Destiny-Power-Self-Control-Virtues/dp/0593191692/ref=asc_df_0593191692/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564670366290&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13874365200935571022&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=pla-1635645235586&psc=1) by Ryan Holiday A quote that’s meaningful to you? “The grass is greener where you water it.” Highlight the text, quotes included, and right click to save this to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? An engagement ring to my wife Where do you want to travel to next? Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? [A Rivian vehicle](https://rivian.com/) What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Coffee roasting What is the funniest tweet or meme you’ve seen lately? [It’s Corn!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caMQpiwiaU) Click the + button in your browser while viewing the video to save it to your mind. One good recipe we should make? [These fried avocado tacos.](https://www.instagram.com/p/CbLpXoCF7YR/) What’s one thing that shows up when you search “blue” in mymind? Right click the image to save it to your mind. What’s the most beautiful thing in your mind? If you discovered something inspiring or beautiful here, you can save it forever with a click using the [mymind browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions). --- # Into the mind of jewelry designer Ashley Keeper URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jewelry-designer-ashley-keeper Published: 2024-07-26 > Ashley Keeper is the founder of KEEPER, a jewelry collection inspired by aerodynamics. Her pieces, sculptural and almost mystical in style, explore the liminal space between motion and suspension. We're always drawn to people who follow their curiosity or hone in on a particular obsession in this way, so we had to get a look … Ashley Keeper is the founder of [KEEPER](https://ashleykeeper.com/), a jewelry collection inspired by aerodynamics. Her pieces, sculptural and almost mystical in style, explore the liminal space between motion and suspension. We're always drawn to people who follow their curiosity or hone in on a particular obsession in this way, so we had to get a look into Keeper's mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I’ve been told a few times that I give off Sara Connor vibes from "Terminator." That’s some badass energy and I’ll take it! With the collection, we received an awesome product review recently. In explaining a customer’s purchase: “Because it looks like a relic from an alien race.” What’s the last thing you read? ["The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886/ref=asc_df_0593652886/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=553211964006834355&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=pla-2281435179338&psc=1&mcid=0a088024546a398bb2ac294c36b11cf7&hvocijid=553211964006834355-0593652886-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1) Click the mymind + button in your browser to save this as a book. Search "creative" or "Rubin" or "books" to find it later. Filled with some beautiful reminders, this book gave me the permission to create with no audience or outcome in mind. Carving out time to do so is healing the suppressed artist within this designer. What do you want to read next? ["How to Create A Mind by Ray Kurzweil"](https://www.amazon.com/How-Create-Mind-Thought-Revealed/dp/0143124048/ref=asc_df_0143124048/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=794799164787529145&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022762&hvtargid=pla-2281435179018&psc=1&mcid=38262df338c2357bad88bfdec067118a&hvocijid=794799164787529145-0143124048-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1) My partner just gifted me a signed copy after your founder recommended the book to me. I’m looking forward to reading it. A quote that’s meaningful to you? Designer Massimo Vignelli spoke at my university not long before he passed. Hearing all his achievements, a grad student in the back was eager to know how successful creatives get their first big break. The answer still moves me to this day. “When a fire is burning, it’s impossible not to see it.” Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save it to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? I’ve had the pleasure of working on some beautiful custom engravings for customers. There are two in particular that come to mind: The most recent was helping a group with a gift for their friend after his mom passed, with a message in her memory. After the 2020 explosions in Beirut, I released a style named BEY for Beirut airport. (Each design is named after a different airport code.) A customer gave their Lebanese partner this necklace with the message, “This Too Shall Pass.” I’m honored to be involved in making such special gifts possible. And in general, I believe in the power of design to transcend physical objects into modern heirlooms. That’s why I named the brand KEEPER. Where do you want to travel to next? Anywhere in nature. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I would fabricate large scale sculptures of my jewelry pendants and install them in different landscapes around the world. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Getting a new motorcycle to go riding again. I sold my first cafe racer earlier this year, while moving from Mexico to Germany. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? The paracompass from the first "Dune" film. I’m a huge sci-fi fanatic and find Villeneuve’s work profoundly inspiring. Right click an image to save it to your mind. On mobile, long press and share it to the mymind app. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? The Grasshopper plug-in for my 3D software. I’ve always wanted to explore parametric modeling and am developing a collection with some very cool surface details at the moment. The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? As a recovering New Yorker, [@subwaycreatures](https://www.instagram.com/subwaycreatures/) takes me right back to the zoo. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I dreamed to build a treehouse as a kid. I loved to build things so my brother and I tried to make one. Apparently a permit was required where we lived, so it was torn down. My inner child lives in a treehouse. While living in the jungle of Mexico, my apartment really felt like one. Being immersed in the trees acted as a constant reminder just how small I am. My vast inner world shrinks and it’s the ultimate cure for overthinking. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of Substack writer Maria Paula Colmenares URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-maria-paula-colmenares Published: 2026-01-15 > When we first stumbled upon "Instead of Doomscrolling," we had that almost uncanny feeling of spotting your doppelgänger. Maria Paula Colmenares describes her Substack publication as "a digital oasis away from endless algorithm-driven feeds and short-form mindless scrolling," which, if you're familiar with mymind at all, you know resonates with us. We've continued to be … When we first stumbled upon ["Instead of Doomscrolling,"](https://mapuc.substack.com/) we had that almost uncanny feeling of spotting your doppelgänger. Maria Paula Colmenares describes her Substack publication as "a digital oasis away from endless algorithm-driven feeds and short-form mindless scrolling," which, if you're familiar with mymind at all, you know resonates with us. We've continued to be inspired by the publication since then, so of course we had to meet the mind behind it. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Someone recently commented under one of my posts that they love the way I think. Exposing my innermost thoughts to thousands of people around the globe is scary and often leaves me feeling quite vulnerable, but being seen and valued for it makes it all worth it. What’s the last thing you read? [Bread of Angels](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230422843-bread-of-angels) by Patti Smith. It’s her latest book, where she takes us on this wonderful, multi-faceted journey of fantasy, grief, divinity, creation, and love, as she recounts moments of her life from childhood to the present day. I always gravitate toward Patti’s work when I’m feeling uninspired, because what better place to find creative sparks than within the words of an artist. This book is filled with such rich and nourishing prose, but funnily enough, one of the simplest statements was the one which stuck with me the most: “One must discern between a dream and a calling”. What do you want to read next? [When We Cease to Understand the World](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62069739-when-we-cease-to-understand-the-world?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17) by Benjamín Labatut. I stumbled upon this book at my favorite independent bookstore while I was back home in Bogotá for the holidays, and it genuinely felt heaven-sent. This book is an examination into the lives of some of the most influential scientists and thinkers and the moral and psychological implications that stemmed from their work. I have been doing a lot of research about cosmology and physics—partly as a philosophical exploration—so this seems like the perfect read to go along with it. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Dante and Virgil by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. This painting is equally as grotesque and hellish as it is erotic and beautiful. We can observe two souls fighting with each other in an almost bestial way. The depiction of their corporeality is so tantalizing to me; they are somehow simultaneously animals and humans, souls and bodies, perfect and flawed, and masculine and feminine. Depicting a scene from Dante’s Inferno as he passes through the 8th circle of hell, it is such a fervent exploration of morality, duality, and humanity. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? My [Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones](https://global.bose.com/content/consumer_electronics/b2c_catalog/worldwide/websites/en_ae/product/qc35_ii.html). I truly don’t know how to function without them; I take them everywhere I go. They have really great noise cancellation, so they've been life-savers on some long-haul flights I’ve had to take lately. Best gift you’ve ever given or received? My dad gifted me this incredible Paloma Wool chunky belt that I was dying to get, and it’s probably my favorite piece from my wardrobe. When he gifted it to me, I was working on this big final project based on the brand, as I was about to finish my first year of my fashion business undergrad, so it felt like a beautiful way to celebrate such a significant milestone. What do you do in your alone time? I just love getting lost in books, be that reading as soon as I wake up before a busy day, listening to an audiobook while I take a walk, going to the park to read poetry, or even losing track of time at my favorite bookstore. What's a movie or TV series you tell everyone to watch? A show called ["The OA."](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635282/) Even though it got cancelled after two seasons—thank you so much, Netflix—it is one of the most mind-bending, expansive pieces of media that I’ve ever come across. If you’re interested in the metaphysical, life after death, coincidences, and theories of multiple dimensions, this show is a must-watch. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” - Kurt Vonnegut Any songs or albums on repeat? I have been absolutely obsessed with Jeff Buckley lately. I've listened to his music for years, but after watching the latest documentary about his life called ["It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,"](https://letterboxd.com/film/its-never-over-jeff-buckley/) I’ve had [Grace](https://music.apple.com/us/album/grace/1046187510) on repeat. I’ve also been listening a lot to ["69 Love Songs"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/69-love-songs/1839158450) by The Magnetic Fields; it’s such an exciting and dynamic musical exploration of love, it never gets old. What super specific thing are you obsessing over lately? Over the past few weeks, at least 80% of my brain capacity has been spent obsessing over ["Heated Rivalry."](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35495073/) This show has brought my inner fangirl to the surface, and it has honestly been so fun. I’ve watched the show three times, and I’m now on my fourth rewatch because I’m now watching it with my friends who hadn’t gotten to it yet. There’s something about it that is so refreshing and exciting, especially when most mainstream queer representations in media at the moment are either inaccurate or tragic. Who do you really admire right now? (anyone we should interview next?) I really admire [Anna Howard](https://www.instagram.com/wildgeesepod/?hl=en); her podcast "Wild Geese" is one of my favorites. I feel like she has such a wonderful approach to so many things that I am very passionate about as well, so finding someone who is so aligned with my view of the world feels very special. What are you working on right now and why? I’m currently completely devoted to [my Substack publication](https://mapuc.substack.com/). My goal when I share my writing, guides and resources, and create spaces for connection, is always to empower others to gain a sense of agency and community, even when the current landscape makes us feel powerless and isolated. I’ve managed to do this starting from mindful media consumption, which has cascaded into a complete shift in the way I live my life, and thankfully, sharing my experience has helped others do the same. I’ve been planning a few exciting projects that I’ll be sharing once I graduate later this year, as I’ll be working on writing and creating content full-time. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of designer & educator Michael Bierut URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-michael-bierut Published: 2023-06-13 > Whether you're part of the design world or not, you've seen Michael Bierut's designs. As a partner at Pentagram, he's worked on everything from the logo for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign to the redesign of The Atlantic magazine. We've long respected Bierut for his voice and leadership in design, so we were curious to … Whether you're part of the design world or not, you've seen Michael Bierut's designs. As a partner at [Pentagram](https://www.pentagram.com/), he's worked on everything from the logo for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign to the redesign of *The Atlantic* magazine. We've long respected Bierut for his voice and leadership in design, so we were curious to know what's been on his mind of late. What’s the best compliment you received recently? This very morning a stranger told me I looked like James Bond. I was wearing a dark suit and dark glasses, but otherwise I assure you that I look like no incarnation of James Bond that I know of. What’s the last thing you read? ["The Free World: Art and Thought in the Cold War"](https://www.amazon.com/Free-World-Art-Thought-Cold/dp/0374158452) by Louis Menand Click the + button in your browser while viewing the book to save it to your mind. What book do you want to read next? ["Trust"](https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Hernan-Diaz/dp/0593420314) by Hernan Diaz Search any word from a book title or author to find it later in your mind. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “The sovereign voluntary path to cheerfulness, if our spontaneous cheerfulness be lost, is to sit up cheerfully, to look round cheerfully, and to act and speak as if cheerfulness were already there. If such conduct does not make you soon feel cheerful, nothing else on that occasion can.” - William James Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save it to your mind as a quote. (Yes, I know this is a recipe for self-delusion.) Best gift you’ve ever given? I am a notoriously horrible gift-giver – ask my wife who has been variously disappointed and puzzled at my surprises over the past 43 years. She, on the other hand, is a fantastic gift-giver. Where do you want to travel to next? Cape May Point, New Jersey What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? [Accent Grave by Franz Kline, 1955](https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1967.3) What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Bird watching What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? I recently had to look up [James Jamerson’s isolated bass guitar track](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLDqlgRK100) for the 1967 Four Tops song, “Bernadette.” I first heard it years ago in a documentary about the Funk Brothers, the legendary Motown backup band, and I never forgot it. Jamerson is a genius and his work is behind (or beneath) every Motown song you’ve ever loved. It was as good as I remembered. Any product of any kind you’re appreciating lately? A year or so ago, I put my vanity aside, succumbed to my audiologist’s advice, and finally got hearing aids. They have changed my life. I had heard that a lot of the problems associated with aging (like disengagement, confusion and even forgetfulness) can be related to hearing loss. Now I believe it. I asked my doctor for the closest thing to “what if Apple designed hearing aids” and she prescribed a brand called Oticon. They are discreet, lightweight, elegant and even have a surprise Bluetooth function so I can listen to podcasts undetected. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? Coming out of “Succession,” I found a number of discussion groups where people were recommending shows that might fill the void. A number of people suggested a late-20-teens spy dramedy I had never, ever, even remotely heard of called [“Patriot."](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687882/) I started watching and it is now my new favorite show. There are harrowing scenes of violence in beautiful world capitals, but the best part is watching the protagonist desperately cling to his cover identity as a midwestern businessman. I won’t go into details, but trust me, you will never think of industrial piping the same way again. Click the + button in your browser to save the link to your mind as TV series. --- # Into the mind of designer Kendall Latham URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-multidisciplinary-designer-kendall-latham Published: 2024-08-14 > Kendall Latham describes his work as designed anthropology: informed by place and inspired by people. The experiences he's designed for brands like Glossier, Calvin Klein, Dior and Raf Simons are indeed transportive yet grounded in community and location. After admiring his designs and appreciating a few of them in person, we were curious about the … [Kendall Latham](https://kendalllatham.com/) describes his work as designed anthropology: informed by place and inspired by people. The experiences he's designed for brands like Glossier, Calvin Klein, Dior and Raf Simons are indeed transportive yet grounded in community and location. After admiring his designs and appreciating a few of them in person, we were curious about the mind behind the work. What’s the best compliment you received recently? A friend texted me and thanked me for being a really great friend, and I think that’s one of the best compliments you can get (and give)! What’s the last thing you read? I read an extremely sad book called ["The End of Eddy"](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31574750-the-end-of-eddy) by Edouard Louis. It’s an autobiographical novel centered around growing up gay in working-class France. What do you want to read next? After the last book, I need something funny and/or dark — probably something by David Sedaris (last one I read was ["Calypso"](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38348476-calypso?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=R8T3qkV7ca&rank=1), which is hysterical). I tend to read more than one book at once because I have a short attention span and need to jump between genres. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Say it, forget it. Write it, regret it.” -Dorinda Medley Right click GIFs to save them to your mind. Best gift you’ve ever given? Once I went to a birthday party for someone I didn’t know *that *well at the time, and brought one of these cool [birthday cake candles](https://www.johnderian.com/collections/cereria-introna-cake-candles) from John Derian Company. When I gave it to him, he told me no one had brought a cake, so we lit the candle and everyone sang Happy Birthday, which was cute. Click the + button in your browser to save the link to your mind as a product. Where do you want to travel to next? I know everyone says this but I really want to go to Japan. Everyone has been except me! What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Boring answer but I would buy a house by the water — somewhere accessible by train, so I can go there whenever I want. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Fencing! It’s exciting to me because I’m not one to take physical risks, but I’m also extremely competitive. Plenty of safety equipment and the sabres aren’t real! What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? [The Young Martyr by Paul Delaroche](https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010066492) (at The Louvre). I will never get this image out of my head. Right click the image to save it. Search "martyr" or "Paul" or "Louvre" to find it later. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I got [a new fragrance](https://dannam.co/products/white-rice-edp?variant=47132617113909) that I’ve been eyeing for a long time. I couldn’t sample before I purchased it but I’m glad I took the risk because it’s GREAT. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I’ve been re-watching [The Catherine Tate Show](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441051/). She’s a genius. Search "TV Series" or "Catherine" to find this later in your mind. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? It would probably take the form of some weird Rube Goldberg machine. Something that approaches seemingly straightforward and mundane tasks with creativity, kookiness. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of designer & art director Nicole Gavrilles URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-nicole-gavrilles Published: 2024-05-23 > We've long admired Nicole Gavrilles for her refreshing and tasteful perspective on sustainable fashion, specifically her work on ONE magazine. Come to find out, the same strong values she brings to fashion play out in everything she does. Here we get a peek into the designer & art director's mind. What’s the best compliment you … We've long admired Nicole Gavrilles for her refreshing and tasteful perspective on sustainable fashion, specifically [her work on ONE magazine](https://www.onemag.us/). Come to find out, the same strong values she brings to fashion play out in everything she does. Here we get a peek into the designer & art director's mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? I wouldn’t say this is a direct compliment but it felt like one! I visited home a few weeks ago to see my family and spent time with my nephews and my niece. One of my nephews asks, "Why do you have to leave and why can’t you stay with us?" As they get older, I’ve grown such a love and attachment to them. They make me smile and I love when I get to spend time with them. It feels like a special type of love to want me around more and as an aunt that’s the best feeling. What’s the last thing you read? I recently finished [Total Ethics Fashion](https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/total-ethics-fashion-book) by Emma Hakansson from Collective Fashion Justice which brought so much more clarity to how sustainable fashion should be described. She outlines a total ethics fashion system prioritizing the life and wellbeing of people, animals and the planet before profit. What do you want to read next? I have too many books on my list and I just picked up a few more at the Printed Matter Art Book Fair last month. Here’s a few of top choices: "[Let’s Become Fungal! Mycelium Teachings and the Arts](https://www.artbook.com/9789493246287.html)" by Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodriguez. It’s been on my list for a while and I’m happy to have finally picked it up recently. It’s such a fascinating book and I cannot wait to dig deeper into it — first for my love of nature and learning more about the incredible powers they possess, but also this book explores the fascinating life and inspiring metaphors of mycelium and the mushroom. I’m so intrigued and can’t wait to jump into this book. "[Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility](https://www.nottoolateclimate.com/)" by Rebecca Solnit & Thelma Young Lutunatabua. As we continue to worry about the current state of our climate, I’m hoping this book will shine a light onto how our future can play out if we make the right decisions today. Search "climate" or "fungal" to find these pages later in your mind. A quote that’s meaningful to you? "If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they will fly away. But if you spend your time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come to you. When you focus on improving yourself, everything you want will come to you." - Leno Cainelli Highlight the text, quotation marks included, to save this as a quote to your mind. Best gift you’ve ever given? The most meaningful gift I’ve given is a book I made for my grandparents in 2018. I encouraged my family to organize a trip back to Greece one last time with my grandparents. It was a way for them to see their home before it became more difficult for them to fly back. We visited the village my grandparents grew up in and it was like a dream to me, exactly how I remembered when I was young spending summers there. I photographed their home, them in the home, the village, and some moments during our time in Greece. It was a bucket list thing I wanted to make sure I did for myself and also to give those special memories to them. That trip and that gift still mean so much to me, and I have one of the images I took framed in my apartment as a constant reminder of my time with them in Greece. Where do you want to travel to next? I am flying to Copenhagen in a few days for the Global Fashion Agenda, but next on my list I would love to visit Turkey, Iceland and a few Greek Islands. I’m hoping to make it out to Spain at the end of the summer. I’m a huge foodie so any way I can experience different cuisines, meet people, and hear stories while traveling, I love – it’s like collecting special moments in time. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I would have my home in nature with my cat, dog, chickens, ducks, my garden, outdoor sauna, natural pool and a space for my friend Victoria to use as her flower farm. Also a small quaint apartment in Brooklyn in my favorite neighborhood, and a vacation home on a Greek Island. Other than home spaces, I would invest in climate solutions and donate money to combat our climate from warming and protect the futures of generations to follow. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I’d love to get back into boxing more frequently again. I was training six times a week before the pandemic and it’s a sport I really enjoy. I’d also really love to get back into drawing, learn watercolor techniques, and more complicated book binding techniques. Having time away from the computer is like recharging your own battery. I’ve been enjoying the moments where I can make things with my hands, and I want to fill in more moments like this every year. For something I’ve never tried before – woodworking would be really fun, maybe make some furniture pieces (or try to). What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Seeing a photograph taken by my favorite photographer, Toni Frissell, in person at The MET on my birthday in 2021. I love to take my birthday off if it’s a weekday and make a special day for myself in the city, and that always starts with a museum exhibition. This one was really special to me because it was called "The New Women Behind The Camera." It celebrated the work of the women who embraced photography as a mode of professional and artistic expression from the 1920s through the 1950s. And at that time, most of these women were the firsts to use photography as a profession. I’ve been in love with Toni Frissell’s fashion photography since I was young and seeing a piece in person was so special to me. I think about how special that exhibition was and that day from time to time. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I’ve been kind of geeking about [Lapse](https://www.lapse.com/) lately. I think what I really enjoy about it is the feeling of social media freedom. No ads, no distractions, only sharing photos with a small group of friends that feels more authentic and real – kind of what Instagram used to be when it first started. I love when you take photos, you cannot view them immediately because they need to be “developed." That sense of surprise and wonder brings me back to when I took photos with my film camera as a kid. And as a result of using Lapse, it actually got me back into wanting to shoot film again. Click the + button in your browser to save a website to your mind. The funniest thing you’ve seen or heard lately? These [bits](https://www.instagram.com/p/C5L8GDluhPW/) on corporate America are so real haha If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Lots of greenery and surrounded by the sounds of nature. It would have cozy spaces to relax and ponder about things because sometimes when you have the moments of relaxation and stillness, that’s when your best ideas come to mind. ⚘ --- # Into the mind of perfumer Gérald Ghislain URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-perfumer-gerald-ghislain Published: 2023-05-14 > If you're familiar with mymind at all, you've likely noticed our taste for romance and nostalgia. While we aim to reinvent the way you typically organize yourself online, we believe much is to be learned and appreciated from the past. It's clear Gérald Ghislain agrees. Ghislain is a perfumer and founder of Histoires de Parfums, … If you're familiar with mymind at all, you've likely noticed our taste for romance and nostalgia. While we aim to reinvent the way you typically organize yourself online, we believe much is to be learned and appreciated from the past. It's clear Gérald Ghislain agrees. Ghislain is a perfumer and founder of [Histoires de Parfums](https://usa.histoiresdeparfums.com/), a Paris-based fragrance house inspired by "stories about famous characters, mythical years, poems and music." We've always appreciated the way Ghislain thinks and sees the world, so we asked what's been on his mind. What’s the best compliment you received recently? That I smell good. It sounds shallow but when you think about the fact that I am always wearing fragrances that I am developing, hearing this means I am doing my job well and that others will eventually receive the same compliment and feel the same way about themselves. What’s the last thing you read? [La Divina Commedia](https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-Inferno-Purgatorio-Paradiso/dp/0451208633/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VU46OAYAJC4J&keywords=divine+comedy&qid=1683197115&sprefix=divine+comed,aps,342&sr=8-1) by Dante. It’s a poem about a man traveling from the “obscure forests” of Hell to the “sovereign light” of Heaven, all weaved in with love. Its core message is that love converts, love transforms, and love saves. It is so beautifully written, so true to the struggles of human existence to an almost shattering degree. It moved me so much that it became the inspiration for [our perfume 1472,](https://usa.histoiresdeparfums.com/products/1472) which we launched last year. "Our society dreads aging as if we could but wither away, but I see it as an even bigger opportunity for growth." What book do you want to read next? I’m still trying to digest the last one. A friend of mine recommended me ["Heaven and Hell" by Jón Kalman Stefánsson](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12745352-heaven-and-hell) and, judging by the name, we’re not that far off from Dante’s Comedy. A quote that’s meaningful to you? It’s more of an expression I’ve been saying often lately: “As I walk into life." Our society dreads aging as if we could but wither away, but I see it as an even bigger opportunity for growth. The more you walk, the more endurance you’ve garnered and the further you can walk in return. Your journey only ends when you decide to stop walking. Best gift you’ve ever given? The best gift I’ve ever given was a chance for someone to become their best self. We often confine people to the vision we have of them – it’s easier to deal with the world this way. Everyone fits into a pattern we’ve established and as soon as they move away from this pattern, we may end up disappointed in them or disoriented, when they’re just evolving. This “gift,” in a way, ties back to what I said earlier; as I walk into life, other people do so as well, and it’s my responsibility to accompany them. I always feel proud when I see former employees of mine rise to new challenges, explore other fields and fly off on their own, knowing that I played a part in their growth. Where do you want to travel to next? I want to go back to Bali. I was hopping across South-East Asia for work and discovered the isle and have been mezmerised by it. There’s nothing quite magical as catching the sunrise in [Sidemen](https://www.chasinglenscapes.com/east-bali-sidemen-valley/). What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I’m happy with what I already have. If money weren’t an issue, I would set up a charity tied to perfumery. That’s something I’ve already started doing with my new brand, [Olibanum](https://www.olibanum.com/), some of the proceeds of which go towards helping different communities around the world. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Gardening. Back when I lived in Marbella, I had a flat with a huge terrace which I kept filling with all sorts of plants and trees. I had even rented out a parcel in a community garden because I needed more space to grow my fruits and vegetables. I used to spend hours there every day, but that was back when we couldn’t travel and the workload had slowed down. Now that the pace has picked up, I miss it dearly. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? [“The World Is Blue As An Orange”](https://allpoetry.com/The-World-Is-Blue-As-An-Orange) by Paul Éluard. It’s short, but it’s one of the most beautiful love poems ever written in my opinion, and I just keep thinking about it, every day. I also stumbled upon the video of [Marina Abramovic reuniting with her long-lost lover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf8o1teJdXo), Ulay, during a performance she gave at the MoMA in 2010. We’ve all seen this video but I will never tire of watching it. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? I don’t know if we could consider it a product, but I’m completely baffled by AI tools, especially considering that I work in a creative industry – to think that we’ve only been skimming the surface of the intersection between AI and perfume creation, with all it encompasses, is truly mind-opening. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I’m a very good audience and an even better scroller, I’d have a hard time narrowing it to one, but I’ve had some pretty good laughs watching bits of [Atsuko Okatsuka’s stand-up special](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBoMRo3t-Bk) lately. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? Perfume is the closest thing to my own mind because it’s boundless and it can take up many forms – it can be a perfume, it can be an incense, any scented product that is used differently and so touches different parts of your psyche. I think that if my mind had a shape, it would be a hydra, with glowing, glass tentacles, at the end of which would be unthought of or downright insane perfumes that would turn into songs and speak to everyone’s hearts. A quantic mechanism that would change according to who interacts with it. You’d simply touch it or plug it to some sort of chip, and it would tap into your neural connections, into your memory and maybe recreate that one perfume hidden in your memory or the perfume of your soul, the recapitulation of all your life, perhaps the scent of your future? --- # Into the mind of Stefan Sagmeister URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stefan-sagmeister Published: 2022-11-05 > For many of us here, Stefan Sagmeister needs no introduction. From his iconic album cover designs, to his typography, to his provocative posters and exhibits, Sagmeister's work has been influencing the design world for decades. We've always admired Sagmeister's mind for his unexpected and irreverent choices, and his history of championing beauty for beauty's sake. … For many of us here, [Stefan Sagmeister](https://sagmeister.com/) needs no introduction. From his iconic album cover designs, to his typography, to his provocative posters and exhibits, Sagmeister's work has been influencing the design world for decades. We've always admired Sagmeister's mind for his unexpected and irreverent choices, and his history of championing beauty for beauty's sake. So we asked what he's been thinking about lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? “You are a good listener.” What’s the last thing you read? [“Drive Your Plow Over the Bones”](https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Your-Plow-Over-Bones/dp/0525541330) by Olga Tokarczuk Click the + button in your browser while viewing the book to save it to your reading library in mymind. What book do you want to read next? [“Faith, Hope and Carnage”](https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Hope-Carnage-Nick-Cave/dp/0374607370/ref=asc_df_0374607370/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564776326262&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7569246178129215144&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=pla-1568855937030&psc=1) by Nick Cave and Sean O’Hagan A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Always put the shower curtain inside the tub.” —Conrad Hilton Best gift you’ve ever given? A mechanical cow, jumping over a small puppet of six-year-old me, given to my sister. Where do you want to travel to next? Mexico City, for the opening of our exhibition there at the [Museo Franz Mayer](https://franzmayer.org.mx/?lang=en). What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I pretty much have everything I need. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I'm pretty much doing everything I want to do. What is the funniest tweet or meme you’ve seen lately? I don't look at tweets or memes. One good recipe we should make? Boil an egg for 4 minutes. Eat it. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I’d attach it to Google Search. --- # Into the mind of Stephen West URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stephen-west Published: 2023-06-06 > mymind celebrates the thinkers and doers, and few people today seem to think and do quite like Stephen West. Since 2013, West has produced the "Philosophize This!" podcast, which breaks down philosophy concepts for the average mind. From ancient Greece to modern day, he walks listeners through the ideas that shaped our world, always in … mymind celebrates the thinkers and doers, and few people today seem to think and do quite like Stephen West. Since 2013, West has produced the ["Philosophize This!" podcast](https://www.philosophizethis.org/), which breaks down philosophy concepts for the average mind. From ancient Greece to modern day, he walks listeners through the ideas that shaped our world, always in a light-hearted and approachable way. The show's tagline, repeated in every episode for the last ten years, sums up our own life philosophy: *"Thank you for wanting to know more today than you did yesterday."* So of course, we were curious to know what's been on Stephen West's mind lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? My neighbor said that I have good forearms. It was around sunset on trash day. I was rolling my giant trash can out to the street, and he said there was something about the way I was gripping the handle and the evening lighting that made him just have to tell me that my forearms are above average. I also need to add that my forearms are not actually good by any stretch of the imagination. I think he got dental surgery earlier that day and was still coming down from his meds. I haven’t talked to him since. But I want to. If you’re reading this, John, don’t be a stranger! What’s the last thing you read? "[Consciousness Explained" by Daniel Dennett.](https://www.amazon.com/Consciousness-Explained-Daniel-C-Dennett/dp/0316180661) An old mainstay for understanding contemporary discussions in the philosophy of mind. For an upcoming episode of the podcast. Search the title or author of the book, or just search "books" to find a book you've saved to your mind. What book do you want to read next? "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss. Never have been able to get through it all the way. A quote that’s meaningful to you? From Friedrich Nietzsche: “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill-treatment, indignities—I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not—that one endures.” Highlight the text, including quotation marks, to save this to your mind as a quote. It reminds me that bad things happen to everyone. There is no escaping it. But often rooted in those momentary bad experiences are the things that make us the most interesting. And that the true test of a person is not whether bad things have happened to them; it’s whether they continue to endure for themselves and those they love. Best gift you’ve ever given? I gave a friend who was getting into cooking a nice cast iron pan. It’s one of those gifts that will give them enjoyment immediately, but it is also something that if they take care of it they can potentially pass it down to their great grandchildren as something that may be special to them. Where do you want to travel to next? Astana, Kazakhstan. Other than that, nowhere for now. I am highly skeptical of travel being something that is as universally good as the people in my country seem to commonly believe it is. If I’m being honest with myself, the movie depiction of globetrotting with a smile on your face, soaking in the wisdom of different cultures, I think is a fantasy for the way I am. It’s far more likely I leapfrog from city to city, stressed beyond belief, my unfamiliarity with my surroundings putting me in the way of the people trying to live their lives there, so caught up in my own itinerary and travel fantasies that I never really receive much value from the experience. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? Twitter. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? Woodworking. I think when I’m done doing digital media I will find a way to work with my hands and only interact with people face to face. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? Episode nine, season one of the show ["Dave" on Hulu.](https://www.hulu.com/series/dave-ac3a96f0-9614-46af-b524-f59c7d281946) It’s some of the best writing I’ve ever seen. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? A standard ice pack from the store. Try this with your significant other or kids in these summer months when they’re SUPER warm coming in from outside and are tired. Hold the ice pack in your hands to get them extra cold and THEN give them a head rub. Your hands warm up pretty quickly so you need to keep re-cooling your hands with the ice pack. It’s pretty great. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? Tim Dillon making fun of Jordan Peterson fans. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I can’t visualize what it would look like because it would be mostly in audio and taste/smell. I have some weird thing where I remember sounds and audio clips really easily, so even when I’m reading I’m just remembering my voice saying the stuff I want to remember for later. In a world that indexes so heavily on the visual, feeling connected to the sounds, smells and tastes gives you a multi-sensory advantage. I try not to see the world as something to merely look at as a visual spectator. --- # Into the mind of Will Bowers URL: https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-will-bowers Published: 2024-08-06 > Good taste and tech don't always go together, which makes Will Bowers an exception. His tech reviews are refreshingly clean, keen and useful. So it was a compliment when we learned he uses mymind. We asked Bowers to share what he's been thinking on lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Not long ago, … Good taste and tech don't always go together, which makes [Will Bowers](https://www.instagram.com/willbwrs/?hl=en) an exception. His tech reviews are refreshingly clean, keen and useful. So it was a compliment when we learned he uses mymind. We asked Bowers to share what he's been thinking on lately. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Not long ago, somebody who I consider to be a bit of a “digital mentor” told me they took inspiration from some of my recent work. This was a person who I learned a LOT from over the past few years, so getting that type of recognition from them was a lovely feeling that has stuck with me for months. What’s the last thing you read? [“The Creative Act” by Rick Rubin](https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886). Not only does this book look great on a coffee table or shelf, I believe the contents of it are essential for anyone who wants to be more in touch with their creativity. It's currently my go-to recommendation for any of my friends who suffer from writer's block, and I find myself re-reading sections of the book whenever I need a bit of a reset. What do you want to read next? A book that was recently recommended to me called [“The Infinite Game” by Simon Sinek](https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X). I do a lot of business/non-fiction reading so when I heard this is similar to some of the stuff I enjoyed in the past, I had to pick it up. Beyond that, one of my favorite relaxation books I find myself revisiting often is [“The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living](https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Hygge-Danish-Secrets/dp/0062658808)” by Meik Wiking. This one is great to flip through before bedtime, and was a big part in my desire to create “cozy” living spaces in my home. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” - Steve Jobs Highlight the text, quotation marks included, and right click to save this to your mind as a quote. Right click the image to save it. I personally think a healthy dose of delusion is necessary when chasing one's dreams, so this quote has always been a reminder to push myself forward while ignoring the self doubt that only serves to hold me back. Best gift you’ve ever given? My favorite gift to give to anyone tends to be exposure to new foods and experiences. I take deep pride in being able to introduce people to new things they have never tried, and I'm always looking for personalized ways to do this for my family and friends. A delicious meal or a well thought out day trip will go a long way in my books. Where do you want to travel to next? I seem to have been bitten by the New York City bug in a big way as I am planning my second visit in as many years this Fall. I’m quite a big fan of the non-stop beautiful chaos that exists in the city, and after being raised in a small town in Arizona I love surrounding myself in that environment. Australia, Spain and Japan are also high on my list of destinations I hope to visit in the not so distant future. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? I would buy a plot of land somewhere in the Vancouver area with a view of nature and enough space for all of my family and friends to visit comfortably whenever they wanted. I’d love to build myself a studio space in the home that allows me to make videos with zero friction, and an art studio for my wife. Big picture, however, I’m realizing as I get older that I’m less motivated by physical possessions. I want to use my resources to benefit causes to preserve the planet or provide relief to marginalized communities. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I recently discovered that I am very inspired by interior design! I’ve started carving out dedicated time to learn more about this and the deeper I go, the more I realize I enjoy design as a whole. I also have a background in the streaming/gaming space that I wish I could spend more time doing, since it was such a big part of my life when I was figuring out this whole content creation thing. Maybe it's time to revisit some of that soon. What’s an image or piece of art you can’t get out of your head? This shot of Charles Leclerc after finally securing his first Monaco F1 win in front of his home crowd. His big win came after years of bad luck and having it slip through his fingers countless times. The headfirst dive into the marina while still in full race clothing shows the pure elation of the moment. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? Lately I’ve been testing out using an iPad as a replacement for my laptop when I travel. The Apple Pencilspecifically has made me feel MUCH more creatively inspired when using this compared to a standard laptop. The funniest thing you’ve seen lately? I feel it is only fair to give credit for this one to the greatest cinematic masterpiece of my time: Shrek 2. If you could build an extension of your own mind, what would it look like? How would it work? I imagine it would be similar to the waves in the ocean. My mind is constantly cycling between periods of calm and intense periods of productivity and motion, similar to the changing tides of the sea. My focus is far from linear, but the common thread is that I know the next big “wave” is often right around the corner. ⚘ --- # Introducing: Our new art gallery URL: https://mymind.com/introducing-our-new-art-gallery Published: 2024-10-22 > This one’s just for fun: At your request, we collected some of our favorite experiments, wallpapers and artwork in one place. Download them, use them as a background, save them to your mind. We love making beautiful things, and we love it even more when others enjoy them. This one’s just for fun: At your request, we collected some of our favorite experiments, wallpapers and artwork [in one place.](https://mymind.com/artworks) Download them, use them as a background, save them to your mind. We love making beautiful things, and we love it even more when others enjoy them. --- # Introducing: Our new website URL: https://mymind.com/introducing-our-new-website Published: 2023-08-05 > Our first website reflected the intrigue and potential of mymind in its nascent days. We started with big aspirations, a dream of creating a complex tool that felt simple. We knew how it should work, but we didn’t know how exactly people would use it in practice. Two years later, the aspirational has become practical. … Our first website reflected the intrigue and potential of mymind in its nascent days. We started with big aspirations, a dream of creating a complex tool that felt simple. We knew how it should work, but we didn’t know how exactly people would use it in practice. Two years later, the aspirational has become practical. ✦ See our new homepage ✦ Our new mymind homepage reflects a tool confident in its purpose: To help you save and find everything you care about in one single, private place. We work hard every day at making our many apps faster, smoother and more reliable for that purpose. We plan and expect continued evolution from here. But we’re proud to say our new website represents the tool we dreamt about at the very beginning. --- # Is this your life? URL: https://mymind.com/is-this-your-life Published: 2023-04-11 > Your alarm sounds, tearing you abruptly from your dreams. You grab your phone: Two text messages. Four DMs. One friend request. Three-hundred-forty-one people liked your photo from last night. You browse the comments. Scroll your feed. Click an ad. Accept the cookies. Put your address in the pop-up box. A welcome message hits your inbox. … Your alarm sounds, tearing you abruptly from your dreams. You grab your phone: Two text messages. Four DMs. One friend request. Three-hundred-forty-one people liked your photo from last night. You browse the comments. Scroll your feed. Click an ad. Accept the cookies. Put your address in the pop-up box. A welcome message hits your inbox. Some spam. A meeting reminder. You delete the emails as six more come in. See a push notification from your news app. Your photo app. Your banking app. You’re reminded to pay a friend back from last night. You get lost in a feed of other friends’ transactions. You put on music to work. See a stream of other listeners doing the same. Your meal delivery app reminds you it’s lunch time. Your meditation app says it’s time to focus. You’re informed it’s your college professor’s birthday. You open the app to send well wishes and see your yoga instructor’s photo from Bali. You browse flights to Bali. See an ad for new luggage. See an instant message from your coworker. Close your laptop to make dinner. Open your reading app to settle in for the night. See two deadline reminders for tomorrow. --- # IT'S LIVE: A serendipitous way to browse your mind URL: https://mymind.com/its-live-a-serendipitous-way-to-browse-your-mind Published: 2022-03-03 > Remember the Clear My Mind preview we shared with you recently? Now it's officially part of your mind. Just log in on your desktop, then click the little icon on the left to explore your mind in a more serendipitous way. One by one, you'll be presented with random pieces of your mind you can either … Remember the Clear My Mind preview we shared with you recently? Now it's officially part of [your mind](https://access.mymind.com/clear). Just log in on your desktop, then click the little icon on the left to explore your mind in a more serendipitous way. One by one, you'll be presented with random pieces of your mind you can either keep or forget. Along the way, you're reaffirming what's important to you and keeping your mind fresh. (The whole experience takes no more than 2 minutes.) ✺ This feature works best if you have at least 25 cards saved in your mind.✺ So if you just started using mymind, continue saving and come back later to this feature. It will feel much more magical then. Think of it like a meditative ritual: ✺ Use it once a month to clear out any clutter from your mind. Old meeting notes, todo lists, products you saved and don't want anymore, articles you already read and don't need to keep. ✺ Or once a week as a quick mental escape between tasks. It takes 2 minutes, and feels like a refreshing shower for your mind in the middle of a long workday. ✺ Or whenever you need a little boost of inspiration or beauty. Give your mind a beautiful place to rest for a moment. It also works on mobile. Just go to [access.mymind.com/clear](https://access.mymind.com/clear) in your browser and swipe through each item one by one as it’s resurfaced from the depths of your mind. If you have two minutes of space in your day, take it as a little gift for your mind. A reminder of your ideas, dreams, memories and plans for the future. --- # Less doomscrolling, more Bloom Scrolling URL: https://mymind.com/less-doomscrolling-more-bloom-scrolling Published: 2025-11-13 > The internet today can hurt your mind, if you let it. Brain rot. Bed rot. Doomscroll. Slop. The words we use say it all. What was once a place of curiosity and discovery now feels like a soulless, mindless bog. But we've found another way. We call it Bloom Scrolling. A more intentional way to … The internet today can hurt your mind, if you let it. Brain rot. Bed rot. Doomscroll. Slop. The words we use say it all. What was once a place of curiosity and discovery now feels like a soulless, mindless bog. But we've found another way. We call it Bloom Scrolling. A more intentional way to interact with the internet. It's about seeking out positivity and beauty and originality, rather than succumbing to slop. Algorithms have dulled our senses. We've become accustomed to hot takes, high stakes and half-baked content. We no longer research. We react. Bloom Scrolling is an attempt to reset our brains. The internet can still be a beautiful place. We just have to search harder to find the beauty. The more we do, the more we reward those who create it. mymind is a place to collect the beauty. Think of it as your own private garden. Feed it with inspiration and ideas. Come back and watch it grow. ✿ --- # A note from the founders URL: https://mymind.com/letter-from-the-founders Published: 2021-10-11 > Your mind is growing and so are we. On May 27th 2020, amidst all the chaos of that year, a small portal opened. As quietly as we’d worked on it, the mymind public waitlist went live. What followed was a phase of slow, deliberate and meaningful growth as we invited new members to create their … Your mind is growing and so are we. On May 27th 2020, amidst all the chaos of that year, a small portal opened. As quietly as we’d worked on it, the mymind public waitlist went live. What followed was a phase of slow, deliberate and meaningful growth as we invited new members to create their new mind. Nearly a year later in 2021, we opened mymind for everyone. No more waitlist, no more invites. [It's live.](https://mymind.com/) Fast forward to today and our team of two co-founders is now a team of six. Within only one year we shipped dozens of new features via [our web app](https://access.mymind.com/). We shipped [browser extensions](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) for all major browsers, as well as an [iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) and [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0s). As a tiny team that grew out of necessity, we're proud to see how far we've come. Even more so, to see what wonderful community has emerged from it. mymind is still fully independent and self-funded without any outside investment, which is an important part of our privacy-first & data independence commitment. None of this would be possible without our paying Mastermind members. Thank you for your support and believing in our mission. But let’s talk about our future. Our mission is to build a true extension for your mind. A private place for your digital mind, far away from social networks, advertisements or algorithms. A place that you enjoy coming back to, yet at the same time you forget even exists because it fits so seamlessly into your life. A place of utility as much as a place of energy. A true second mind. And the beauty is, we're only at the beginning of it. We created three phases within this vision, from MM-1 to MM-3. Phase 1: MM-1 This is the phase we're currently in. Phase 1 is the most utilitarian. Our focus during this phase is to build a beautiful and functional tool that can do the things it should be doing. (We also call it the "DOH!" phase.) MM-1 is all about making it easy for you to save something to your mind and then recall it with ease. While this might sound trivial in theory, it's our base expectation and premise of mymind which involves quite a few challenges on its own. Even more so, MM-1 is all about platform integration. This reaches from mobile apps to browser extensions and desktop apps. While this might also sound trivial, it's the task that costs the most resources & time. Phase 2: MM-2 This is where things get even more magical. If MM-1 is all about the utilitarian and expected, then MM-2 is all about the unexpected. In the second phase, we aim beyond "save it and recall it" to building tools that give you new perspectives of your own mind. At this point, mymind will open up new connections that you didn't know existed before. Or ways to introduce serendipitous discovery between the things you have in your mind. MM-2 is all about taking what is already there and seeing it in a new light or from a different angle. Instead of just extending your mind, MM-2 aims to upgrade your mind in unexpected ways. It's where utility meets magical. We've already started working on MM-2 features which you'll slowly see making their way into our product. Phase 3: MM-3 MM-3 is the phase least explored, yet most exciting. It's where we take existing models and turn them on their head. It's where we completely stop thinking in outdated terms such as folders, files or tags and think more of our mind holistically. MM-3 is where we find new models of interaction, away from the keyboard or our screens. What does a true mind extension look like? How can we upgrade your mind while persevering our values of privacy in a world that constantly tries to invade your mind? What does it mean to remember something? Do we even need to remember something? Or do we only need to remember that we remember something? How can we help people reclaim their mind? How do you build a mind? You may think we're crazy, and perhaps we are. We find energy in these questions and our path in answering & manifesting them into a tool we love to use. A tool that doesn't ask us to scroll more, like more or comment more, but one that helps us be more present, more productive and happier in the things we do. It’s a simple idea in theory, but if you're familiar with modern software and the attention economy, it isn't how things are today. So where do we go from here? Now that we've let you into our vision for MM-1 to MM-3, we hope you have a better understanding of what mymind is now and where we're heading in the years ahead. We'd love for you to come on the journey. In the short term, here is what we're currently working on: 1. We're currently rebuilding our iOS app from the ground up. This will increase performance, gesture based navigation and sets us up for better features in the future, including iPad support. 2. We’re focusing on deep performance updates to support ever growing and larger minds. 3. We’re entirely re-working our editor to make note taking even more enjoyable and more performant. Our goal is to give you the confidence to use mymind for all your basic note taking needs. 4. We’re finalizing our ‘Reading Mode’ which will let you read articles right inside your mind inside a beautifully designed environment without ads or other distractions. This Reading Mode will also come with the ability to sync articles as your own private copy so they’re yours even if the original articles goes offline. 5. We’re working on a range of optimizations of how we analyze things you add to your mind. It’s a massive task as the range of sources is almost endless and everyone uses mymind. We can’t wait to show you everyting we’ve been working on. Thank you for being a member your support, it means the world to us. --- # Look deep into your mind URL: https://mymind.com/look-deep-into-your-mind Published: 2023-03-01 > To quickly find something in your mind, you usually just search the first related keyword you think of. To search multiple things, or narrow down your results, try a Deep Search. Deep Search works like a filter, allowing you to combine multiple terms to instantly refine your search. Just type your first search term, hint enter, … To quickly find something in your mind, you usually just search the first related keyword you think of. To search multiple things, or narrow down your results, try a Deep Search. Deep Search works like a filter, allowing you to combine multiple terms to instantly refine your search. Just type your first search term, hint enter, then add the next one. [Watch the video to see it in action →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjZyEDC7IbQ) If you save frequently to your mind, you might find these deep searches helpful: ✤ Search articles + #read later to see all your articles with that tag. ✤ Search notes + this week to see all your latest notes. ✤ Search shoes + blue to see only the blue shoes you've saved to your mind. The combinations are endless, depending on what you have in your mind. Just search for what you need, hit enter and narrow it down with another keyword, category, timeframe or tag. --- # mymind — The extension for your mind URL: https://mymind.com/manifesto > mymind is an extension for your mind. A secret little helper. To think freely, stay in the moment, enjoy the flow and let nothing get in the way. ## OUR PRINCIPLES In a time when every company has a bid on our data, when we exchange our privacy for information, when every move we make is influenced by how others will perceive it, we have little space to call our own. Our minds have been taken captive: By social approval systems, by newsfeeds and timelines, by advertisements and corporate agendas. Our information is scattered across platforms, bound by terms and conditions. What should have never been lost is now yours again. We promise: [⚘ No social features](https://mymind.com/private-first) [⚘ No collaboration](https://mymind.com/private-first) [⚘ No vanity metrics](https://mymind.com/private-first) [⚘ No social pressure](https://mymind.com/private-first) ⚘ No ads ⚘ Always private What does a tool look like, that respects the integrity of your mind? If we do our job right, it looks a lot like your mind itself. A NEW EXTENSION FOR YOUR MIND The brain works in mysterious ways. So mysterious, we know very little about it. What we do know is that it’s like a sponge. Everything we experience is soaked up and stored in tiny cells. To think means to access these cells and make connections between bits of information. This happens in an instant, far beyond our conscious understanding. Our brain is the most advanced machine in existence, but it can be equally unpredictable. Sometimes we can call to mind a specific memory from when we were children. Other times we can’t, for the life of us, remember what outfit we wore yesterday. But what if we could upgrade our brain? What if we could collect the information around us – what we see, what we read, what we hear, what inspires us – and access it at any time? What if we could keep the scattered bits and pieces that typically escape us, get lost or fade away? What if we could give our cluttered, captive mind freedom to flow over? And what if, in contrast to everything else in our digital lives, it was only for us and no one else? Welcome to mymind. --- # The new companion to your mind | the mymind mobile app URL: https://mymind.com/mobile > All your notes, bookmarks, inspiration, articles and images in one single, private place. As you browse online over morning coffee – Tap to save a product, article, website or other bookmark to your mind, where you can instantly find it later. Inspiration strikes on your commute – Put your passing thoughts, ideas & todos into a Quick Note , like an old-fashioned sticky note in your back pocket. At work, an article aligns with your project – Highlight the passage or quote you want to remember and share it to your mind without all the surrounding clutter. Over lunch, a video inspires you – Take a screenshot and share it to your mind. mymind recognizes objects and can even read text in an image to help you find it later. You can relax, knowing nothing is forgotten – mymind analyzes and organizes everything you save, so you don’t have to. Use Tags and Spaces only for special projects. As you’re winding down for the night – Travel through your mind with Serendipity , a playful way to refresh your memory and rediscover things you care about. Synced across all your devices. Save on iOS or Android and it’s instantly on desktop too. We also have a MacOS app and extensions for all modern browsers. Get the mymind app today. All your notes, bookmarks, inspiration, articles and images in one single, private place. iOS Android Watch Intro Download mymind for devices running iOS. Download mymind for devices running Android. --- # mymind & ADHD? URL: https://mymind.com/mymind-adhd Published: 2023-10-17 > mymind is created for all kinds of real minds. No matter how they work or think, countless people have told us mymind complements their brain in a way no other tool has before. Among those people are those with ADD/ADHD. According to our members, the automated organization and visualization of mymind works beautifully with the … mymind is created for all kinds of real minds. No matter how they work or think, countless people have told us mymind complements their brain in a way no other tool has before. Among those people are those with ADD/ADHD. According to our members, the automated organization and visualization of mymind works beautifully with the ADHD-leaning mind. [You can see what we mean here →](https://mymind.com/adhd) These comments have not been scientifically proven nor should they be taken as medical advice (: But they sure do make us feel good, knowing mymind is making a difference. --- # mymind, Inc. creates an anti-social bookmarking tool URL: https://mymind.com/mymind-inc-creates-an-anti-social-bookmarking-tool Published: 2021-05-21 > mymind is a private-focused bookmarking tool designed to give its members an escape from the pressure of the modern internet. The tool, which offers a mobile app and desktop app, uses artificial intelligence to visually organize its users' lives online, without social media feeds, ads, collaboration or public profiles. mymind requires no manual organization or management from … mymind is a private-focused bookmarking tool designed to give its members an escape from the pressure of the modern internet. The tool, which [offers a mobile app](https://mymind.com/mobile) and desktop app, uses artificial intelligence to visually organize its users' lives online, without social media feeds, ads, collaboration or public profiles. mymind requires no manual organization or management from its users. Instead, artificial intelligence analyzes and organizes the content visually. The company compares its tool to a search engine like Google, allowing its users to casually search their content without managing folders or complex systems. Users can search by category, for example searching “recipes” or “GIFs.” Or search a keyword, color, brand or mood. mymind recognizes objects within images, and can read text or handwriting to help find a saved note, meme or screenshot. The tool promises to work for its users, rather than making users work to maintain the tool. "We created mymind for people who don’t want to waste their time and energy managing their tools. It’s for those who would rather be thinking, doing and creating in the real world.” - Tobias van Schneider, co-founder mymind encourages members to consider it their private, peaceful space to collect their thoughts and draw on inspiration. In contrast to the public nature of social media and the typical online platform, the app offers no social features and promises to not access or sell users' data. Users can save ideas and inspiration without curating for an audience, or feeling external pressure to perform or collaborate. Ads are absent from the platform, and content and data are not tracked. The company's manifesto states a desire to help people establish better relationships with technology. The company's co-founders state the tool was born from a frustration of feeling scattered and distracted online. Their vision was to create one place to save everything, and one place to find it. [The tool has found a niche among the ADHD community,](https://mymind.com/adhd) who values mymind for its simple and fluid nature, automatic organization and visual approach. Reviews from ADHD members state a sense of relief and focus using the tool. The company's website emphasizes its priority on beauty and simplicity. The mymind interface features a clean grid of content, like a visual stream of consciousness. Compared to traditional bookmarks, no link looks the same within a user's mind: Books are presented differently from articles, products look differently from websites. The interface is designed to provide visual cues that aid memory and extract the most important information from saved content. The tool has drawn creative professionals who seek to organize their research and inspiration. Designers use the tool to save references for projects [and create mood boards on the fly](https://mymind.com/videos#same-vibe). Writers use mymind to save ideas and write drafts. Marketers, content creators, researchers, engineers and many others have made mymind their central hub for their life and work online. --- # mymind, Inc. creates the first and only extension for your brain URL: https://mymind.com/mymind-inc-creates-the-first-and-only-extension-for-your-brain Published: 2023-04-23 > mymind is the first private-focused bookmarking tool inspired by the human brain. The tool uses artificial intelligence to visually organize links, notes, images, articles and videos in one place. Proudly anti-organization, mymind rejects the systems and structures of traditional organization tools.  Remember everything, organize nothing Using the mymind browser extension or mobile app, users can … mymind is the first private-focused bookmarking tool inspired by the human brain. The tool uses artificial intelligence to visually organize links, notes, images, articles and videos in one place. Proudly anti-organization, mymind rejects the systems and structures of traditional organization tools. Remember everything, organize nothing Using the mymind browser extension or mobile app, users can save anything online with a click or tap. No link looks the same within mymind: Books are presented differently from articles, products look differently from websites. The tool recognizes the media type and contents, categorizing, tagging and extracting the most important information from it. For the first time online, the tool works for its users – rather than making users work to maintain the tool. A private search engine for your own brain To find something you’ve saved, simply search for it. Users can search by category, for example searching “recipes” or “GIFs.” Or search any keyword, color, brand or mood you remember. mymind even recognizes objects within images, and can read text or handwriting to help you find a saved note, meme or screenshot. A beautiful treasure trove of inspiration While most “second brain” tools and PKM systems are cluttered with complex features, mymind puts a priority on beauty and simplicity. Open mymind to a clean and simple grid of content, a visual stream of consciousness you can browse or search. The mymind interface is intentionally minimal and Ads and other clutter are stripped from articles, so you can read peacefully within mymind without distractions. 100% private – no ads, no social features, no distractions mymind promises privacy, a value increasingly rare among online tools. The tool offers no social features or vanity metrics, meaning users can save anything without curating or feeling external pressure to perform or collaborate. Ads are refreshingly absent from mymind, and users’ content and data are not tracked. The mission is rather unconventional for a digital tool. mymind encourages members to consider it their private space to collect their thoughts, research and inspiration in peace, outside the typical chaos of the internet. Tobias van Schneider, mymind co-founder: “The internet is responsible for the crisis of distraction and anxiety in our modern age. Notifications pull people out of the present. Social media algorithms have ulterior motives to sell, waste time and encourage unhealthy habits. Everything we care about is scattered across various platforms and apps, creating chaos and requiring a never-ending effort to organize our tools to no end. This is mymind’s purpose: to serve the people who use it, rather than the other way around.” “mymind is one place to keep everything you want to remember, and one place to find it. No hunting through folders and apps, losing things you want to remember or getting pulled in other directions online. We created it for people who don’t want to waste their time and energy managing their tools. It’s for those who would rather be thinking, doing and creating in the real world.” “We aim to create a tool that lasts. The digital equivalent to a beautiful handcrafted piece of furniture or leather journal. mymind should be something you count on, draw energy from and use for years to come. That’s unheard of today, with new tools popping up and dying every day. We don’t want mymind to be the tool you try out for a week and quickly abandon. Our goal is that it’s something you intentionally feed and care for, so it will do the same for you.” *mymind is one beautiful, private place for everything you want to remember, powered by artificial intelligence. Save everything, organize nothing. * *mymind and the mymind logos are registered trademarks of mymind, Inc.* --- # mymind is a tax write-off URL: https://mymind.com/mymind-is-a-tax-write-off Published: 2023-01-30 > If you're a small business owner using mymind, you've already given yourself a gift this season: your mind is a tax write-off. Your subscription or upgrade can likely be written off as an expense (it's helpful to your work, after all) and filed as a tax deductible. As a gift for your accountant, you can … If you're a small business owner using mymind, you've already given yourself a gift this season: your mind is a tax write-off. Your subscription or upgrade can likely be written off as an expense (it's helpful to your work, after all) and filed as a tax deductible. As a gift for your accountant, you can download a beautiful PDF invoice [straight from your account page.](https://access.mymind.com/account) You can even customize the business address, if needed. If you're ready for an upgrade or about to renew your mymind subscription, you can do so without thinking twice. --- # mymind pricing – why pay for an app when others are free? URL: https://mymind.com/mymind-pricing-why-pay-for-an-app-when-others-are-free Published: 2024-07-25 > Just like any product or service, the cost of online tools can vary widely. Why are some apps subscriptions, others one-time payments, and many others completely free? Well, it depends what kind of tool or service we're talking about. Some tools are a one-time payment because they aren't offering an ongoing service, so they don't … Just like any product or service, the cost of online tools can vary widely. Why are some apps subscriptions, others one-time payments, and many others completely free? Well, it depends what kind of tool or service we're talking about. Some tools are a one-time payment because they aren't offering an ongoing service, so they don't have ongoing costs to keep you around. However, these companies usually count on you bringing in more money down the road. You buy the tool once, but might purchase add-ons later on. Others are subscription-based because they're providing an ongoing service to you. For example, say you launch a website. The company hosting your website pays ongoing costs keep it online for you, so they charge you ongoing costs in return. Many, many other apps are "free" because they're getting something else from you that's worth much more than your money. The unfortunate truth: no app is free You pay for these "free" services – your social media apps, your games, your work tools, your browser platform, your fitness apps, your education, shopping, finance, podcast, video apps – in exchange for your personal information. You may pay with: - Your contact information - email address, phone number, name and age and location - Your content – creative work, images or text you create or upload to their platform - Your financial information – your credit score, your debts, salary assets and purchase history - Your personal files – your text messages, audio messages, voice recordings, emails, photos and videos, contacts - Your eye and scrolling movements - Your lifestyle & preferences – where you go frequently, where you work, the places you like to eat, your gym, your hobbies, your religious beliefs, political opinions, sleeping patterns, the websites you visit. - Your dreams & desires – The vacation you want to take and where you want to go, whether you want to buy or rent a home, your relationship status and goals, whether you have children or want them - Your fears & anxieties – Your fear of hair loss, weight gain, aging, financial problems, health issues Your money is not your most valuable commodity for these apps. You and your data are. Why do these apps value my information so much? Most sites and tools are willing to risk so much on obtaining your information because there are many companies (and more every day) who are willing to pay a lot of money for it. Advertisers want your information so they can track your habits and sell you perfectly timed ads that are suited to your current interests and lifestyle. Big Artificial Intelligence companies want your information so they can train their AI models on it. Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram want your information so they can optimize their algorithms and keep you coming back to spend more time and money there. Of course, they also make money selling your information to other third-party companies. Every time we sign up for a new app or service, we blindly check boxes that agree to Terms & Services we barely understand – if we even make time to read them. Some of us are OK with those terms. We might not mind sharing our listening information with a music app or YouTube, because of how valuable those songs or videos are to our every day. Or we're fine sharing our buying habits with Amazon, because it results in more useful product recommendations. We all have lines we're willing to cross to get something that's more valuable to us in the moment. Unfortunately, even if we accept this trade on the surface, we often don't fully understand its repercussions. Today, the greatest harm is the cost our psyche pays. We alter our behavior, our very mode of being, to please algorithms and online audiences that only take from us. We give countless hours of time to social media feeds, pleasing ad buyers and other companies who get to learn every intimate detail about us to get more of our money. We allow those who are not looking out for our best interest – who don't even care or know who we are – to subtly paint the lines that shape our world. Where your money goes when you pay for a mymind membership When you pay for mymind, your money goes straight toward the service you're paying for. We pay for the services that power your mind (such as hosting your content and indexing it with artificial intelligence so you can find it later), and in turn charge you a fee to keep those services running. Otherwise, your subscription pays our team's salaries to continue working on mymind and making it better. We could sell mymind for free and opt to sell your data, like almost everyone else. But that goes against everything mymind is about. We're tired of using tools that take more from us than they give us, and we imagine at least a few other people out there are too. We could go the easier route and get outside funding, but that compromises our vision as an independent, small team. We'd no longer have control over making the app we dream about, and would answer to investors rather than our members. We've never been interested in that kind of work and enjoy building small tools and communities on our own. That's always been who we are. Then why do you offer a free guest plan? We offer a guest plan so you have the chance to experience mymind without pressure to pay for it. This plan is limited by storage rather than time, so you can use it at your own pace without anyone urging you to upgrade. If you stay within that storage limit, it's free to use forever. We cover the bills for it in the hope that you find it valuable enough to become a paying member. Beyond this limit, we have to charge for mymind to cover the costs we pay to host your content and keep it safe. We offer [a range of paid monthly or annual plans](https://mymind.com/pricing) to make mymind as accessible as possible to everyone. The value and trade-off of any purchase is up to the buyer to determine. With mymind, it's our goal to make that trade simple, honest and fair. It's our hope that eventually, we're not the exception. --- # NEW: AI tags for websites URL: https://mymind.com/new-ai-tags-for-websites Published: 2024-02-06 > We heard your feedback, and we took it seriously. Now for the first time, mymind adds AI tags to websites you save. Just like you see auto-tags within images, you'll now see them inside website cards. This is a big one. It took a lot of magic behind the scenes to make it work, but … We heard your feedback, and we took it seriously. Now for the first time, mymind adds AI tags to websites you save. Just like you see auto-tags within images, you'll now see them inside website cards. This is a big one. It took a lot of magic behind the scenes to make it work, but now you'll not only have more tags for webpages, articles, products and other links you save – but also smarter, more accurate tags. On top of that: mymind now categorizes yours URLs, since not all websites are treated the same. In the sidebar of your website card, you'll now see a special tag & icon labeling it as a webpage, article, product, tweet or other link type. Click the tag bubbles to see more results within that category. These updates should greatly improve search accuracy, making mymind even better at being your personal search engine & bookmarking tool. There's a lot more to come! --- # ˗ˏˋ New & improved book support ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/new-amp-improved-book-support Published: 2024-08-22 > Notice anything different in your mind lately? Among several recent card updates, we're pleased to present: ˗ˏˋNew book cardsˎˊ˗ Books you save from Amazon, Goodreads and other major book sellers now show up as beautiful new book cards inside your mind. Just one click to save a book URL and it will magically turn into … Notice anything different in your mind lately? Among several recent card updates, we're pleased to present: [˗ˏˋNew book cardsˎˊ˗](https://mymind.com/videos#reading-library) Books you save from Amazon, Goodreads and other major book sellers now show up as beautiful new book cards inside your mind. Just one click to save a book URL and it will magically turn into a book card. After opening a book, click the book cover to reveal more details about it, including the author, page count and publisher. What's even more special: Our Mastermind members get an additional summary (TLDR) of the book on the right side, above the AI tags. And of course, books look just as lovely on the mobile app as they do on desktop. You may or may not notice the card background color compliments the cover design, another nice little touch you'll find only in mymind. To see your beautiful book library in one place, simply search for books and press [ENTER]. Or search the title or author of the book. [→ See how it works here](https://mymind.com/videos#reading-library) --- # New Android updates URL: https://mymind.com/new-android-updates Published: 2025-03-25 > Android members, we heard you. Over the last few weeks, we’ve released updates big and small to improve your experience on the mymind app. Here are a few of them: ✦ New detail views To exit the detail view in an open card, just drag down from the top. ✦ A new native menu Press … Android members, we heard you. Over the last few weeks, we’ve released updates big and small to improve your experience [on the mymind app.](https://mymind.com/mobile) Here are a few of them: ✦ New detail views To exit the detail view in an open card, just drag down from the top. ✦ A new native menu Press and hold a card to open the native menu, giving you shortcuts and quick edit options. ✦ Improved tagging experience We added a brand new, native tagging menu. To add tags, press and hold a card, or tap the […] inside an open card. The new menu is faster and easier to work with, and now supports recent tags as well as auto-suggestions as you type. ✦ Same Vibe on Android For our Mastermind members, Same Vibe is now available in Android! Press and hold a card, or tap the […] inside an open card to find the option. ✦ Improved Spaces Your cards now show their Space assignments on long press and in the detail view. Spaces are now more performant across the board. ✦ More updates: - The Android app is now 30% faster on start. - New Notes are now cached inside the app, in case you forget to save them. - Many more performance and reliability updates, and more to come! And yes: All of these updates apply to iOS as well. We hope this makes mymind more enjoyable to use on the go. P.S. Your reviews mean a lot to our little team ♡ If you like the latest updates, would you take a minute to say so [on the Play Store?](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) We read every review that comes in. --- # NEW: Bluesky support URL: https://mymind.com/new-bluesky-support Published: 2025-03-07 > At your request, mymind now supports Bluesky. Save the post with a click using the browser extension, or share it to the mymind app on mobile. Just like everything in your mind: ✦ Saving a post creates a private copy of it, just for you. ✦ Even if the original source gets deleted, what's saved … At your request, mymind now supports Bluesky. Save the post with a click using the browser extension, or [share it to the mymind app on mobile](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WE_2Axb5uOw). Just like everything in your mind: ✦ Saving a post creates a private copy of it, just for you. ✦ Even if the original source gets deleted, what's saved in your mind remains in your mind. ✦ All posts are fully indexed, so it's easy to search and find them again later. [Watch the video to see how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WE_2Axb5uOw) Now, instead of digging around online, you can find all your favorite posts in one place. Inside your mind. --- # NEW: Custom app cards URL: https://mymind.com/new-custom-app-cards Published: 2025-05-16 > You requested it. We made it happen. Try saving an app from the App Store or Google Play (on either desktop or mobile) and it will show up with its own special card. No more messy screenshots or boring thumbnails. One click and it's saved beautifully in your mind. Because we're not your average bookmarking … You requested it. We made it happen. Try saving an app from the App Store or Google Play (on either desktop or mobile) and it will show up with its own special card. No more messy screenshots or boring thumbnails. One click and it's saved beautifully in your mind. Because we're not your average bookmarking app ◡̈ This is one of many card types we've improved to make everything you save more lovely, useful and easy to identify. As you might expect, apps are automatically tagged and summarized so you can find them again later. And of course, they're automatically categorized so you can just search for Apps, hit enter and see your entire app collection in one place. --- # NEW FEATURE: The Advanced AI Summary URL: https://mymind.com/new-feature-the-advanced-ai-summary Published: 2024-02-16 > For those articles you have every intention of reading later. For the websites you just need to get the gist of quickly. For the books and movies you saved to your list. We give you: ✨ The Advanced AI Summary✨ If you're a Mastermind member, your mind will now read the contents of the websites … For those articles you have every intention of reading later. For the websites you just need to get the gist of quickly. For the books and movies you saved to your list. We give you: ✨ The Advanced AI Summary✨ If you're a Mastermind member, your mind will now read the contents of the websites you save and provide a short paragraph summary for your reference. You'll see this magical little feature in the top right corner of website cards. For sites you've saved previously, just click the area in the card to summarize it. Any links you save moving forward will be automatically summarized. This is another step toward making mymind a true extension of your real mind. There to remember, support and supplement your memory when you need it. --- # New features to upgrade your mind URL: https://mymind.com/new-features-to-upgrade-your-mind Published: 2021-02-15 > Your new mind is getting better! Below you can not only find some of the new things we shipped, but also a bit more transparency on our current priorities. As we’re a small independent team, you can imagine the list is long, but our passion strong (:Let’s get into it! ✨ New note in focus … [Your new mind](https://access.mymind.com/cards) is getting better! Below you can not only find some of the new things we shipped, but also a bit more transparency on our current priorities. As we’re a small independent team, you can imagine the list is long, but our passion strong (: Let’s get into it! ✨ New note in focus mode We heard your feedback. You can now expand the little note field (on desktop) into a larger one. For those moments your little idea is turning into a bigger one, as you write it. ✨ Time based searches Your mind now supports natural language based time searches. What this means is, you can search into the past, and it’s as simple as it gets. For example: Type in “last week” and hit [ENTER] to show all the things in your mind you added within last weeks timeframe. You can also search for the following: → “yesterday” → “the day before yesterday” → “last month” → “January 2021” → “January 25th 2021” You get the idea. Just always make sure you press [ENTER] after you entered a date based search. You’ll see a little colorful bubble in the search field that will tell you if it’s a time based search. The magic then happens if you combine a time based search with another keyword. For example: Type in “Last week” (hit ENTER) and then type in “articles”. You’re now looking at all articles saved over the last week. [Try it out!](https://access.mymind.com/cards) ✨ Improved Tweet bookmarking mymind is perfect for saving tweets, and we just made it a little bit better. We adjusted the styling of saved tweets and images contained within tweets are now also saved into your mind. PS: To find tweets again, you can just search for “tweets”. And you can then always combine it with another keyword if you’re looking for that one specific tweet you’re trying to recall. ✨ What else is new? → You can now use code snippets inside notes by putting them into triple backticks (```). → You can specifically search for ONLY OCR results by searching for text: “a” → You can now search by format. For example: format: pdf to show all PDFs in your mind. → Performance improvements and bug fixes across the board, as always! Our current focus → We’re working on expanding our team to give you better native mobile experiences for both Android and iOS. We appreciate your patience here. → We’re working on a *big* update for our note editor to make mymind your favorite place to capture quick ideas and notes. A couple surprise features will be a part of it. → As always, we’re focusing on improving the way we automatically categorize your memories by improving our machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. Thank you for your continued support, especially to our [MASTERMIND members](https://access.mymind.com/upgrade). You are the best. Your mymind team --- # ˗ˏˋ NEW ˎˊ˗ GitHub support URL: https://mymind.com/new-github-support Published: 2024-12-20 > Developers and product designers: this one's for you. ˗ˏˋYour mind now supports GitHub savesˎˊ˗ GitHub repo and issue links now save with more useful, consistent card previews, so you can more easily spot your GitHub bookmarks in your mind. We also improved the detail view, showing you everything you need to know about what you … Developers and product designers: this one's for you. ˗ˏˋYour mind now supports GitHub savesˎˊ˗ GitHub repo and issue links now save with more useful, consistent card previews, so you can more easily spot your GitHub bookmarks in your mind. We also improved the detail view, showing you everything you need to know about what you saved. More metadata is automatically collected too, so you can quickly find it later. We hope this makes it even easier to keep track of GitHub links in your mind. --- # New & improved image support for Mastermind members URL: https://mymind.com/new-improved-image-support-for-mastermind-members Published: 2024-08-08 > For all our Mastermind members: mymind is now even better at saving, organizing and finding images for you. Here's what's new.  ✦ Smarter AI tags ✦ The automatic tags for images are now more accurate and specific, making it easier to find them later in a search. ✦ Image summaries ✦ Images now include a … For all our Mastermind members: mymind is now even better at saving, organizing and finding images for you. Here's what's new. ✦ Smarter AI tags ✦ The automatic tags for images are now more accurate and specific, making it easier to find them later in a search. ✦ Image summaries ✦ Images now include a TLDR section, giving you a paragraph summary of the image contents. It's surprisingly smart about understanding and noting the details! This section is indexed too, meaning you have more to work with while searching. ✦ Images are now auto-titled! ✦ Your mind will title the image for you based on its understanding of the content. No more weird file names or unnamed cards. And of course, these titles are also indexed. [▶ Watch the video to see how it works](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLviAwru224) This is just one of many coming improvements that make it easier to find what you need in your mind, when you need it. --- # New & improved movie support URL: https://mymind.com/new-improved-movie-support Published: 2024-08-28 > For all our fellow cinephiles, we're pleased to share: ˗ˏˋNew & improved movie cardsˎˊ˗ Save a movie or TV Series with a click from somewhere like IMDB, Letterboxd or Rotten Tomatoes, and it will magically show up in your mind with a lovely poster design. Open the card to reveal more details about the movie, … For all our fellow cinephiles, we're pleased to share: ˗ˏˋNew & improved movie cardsˎˊ˗ Save a movie or TV Series with a click from somewhere like IMDB, Letterboxd or Rotten Tomatoes, and it will magically show up in your mind with a lovely poster design. Open the card to reveal more details about the movie, including the rating, runtime and reviews. ✦ Mastermind members will also see an AI summary of the movie right above the tags. Search movies or films, or any keyword from the movie title, to find it later in your mind. Save your favorite films, movies you want to watch and curated watchlists for your friends. The real film buffs can make Spaces for each genre. Happy watching! --- # A new mind for a new year URL: https://mymind.com/new-mind-new-year Published: 2020-12-22 > They say creativity can come from crisis. Maybe there’s some truth to that, because somehow, 2020 was the year mymind was born.And when you think about it, there’s no better time. As we leave this year behind and approach a new one, we can form a new friendship with our minds. We can make new … They say creativity can come from crisis. Maybe there’s some truth to that, because somehow, 2020 was the year mymind was born. And when you think about it, there’s no better time. As we leave this year behind and approach a new one, we can form a new friendship with our minds. We can make new connections. Find new patterns. Feed our minds with fresh inspiration. We can emerge from the chaos with a new way of thinking. A clear new mind. Thank you for giving mymind a chance. And a special thank you to our Mastermind family, who use mymind to its fullest. Your decision to upgrade supports an independent company with a strong focus on privacy. Since we launched just a few months ago, we've shipped dozens of new features and improvements. We’re making mymind better every day, and we have big plans for the future. We look forward to sharing them with you in 2021. Thank you again for being a part of this. Before heading into your well-deserved holidays, here’s the latest from mymind: NEW: Saving colors and color palettes to your mind I’m sure you know this feeling, you’re browsing the web and you see this color you really like. You don’t know what you’re going to do with it, but you know that you want to do something with it in the future. You can now use your mind to save colors you like or even entire color palettes. Just enter the HEX code into the New Note field and save it. That’s it. If you want to save a Color Palette, just enter multiple HEX codes and that’s it. You can also watch a short video of how it’s done if you log [into your mind](https://access.mymind.com/cards) and click the mymind logo on the left side (where you can find the News & Updates). But there is more → We made significant improvements to our iOS app to make it easier and more fun to use (make sure to update to the latest version). → We shipped new updates to our Chrome/Brave/Firefox Extension so you can now see last used tags right in there (soon also available on Safari). → We shipped some even bigger features we haven’t announced yet (but you can use them already, if you find them). We will tell you all about it in early January. Now, allow your mind some rest and we see you in the new year! --- # NEW: Minimalist mode URL: https://mymind.com/new-minimalist-mode Published: 2024-10-04 > Visit your account settings on desktop and you'll find a new toggle: ✦ Minimalist Mode ✦ When active, it hides the titles for certain cards (images, books, albums etc.) on the main grid, making your mind more streamlined and clean. Titles are still displayed for cards like notes or websites, because they help identify the card itself. … Visit your [account settings](https://access.mymind.com/account) on desktop and you'll find a new toggle: ✦ Minimalist Mode ✦ When active, it hides the titles for certain cards (images, books, albums etc.) on the main grid, making your mind more streamlined and clean. Titles are still displayed for cards like notes or websites, because they help identify the card itself. But for many other cards where titles might be redundant, you can how hide them on your grid for a cleaner aesthetic ♡ --- # NEW: mymind supports Mastodon URL: https://mymind.com/new-mymind-supports-mastodon Published: 2023-09-07 > You requested it, and we made it happen: mymind now supports Mastodon posts. Save a post from Mastodon just like you would save any other URL, by clicking the + sign in your browser via our browser extension. On mobile, select “share” next to the post and choose the mymind app from the share panel. … You requested it, and we made it happen: mymind now supports Mastodon posts. Save a post from Mastodon just like you would save any other URL, by clicking the + sign in your browser via our browser extension. On mobile, select “share” next to the post and choose the mymind app from the share panel. The post will save beautifully in mymind with its own special card, including a preview of the post and link to the original source. Bonus: You’ll always have a copy of the post in your mind, whether the original is deleted later or not. --- # New mymind video guides URL: https://mymind.com/new-mymind-video-guides Published: 2023-02-09 > We could talk all day about the magic and many uses of mymind (and we do), but sometimes seeing is believing. Which is why we've been working hard on something special for you: ✦ Our new video walkthroughs ✦ Perhaps you're new to mymind, and you're still figuring out what exactly it's meant for. (The quick answer … We could talk all day about the magic and many uses of mymind (and we do), but sometimes seeing is believing. Which is why we've been working hard on something special for you: [✦ Our new video walkthroughs ✦](https://mymind.com/videos) Perhaps you're new to mymind, and you're still figuring out what exactly it's meant for. (The quick answer is: Just about everything.) Our new intro walkthrough will fill you in. [Watch the intro & overview video →](https://mymind.com/videos#mymind-walkthrough) Maybe you just want a simple todo app to manage your work and personal priorities each day. Here's the video for you. [Watch “Using mymind as a todo app” →](https://mymind.com/videos#todo-app) Maybe you need a simple way to prioritize your todos, notes and inspiration without managing a time-wasting organization system. The below video will help you out with that. [Watch “Using Top of Mind” →](https://mymind.com/videos#top-of-mind) If all of that is old news and you want to dig deeper into the power of mymind, you'll find more videos to show you the way. While there’s no right or wrong way to use mymind, we hope these videos show you its many possibilities and potential. ✦ If you prefer, [you can also watch (and like!) all the videos on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmymind). ✦ Is there a specific video you’d like us to create? How are you currently using mymind or what do you envision using it for? Reply and let us know. We’ll head to the studio (our janitor's closet) and record it for you. --- # NEW: Same Vibe on mobile URL: https://mymind.com/new-same-vibe-on-mobile Published: 2024-06-06 > This one's for all the designers, creative directors, content creators and visual thinkers on our Mastermind plan: Same Vibe on iOS  Tap any image in mymind and click the ... in the top right corner to find it. Just like on desktop, Same Vibe analyzes images you've saved and collects others from your mind with … This one's for all the designers, creative directors, content creators and visual thinkers on our Mastermind plan: Same Vibe on iOS Tap any image in mymind and click the ... in the top right corner to find it. Just like on desktop, Same Vibe analyzes images you've saved and collects others from your mind with a similar look and feel. (Of course, the more images you've saved in your mind, the better it works.) It's a great way to discover hidden connections & themes in your mind. Like a moodboard magically made for you. P.S. Android members: We're hard at work on some big updates for our Android app! Thank you for your patience on this ♡ --- # NEW: See Space assignments URL: https://mymind.com/new-see-space-assignments Published: 2025-01-28 > We heard your feedback. You can now see which Spaces a card has been saved to, both on desktop and mobile. Just click the ○ icon within an open card. We hope this sets your mind at ease, knowing everything is right where you left it. And a reminder: Not every card needs to go in a … We heard your feedback. You can now see which Spaces a card has been saved to, both on desktop and mobile. Just click the ○ icon within an open card. We hope this sets your mind at ease, knowing everything is right where you left it. And a reminder: Not every card needs to go in a Space. If it's not part of a special project or focus, let it float around unattached in your mind without worry. You can always find it later with a quick search. We have more updates coming soon to make Spaces more convenient to use. In the meantime, take care of your mind. --- # NEW: Spaces on mobile URL: https://mymind.com/new-spaces-on-mobile Published: 2023-07-13 > It’s official! Spaces is live on Android and iOS. You can now create new Spaces and add to existing ones on mobile. Make sure you’re on the latest version of the app to see it, along with our new navigation for mobile. Mobile Spaces work just like they do on desktop: 〇 To find your … It’s official! Spaces is live on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US&gl=US)and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347). You can now create new Spaces and add to existing ones on mobile. Make sure you’re on the latest version of the app to see it, along with our new navigation for mobile. Mobile Spaces work just like they do on desktop: 〇 To find your existing Spaces, tap the icon at the bottom of your screen. Here you can also add a new static Space. 〇 To create a new Smart Space, search anything (like #readlater or recipes or interiors or youtube), hit enter and tap the *Save Smart Space* button that appears. Now anything matching your search term will be auto-sorted into your Smart Space. 〇 To add a card to an existing space, long press the card and tap Add to Space. Then select the relevant Space. Of course, Spaces are completely optional. If it's more natural for you to just search, do that. If you're working on a specific project where Spaces might be helpful to auto-sort a collection, use them. Whatever you do, keep filling your mind with good things. --- # NEW: Tag search suggestions URL: https://mymind.com/new-tag-search-suggestions Published: 2025-08-08 > Another big one on the wishlist, now live: ✦ Tag search suggestions ✦ Type a # into the search bar and you'll see how it works. Watch the video → mymind now makes suggestions based on your own tags. Keep typing to narrow it down further, then click into the correct tag when you see it. All … Another big one on the wishlist, now live: ✦ Tag search suggestions ✦ Type a # into the search bar and you'll see how it works. [Watch the video →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XYP2I-Yxcs) mymind now makes suggestions based on your own tags. Keep typing to narrow it down further, then click into the correct tag when you see it. All other tags mymind adds for you, just search normally. No # needed. It's easy. It's intuitive. It's fast. Because it should be. *Pro tip: If you're seeing duplicates or tags you no longer use, you can condense or delete them in the Tag Manager, found under your Settings. * --- # NEW: The big notes upgrade URL: https://mymind.com/new-the-big-notes-upgrade Published: 2025-11-18 > Have you noticed? The mymind notes editor has been quietly improving every day. Here are just a few of many recent updates: ✦ The new markdown shortcut menu Type a / in any note view to bring up the new shortcut menu. Select an option (also works via keyboard arrows) and keep on typing. You'll find … Have you noticed? The mymind notes editor has been quietly improving every day. Here are just a few of many recent updates: ✦ The new markdown shortcut menu Type a / in any note view to bring up the new shortcut menu. Select an option (also works via keyboard arrows) and keep on typing. You'll find new formatting styles there too, including code blocks and inline quotes. [→ See how it works in this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zakbcgw4DDA) ✦ Support for images in notes This was #1 on your list of requests: You can finally drag & drop an image into a note, or use the / new menu to add one. It even works in the Quick Note. [→ Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRQjNzfkfU) ✦ Support for Markdown files You can now import markdown files into mymind. Just drag the file straight onto the screen to upload it. Supported markdown will convert into a new note card, with the file name as the card title. ✦ Notes are now analyzed and context enriched Your mind now enriches your notes with automatic tags and summaries that expand and deepen the context, making them easier to find later. Now you can search for broader ideas or themes (not just exact keywords) and find relationships between your notes. Of course, privacy was our priority here. The notes analyzer only uses Bedrock, which gives us the strictest guarantees. The content never leaves AWS, is never logged, and is never shared with the model providers. This was a serious upgrade and a foundation for more to come. P.S. This is a Mastermind-only feature. ✦ Ghost drafts for new notes If you draft a new note and forget to save it, your mind now automatically saves it as a ghost draft in the background. This affects new Quick Notes as a double safety measure. Existing notes are always auto-saved as you edit them. ✦ Improved focus mode for longer drafts We made lots of little tweaks to help you stay in the zone and seamlessly get your thoughts down in Focus Mode. Our own focus is still on the notes editor, and we'll be shipping some cool new updates within the next week or two for you. In the meantime, we'd love to hear your feedback on the latest updates. (We pass along every message you send to the team and it always makes them happy.) Just reply to any of our emails and a real person will answer you. --- # NEW: The iOS share panel URL: https://mymind.com/new-the-ios-share-panel Published: 2024-01-23 > If you saved something with the new mymind iOS app recently, you saw it. ✦ The new share panel ✦ We had a few goals when designing it: ✦ Make it delightful, so you feel a little kick of pleasure every time you see it. It should be satisfying to save something. ✦ One tap … If you saved something with [the new mymind iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347)recently, you saw it. ✦ The new share panel ✦ We had a few goals when designing it: ✦ Make it delightful, so you feel a little kick of pleasure every time you see it. It should be satisfying to save something. ✦ One tap and it's in your mind. No clutter, no dropdowns, no extra steps or “work.” It's frictionless, so you can save and move on. ✦ Easy dismissal. The share panel closes automatically (you'll see a countdown at the top) but can be dismissed immediately by swiping down. You can intercept the countdown to add tags or notes if needed. But by default, you have to do nothing. We believe the small stuff makes a difference, and you'll see that in every interaction with mymind. We hope the new share panel makes your mind more satisfying, seamless and fun to use. P.S. Android updates coming soon, for our beloved Android members! P.S.S. If you haven't already, would you take a moment to rate & review the new app [on the app store?](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) We've been checking our rating every morning like kids on Christmas. Thank you to those who left such kind reviews already – we read every single one of them. --- # NEW: The Notes Bump URL: https://mymind.com/new-the-notes-bump Published: 2025-06-23 > If you’ve updated a note in your mind recently, you may have noticed it: Recently edited note cards now float to the top of your grid. Now it’s easier to come back to whatever you’re working on in the moment. It’s automatically right in front of you, like a thought rising from your subconscious to … If you’ve updated a note in your mind recently, you may have noticed it: Recently edited note cards now float to the top of your grid. Now it’s easier to come back to whatever you’re working on in the moment. It’s automatically right in front of you, like a thought rising from your subconscious to your conscious mind. No need to even search for it. Because, as always, we want mymind to feel like an extension of your real mind. It's fluid. It's alive. It's ready. --- # New & upcoming features for your mind URL: https://mymind.com/new-upcoming-features-for-your-mind Published: 2023-05-08 > We've been working hard on some updates for you, and thought we'd briefly come up for air and share a few of them: Coming soon: Spaces for mobile This has been one of the top requests since we released Spaces, and we promise it's happening soon. We're making the final tweaks and testing for release … We've been working hard on some updates for you, and thought we'd briefly come up for air and share a few of them: Coming soon: Spaces for mobile This has been one of the top requests since we released Spaces, and we promise it's happening soon. We're making the final tweaks and testing for release in the coming weeks. (In the meantime, any saves from mobile will still be automatically sorted into your related Spaces on desktop.) Coming soon: Serendipity for mobile Serendipity for mobile is in beta and coming along beautifully. It almost feels like a game, swiping between your saves on the small screen and rediscovering things you love as you go. You'll be able to try it yourself soon. We read every piece of feedback you send, and our tiny team is always prioritizing to continually make mymind better. Expect to see these updates soon (along with others you might not even notice), all to improve the quality of your new mind. --- # New updates to enhance your mind URL: https://mymind.com/new-updates-to-enhance-your-mind Published: 2025-09-05 > As a mymind member, you clearly have a keen eye for detail and beauty. Which is why we're sure you noticed all the subtle updates we've made recently to your mind. But just in case you need a refresh: ✦ Reordering spaces! As you wished, you can now drag & drop spaces under the Spaces … As a mymind member, you clearly have a keen eye for detail and beauty. Which is why we're sure you noticed all the subtle updates we've made recently to your mind. But just in case you need a refresh: ✦ Reordering spaces! As you wished, you can now drag & drop spaces under the Spaces tab on desktop to reorder them. This will be reflected under the search bar too. → [See Spaces in action here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5L2WtnfcxY) ✦ Improved product cards: Product cards got a polish, with support for new currencies and added details like brand and materials. All you have to do is save a product to your mind, everything else is done automatically. ✦ Tag hopping: New on mobile, you can now tap into your tags to see other cards containing the same tag. Jump around and see what you serendipitously discover. (This of course already works on desktop.) [→ See how it works here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kkcbX9yznr0) In addition, we shipped a ton of performance and reliability updates. Your mind is getting faster and better. We will share more with you soon. --- # The updates you requested are live URL: https://mymind.com/new-updates-to-your-mind Published: 2025-11-10 > We've been hard at work making your mymind dreams reality. Here's the latest: Support for Instagram galleries ✦ You can now save IG gallery posts to your mind with the browser extension or mobile app. In typical mymind fashion, we make them beautiful too. ✦ Save it and you have your own private copy, even … We've been hard at work making your mymind dreams reality. Here's the latest: Support for Instagram galleries ✦ You can now save IG gallery posts to your mind with the browser extension or mobile app. In typical mymind fashion, we make them beautiful too. ✦ Save it and you have your own private copy, even if the original post gets deleted. [→ See how to save social posts to mymind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzuqHF2nysU) Auto-play videos on hover ✦ mymind already supported video files you can drag & drop to upload. Now they'll auto-play on hover, so you don't even have to open them. ✦ It's perfect for short clips (like animation references or GIFs, or whatever inspires you). Markdown file support ✦ You can now import markdown files into mymind. Drag the file straight onto the screen to upload it. ✦ Supported markdown will convert into a new note card. We will continue to add more markdown coverage in the future. PDF card upgrades ✦ PDFs (you know, that ancient file format from the late 1900s) save more nicely now in your mind. PDF cards have a distinct visual style, so you can easily spot them on the grid. ✦ PDFs are now indexed and auto-tagged with more accuracy (better TLDR, better AI tags, better indexing), making them easier to find via search. Lots more already shipped and coming soon. We'll be touch! --- # New upgrades to your mind URL: https://mymind.com/new-upgrades-to-your-mind Published: 2026-02-23 > I just ran up from the Mind Lab to share a few things we've been working on for you. Here's what's live: Create new notes via Mind Links ✦ You can now create a new note directly via the Mind Link feature inside a note. ✦ Just type [[ and if the note title doesn't … I just ran up from the Mind Lab to share a few things we've been working on for you. Here's what's live: Create new notes via Mind Links ✦ You can now create a new note directly via the Mind Link feature inside a note. ✦ Just type [[ and if the note title doesn't exist yet, you'll see an option to add one. We hope this makes it easier for you to keep building your knowledge trees. Support for Substack notes (in beta) ✦ Save a Substack Note with a click via our browser extension or mobile app, and it shows up as a special card inside your mind. ✦ You'll have your own private copy, which stays in your mind even if the original gets deleted. ✦ [Did you see we're on Substack now, btw?](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fofficialmymind.substack.com%2F/1/0100019c5360a76d-3b6fd737-cc00-41ab-a282-eeccadf3d30d-000000/WgCgGQbYZBV6FkwtDiJ2hV9CC0I=465) We're publishing essays there we don't share anywhere else, so be sure to follow (: Support for TED talks ✦ TED Talk saves are now classified with a special card type and grouped together automatically. ✦ Videos are embedded inside mymind so you can watch them right in there and take notes inline. ✦ Automatic TLDR and additional contextual tags are generated for easier recall and indexing. Improved article detection ✦ If you save a URL that happens to be an article, it's now more likely to be classified correctly – meaning more articles will show up beautifully in Reading Mode. ✦ We're continually working on this so it will keep getting better in the future (lots of edge cases to solve for). That's all for now! Heading back down to the labs until next week. --- # On dreamy houses, overthinking & letting yourself fall URL: https://mymind.com/on-dreamy-houses-overthinking-letting-yourself-fall Published: 2023-06-28 > What's on your mind today? Is it possible to take it out of your mind and make it tangible? Put it out into the real world and see what happens? A few other things to ponder while you're at it: 💭 Yuputira, Mariko Mori’s house on Mikayo Island Right click an image or long press … What's on your mind today? Is it possible to take it out of your mind and make it tangible? Put it out into the real world and see what happens? A few other things to ponder while you're at it: Yuputira, Mariko Mori’s house on Mikayo Island Right click an image or long press on mobile to add or share it to your mind. This poem by Joseph Beuys Let yourself fall. Learn to observe snakes. Plant impossible gardens. Let someone dangerous in for tea. Make small Signs that say “yes” and spread them all over your house. Become a friend of freedom and uncertainty. Look forward to dreaming. Cry at the movies. Swing as high as you can on a swing at moonlight. Maintain different moods. Refuse to be “responsible”. DO IT OUT OF LOVE. Take a lot of naps. Pass on money. Do it now. The money will follow. Laugh a lot. Bathe in the moonlight. Dream wild, imaginative dreams. Draw on the walls. Read every day. Imagine you are enchanted. Giggle with children. Listen to old people. Open yourself. Dive in. Be free. Praise Yourself. Let go of fear. Play with everything. Preserve the child in you. You are innocent. Build a castle of covers Get wet. Hug trees. Write love letters. Highlight the text and right click to save this to your mind as a highlight. This advice Search “underthink” or “overthink” to find this image later in your mind. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, whether you write a letter, take a nap, hug a tree or nestle deeper into your mind. --- # Into the mind of product designer Randy Hunt URL: https://mymind.com/on-the-mind-of-product-designer-founder-randy-hunt Published: 2022-10-11 > Whether you're a designer or not, you know Randy Hunt's design-minded products: He's the former VP of design at Etsy and former head of design at Artsy, among leading and founding roles for several other products and online marketplaces. A longtime New Yorker now based in Singapore, Randy is currently the CPO at MORNING, a … Whether you're a designer or not, you know Randy Hunt's design-minded products: He's the former VP of design at Etsy and former head of design at Artsy, among leading and founding roles for several other products and online marketplaces. A longtime New Yorker now based in Singapore, Randy is currently the CPO at MORNING, a Southeast Asian coffee tech startup. As a designer and curious person with opinions (just [browse his personal website](https://www.randyjhunt.com/)), Randy couldn't be a more fitting mymind member to start off our new "Into My Mind" interview series. Here's what's on his mind right now. What’s the best compliment you received recently? Over a double date the other night, a friend said to my wife and I, “I really admire how you make friends and invest in relationships. You really connect with a place.” I don’t think we’ve ever thought about it that way, but it was really enriching to have that reflected back to us. Small things are big things, ya know? What’s the last thing you read? I like to read a couple of things in parallel: one for the day, one for bed-time reading. The two most recent: Kurt Vonnegut’s *[Timequake](https://amzn.to/3ehDO4B)*. Around the time of our first pandemic lockdowns in 2020, I was reflecting on how I used to really enjoy Vonnegut 20+ years ago, but had only read four or five of his novels. I decided to read them all, chronologically. I’m almost done. *[The City We Became](https://amzn.to/3Ethv6A)* by N. K. Jemisin. It’s an adventure fantasy sci-fi futurist story that takes on all sorts of social themes through characters that embody the different boroughs of New York City. It’s a treat. What book do you want to read next? My mentor and a great champion for designers everywhere, Steven Heller, just released a memoir, *[Growing Up Underground: A Memoir of Counterculture New York](https://amzn.to/3s000nj)*. It’s queued up in my stack. A quote that’s meaningful to you? “An explained idea and a demonstration of the same idea often have little in common.” – Rick Rubin Highlight the text, quotes included, and right click to save this to your mind as a quote. Best gift you’ve ever given? Gave my wife a studio-worth of rug-making gear to enable the pursuit of a vision she had. It’s been awesome to [see it grow](https://instagram.com/kome.design) over the years. Where do you want to travel to next? My friend opened [a hotel in Kuala Lumpur](https://www.elseretreats.com/). I haven’t been to KL since the start of the pandemic, and I’d love to see what they’ve created there. What would you buy, if money weren’t an issue? A home that’s a perfect match to my taste, and a limitless supply of comfortable and environmentally-friendly transportation for friends, family and colleagues to come visit me. What hobby would you take up, if you had the time? I don’t desire any new hobbies. What is the funniest tweet you’ve read lately? [This is particularly good](https://twitter.com/petergyang/status/1578475309212393473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1578475309212393473%7Ctwgr%5E2caff99ad5b32d2a7714f84ba0552b37d2cb696b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2Fpetergyang2Fstatus2F1578475309212393473widget%3DTweet). It’s a specific technical reference, but anyone who has been part of something that’s more complicated than it seems can relate. Click the + button in your browser while viewing the tweet to save it to your mind. What’s one thing that shows up when you search “blue” in mymind? *[Drinkers](https://springbreakartfair.com/products/xiao-wang-drinkers?variant=39667978993718)*, a painting by Xiao Wang. I saw this piece at the Spring Break Art Show in NYC in 2021. I think about it often. "Drinkers," by Xiao Wang. Right click the image to save it to your mind. What’s the most beautiful thing in your mind? A sense of calm. If you discovered something inspiring or beautiful here, you can save it forever with a click using the [mymind browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions). --- # On things you didn't do & escaping the noise URL: https://mymind.com/on-things-you-didnt-do-escaping-the-noise Published: 2024-01-23 > The new year: An opportunity to set intentions. To make a change. To grow. Or just to keep on going. This is what's been on our minds. 💭 The work of visual artist & writer Roni Horn Right click an image or long press on mobile to add or share it to your mind. See … The new year: An opportunity to set intentions. To make a change. To grow. Or just to keep on going. This is what's been on our minds. The work of visual artist & writer Roni Horn Right click an image or long press on mobile to add or share it to your mind. [See more of Roni Horn's work→](https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/roni-horn-2402) This quote Search any word appearing within an image to find it later in your mind. This video [Watch “Is This Your Life?” →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm9ujPRIZDg) To find this video later in your mind, search “YouTube” or “videos” or "life." Wishing you a restful and refreshing week ahead. --- # One private place for your important screenshots URL: https://mymind.com/one-private-place-for-your-important-screenshots Published: 2025-02-24 > Imagine having a photographic memory. You could effortlessly recall a detailed image or string of numbers the rest of us immediately forget. You'd be a walking wonder! The subject of admiration and envy! Here's the next best thing: Using mymind. Save your important screenshots to mymind and you can remember all the images or details your … Imagine having a photographic memory. You could effortlessly recall a detailed image or string of numbers the rest of us immediately forget. You'd be a walking wonder! The subject of admiration and envy! Here's the next best thing: [Using mymind.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-HSrPYt45U) Save your important screenshots to mymind and you can remember all the images or details your real mind forgets. It's perfect for: ✦ Visuals that inspire you ✦ Designs you want to reference for a future project ✦ Confirmation numbers or receipts ✦ Memes or comics you appreciate ✦ Special messages or emails you treasure ✦ Any other meaningful screenshots you want to hold onto [Watch the video to see how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-HSrPYt45U) --- # Our brand new iOS app URL: https://mymind.com/our-brand-new-ios-app Published: 2024-01-23 > If you used our iOS app before, you know this is big news. If you haven't installed it yet, you should now. ✨ Introducing the new mymind iOS app ✨ We rebuilt the mymind app from scratch and quietly released it two weeks ago. If you didn't install it then, you can do so now. … If you used our iOS app before, you know this is big news. If you haven't installed it yet, you should now. ✨[Introducing the new mymind iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347)✨ We rebuilt the mymind app from scratch and quietly released it two weeks ago. If you didn't install it then, you can do so now. [Get the latest version →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) The new app is everything you loved about the last one, but better. We focused on performance and speed, working hard to address all the issues you reported. Then we kept going with many enhancements you didn't ask for. You may not notice every update, but you'll feel them. The new app is faster, smoother and more enjoyable to use. [If you love the new mymind app, please leave us a rating & review on the app store.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) Our current rating reflects our starting efforts with mymind, and we've come a long way since then. Reviews make a big difference for small businesses like us. If you have a moment to [leave one here](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347), it would mean a lot to our tiny team 🧡 We'll share more details about the many updates we've released (and others coming soon!) within the coming weeks. In the meantime, we hope the new app makes your mind feel more reliable, seamless and beautiful. --- # Our favorite keyboard shortcuts URL: https://mymind.com/our-favorite-keyboard-shortcuts Published: 2022-05-04 > It's our goal that mymind feels as natural as using your real mind. Keyboard shortcuts help with that. The more you use them, the faster you'll get and the more enjoyable mymind will become. Here are a few of our favorites:  You can find a complete list of shortcuts by hovering over the right side … It's our goal that mymind feels as natural as using your real mind. Keyboard shortcuts help with that. The more you use them, the faster you'll get and the more enjoyable mymind will become. Here are a few of our favorites: You can find a complete list of shortcuts by hovering over the right side of the search bar in mymind and clicking the “Search Shortcuts” button. What other mymind shortcuts would help you stay in the flow? Feel free to reply here and we'll add them to our list. --- # Our philosophy on notes URL: https://mymind.com/our-philosophy-on-notes Published: 2023-05-22 > Most of the notes people save on a daily basis (at least, based on our research and personal experience) are short. A few sentences jotted down to capture the gist of an idea or action item. Which is why we take a specific approach to notes in mymind. Think of it as three different mindsets. … Most of the notes people save on a daily basis (at least, based on our research and personal experience) are short. A few sentences jotted down to capture the gist of an idea or action item. Which is why we take a specific approach to notes in mymind. Think of it as three different mindsets. 1. The Quick Note The first entry point to notes in mymind is the Quick Note. Inspired by a simple post-it note, it's intended to be a clean space, close at hand, where you can write a short note or list and move on. ✐ On desktop, hit N to active the Quick Note field. ✐ On mobile, simply swipe up from the start screen. Hit save and your note is safely in your mind where you can find it later instantly. You can also use markdown shortcuts here to make quick lists or simple formatting changes. Or highlight the text to make a headline, bold text or create a list. Otherwise, there are no other styling features here to get in your way. The Quick Note is intentionally simple on mobile and desktop, just like a classic sticky note you'd keep at your desk. 2. The Expanded note If that short idea turns into to something bigger, your mind will expand with it. Just click into the card and you'll have a larger writing area where you can tunnel into your note or draft. This is an ideal space for taking notes in a meeting, fleshing out an email draft or expanding on a quick note you wrote earlier. Focus mode When you're ready to dive deep into your writing, we give you Focus Mode. Click the colorful circle in the top right of your card, or hit command + F, to enter it. Here you'll have a clean, full-screen view to write to your heart's content without distractions. Use it for article or blog drafts, journaling or longer meeting notes. Mind Notes In addition to regular notes, you can also add Mind Notes within any card type. Mind Notes are meant to be little captions, notes or todos related to the things you've saved. Jot them down within the Mind Notes field in an expanded card, and they'll be searchable later just like a regular note. Mind Notes are helpful for making a quick note while reading or watching something within your mind. Or to further clarify, in context, why you saved a specific product or image. You can also add todos here related to the card you saved. Creating a notes app with this philosophy requires saying no to many common note features. There's not a way to build tables or spreadsheets, embed things or add crazy styling. mymind is not another word processor. It's your idea palace, where all the thoughts and notes that tend to float away can be safely stored. If you want to write a book, you can bring these ideas or drafts from mymind to somewhere else. mymind is the pure, private place to get those first, fragile thoughts down without anyone's eyes watching. What you do from there is up to you. --- # Our Promise URL: https://mymind.com/our-promise This topic is covered by the privacy policy, which has the most accurate and current information: [Privacy policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) (markdown: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy.md). --- # Mind Palace — The mymind magazine URL: https://mymind.com/palace > Beautiful ideas, visuals & insights to feed your mind: every article from the mymind magazine. Beautiful ideas, visuals & insights to feed your mind. Thoughts · Interviews · New Features · Tips & Tricks ## Thoughts 35 ### 2026 - [The mymind API is here](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-the-mymind-api-is-here-ˎ˗) Jul 30 ### 2025 - [The museum of forgotten thoughts](https://mymind.com/the-museum-of-forgotten-thoughts) Dec 12 - [Less doomscrolling, more Bloom Scrolling](https://mymind.com/less-doomscrolling-more-bloom-scrolling) Nov 13 - [The only way to read online](https://mymind.com/the-only-way-to-read-online) Oct 3 - [One private place for your important screenshots](https://mymind.com/one-private-place-for-your-important-screenshots) Feb 24 ### 2024 - [Introducing: Our new art gallery](https://mymind.com/introducing-our-new-art-gallery) Oct 22 - [NEW: Minimalist mode](https://mymind.com/new-minimalist-mode) Oct 4 - [This may be controversial...](https://mymind.com/this-may-be-controversial) Aug 6 - [mymind pricing – why pay for an app when others are free?](https://mymind.com/mymind-pricing-why-pay-for-an-app-when-others-are-free) Jul 25 - [Tornado in your brain?](https://mymind.com/tornado-in-your-brain) Jun 13 - [The gift of silence in a noisy world](https://mymind.com/the-gift-of-silence-in-a-noisy-world) May 30 - [We didn't mean to do this...](https://mymind.com/we-didnt-mean-to-do-this) Apr 10 - [Introducing: SERENDIPITY v2.0](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-introducing-serendipity-v2-0-ˎ˗) Feb 27 - [On things you didn't do & escaping the noise](https://mymind.com/on-things-you-didnt-do-escaping-the-noise) Jan 23 ### 2023 - ["Will your app stick around?"](https://mymind.com/will-your-app-stick-around) Dec 28 - [Beauty is a function](https://mymind.com/beauty-is-a-function) Nov 20 - [Who are you when you're not performing for someone else?](https://mymind.com/who-are-you-when-youre-not-performing-for-someone-else) Nov 14 - [mymind & ADHD?](https://mymind.com/mymind-adhd) Oct 17 - [We made something for you](https://mymind.com/we-made-something-for-you) Oct 15 - [The mirror](https://mymind.com/the-mirror) Jul 27 - [On dreamy houses, overthinking & letting yourself fall](https://mymind.com/on-dreamy-houses-overthinking-letting-yourself-fall) Jun 28 - [mymind, Inc. creates the first and only extension for your brain](https://mymind.com/mymind-inc-creates-the-first-and-only-extension-for-your-brain) Apr 23 - [Is this your life?](https://mymind.com/is-this-your-life) Apr 11 - [Who are you when nobody's watching?](https://mymind.com/who-are-you-when-nobodys-watching) Apr 4 ### 2022 - [Do you find this beautiful too?](https://mymind.com/do-you-find-this-beautiful-too) Oct 13 - [Saving highlights to your mind](https://mymind.com/saving-highlights-to-your-mind) Aug 18 - [Why are we so anti-social?](https://mymind.com/anti-social) Jun 28 - [Behind the scenes: What inspired mymind?](https://mymind.com/the-mymind-pitch-deck) Jun 7 - [The folder is dead: A letter from our founders](https://mymind.com/the-folder-is-dead-a-letter-from-our-founders) Apr 26 - [Travel through time](https://mymind.com/time-travel) Mar 29 ### 2021 - [A note from the founders](https://mymind.com/letter-from-the-founders) Oct 11 - [mymind, Inc. creates an anti-social bookmarking tool](https://mymind.com/mymind-inc-creates-an-anti-social-bookmarking-tool) May 21 ### 2020 - [Why mymind does not have an import feature (for now)](https://mymind.com/import-feature) Jul 9 - [An extension for your real mind: Where it all began](https://mymind.com/an-extension-for-your-real-mind-where-it-all-began) Jun 1 - [How can we build an extension of your mind?](https://mymind.com/how-can-we-build-an-extension-of-your-mind) May 19 ## Interviews 34 More interviews, including those on our Substack: [Into the mind of](https://mymind.com/interviews) - [Rose Florence Anderson](https://mymind.com/rose-florence-cant-stop-thinking-about-miniatures-ceramics-that-one-documentary) Mar 26 - [Allegra Lorenzotti](https://mymind.com/allegra-lorenzotti-cant-stop-thinking-about-tramp-art-mushroom-garum-those-90s-jil-sanders-ads) Mar 19 - [Mattia Giannattasio](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-filmmaker-mattia-giannattasio) Feb 24 - [Dairo Vargas Cerquera](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-dairo-vargas-cerquera) Jan 27 - [Maria Paula Colmenares](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-maria-paula-colmenares) Jan 15 - [Jesperish](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-jesperish) Jan 6 - [Justin Donnelly](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-furniture-designer-justin-donnelly) Aug 23 - [Kendall Latham](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-multidisciplinary-designer-kendall-latham) Aug 14 - [Will Bowers](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-will-bowers) Aug 6 - [Ashley Keeper](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jewelry-designer-ashley-keeper) Jul 26 - [Harry Dry](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-harry-dry) Jul 16 - [Jared Blake](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jared-blake) Jul 8 - [Alex Proba](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-alex-proba) Jun 20 - [Frankie Yoshi](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-comic-artist-frankie-yoshi) Jun 10 - [Katie Benn](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-illustrator-katie-benn) Jun 3 - [Nicole Gavrilles](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-nicole-gavrilles) May 23 - [Federico Babina](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-architect-federico-babina) May 14 - [Brian Collins](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creative-director-educator-brian-collins) Jul 27 - [Michael Bierut](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-michael-bierut) Jun 13 - [Stephen West](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stephen-west) Jun 6 - [Joe Doucet](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-joe-doucet) Jun 2 - [Haruko Hayakawa](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-haruko-hayakawa) May 25 - [Gérald Ghislain](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-perfumer-gerald-ghislain) May 14 - [Simone Giertz](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-inventor-simone-giertz) May 2 - [Ash Thorp](https://mymind.com/into-my-mind-featuring-designer-creative-director-ash-thorp) Apr 25 - [Andy Allen](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-founder-andy-allen) Apr 5 - [Katie Rodgers](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-katie-rodgers) Mar 29 - [Oliur](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-creator-oliur) Mar 21 - [Anton Repponen](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-photographer-anton-repponen) Feb 28 - [Mackey Saturday](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-designer-typographer-mackey-saturday) Jan 19 - [Stefan Sagmeister](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-stefan-sagmeister) Nov 5 - [Sougwen Chung](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-artist-researcher-sougwen-chung) Nov 4 - [Jeff Sheldon](https://mymind.com/into-the-mind-of-jeff-sheldon-founder-of-ugmonk) Oct 25 - [Randy Hunt](https://mymind.com/on-the-mind-of-product-designer-founder-randy-hunt) Oct 11 ## New Features 60 - [Did you notice these mymind updates?](https://mymind.com/did-you-notice-these-mymind-updates) Jul 30 - [The new Quick Note](https://mymind.com/the-new-quick-note) May 13 - [New upgrades to your mind](https://mymind.com/new-upgrades-to-your-mind) Feb 23 - [Quality of life updates for your mind](https://mymind.com/quality-of-life-updates-for-your-mind) Feb 16 - [Those updates you requested (:](https://mymind.com/those-updates-you-requested) Dec 19 - [NEW: The big notes upgrade](https://mymind.com/new-the-big-notes-upgrade) Nov 18 - [The updates you requested are live](https://mymind.com/new-updates-to-your-mind) Nov 10 - [Are your tools working against you?](https://mymind.com/are-your-tools-working-against-you) Sep 12 - [New updates to enhance your mind](https://mymind.com/new-updates-to-enhance-your-mind) Sep 5 - [You know TOM?](https://mymind.com/you-know-tom) Sep 3 - [NEW: Tag search suggestions](https://mymind.com/new-tag-search-suggestions) Aug 8 - [A new feature for the readers & thinkers](https://mymind.com/✦-a-new-feature-for-the-readers-thinkers) Jul 11 - [Introducing: Stacks](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-introducing-stacks-ˎ˗) Jul 1 - [NEW: The Notes Bump](https://mymind.com/new-the-notes-bump) Jun 23 - [NEW: Custom app cards](https://mymind.com/new-custom-app-cards) May 16 - [New Android updates](https://mymind.com/new-android-updates) Mar 25 - [NEW: Bluesky support](https://mymind.com/new-bluesky-support) Mar 7 - [NEW: See Space assignments](https://mymind.com/new-see-space-assignments) Jan 28 - [NEW ˎˊ˗ GitHub support](https://mymind.com/new-github-support) Dec 20 - [The brand new Android app](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-the-brand-new-android-app-ˎ˗) Nov 21 - [New & improved Wikipedia cards](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋnew-improved-wikipedia-cards-ˎ˗) Oct 4 - [NEW ˎˊ˗ Album & song support](https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-new-ˎ˗-album-song-support) Sep 5 - [New & improved movie support](https://mymind.com/new-improved-movie-support) Aug 28 - [New & improved book support](https://mymind.com/new-amp-improved-book-support) Aug 22 - [New & improved image support for Mastermind members](https://mymind.com/new-improved-image-support-for-mastermind-members) Aug 8 - [NEW ˎˊ˗ PDF analysis & tagging](https://mymind.com/pdf-analysis-tagging) Jul 22 - [NEW ˎˊ˗ Reddit support](https://mymind.com/reddit-support) Jul 2 - [NEW: Same Vibe on mobile](https://mymind.com/new-same-vibe-on-mobile) Jun 6 - [NEW FEATURE: The Advanced AI Summary](https://mymind.com/new-feature-the-advanced-ai-summary) Feb 16 - [The new iOS app icon](https://mymind.com/the-new-ios-app-icon) Feb 16 - [NEW: AI tags for websites](https://mymind.com/new-ai-tags-for-websites) Feb 6 - [NEW: The iOS share panel](https://mymind.com/new-the-ios-share-panel) Jan 23 - [Our brand new iOS app](https://mymind.com/our-brand-new-ios-app) Jan 23 - [NEW: mymind supports Mastodon](https://mymind.com/new-mymind-supports-mastodon) Sep 7 - [Introducing: Our new website](https://mymind.com/introducing-our-new-website) Aug 5 - [NEW: Spaces on mobile](https://mymind.com/new-spaces-on-mobile) Jul 13 - [New & upcoming features for your mind](https://mymind.com/new-upcoming-features-for-your-mind) May 8 - [Software doesn't matter.](https://mymind.com/software-doesnt-matter) Apr 21 - [Everyone saw you like that tweet...](https://mymind.com/everyone-saw-you-like-that-tweet) Apr 13 - [Create instant collections in mymind with Spaces](https://mymind.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-spaces) Mar 21 - [Prioritizing cards in your mind (a hidden feature)](https://mymind.com/prioritizing-cards-in-your-mind-a-hidden-feature) Feb 22 - [A gift for our members: Which icon are you?](https://mymind.com/a-gift-for-our-members-which-icon-are-you) Feb 8 - [Create instant collections in your mind with Spaces](https://mymind.com/something-new-is-coming) Jan 31 - [So magical, you didn't see it](https://mymind.com/so-magical-you-didnt-see-it) Dec 15 - [Create your personal movie & TV library](https://mymind.com/create-your-personal-movie-tv-library) Dec 8 - [The new MacOS app](https://mymind.com/the-new-improved-macos-app) Oct 25 - [Our new & improved iOS app](https://mymind.com/✷-the-new-improved-mymind-ios-app) Oct 7 - [Your 2 minute escape](https://mymind.com/clear-your-mind-2) Jul 21 - [Video support](https://mymind.com/video-support) Jul 21 - [Your own private reading library](https://mymind.com/book-support) Jun 15 - [NEW FEATURE: Beautiful, distraction-free reading](https://mymind.com/reading-mode) May 25 - [IT'S LIVE: A serendipitous way to browse your mind](https://mymind.com/its-live-a-serendipitous-way-to-browse-your-mind) Mar 3 - [A little gift for our visual minds](https://mymind.com/a-little-gift-for-our-visual-minds) Sep 24 - [New Feature: Focus Mode for your mind notes](https://mymind.com/focus-mode) Jul 13 - [We did it! Our Android app is finally live.](https://mymind.com/android-app) Jun 5 - [Your mind is a tax write-off](https://mymind.com/your-mind-is-a-tax-expense-and-we-just-made-it-easier-for-you) Apr 6 - [New features to upgrade your mind](https://mymind.com/new-features-to-upgrade-your-mind) Feb 15 - [NEW FEATURE: Serendipity](https://mymind.com/clear-your-mind) Feb 2 - [A glimpse into your mind](https://mymind.com/a-glimpse-into-your-mind) Jan 21 - [A new mind for a new year](https://mymind.com/new-mind-new-year) Dec 22 ## Tips & Tricks 45 - [Your future self thanks you](https://mymind.com/your-future-self-thanks-you) Jan 14 - [How to build a beautiful new mind](https://mymind.com/how-to-build-a-beautiful-new-mind) Jul 16 - [How designers use mymind](https://mymind.com/how-designers-use-mymind-2) Jul 3 - [Do you have a secret repertoire?](https://mymind.com/do-you-have-a-secret-repertoire) May 5 - [How to stop impulse buying](https://mymind.com/how-to-stop-impulse-buying) Dec 9 - [How to make a vision board with mymind](https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-vision-board-with-mymind-2) Oct 8 - [That's a good quote](https://mymind.com/thats-a-good-quote) Mar 20 - [Your screenshots deserve more](https://mymind.com/your-screenshots-deserve-more) Jan 4 - [How prioritize with Top of Mind](https://mymind.com/what-are-your-priorities) Nov 6 - [How to finally focus while reading](https://mymind.com/how-to-finally-focus-while-reading) Oct 5 - [How we're using Spaces](https://mymind.com/how-were-using-spaces) Sep 22 - [Searching tags in your mind](https://mymind.com/searching-tags-in-your-mind) Aug 17 - [The mess of moodboards & inspiration](https://mymind.com/the-mess-of-moodboards-inspiration) Jun 28 - [Finding your screenshots, notes & images with text in your mind](https://mymind.com/finding-your-screenshots-notes-images-with-text-ocr-text-recognition-in-mymind) Jun 23 - [Using mymind as a reading app](https://mymind.com/using-mymind-as-a-reading-app) Jun 7 - [Say no to dropdowns & date pickers](https://mymind.com/say-no-to-dropdowns-date-pickers) May 27 - [Our philosophy on notes](https://mymind.com/our-philosophy-on-notes) May 22 - [A click or tap away: mymind apps for every device](https://mymind.com/a-click-or-tap-away-mymind-apps-for-every-device) Mar 16 - [Look deep into your mind](https://mymind.com/look-deep-into-your-mind) Mar 1 - [Save anything with 1 click](https://mymind.com/1-click) Feb 15 - [New mymind video guides](https://mymind.com/new-mymind-video-guides) Feb 9 - [mymind is a tax write-off](https://mymind.com/mymind-is-a-tax-write-off) Jan 30 - [The art of "slow" gift giving](https://mymind.com/the-art-of-slow-gift-giving) Nov 5 - [How to hide cards from your overview](https://mymind.com/how-to-hide-cards-from-your-overview) Oct 25 - [Creating a reading list with mymind](https://mymind.com/creating-reading-list-mymind) Oct 7 - [How marketers use mymind](https://mymind.com/how-marketers-use-mymind) Sep 12 - [Tag hopping](https://mymind.com/tag-hopping) Sep 12 - [How to make a moodboard with mymind](https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-moodboard-with-mymind) Aug 23 - [How to make a vision board with mymind](https://mymind.com/how-to-make-a-vision-board-with-mymind) Jul 19 - [Find your favorite Tweets instantly](https://mymind.com/save-find-your-favorite-tweets-in-one-place) Jul 13 - [Shortcuts to rule your mind](https://mymind.com/shortcuts-to-rule-your-mind) Jul 11 - [Shift + Click to edit cards in bulk](https://mymind.com/shift-click) Jun 21 - [The easiest way to search tags](https://mymind.com/easy-tag-search) May 31 - [Right click](https://mymind.com/right-click) May 18 - [Our favorite keyboard shortcuts](https://mymind.com/our-favorite-keyboard-shortcuts) May 4 - [Search text within graphics](https://mymind.com/search-text-within-graphics) Apr 19 - [Markdown shortcuts to rule your mind](https://mymind.com/your-mind-supports-markdown) Apr 12 - [Your mind loves color](https://mymind.com/your-mind-loves-color) Mar 23 - [The magic of deep search](https://mymind.com/the-deep-search) Mar 14 - [NEW FEATURE: Share a little piece of your mind](https://mymind.com/private-links) Feb 8 - [Prioritize and focus with "Top Of Mind"](https://mymind.com/top-of-mymind) Dec 1 - [How designers use mymind](https://mymind.com/how-designers-use-mymind) Nov 24 - [3 pro tips for using your mind](https://mymind.com/3-pro-tips-for-using-your-mind) Nov 16 - [How writers use mymind](https://mymind.com/how-writers-use-mymind-email) Nov 8 - [How I use mymind on a daily basis](https://mymind.com/how-i-use-mymind-on-a-daily-basis) Sep 15 --- # ˗ˏˋ NEW ˎˊ˗ PDF analysis & tagging URL: https://mymind.com/pdf-analysis-tagging Published: 2024-07-22 > This has been one of our most requested features since we launched mymind. ˗ˏˋ PDF analysis and tagging ˎˊ˗ Save a PDF to your mind with the browser extension or drag & drop, and you'll see the magic: ✦ Automatic AI tags: Just like websites and images, your mind now adds AI tags to PDFs for you, making it … This has been one of our most requested features since we launched mymind. [˗ˏˋ PDF analysis and tagging ˎˊ˗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfgwCw0LF0) Save a PDF to your mind with the browser extension or drag & drop, and you'll see the magic: ✦ Automatic AI tags: Just like websites and images, your mind now adds AI tags to PDFs for you, making it easier to find later. ✦ PDF summaries: PDFs now include a TLDR section, giving you a paragraph summary of the PDF contents. This section is indexed too, meaning you have more to work with while searching. ✦ Automatic PDF titles: Your mind will title the PDF for you based on its understanding of the content. No more weird file names or unnamed cards. ▶ [Watch the video to see how it works](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfgwCw0LF0) This is just one of many coming improvements that make it easier to find what you need in your mind, when you need it. --- # Pricing URL: https://mymind.com/pricing > mymind plans: Student of Life $7.99/month or $79/year, Mastermind $12.99/month or $129/year, and The Bookmarker at $4.99/month. ## What kind of mind are you? ## Student of Life $7.99/mo [Sign Up](https://access.mymind.com/) $79/year $95.88/year - Unlimited cards - Intelligent bookmarks mymind automatically categorizes your articles, products & other bookmarks in the most beautiful, visual way possible. - AI Image Tagging mymind automatically tags every image you save, making it easy to find again later with a simple search. - Image Text Recognition Your mind can read screenshots, memes & other images with text. Search any word appearing within the image to find it instantly. - Smart Spaces Your mind can automatically group related saves without you needing to organize or manage anything yourself. - Serendipity A playful & visual way to reinforce your memory and keep your mind clear. Keep things you want to remember, forget those you don’t. - 100% private Nobody can see what you save to your mind. We will never sell your data. ## Mastermind $12.99/mo $129/year $155.88/year - Everything in Student - Advanced AI Your new mind will run on our most advanced AI system, with upgraded tagging and search. - Reading Mode Read entire articles right inside your mind, without ads and distractions. Works for recipes, too! - Article Backup Any articles you save to your mind are stored in their entirety – even if the original source is deleted. - Video support Upload video files straight to your mind, up to 500mb in size. - Same Vibe A mood board magically made for you. mymind analyzes an image and collects others you’ve saved with a similar look & feel. - AI Summaries mymind reads articles and other web pages you save and provides a short paragraph summary of its contents. - Custom iOS icons Mastermind members get access to a beautiful pack of custom icons. Choose one that best fits your mind and personality. - PDF Analyzer Your new mind automatically analyzes PDFs you save, adds AI tags and provides a paragraph summary of their contents. ## Newton $299/year - This powerhouse plan is not yet available but we are working on it. or maybe you want to start simple? The Bookmarker ### $4.99/mo No card limit. This basic plan is for those who want to save their bookmarks in a simple, visual way. No fancy AI features, but a useful and beautiful bookmark tool. ## Why should I pay for mymind? We don’t run ads. We don’t sell your data. Our private platform is 100% supported by our generous members. [We’re serious.](https://mymind.com/our-promise) Features built for Designers, Writers, Marketers, Researchers, Developers & those in the creative field. ## Advanced AI Our most advanced AI system upgrades your mind with expanded tagging and search capabilities. [Custom iOS icons Mastermind members unlock all custom mymind app icons. Choose the icon that best fits your personality. Get the app Mastermind](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) [AI summaries Save an image, article or website and mymind will analyze the subject matter and give you a brief summary. Read article Mastermind](https://mymind.com/new-feature-the-advanced-ai-summary) [Intelligent Bookmarks Your mind automatically organizes and visualizes everything you save in the most beautiful and useful way possible. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/bjUDUgMpWQbeBtNviKJjK7;1920x1048.mp4) [PDF Analysis mymind automatically analyzes PDFs you save, adds AI tags and provides an indexed summary of their contents. Watch Demo Mastermind](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/0vr4OIprNrZg6x4sqc2Wzm;3840x2398.mp4) No card limits on our paid plans. The more you save to your mind, the more useful and beautiful it becomes. [Reading Mode Read entire articles and recipes inside your mind, without ads and other clutter distracting you. Watch Demo Mastermind](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/gjTV1UMvgWJcp0TR7rdkvu;1920x1048.mp4) [Article backup Any articles you save to your mind with Reading Mode are stored in their entirety – even if the original source is deleted. Watch Demo Mastermind](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/lwu2PQRZnlFcnW4wcxKAe3;1730x1080.mp4) [AI image tagging mymind automatically tags every image you save, making it easy to find again later with a simple search. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/enK2tZ3r4CjdaU8LmIYAgX;1920x_.mp4) [Same Vibe Reveal connections inside your mind. Same Vibe analyzes an image and finds others you’ve saved with a similar mood. Watch Demo Mastermind](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/fmPPpdiUo1Ncbv4joH65f7;3582x2160.mp4) [Image text recognition Search any word appearing within an image to find it. Your mind can read memes, screenshots, even handwriting. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/irqkSHQlAcudkUXIYfAz4v;1920x1048.mp4) [Smart Spaces Collections, without the effort. Your new mind can automatically group your saves around a specific search, theme or tag. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/hjpaJMhBPhOewCmqKq4jDN;1920x1048.mp4) [Advanced Image Search Search any object, color, detail, theme, style or text appearing within an image to find it later in your mind. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/irqkSHQlAcudkUXIYfAz4v;1920x1048.mp4) [Capture ideas & notes Like a sticky note always within reach. Save ideas and todos with a Quick Note, or go into Focus Mode for longer drafts. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/22ZF7ESEyT9cclMBcxVm0y;1920x1048.mp4) [Video support Save all your favorite GIFs and videos in one place. Mastermind members can upload 4k video files up to 500mb each. Watch Demo Mastermind](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/axUQ1mjU5dtc26mgY1YYpK;1730x1080.mp4) [Text Clippings Highlight and right click to save a passage or quote from articles and emails you’re reading. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/heh9frh0PayfBAUXJmPRTb;1920x1048.mp4) [For your eyes only Everything you save to your mind is for your eyes only. No ads, hovering cursors, no pressure or distractions. Our promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [Serendipity A dreamlike way to spark ideas, reinforce memories and center your mind. Keep a card to save it, Forget it to delete it. Watch Demo](https://carbon-media.accelerator.net/00000000001/cJI8yJiPNcLc5cdxe4NSlK;1920x1048.mp4) [Companion apps Use the app on iOS or Android in tandem with the browser or MacOS version. Your content syncs immediately. Get the app](https://mymind.com/mobile) ## Night mode Switch between dark and light mode on desktop. On mobile, the apps follow your system display settings. [Proudly Indie We’re a small, independent team with zero outside funding. Your membership keeps mymind going. Our promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) ## And many more features mymind is private and secure [Your new mind comes with a smartphone app](https://mymind.com/mobile) You’re supporting an independent business Having trouble deciding? [8 reasons to use mymind](https://mymind.com/6-reasons-mastermind) [Terms of Use](https://mymind.com/terms) / [Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) --- # Prioritizing cards in your mind (a hidden feature) URL: https://mymind.com/prioritizing-cards-in-your-mind-a-hidden-feature Published: 2023-02-22 > Resurfacing anything from the depths of your mind is easy. You just search for it. But there may be some things you want to keep at the forefront of your mind, like: ✦ A quote that's currently inspiring you✦ Your daily todo list✦ An article you're in the middle of reading For those shifting priorities, … Resurfacing anything from the depths of your mind is easy. You just search for it. But there may be some things you want to keep at the forefront of your mind, like: ✦ A quote that's currently inspiring you ✦ Your daily todo list ✦ An article you're in the middle of reading For those shifting priorities, you may enjoy a little hidden feature called Top of Mind. TOM, as we like to affectionately call it, allows you to “pin” items to the top of your mind. Want to know how our team uses it on a daily basis? [✦ Watch the video →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvEnyGNxao) As author & researcher Jim Collins said, “If you have more than 3 priorities then you don’t have any.” Which is exactly why we limited the Top of Mind area to fit only your highest priority cards. If everything is a priority, nothing is. --- # Privacy Policy URL: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy > mymind privacy policy. ## Privacy Policy Last updated: October 31, 2024 Your privacy is important to us. Everything we do at mymind, Inc. is driven by the values you can find below. In this policy, we lay out what data we collect and why, how your data is handled, and your rights to your data. We're not in the business of selling your data. We never have been and never will. ## What we collect and why Our guiding principle is to collect only what we need. Here’s what that means in practice: ### Identity & access When you sign up for mymind, we typically ask for identifying information such as your name and email address. If you sign up via Google or Apple, we access and store your NAME and EMAIL address. If you use Apple Sign In, you can choose to hide your email address. We access your name and email so we can personalize your new account and send you invoices, updates or other essential information. We'll never sell your personal info to third parties, and we won’t use your name in marketing statements without your permission either. ### Billing information When you subscribe to our service, our payment provider Stripe securely collects your payment details and billing address to process your payment, calculate taxes, and send invoices. Your payment information is sent directly to Stripe and never passes through our servers. We share your name and email with Stripe at checkout, and they may ask for additional details like your billing address and IP address to comply with tax laws, ensure security, and support your account. Stripe securely protects this data according to [their privacy policy.](https://stripe.com/privacy) ### Geolocation data We log all access to all accounts by full IP address so that we can ensure no unauthorized access happens. We keep this login data for as long as your product account is active. We also log full IP addresses used to sign up for an account. We keep this record forever because we need them to prevent spammy sign-ups. Web analytics data — described further below — is also tied temporarily to IP addresses to assist with troubleshooting cases. We blind all web analytics data after 30 days. ### Website interactions When you browse our marketing pages or applications, your browser automatically shares certain information such as which operating system and browser version you are using. We track that information, along with the pages you are visiting, page load timing, and which website referred you, for statistical purposes like conversion rates, and to test new designs. ### Cookies and Do Not Track We do use persistent first-party cookies to store certain preferences, making it easier for you to use our applications, and to support some in-house analytics. A cookie is a piece of text stored by your browser to help it remember your login information, site preferences and more. You can adjust cookie retention settings in your own browser. To learn more about cookies, including how to see which cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit allaboutcookies.org. At this time, our sites and applications do not respond to Do Not Track beacons sent by browser plugins. ### Voluntary correspondence When you write to us at mymind with a question, we keep that correspondence, including your email address, so that we have a history of past correspondences to reference if you reach out in the future. We also store any information you volunteer to give, like surveys. Sometimes when we do customer interviews, we may ask for your permission to record the conversation for future reference or use. We only do so if you give your express consent. ### Information we do not collect We don’t collect any characteristics of protected classifications including age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. You may provide these data voluntarily, for example, if you include a pronoun preference in your email signature when writing into our support team. We do not collect any biometric data. ## When we access or share your information Our default practice is to not access your information. The only times we’ll ever access or share your info are: → To provide the service to you. Your saved content may be analyzed in compliance with our [AI usage policy](https://mymind.com/ai-usage-policy). → When required under applicable law. If the appropriate law enforcement authorities have the necessary warrant, criminal subpoena or court order requiring we share data, we have to comply. Otherwise, we flat-out reject requests from local and federal law enforcement when they seek data. And unless we’re legally prevented from it, we’ll always inform you when such requests are made. We have never received a National Security Letter or Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) order. → To provide customer support we may access your account information to troubleshoot technical issues or respond to billing inquiries. Our customer support team does not have the ability to see or access the contents inside your mind. If mymind, Inc. is acquired by or merged with another company — we don’t plan on that, but if it happens — we’ll notify you well before any info about you is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy. ## Your Rights With Respect to Your Information At mymind, Inc., we apply the same data rights to all customers, regardless of their location. Currently some of the most privacy-forward regulations in place are the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) in the United States. mymind Inc. recognizes all of the rights granted in these regulations, except as limited by applicable law. These rights include: → Right to Know. You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared or sold. We outline both the categories and specific bits of data we collect, as well as how they are used, in this privacy policy. → Right of Access. This includes your right to access the personal information we gather about you, and your right to obtain information about the sharing, storage, security and processing of that information. → Right to Correction. You have the right to request correction of your personal information. → Right to Erasure / “To be Forgotten”. This is your right to request, subject to certain limitations under applicable law, that your personal information be erased from our possession and, by extension, all of our service providers. Fulfillment of some data deletion requests may prevent you from using mymind Inc. services because our applications may then no longer work. In such cases, a data deletion request may result in closing your account. → Right to Complain. You have the right to make a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information with the appropriate supervisory authority. To identify your specific authority or find out more about this right, EU individuals should go to https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en. → Right to Restrict Processing. This is your right to request the restriction of how and why your personal information is used or processed, including opting out of the sale of personal information. (Again: We never have and never will sell your personal data.) → Right to Object. You have the right, in certain situations, to object to how or why your personal information is processed. → Right to Portability. You have the right to receive the personal information we have about you and the right to transmit it to another party. → Right to not be subject to Automated Decision-Making. You have the right to object and prevent any decision that could have a legal, or similarly significant, effect on you from being made solely based on automated processes. This right is limited, however, if the decision is necessary for performance of any contract between you and us, is allowed by applicable law, or is based on your explicit consent. → Right to Non-Discrimination. This right stems from the CCPA. We do and will not charge you a different amount to use our products, offer you different discounts or give you a lower level of customer service because you have exercised your data privacy rights. However, the exercise of certain rights (such as the right “to be forgotten”) may, by virtue of your exercising those rights, prevent you from using our Services. Many of these rights can be exercised by signing in and directly updating your account information. If you have questions about exercising these rights or need assistance, please contact us at help@mymind.com To identify your specific authority to file a complaint or find out more about GDPR, EU individuals should go to [https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en](https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en). ## How we secure your data Your data is protected in accordance with our data security policy. Learn more about it [here](https://mymind.com/data-security). ## When you delete data in your product accounts In our application, we give you the option to delete data. Any content you delete in your account will be kept in an accessible trash can for up to 30 days. After that, the deleted content is no longer accessible via the application and are deleted from our active servers within the next 30 days. We also have some backups of our application databases, which are kept for up to another 30 days. In total, when you delete content in our application, they are purged within 90 days from all of our systems and logs. Retrieving data for a single account from a backup is cost-prohibitive and unduly burdensome, so if you change your mind you’ll need to do so before your data are deleted from our active servers. We also delete your data 30 days after you close your account. This applies both for case when an account owner closes their account directly or when an account is closed due to inactivity. Please refer to our [inactivity policy](https://mymind.com/inactive-account-policy) for more details. EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield policy The GDPR requires that data transfer out of the EU must only happen to countries deemed as having adequate data protection laws. The United States generally doesn’t meet that requirement. Privacy Shield is an agreement between certain European jurisdictions and the United States that allows for the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. Participation in the Privacy Shield program is voluntary. We comply with the frameworks for EU, UK, and Swiss data that are transferred into the United States. mymind Inc. complies with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use and retention of personal information transferred from the European Union, the United Kingdom and Switzerland to the United States, respectively. We’ve certified to the Department of Commerce that we adhere to the Privacy Shield Principles. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the Privacy Shield Principles, the Privacy Shield Principles take precedent. To learn more about the Privacy Shield program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.privacyshield.gov/. mymind Inc. is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with regard to the Privacy Shield Frameworks. The Privacy Shield Frameworks uphold specific principles, many of which are already outlined in the section on Your Rights. For clarity, pursuant to the Privacy Shield Frameworks, the following principles apply to all EU, UK and Swiss data that has been transferred into the United States: You have the right to access your personal data and to update, correct and/or amend information that is incomplete. You also have the right to request erasure of personal information that has been processed in violation of the principles. If you wish to exercise these rights, you may do so by signing in and directly updating your account information. If you have questions about exercising these rights or need assistance, please contact us at help@mymind.com → We remain liable for the onward transfer of personal data to [third parties](https://mymind.com/subprocessors) acting as our agents, unless we can prove we were not a party to the events giving rise to the damages. → We do not sell personal data nor do we permit it to be used for reasons other than those for which it was originally provided. If this practice should change in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and provide you with opt-out or opt-in choice as appropriate. → We may be required to release personal data in response to lawful requests from public authorities including to meet national security and law enforcement requirements. ### We commit to resolving all complaints In compliance with the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Principles, we commit to resolving complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your personal information. European Union, United Kingdom, or Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding this privacy policy should first contact integrity@mymind.com mymind Inc. has further committed to refer unresolved privacy complaints under the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Principles to an independent dispute resolution mechanism, the BBB EU PRIVACY SHIELD, operated by BBB National Programs. If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your complaint, or if your complaint is not satisfactorily addressed, please visit https://bbbprograms.org/programs/bbb-privacy-shield/eu-dispute-resolution for more information and to file a complaint. This service is provided at no cost to you. Please do not submit GDPR complaints to BBB EU Privacy Shield. If your Privacy Shield complaint cannot be resolved through the above channels, under certain conditions, you may invoke binding arbitration for some residual claims not resolved by other redress mechanisms. To learn more, please see the Privacy Shield Annex 1 at [https://www.privacyshield.gov/article?id=ANNEX-I-introduction](https://www.privacyshield.gov/article?id=ANNEX-I-introduction). ## Location of Site and Data Our products and other web properties are operated in the United States. If you are located in the European Union or elsewhere outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using our site, participating in any of our services and/or providing us with your information, you consent to this transfer. ## Changes & questions We may update this policy as needed to comply with relevant regulations and reflect any new practices. Have any questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy, your data or your rights with respect to your information? Please get in touch by emailing us at help@mymind.com and we’ll be happy to answer them! © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. THE PRODUCT → [Why people love mymind](https://mymind.com/reviews) → [Our Pricing](https://mymind.com/pricing)[→ See how it works](https://mymind.com/videos) OUR APPS [→ Download iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) → [Download Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) → [Download Browser Extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) → [Download MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) ABOUT US [→ Our Manifesto](https://mymind.com/manifesto)[→ Our Promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [→ Terms & Conditions](https://mymind.com/terms) [→ Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy)[→ Frequently Asked Questions](https://mymind.com/faq) HELP & CONTACT [→ Sign in to mymind](https://access.mymind.com/signin)[→ Create a new account](https://access.mymind.com/) [@mymind on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mymind)[Report a bug & help](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/) Thank you for using mymind and being part of our little community. Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # A thought from mymind on social features URL: https://mymind.com/private-first > “One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.” ## A thought from mymind on social features Almost every app or service these days is social. Your note-taking app encourages you to share notes and invite friends to collaborate. Your music app shares what you're listening to with anyone following you. Even your to-do app wants you to connect with friends so they can follow your progress and productivity. We’re conditioned to follow, like, share and comment. And to an extent, there’s nothing wrong with that. We're social creatures by nature. But when everything we do is seen by others, we act differently. We start curating our identity, whether consciously or subconsciously. What we end up with isn't us anymore – or at least, it’s not for us. It’s for others, a taxing effort to shape how we are perceived. “One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Vanity metrics (likes, follower counts, etc.) are useful when they work, but they also make us anxious. We are constantly deliberating, considering, performing, hesitating, editing, filtering, waiting. Even a harmless collaboration feature changes the way we behave. There's a certain pressure that comes with knowing someone can see what you're writing and follow what you're working on as you do it. Collaboration is important, but it can also limit your creativity. Who thinks and moves freely when they’re aware they’re being watched? “When I am, as it were, completely myself, entirely alone, and of good cheer–say, traveling in a carriage or walking after a good meal or during the night when I cannot sleep–it is on such occasions that my ideas flow best and most abundantly.” — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart You might reach a brilliant idea in a group brainstorm, but it’s the time you spent mulling over your thoughts and research beforehand that allowed it to happen. Creativity, a sense of identity, the freedom to explore and think independently, begins in solitude. And that’s what mymind offers. Your mind is your mind. It's your private place. A place where you can be yourself without the pressure to share, collaborate, curate or edit. With mymind you don't have to manage what's private and what's shared with others. You can safely assume that everything in your mind is for your eyes only, by default. In the landscape of digital tools built today, it’s a foreign concept. But when you get used to it, the sense of relief that comes with having a place only for yourself, the possibilities start opening up. “The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone—that is the secret of invention: be alone, that is when ideas are born.” — Nikola Tesla We understand you may want to share a little piece of your mind with a friend. For this purpose, we will soon allow you to create a temporary public share link for single items. The share link will be active for 24 hours before expiring. This way, you can share something specific, but you'll never have to keep track of what's private or public in the future. After 24 hours, it’s automatically private again. And it will stay that way. A place for you, and you alone. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. THE PRODUCT → [Why people love mymind](https://mymind.com/reviews) → [Our Pricing](https://mymind.com/pricing)[→ See how it works](https://mymind.com/videos) OUR APPS [→ Download iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) → [Download Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&ah=oIVxiLViPVHlzc0SrH49usBzYi0) → [Download Browser Extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) → [Download MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) ABOUT US [→ Our Manifesto](https://mymind.com/manifesto)[→ Our Promise](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [→ Terms & Conditions](https://mymind.com/terms) [→ Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy)[→ Frequently Asked Questions](https://mymind.com/faq) HELP & CONTACT [→ Sign in to mymind](https://access.mymind.com/signin)[→ Create a new account](https://access.mymind.com/) [@mymind on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mymind)[Report a bug & help](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/) Thank you for using mymind and being part of our little community. Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # NEW FEATURE: Share a little piece of your mind URL: https://mymind.com/private-links Published: 2022-02-08 > Everything in your mind is private – we can’t even see what’s in there as the creators of mymind.But sometimes, you want to share a piece of your mind with someone else. A passage or quote you appreciated from an article, or a beautiful color palette, or a product on your wishlist.In those cases, you … Everything in your mind is private – we can’t even see what’s in there as the creators of mymind. But sometimes, you want to share a piece of your mind with someone else. A passage or quote you appreciated from an article, or a beautiful color palette, or a product on your wishlist. In those cases, you can create a temporary share link. Inside any expanded card, just click the little toggle to create a temporary share link. Share that link with anyone and they can see only that item (nothing else) from your mind for 24 hours. After that, the link expires and it’s private again. Try it out with a funny meme or motivating quote from your mind. Create the link, send it in your work Slack group. Share a little glimpse into your brilliant mind. --- # Quality of life updates for your mind URL: https://mymind.com/quality-of-life-updates-for-your-mind Published: 2026-02-16 > We made some more quality-of-life improvements for you. Small stuff that makes mymind a little bit more intuitive and enjoyable to use. Automatic note titles ✦ A highly requested one: If you set an H1 headline inside a new untitled note, the headline is now automatically applied as the card title. ✦ If you DON'T … We made some more quality-of-life improvements for you. Small stuff that makes mymind a little bit more intuitive and enjoyable to use. Automatic note titles ✦ A highly requested one: If you set an H1 headline inside a new untitled note, the headline is now automatically applied as the card title. ✦ If you DON'T use an H1 or give it a title, then the first line of text is used as a temporary title for indexing. ✦ If you want a shorter, more precise headline (which is often better for bidirectional linking), you can just overwrite the automatic title. Drag & drop onto macos toolbar icon ✦ With [the latest MacOS app update](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fmymind-extend-your-mind%2Fid1532801185%3Fmt=12/1/0100019c2eaf79a1-9ed18e0b-93c6-483f-800e-66c5ed14637d-000000/KU0ZAwwQi5Q_kFax0eZ4ZicOtTw=464), you can drag and drop onto the icon in the toolbar to upload it to your mind. ✦ Works beautifully for important screenshots, allowing you to keep using your standard native screenshot shortcuts. ✦ Or upload via the mymind icon in your dock ✦ Keep the mymind macos app in your dock, and you can also drop an image or screenshot straight onto the icon to save it. Copy card URLs ✦ Another simple but useful one. You can now copy the card URL so you can use it in other personal apps for private linking purposes. Replacing images for products ✦ In case you missed it, [you can now REPLACE images for product cards.](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=iHKtXPRtS-Q/1/0100019c2eaf79a1-9ed18e0b-93c6-483f-800e-66c5ed14637d-000000/CLYtbogWCNYVDmNxe7RsSxJ4U1w=464) Your mind automatically pulls the best product image when saving it, but if you don't like the image it grabbed, you can replace it. Just drag and drop an image on top of the old one. There's more in the works! Feel free to reply if you have questions or requests for us, and as always a real human will answer you. --- # NEW FEATURE: Beautiful, distraction-free reading URL: https://mymind.com/reading-mode Published: 2022-05-25 > Finally, you can read articles distraction-free, straight within your mind.Just open the card and click the little Reading Mode button. You’ll then see the full article you saved, rather than the short summary you saw before. That means: Read with no distractions, ads or clutter Your mind strips all the extra stuff away from the … Finally, you can read articles distraction-free, straight within your mind. Just open the card and click the little Reading Mode button. You’ll then see the full article you saved, rather than the short summary you saw before. That means: Read with no distractions, ads or clutter Your mind strips all the extra stuff away from the article and leaves you with a clean, easy-to-read version of the article. No more ads, cluttered design or other distractions. No more jumping out to external links Before, you had to click a link and jump out of mymind to read an article on its original site. Now it’s all within your mind. No external tabs filling your browser (that you’ll ultimately X out of without reading), no runaround. Your articles are safe within your mind If the original website deletes the article, or the page is lost or broken, it’s still safe within your mind. By saving it, you’ve preserved your own copy to keep as long as it’s important to you. Think of Reading Mode as the cozy corner of your mind. Your mental armchair, where you can sink in and relax with a good article or story. It’s just you and your mind, reading to soak it all in. --- # ˗ˏˋ NEW ˎˊ˗ Reddit support URL: https://mymind.com/reddit-support Published: 2024-07-02 > You no longer have to dig through Subreddits to track down that one useful Reddit post you remember reading. Save a Reddit post with a click, and it will now show up in your mind with its own special card design. Search reddit to find it later. Now all your posts are now in one private place. … You no longer have to dig through Subreddits to track down that one useful Reddit post you remember reading. Save a Reddit post with a click, and it will now show up in your mind with its own special card design. Search reddit to find it later. Now all your posts are now in one private place. Save the nerdy threads, the smutty fan-fiction, the confessions, the vulnerable questions. You're the only one who will see it. --- # Fair Refund Policy URL: https://mymind.com/refund-policy > mymind's fair refund policy. ## Fair Refund Policy Last updated: April 22, 2020 We're not in the business of keeping you hostage or take away money from you that we don't deserve. If you ever feel unhappy with our product, for any reason, just contact us at service@mymind.com and we will take care of you. ## Examples of full refunds we grant → If you were just charged for your next month of service but you meant to cancel, we’re happy to refund that extra charge if you contact us within the first 14 days after the charge. ## Partial refunds → If you forgot to cancel your account a few months ago, and there’s been activity on your account since then, we’ll review your account usage and figure out a partial refund based on how many months you used it. → If we had extended downtime (multiple hours in a day, or multiple days in a month) or you emailed customer service and it took multiple days to get back to you, we’d issue a partial credit to your account. ## We will figure it out, either way In the end, it always comes down to a case-by-case basis. We're here to help and we want you to be happy either way. Just reach out to service@mymind.com and we will do our best to make your mind happy. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # Why people love their new mind — Reviews URL: https://mymind.com/reviews > Why people love their new mind: reviews from mymind members. “A repository for visual inspiration like I’ve always dreamed about it. I wish I had this years ago, and I can already feel the creativity flowing.” Review by member [Fabrizio Rinaldi](https://twitter.com/linuz90) More reviews by real people* *unless we all live in a simulation, then they may be bots You know those sites you see and think "this will come in handy later" but then spend hours searching for? Just add it to your mind. REVIEW BY [Miguel](https://twitter.com/m1guelpf/status/1360280294725664773) I have struggled to find anything remotely like your app to aid my day to day ADHD life and university learning. REVIEW BY Anonymous I had so many notes, scraps of paper and bookmarks. I thought I was going to lose my mind. Then I found mymind. REVIEW BY [Joe](https://twitter.com/JoeMorrissey/status/1360287666823180295) Whoever made this app clearly knows how a nuerodivergent mind works and I cannot thank them enough for changing my life. mymind truly lives up to becoming your “second mind.” As someone with terrible recall and who hates losing things, it brings me peace knowing I’ll always be able to find it later. REVIEW BY [Corey](https://twitter.com/coreyhainesco/status/1360291448952770560) I love the app and it frees up my ADHD brain so much on a daily basis. My one place to go for all my thoughts, ideas and anything else. REVIEW BY [Suresh](https://twitter.com/spenumatsa/status/1360298944002146311) I'm on a mission to find the best AI tools to help me w/my ADHD. Just found mymind WOW is all I gotta say check it out. Its been 24hrs using it but I see the potential! I enjoy your app as an ADHD adult woman and mother of 3 who is also self-employed. I journal in it, I make lists. There really is no app quite like it... REVIEW BY Marilyn mymind takes care of the organization of my bookmarks, notes, quotes, tweets, books, PDFs, and images. All I need to do is click a button to save it. REVIEW BY [Eric](https://twitter.com/ericgregorich/status/1360299364380528642) My ADHD brain is a sensory tornado, and executive functions like memory and organization often play hide-and-seek, leaving me feeling overwhelmed... This AI-powered tool has single-handedly rescued me from the digital swamp and brought some semblance of order back into my life. This app is a no-brainer. Shoutout to the team behind. *They already had me with the blurred colors. REVIEW BY [Andreas](https://twitter.com/avstorm/status/1360300119585787905) The simplicity of use, no distractions (yay for ADHD!), great UI, the minimalism. All which are huge benefits for people who are neurodiverse. I love tools where you can add content in an unstructured way, but can find everything back in a structured manner. mymind just does that. REVIEW BY [Erwin](https://twitter.com/erwblo/status/1360300134731370496) I am IN LOVE with the app btw. Just found it yesterday and instantly subscribed. THANK YOU for making an app like this that's so beautiful, functional, AND privacy focused! REVIEW BY Chris I have ADHD and no app (seriously no app) has been as helpful as this one. mymind is a tool that respects your attention—balancing effortless capture and AI-assisted recall with a philosophy driven by a desire to make modern tech more human(e). REVIEW BY [Jonathan](https://twitter.com/jdsimcoe/status/1360301687253028865) I came across mymind when I was looking for content curation tools to capture important insights from all my newsletters. After trying the free trial, I was really impressed with the tool. What drew me to it was the simplicity of it. Sometimes, the more robust you make an app, the less user-friendly it gets. But mymind focuses on doing one thing really well - and that's capturing and storing all the pieces of info you come across in day-to-day life, similar to how your actual mind works. My favorite feature is the serendipity feature, where you get to surface info from a long time ago that you might have forgotten about. I absolutely love this app and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimalist way of capturing content. REVIEW BY Theja Mymind has become an essential tool in clearing your mind of things you want to remember later. When the time comes, finding a specific memory is a search away. REVIEW BY [Alex](https://twitter.com/alexnicolai__/status/1360302811490127872) mymind is one of the best products I have come across in the market. It's simple and highly efficient for a person to revisit their saved memories that are automatically structured. And the way I could add tags and filter were stunning. Being a designer such a tool helps a lot. REVIEW BY [Subramanian](https://twitter.com/journeyofdfool/status/1360305918957637634) I don’t tag or use folders since I started using mymind. I can find things easily by color, type, object. Minimum Required Effort to surface things I found interesting. Game changer, no more complex Notion dbs or lost articles in Pocket. The future is mymind. REVIEW BY [Fede](https://twitter.com/FedeSanchez0/status/1360322469681369088) mymind is a fantastic invention that goes beyond just an app. It’s an extension of our mind. REVIEW BY [Anubhav](https://twitter.com/anchovytrex/status/1360368973078962179) I love mymind, it's one of a kind! I use it constantly. REVIEW BY [Stephen](https://twitter.com/Rooligan/status/1360299400128417792) Bye-bye bookmarks. mymind is something we never knew we needed, and now we can’t do without. Essential for gathering and collating my thoughts. REVIEW BY [Craig](https://twitter.com/sticks1212/status/1360441014054514690) Using mymind feels and works like I'd want my own mind to work. I'm calmer & I have mymind to thank for that. REVIEW BY [Theunis](https://twitter.com/TheunisTheMaker/status/1360489452360065025) I'm now finding this to be more beneficial than my previous idea-catching method which was to take a screenshot. Or add a bookmark. All meaningless. With mymind, I'm forced to add a quick note or tag, and this is making all the difference. And, yes, I'm diagnosed and medicated ADHD. 52 year old woman :) Found something interesting on the internet? Add it to mymind and you will find it again – forever. REVIEW BY [Michele](https://twitter.com/HeyDrabi/status/1360524616289185793) I'm a college student with ADHD and I have memory issues. Because of this it can be really tough for me to remember things, so @mymind remembers them for me. I don’t mind anymore what I put into mymind and therefore share maybe to followers, because it’s my digital mind. So happy to have a place it with mymind. REVIEW BY [Torsten](https://twitter.com/torstenbergler/status/1360553596450988034) Seriously, I'd been looking for an app like this for a very long time. As an artist, illustrator, and writer I've needed a way to reliably save images, reference material, quotes, etc. from a wide variety of places/sources and to be able to view them in a beautiful full-screen way exactly like mymind allows me to do. Mymind is more than an app or a tool. Mymind is a private space for your mind to sail into it with your thoughts and your own "private" world, with it magical-minimal interface. Got Something on your mind?, Just put it there and it will be taken care of. REVIEW BY [IIV](https://twitter.com/IIVSlr/status/1360902076893650948) I like the website a lot. It’s comprehensive and has a good user experience. But only after following mymind on Twitter, I started to understand the principle and wanted to be part of. REVIEW BY [Marianne](https://twitter.com/strassenmomente/status/1360950081231482881) Mymind is besides the best digital way to save all things that you let it remember for you, a pure joy to use. It simply brings a smile to my face everytime I open this great simple uncluttered app. No hassle to find something, the AI simply works! REVIEW BY [Roel](https://twitter.com/Rooligan/status/1360299400128417792) Create your own little, private world. [SIGN UP NOW](https://access.mymind.com/) --- # Right click URL: https://mymind.com/right-click Published: 2022-05-18 > It's your mind here, with a little pro tip for you: You can now right click any card in your mind to add a quick tag or delete the card. For text cards (like quotes, highlights or notes), you'll see an additional option to copy the card text to your clipboard. Click and only the text will … It's your mind here, with a little pro tip for you: You can now right click any card in your mind to add a quick tag or delete the card. For text cards (like quotes, highlights or notes), you'll see an additional option to copy the card text to your clipboard. Click and only the text will be copied, so you can paste it in a Tweet, message, research paper or elsewhere. On mobile, just long-press the card to open the same options. You no longer need to open a card to make quick changes. Just click or long-press and keep moving. It may seem simple, but it's one more tiny spark of energy saved for your real mind. Energy you can spend on something other than organizing your tool. --- # Rose Florence can't stop thinking about miniatures, ceramics & that one documentary URL: https://mymind.com/rose-florence-cant-stop-thinking-about-miniatures-ceramics-that-one-documentary Published: 2026-03-26 > Rose Florence Anderson is behind The Rose Period, a Substack you likely already follow, if you care about art and beauty. She’s often surfacing artists and work you wished you’d known about sooner. Rose is also the brand director at Alex Mill, which makes sense given her keen eye for color. I was curious to know … Rose Florence Anderson is behind [The Rose Period](https://theroseperiod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips), a Substack you likely already follow, if you care about art and beauty. She’s often surfacing artists and work you wished you’d known about sooner. Rose is also the brand director at Alex Mill, which makes sense given her keen eye for color. I was curious to know what’s been on her mind lately and she kindly obliged. What super specific thing are you obsessing over lately? Super specific is my specialty. Lately I’ve been obsessed with miniatures — especially the Stettheimer sisters’ [dollhouse](https://www.mcny.org/exhibition/stettheimer-dollhouse-new-light) at the Museum of the City of New York. It’s one of the city’s best hidden gems and even includes original tiny artworks by artists like Marcel Duchamp. A product of any kind you’ve been appreciating lately? [Ceramics you can’t find anywhere else](https://www.instagram.com/somthings2021/) by [somsack sikhounmuong](https://open.substack.com/users/221705239-somsack-sikhounmuong?utm_source=mentions) Is there anything better than homemade? I think not, especially when it’s this cool. Our creative director at [Alex Mill](https://go.shopmy.us/p-45370920), Somsack makes the most spectacular hand-built clay vases, soap dishes, and snack plates. Each is unexpected and totally one of a kind, and it’s hard not to notice his extra special touch: a rock pocketed from a Positano beach, a crackle glaze, a smatter of polka dots. Get one for yourself but also, it makes the most perfect gift. Speaking of gifts, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given or received? My mom spent an entire summer handwriting our family recipes into an old-school recipe box for my birthday. She had my dad and my siblings write some too, so I’d always have their handwriting. Also tucked inside: a few of my grandmother’s original cards — spaghetti stains included. I opened it and cried. It felt like a little archive of our family. What’s the most interesting thing you screenshotted in recent weeks? The purple/red combos on the Fall Winter 26 runways. The [Marni](https://www.marni.com/en-us/marni-fw26-vol2.html), [Prada](https://www.prada.com/us/en/pradasphere/fashion-shows/2026/fw-womenswear.html), and [Chloe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pxZGehX3wQ) shows were my fave. What’s a movie or TV series you tell everyone to watch? [THIS documentary](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RnYcPLLiGFk)about the [Vogels](https://www.nga.gov/stories/articles/remembering-vogels-modern-art-collectors), a librarian and a postal worker who somehow built one of the most important contemporary art collections in the world… out of their one-bedroom New York City apartment. They didn’t buy the big, obvious pieces. They bought the stuff artists were making on the way to those pieces. Early Sol LeWitt wall-drawing instructions instead of the finished wall. Tiny Eva Hesse studies in latex and string before the sculptures. Even a literal rope scrap from Richard Tuttle’s larger installation. They got creative and scrappy: they bought in early, cheap, and before anyone else cared. Now that little apartment collection lives at the NATIONAL GALLERY. It’s a good reminder you don’t need a huge income to start collecting. Get creative be curious. And most of all, just start! ⚘ --- # Find your favorite Tweets instantly URL: https://mymind.com/save-find-your-favorite-tweets-in-one-place Published: 2022-07-13 > When you save a tweet within Twitter, you have no idea where it goes. Did you favorite it? Bookmark it? Message it to yourself or someone else? When you save a tweet to your mind, you know exactly where to find it later. One click and it's in your own personal search engine forever, whether … When you save a tweet within Twitter, you have no idea where it goes. Did you favorite it? Bookmark it? Message it to yourself or someone else? When you save a tweet to your mind, you know exactly where to find it later. One click and it's in your own personal search engine forever, whether the original tweet is deleted later or not. While viewing a tweet on your desktop, just hit the + sign in your browser to save it to your mind (assuming you have the mymind extension installed). On mobile, click the share icon and share it to the mymind app like you would share anything else. Search “type:tweets” in mymind to see all the tweets you've saved in one place. Or search any word you can remember from a specific tweet you're trying to recall. No need to scour the internet, dig through your Twitter account or try recounting the punch line from memory. It's all in your mind. --- # Saving highlights to your mind URL: https://mymind.com/saving-highlights-to-your-mind Published: 2022-08-18 > Consider the hammer. Since the Stone Age, we’ve been using this simple tool to accomplish tasks — and it hasn’t evolved too much since then. It does the job, it goes back on the shelf. It’s a tool in the truest sense of the word: a means to an end. Think of mymind as that … Consider the hammer. Since the Stone Age, we’ve been using this simple tool to accomplish tasks — and it hasn’t evolved too much since then. It does the job, it goes back on the shelf. It’s a tool in the truest sense of the word: a means to an end. Think of mymind as that kind of tool. It doesn’t ask you to organize it, optimize or think about it at all. Just use it when you need it, then move forward. Especially when you’re reading online. With the mymind browser extension or mobile app installed, you can save quotes, feedback, notes or any other text to your mind without losing focus. Just highlight the text, right click and add to mymind on desktop. On mobile, highlight and share it to your mind like you’d share anything else. When a passage strikes you in an article, or when you need to save todos from a coworker's email, highlight and put it in your mind. The text will be saved visually with a link to the original source. mymind is there to help you remember anything that feeds your real mind. Save and find what you need in seconds, then put it back on the shelf. --- # Say no to dropdowns & date pickers URL: https://mymind.com/say-no-to-dropdowns-date-pickers Published: 2023-05-27 > Much like paperweights, neck ties and avocado toast, date pickers & dropdowns are cumbersome relics that have somehow stuck around anyway. We decided to try a different way of time organization in mymind. Watch the video → Instead of choosing dates from a dropdown or picker, just type it into your search bar using natural … Much like paperweights, neck ties and avocado toast, date pickers & dropdowns are cumbersome relics that have somehow stuck around anyway. We decided to try a different way of time organization in mymind. [Watch the video →](https://mymind.com/videos#search-by-time) Instead of choosing dates from a dropdown or picker, just type it into your search bar using natural language like: Yesterday Last month Tuesday April 5 2022 This year January-March Narrowing down your time search Searching by time becomes even more useful as a Deep Search. For example, you could search: This week, hit enter and add notes February, hit enter and add articles Last year hit enter and add videos This works as a filter, showing you only the cards you saved within the time/date range you specified. Turning your time search into a Space Any frequent time searches can also be saved as a Space, so you can return to them with a click. For example: Save a search for this week's notes or todos as a smart space. You'll then see your space beneath the search bar, where you can click to view all your latest notes each week. We asked ourselves why we needed to search and organize our things like tax accountants from the 1990s and we decided, we didn't. We hope you agree this new way of traveling through time is much more enjoyable and even little bit fun. --- # Search text within graphics URL: https://mymind.com/search-text-within-graphics Published: 2022-04-19 > Did you know you can search for text inside images?If you save a screenshot, photo or graphic with any kind of text on it, your mind can read the text on that image. Just search any keyword you remember.I find this especially helpful in cases like this:To find memes I’ve saved: I’m always saving random … Did you know you can search for text inside images? If you save a screenshot, photo or graphic with any kind of text on it, your mind can read the text on that image. Just search any keyword you remember. I find this especially helpful in cases like this: To find memes I’ve saved: I’m always saving random memes and graphics that make me smile or make me think. If I remember just one keyword from the meme, I can usually find it instantly in mymind. To find inspiration: I’m forever nostalgic for the Golden Age of Advertising, and I often save images of old print ads to inspire me and my copywriter for our own projects. Searching any word I remember from an old add will turn it up instantly. To search for products & packaging: Now and then I’ll take a photo of a product I enjoy, whether I like the packaging, or I want to buy it for myself, or I just want to look it up later. I can find the image later by searching the brand name or a keyword I remember from the packaging. – To find my handwritten notes: Yes, mymind can even scan your handwriting (if it’s reasonably legible handwriting, that is). If I take a photo of a handwritten note or todo list, I can usually find it by searching any word from the note. --- # Searching tags in your mind URL: https://mymind.com/searching-tags-in-your-mind Published: 2023-08-17 > Want to find your tagged cards in your mind? Type #yourtag in the search bar and hit enter. Without the # in front, it’s a regular keyword search – which may include tagged cards, along with others mymind deems relevant. Add # and hit enter, and mymind will show you ONLY the cards matching this … Want to find your tagged cards in your mind? Type #yourtag in the search bar and hit enter. Without the # in front, it’s a regular keyword search – which may include tagged cards, along with others mymind deems relevant. Add #and hit enter, and mymind will show you ONLY the cards matching this tag. Be sure to hit enter to make it an official tag search. --- # Shift + Click to edit cards in bulk URL: https://mymind.com/shift-click Published: 2022-06-21 > Have you tried holding shift while selecting a card in mymind? Shift + Click activates bulk action mode in mymind, so you can make changes to multiple cards at one time. This is especially great for tagging. If you’ve saved multiple cards for a specific work project, for example, you can bulk select them and … Have you tried holding shift while selecting a card in mymind? Shift + Click activates bulk action mode in mymind, so you can make changes to multiple cards at one time. This is especially great for tagging. If you’ve saved multiple cards for a specific work project, for example, you can bulk select them and add the tag “project X.” That tag will be applied to all selected cards. It’s also nice for a quick clean-up, if you have several cards you’re ready to remove from your mind. (For a more serendipitous cleaning experience, try Clear Your Mind mode!). We hope this simple feature makes it even easier to use your mind. Are you wishing for other specific features? Reply here and share your ideas. There’s a human on the other side who wants to hear them! --- # Shortcuts to rule your mind URL: https://mymind.com/shortcuts-to-rule-your-mind Published: 2022-07-11 > If you’ve ever watched over a coworker’s shoulder at their desk, you’ll see they navigate the computer in a different way than you. They use specific keyboard shortcuts you never think to use. Or they may not know shortcuts at all, still copy & pasting with manual clicks in the Edit dropdown (you’d be surprised).Our … If you’ve ever watched over a coworker’s shoulder at their desk, you’ll see they navigate the computer in a different way than you. They use specific keyboard shortcuts you never think to use. Or they may not know shortcuts at all, still copy & pasting with manual clicks in the Edit dropdown (you’d be surprised). Our tools are so personal, we form our own systems and habits, and follow them for years without even realizing we have them. So we thought it might be helpful to point out a few mymind tips & tricks that you might not have discovered on your own: - To create a new note: Hit N - Save a note as a new card: ⌘ / CTRL + ENTER - Exit a card view: ESC - Focus on the search field: ENTER --- # So magical, you didn't see it URL: https://mymind.com/so-magical-you-didnt-see-it Published: 2022-12-15 > At any given moment, your brain is doing countless tasks for you: Making sure you breathe. That your eyes blink. That you digest your food. That you're aware of your surroundings. Simultaneously (on top of all of that), it's instantly translating and processing the words you're reading right now. Pretty incredible, when you think about … At any given moment, your brain is doing countless tasks for you: Making sure you breathe. That your eyes blink. That you digest your food. That you're aware of your surroundings. Simultaneously (on top of all of that), it's instantly translating and processing the words you're reading right now. Pretty incredible, when you think about it. mymind is inspired by the way your brain works. All the magic happens behind the scenes, so your conscious, working mind can think about more important things. Compare that to a standard bookmarking tool. Everything you bookmark with a standard tool is treated the same way. It's saved as a standard link or file with the default preview image. It's up to you to make sense of it and file it away so you can find it later. Meaning: You need to categorize it, tag it, put it in a folder, put that folder in another folder and hope you find it later. It requires you to stop in your tracks and think about what you're doing, every time you want to save something. That’s not the case with mymind. When you bookmark with mymind (a link, image, book, product – anything), it automatically analyzes it and categorizes it for you behind the scenes. Save an image? Your mind scans the image, extracts important details and tags it for you. It knows the designer of the lamp in the photo. It knows the style of the painting you saved. It knows a car appears in your image, that the car is yellow, who made the car, what model it is, where it’s driving. Save a URL? mymind analyzes the URL, extracts the key words so you can find it later, and determines how to save it: As a website, article, product, Wikipedia link, realty listing, etc. Each show up with their own visual card in your mind so you can tell what they are at a glance. Save a book? mymind automatically recognizes and categorizes it as a book for you. Even better, the book shows up as a beautiful book card, so you can easily spot the cover when browsing your mind. Save a tweet? mymind knows it’s a tweet and saves at as one for you, with its own special preview. Search “websites” or “articles” or “books” or “tweets” or “movies” or “notes” or “lamp” or “yellow” — search any detail you remember from what you saved, and it will instantly appear in front of you. You didn’t organize it, you didn’t categorize it, put it in a folder, tag it, label it, title it, or stop to think about it at all beyond hitting save. mymind did it all for you. Just like the complex machinations of your real brain, constantly working behind the scenes without your conscious knowledge, you might not even notice mymind’s magic. If it’s doing its job well, it *just works.* --- # Software doesn't matter. URL: https://mymind.com/software-doesnt-matter Published: 2023-04-21 > We believe software should stay out of the way and let you focus on what matters – which isn’t software. In that spirit, we follow these 3 design principles for everything we build: mymind principle #1 Design that pleases the mind serves it. If we strive to make it beautiful, we automatically make it useful. … We believe software should stay out of the way and let you focus on what matters – which isn’t software. In that spirit, we follow these 3 design principles for everything we build: mymind principle #1 Design that pleases the mind serves it. If we strive to make it beautiful, we automatically make it useful. mymind principle #2 The less you think about mymind, the better. We believe in clutter-free experiences without dropdowns, filters and the usual demanding UI you’ll find in other apps. mymind principle #3 We’re not concerned with churning out more features and functionality. Your mind just works. It doesn’t really matter how. It does the work for you, not the other way around. We could easily add more features and options to keep up with other tools. And that might make some people happy in the short term. But a few years down the line, it would only leave us with a bloated, unusable tool far from our original vision. Which is why we filter every decision we make for mymind through these design principles, every day. To create a tool that fulfills its purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. --- # Create instant collections in your mind with Spaces URL: https://mymind.com/something-new-is-coming Published: 2023-01-31 > It might be what you think it is. But it’s not exactly what you think it is. We’re calling it SPACES, and it’s now officially available in your mind. Watch the video to see how it works → Spaces makes it even easier to find important things you’ve saved, or groups of related things you’ve … It might be what you think it is. But it’s not exactly what you think it is. We’re calling it SPACES, and it’s now officially available in your mind. [Watch the video to see how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBwT_7ZZl8A&t=1s) Spaces makes it even easier to find important things you’ve saved, or groups of related things you’ve saved, all in one place. Even better, it requires zero organization, curation or additional work from you. We hope you like it! --- # mymind — Subprocessors URL: https://mymind.com/subprocessors This topic is covered by the privacy policy, which has the most accurate and current information: [Privacy policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) (markdown: https://mymind.com/privacypolicy.md). --- # Tag hopping URL: https://mymind.com/tag-hopping Published: 2022-09-12 > Here’s a fun little experiment for you: Try clicking a random tag inside one of the cards you’ve saved in mymind. What shows up?  Now open any card from those results and click another random tag. Keep hopping from tag to tag – if you’ve saved enough if your mind, you might be surprised by … Here’s a fun little experiment for you: Try clicking a random tag inside one of the cards you’ve saved in mymind. What shows up? Now open any card from those results and click another random tag. Keep hopping from tag to tag – if you’ve saved enough if your mind, you might be surprised by the results. A card tagged “jewelry” might lead you to the tag “electric blue,” which leads you to the tag “visual arts,” which leads you to the tag “organism,” which leads you to this delightful image of bumblebee butts: Where will your tags lead you? Open your mind and try it out. --- # Terms & Conditions URL: https://mymind.com/terms > Terms and conditions for using mymind. ## Terms of Service Last updated: November 25, 2020 From our small team at mymind: Thank you for your trust. It means a lot. Since we don't know all of you personally, we have to put some Terms of Service in place to make things simple for you and for us. We’ll keep this in plain English and avoid confusing legal terms wherever possible. ## Hey, we're mymind, Inc. When we say “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” in this document, we are referring to mymind, Inc. When we say “Services,” we mean any product created and maintained by mymind, Inc. Right now that's just mymind.com, whether delivered within a web browser, desktop application, mobile application or any other format. We may update these Terms of Service in the future. Typically, changes are only to clarify some of these terms by linking to an expanded related policy. Whenever we make a significant change to our policies, we will also send you an email if you're using our services or product. When you use our Services, now or in the future, you are agreeing to the latest Terms of Service. That's true for any of our existing and future products, and all features that we add to our Services over time. There may be times where we do not exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms of Service; in doing so, we are not waiving that right or provision. These terms do contain a limitation of our liability. If you violate any of these terms, we may terminate your account. That's a broad statement and it means you need to place a lot of trust in us. We do our best to deserve that trust by being open about who we are and how we work, and by keeping an open door to your feedback, at any time! ### Account Terms 1. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation. We recommend you set up two-factor authentication for added security (we support both Google and Apple Login, which both support two-factor authentication). 2. You may not use the Services for any purpose outlined in our [Use Restrictions policy.](https://mymind.com/use-restrictions) 3. You are responsible for all content posted and activity that occurs under your account. 4. You must be a human. Accounts registered by “bots” or other automated methods are not permitted. ### Payment, Refunds, and Plan Changes 1. If you are on the free version of mymind.com, it is really free: we do not ask you for your credit card and — just like for customers who pay for our services — we do not sell your data. 2. We currently offer a free plan. We explain this via the email you receive after signing up. If you upgrade to a paid plan and later cancel your subscription, you will be immediately downgraded or suspended from your account. Of course, we will always send you multiple reminders ahead of time before we do anything to your inactive account. See [our cancellation policy](https://mymind.com/cancellation-policy) for more details. 3. If you are upgrading from a free plan to a paid plan, we will charge your card immediately and your billing cycle will start on the day of your upgrade. For other upgrades or downgrades in plan level, the new rate starts from the next billing cycle. 4. All fees are exclusive of taxes, levies or duties imposed by taxing authorities. Where required, we will collect those taxes on behalf of the taxing authority and remit those taxes to taxing authorities. Otherwise, you are responsible for payment of all taxes, levies or duties. 5. We process refunds according to our [Fair Refund policy](https://mymind.com/refund-policy). ### Cancellation and Termination 1. You are solely responsible for properly canceling your account. Within mymind.com (via the desktop version), we provide a simple no-questions-asked cancellation link. You can find instructions for how to cancel your account in our [Cancellation policy](https://mymind.com/cancellation-policy). An email or phone request to cancel your account is not automatically considered cancellation. If you need help cancelling your account, you can always contact us at service@mymind.com 2. All of your content will be inaccessible from the Services immediately upon cancellation. Within 30 days, all content will be permanently deleted from active systems and logs. Within 60 days, all content will be permanently deleted from our backups. We cannot recover this information once it has been permanently deleted. We currently do not offer an export of your profile. 3. If you cancel the Service before the end of your current paid up month, your cancellation will take effect immediately, and you will not be charged again. We do not automatically prorate unused time in the last billing cycle. See our [Fair Refund policy](https://mymind.com/refund-policy) for more details. 4. We have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of our Services for any reason at any time. Suspension means you and any other users on your account will not be able to access the account or any content in the account. Termination will furthermore result in the deletion of your account or your access to your account, and the forfeiture and relinquishment of all content in your account. We also reserve the right to refuse the use of the Services to anyone for any reason at any time. We have this clause because statistically speaking, out of the hundreds of thousands of accounts on our Services, there is usually at least one doing something nefarious. There are some things we staunchly stand against and this clause is how we exercise that stance. For more details, see our [Use Restrictions policy](https://mymind.com/use-restrictions). 5. Verbal, physical, written or other abuse (including threats of abuse or retribution) of our employees will result in immediate account termination. ### Modifications to the Service and Prices 1. We make a promise to keep our service running for as long as we possibly can. That means when it comes to security, privacy, and customer support, we will continue to maintain any legacy Services. Sometimes it becomes technically impossible to continue a feature or we redesign a part of our Services because we think it could be better or we decide to close new signups of a product. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any part of our Services with or without notice. 2. Sometimes we change the pricing structure for our products. When we do that, we tend to exempt existing customers from those changes. However, we may choose to change the prices for existing customers. If we do so, we will give at least 30 days notice and will notify you via the email address on record. We may also post a notice about changes on our websites or the affected Services themselves. ### Uptime, Security, and Privacy 1. Your use of mymind Services is at your sole risk. We provide these Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not offer service-level agreements for our Services — but we do take uptime of our applications seriously. 2. We take many measures to protect and secure your data through backups, redundancies and encryption. We enforce encryption for data transmission from the public internet. There are some edge cases where we may send your data through our network unencrypted. 3. When you use our Services, you entrust us with your data. We take that trust to heart. You agree that mymind, Inc may process your data as described in our [Privacy Policy](https://mymind.com/privacypolicy) and for no other purpose. We as humans can access specific data of yours for the following reasons: → To help you with support requests you make. However, we do NOT have access to your content in your account (your mind). Any bug fixing requires testing and troubleshooting on our end as we're not able to look at your account data. While this makes support more difficult for us, we believe that the resulting privacy of this measure is more important to us and our mission. → To safeguard mymind, Inc. We'll look at logs and metadata (such as server activity to prevent misuse) as part of our work to ensure the security of your data and the Services as a whole. → To the extent required by applicable law. 4. We use third-party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage and related technology required to run the Services. You can see a list of all sub-processors that handle your data [right here](https://mymind.com/subprocessors). 5. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), mymind, Inc. is a “service provider,” not a “business” or “third party,” with respect to your use of the Services. That means we process any data you share with us only for the purpose you signed up for and as described in these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not retain, use, disclose or sell any of that information for any other commercial purposes unless we have your explicit permission. And on the flip-side, you agree to comply with your requirements under the CCPA and not use mymind, Inc.'s services in a way that violates the regulations. ### Copyright and Content Ownership 1. All content shared via our Services must comply with U.S. copyright law. 2. We claim no intellectual property rights over the material you provide to the Services. All materials uploaded remain yours. 3. We do not pre-screen content, but reserve the right (but not the obligation) to take down any publicly shared content that violates our [Use Restrictions.](https://mymind.com/use-restrictions) 4. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Services, use of the Services, or access to the Services without the express written permission by the Company. 5. You must not modify another website so as to falsely imply that it is associated with the Services or the Company. ### Features and Bugs We design our Services with care, based on our own experience and the experiences of customers who share their time and feedback. However, there is no such thing as a service that pleases everybody. We make no guarantees that our Services will meet your specific requirements or expectations. We also test all of our features extensively before shipping them. As with any software, our Services will inevitably have some bugs. We track the bugs reported to us and work through priority issues, especially any related to security or privacy. Not all reported bugs will be fixed and we don't guarantee completely error-free Services. ### Storage Space Limits & Fair use Our current plans are designed to be fair and not get in the way. To make sure we are able to keep our product at our current prices, we've established storage limits for the usage of mymind.com. With our STUDENT plan (only available for students), the file size limit is 15MB per file. The total storage is 100GB. The STUDENT plan does not support bulk uploads for files. Our annual MASTERMIND plan ups the upload limit per file to 50MB and the total storage of your mind to 200GB. Bulk uploads are supported. We've noticed the majority of our members do not come close to these limits, but if you do exceed these limits, please consider reaching out to us so we can find a possible solution for you. mymind.com currently supports all major image formats and PDFs for file uploads. We do not support video files or other non-visual files at this point. ## Liability We mention liability throughout these Terms but to put it all in one section: You expressly understand and agree that the Company shall not be liable, in law or in equity, to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, lost profits, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the Services; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods, data, information or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from the Services; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party on the service; (v) or any other matter relating to this Terms of Service or the Services, whether as a breach of contract, tort (including negligence whether active or passive), or any other theory of liability. In other words: choosing to use our Services means you are making a bet on us. If the bet does not work out, that's on you, not us. We do our best to be as safe a bet as possible through careful management of the business; investments in security, infrastructure, and talent; and by caring about you and your data. If you choose to use our Services, thank you for betting on us and giving your trust. We take it seriously. If you have a question about any part of our Terms of Service, please contact service@mymind.com © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # That's a good quote URL: https://mymind.com/thats-a-good-quote Published: 2024-03-20 > With mymind, you can save what inspires you without judgment, and without breaking focus. Two clicks and it's in your mind, for your eyes only. This works beautifully with quotes. How to save quotes on desktop First, install our browser extension. Then highlight the text, quotation marks included, and right click to save a sentence or … With mymind, you can save what inspires you without judgment, and without breaking focus. Two clicks and it's in your mind, for your eyes only. This works beautifully with quotes. How to save quotes on desktop First, [install our browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions). Then highlight the text, quotation marks included, and right click to save a sentence or passage to your mind as a quote. (Without the quotation marks, it will be saved as a highlight.) How to save quotes on mobile Select the text, being sure to include the quotation marks again, and select Share from the options that appear. Share it to the mymind app ([get the iOS app here](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) or [our Android app here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US&gl=US)). *Pro tip: You can pin the app so it appears at the front of your share options.* How to find quotes later Just type quotes in the search field and hit enter. Or you can search for any keyword you remember from the quote. If mymind were only a quote library, we'd still be in there every day for inspiration and energy. But of course, quotes are just one of many things you can save as you build your beautiful mind. --- # The art of "slow" gift giving URL: https://mymind.com/the-art-of-slow-gift-giving Published: 2022-11-05 > For many of us, the holidays are synonymous with chaos. On top of travel and final work deadlines for the year, we have the pressure of gift shopping. And we usually put it off until the last minute. With mymind, giving now feels more intentional and meaningful. Instead of scrambling for obligatory gifts, we slowly … For many of us, the holidays are synonymous with chaos. On top of travel and final work deadlines for the year, we have the pressure of gift shopping. And we usually put it off until the last minute. With mymind, giving now feels more intentional and meaningful. Instead of scrambling for obligatory gifts, we slowly save ideas on an ongoing basis. Creating a gift list in mymind When someone mentions something they want or need, just tuck it away quickly in your mind. Put it in a note or save the link along with the tag gift, and you'll remember it when you need it. Later, when a holiday or birthday comes around, just search #gift to find all your gift ideas. Even better, surprise someone when there's no special occasion. Saving a gift wishlist You can also use mymind to remember gift ideas for yourself. Just save the link and it will show up as a product in your mind. A quick type:product search will reveal everything on your wishlist. An unexpected side effect: The act of saving the product to your mind can relieve the intensity of longing for it. Often, your product search will reveal things you no longer need or care about, which frees you from it. You can delete it from your mind and move forward. __ Instead of making last minute, stressful purchases for the people you care about, you can now simply draw from your mental database. Gift giving is now a mindful act, as it’s intended to be. --- # The magic of deep search URL: https://mymind.com/the-deep-search Published: 2022-03-14 > Did you know you can use multiple keywords to narrow down your search in mymind? Just add one word, hit enter and add another to refine the results even further.Say you’re decorating your apartment and saved multiple options for your couch. Search the word COUCH, press enter and add BLUE (or any color). You’ll then … Did you know you can use multiple keywords to narrow down your search in mymind? Just add one word, hit enter and add another to refine the results even further. Say you’re decorating your apartment and saved multiple options for your couch. Search the word COUCH, press enter and add BLUE (or any color). You’ll then only see blue couches. Trying to remember a specific quote you read last week, but can’t recall a keyword? Search LAST WEEK, hit enter and add QUOTES. You’ll then see only the quotes you saved last week. (This is a time travel deep search, which we’ll dig into more soon.) Say you saved a specific book to your mind and you can remember the author, but not the name. Just search BOOKS, hit enter and type the author’s name. Looking for a good weekend read from your bookmarks? Search ARTICLES + NEW YORKER (or whichever publication you’re in the mood for) and find an article that sparks your interest. --- # The folder is dead: A letter from our founders URL: https://mymind.com/the-folder-is-dead-a-letter-from-our-founders Published: 2022-04-26 > Think about a real folder made of paper. Back in the day… We invented paper folders because we had limited space in the physical world to organize ourselves. We needed a way to group and sort our letters, documents and papers. If we had stacked up our files anywhere on the floor, we would have … Think about a real folder made of paper. Back in the day… We invented paper folders because we had limited space in the physical world to organize ourselves. We needed a way to group and sort our letters, documents and papers. If we had stacked up our files anywhere on the floor, we would have run out of room and never found anything we needed. Folders in drawers helped us store and find important information. Then we invented computers. When computers were new, the visual concept of a folder helped us connect an intangible new world to our physical one. In reality, computers were not limited by physical space. They didn't need a filing system to find what we needed. The metaphor of the folder just helped us make sense of this new digital world. Today, computers are no longer new to us. We are just as invested in our digital world as we are in our physical world. In fact, the new generation may not even know what a paper folder is – the same way many don't know what a floppy disc icon represents today. So why do we still use folders on our computers? We don't need folders to understand our computers anymore. And our computers certainly don't need folders to find what we need. But we continue to follow this system because that's the way it's been for years. The metaphor we once used to make sense of things is now an artifact we accept because it's always been there. It's a primitive and self-imposed limitation we never stopped to question. So let's continue using the metaphor, for a moment: Imagine just one big folder, with everything inside, that you can command at your will. “Hey folder, show me shoes.” And shoes appear. “Now show me only blue shoes.” Ok, here are only blue shoes. Seems simple enough, right? You already think this way when you do a Google search. If you want to see cars, you're not going to a folder called Cars in Google and searching for a website inside it. You're simply typing the word “car,” and Google shows you every car that's ever been catalogued on earth – including a few specific cars it thinks you might like. It's just one huge database with everything dumped inside, surfacing what you need on command. Think of mymind like your own personal Google – a database of everything you love. Search “sweaters” and you'll see only the sweaters that fit your style, because you saved them there over time. Search “sweaters,” press enter and add “brown,” and you'll see only brown sweaters you love. Search images from last month, then narrow that down to only images with wooden interiors. Or flowers. Or landscapes. See what you're doing? You're organizing without folders. You're finding exactly what you need, with no filing system or categories. You're filtering, but without the toggles, layers, tags and complicated UI. You're curating, without manually organizing boards and groups. You're making moodboards on the fly. Even better, it's more current and refined than anything you would organize manually – and more personalized than anything Google could show you. This is the future of thinking and working digitally. Folders and drawers forced us to think in categories. To “save” something, we first had to think about which drawer or folder it belonged in. But our digital world is more fast-paced and flexible than ever. The way we consume and save information has become faster, more chaotic and more transient. Not everything fits into just one folder or drawer. Some things are more fluid. Sometimes there is no right folder for it, sometimes there are multiple correct folders, and sometimes you don't need one at all. Self-imposed organization, just for the sake of it, limits our ability to stay in the flow. The folder is dead. How we work and think digitally is already changing. We are slowly realizing how outdated our old systems are, and how much time they waste. Technology has made organizing, filtering, tagging, grouping and categorizing obsolete. We cling to these old methods out of comfort and familiarity. They create a sense of productivity when all we're really doing is moving data around to no end. What could you spend that time and energy on instead? mymind is for those who no longer want to work for their tools. They know stopping to think about where to put something, or where to find it, wastes precious time they could use elsewhere. They would rather create, explore, think, write, read, dance and move forward. When you're not upholding the illusion of productivity, you can actually be productive. What will you do with your new freedom and peace of mind? --- # The gift of silence in a noisy world URL: https://mymind.com/the-gift-of-silence-in-a-noisy-world Published: 2024-05-30 > Mr. Rogers said it years ago: “I’m very concerned that our society is much more concerned with information than wonder, in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? … Oh my, this is a noisy world.” The world has only become noisier since then. The internet shouts at us every day with headlines, … Mr. Rogers said it years ago: “I’m very concerned that our society is much more concerned with information than wonder, in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? … Oh my, this is a noisy world.” The world has only become noisier since then. The internet shouts at us every day with headlines, notifications and feeds. Keeping up with its demands almost feels like a moral obligation. If we don't, will we be uninformed? Irrelevant? Forgotten? The answer is no. mymind offers a chance to step aside from the noise. You can hear yourself think for a change. You can leave a little room for the unknown and find your sense of wonder again. Or you can just enjoy the silence. --- # The mess of moodboards & inspiration URL: https://mymind.com/the-mess-of-moodboards-inspiration Published: 2023-06-28 > As soon as our brain has a mission or idea locked in, it filters the world through it. We see inspiration everywhere. In an attempt to collect and organize it, we: ⓧ Bookmark images in various social media appsⓧ Screenshot and keep it in our Camera Rollⓧ Screenshot and clutter our desktopⓧ Manage & curate … As soon as our brain has a mission or idea locked in, it filters the world through it. We see inspiration everywhere. In an attempt to collect and organize it, we: ⓧ Bookmark images in various social media apps ⓧ Screenshot and keep it in our Camera Roll ⓧ Screenshot and clutter our desktop ⓧ Manage & curate Pinterest boards ⓧ Use a complex mood board tool ⓧ Create and manage complex folder systems ⓧ Organize, categorize and tag in perpetuity The end result: A mess of images, links and screenshots scattered in 10 different places. The chances we find and benefit from the collective inspiration later is low. It's too much work to dig it all back up again. Unless you use mymind. ✺ Step 1: Just save it Wherever you discover inspiration – while browsing online, scrolling on your phone, on the train, while reading a book in your living room – [save it to your mind with a click.](https://mymind.com/videos#save-anything-with-one-click) That's it. ✺ Step 2: Browse and explore your mind When you're ready, search your mind by theme, color, object, tag or category to instantly curate [endless moodboards](https://mymind.com/videos#beautiful-moodboards). By simply searching “green” you have an instant moodboard around the color. Add the word “couch” or “car” to that search, and you have a whole different board. ✺ Step 3: Save your search, if you want to Turn your search into a [Smart Space](https://mymind.com/videos#spaces) and anything you save that meets that search criteria will automatically be filtered into your space. You can then return to your saved Space with a click. That's it. By passively collecting inspiration with a click, you're slowly building up a rich visual treasure chest you can come back to later when you need it. No organization or curation. No complex boards or folders. No endless tagging or categorizing. No anxiety about misplacing or organizing the things you care about. --- # The mirror URL: https://mymind.com/the-mirror Published: 2023-07-27 > Our personality is partially defined, at least in our own heads, by what’s reflected back at us. If our circle of friends see us as the clown of the group, then we may double down on that aspect of our personality in an effort to receive validation. We aim to cement our position and safety within our community (survival … Our personality is partially defined, at least in our own heads, by what’s reflected back at us. If our circle of friends see us as the clown of the group, then we may double down on that aspect of our personality in an effort to receive validation. We aim to cement our position and safety within our community (survival instinct), so we crack more jokes. We become The Clown. Before we know it, we’ve curated our whole identity around this persona. We’ve adapted and molded ourselves to fit the expectations of those around us. We become what we see in the mirror others present to us. Then who are we outside the group? What is our personality in a vacuum, when no one is around to witness it? As social creatures, most of us can’t answer that question. Nor do we want to. Community and our place in it gives life meaning. Yet we still have the opportunity to step aside from public view once in a while to reflect internally. It's in these moments we get to know ourselves on a deeper level, and know what we can become. We can do so physically, and we can do so online as well. This is the opportunity mymind gives you. To find out who you are and what you’re interested in without others watching, expecting, judging, waiting and reflecting their impression of you back onto you. You don’t have to worry about whether that quote you saved is cheesy. Or if that poem you wrote is good or bad. Or whether those articles you’re reading are intellectual or not. Within your mind, you’re the only one who’s watching. You are free to be anything, without adjusting for others or wondering how you come across. You can just exist in your own peaceful, private place for a moment. You can take those small moments of alone time to center yourself, ask yourself questions and observe yourself through your own lens. Or not think too hard about it at all and just, simply, be. --- # The museum of forgotten thoughts URL: https://mymind.com/the-museum-of-forgotten-thoughts Published: 2025-12-12 > Many artists have said their big idea came from a very small one. A passing thought or a dream. We all have ideas like that, but most of us forget them. We get distracted and they fade away. But the artist collects those little gifts from the universe and trusts they'll reveal their meaning later. … Many artists have said their big idea came from a very small one. A passing thought or a dream. We all have ideas like that, but most of us forget them. We get distracted and they fade away. But the artist collects those little gifts from the universe and trusts they'll reveal their meaning later. You can do the same in mymind. If it shows up randomly in your real mind or sparks curiosity, put it in mymind. Don't worry about editing it or making it coherent. Just save it and move on. ▶ [The mymind philosophy on notes [new video]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_H41A9_5do) Think of every idea or piece of inspiration as a quiet investment in your creative future. Over time, you'll build up [a bank of these little ideas.](https://www.creativeboom.com/resources/how-building-a-secret-repertoire-of-inspiration-can-help-you-generate-fresh-ideas/) Later, when the time is right, you may use one of them. Or the little snippets will connect into something bigger. That's what makes the artist: intention. A belief and commitment to their ideas, big and small. --- # Behind the scenes: What inspired mymind? URL: https://mymind.com/the-mymind-pitch-deck Published: 2022-06-07 > We’re proud to say that mymind is an independent company. We didn’t seek outside investment when starting our business. We funded it with the money from our own pockets.That means every feature and update we build for mymind is not influenced by investors and outside agendas. We are free to create our app based on … We’re proud to say that mymind is an independent company. We didn’t seek outside investment when starting our business. We funded it with the money from our own pockets. That means every feature and update we build for mymind is not influenced by investors and outside agendas. We are free to create our app based on our own vision, for people who appreciate and benefit from it: our members. But we were curious. If we had pitched mymind back then, when it was just the glimmering of an idea, what would our pitch deck look like? [Perhaps, something like this.](https://bit.ly/3PsKwCF) We created this “pitch deck” in collaboration with our friends at Pitch.com. It may not include the standard information you’d see on a typical VC deck – but thankfully, we don’t need to bore you with that. [View the mymind “pitch deck” here →](https://pitch.com/u/mymind) mymind will continue to be an independent company, which ensures we can upload the values and promises we’ve made from the start. In our minds, the only investors that matter are our members. --- # The new MacOS app URL: https://mymind.com/the-new-improved-macos-app Published: 2022-10-25 > It’s our goal that mymind feels like the “closest” place to put your ideas, notes and inspiration. Our latest MacOS app update is a big step toward that goal. Install the mymind MacOS app → The Mac app makes it easier to jump straight into mymind, and back and forth between mymind and other windows. … It’s our goal that mymind feels like the “closest” place to put your ideas, notes and inspiration. Our latest MacOS app update is a big step toward that goal. [Install the mymind MacOS app →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) The Mac app makes it easier to jump straight into mymind, and back and forth between mymind and other windows. You can also drag & drop images straight into the app to save them. Latest updates: ✹ The app now remembers the size and position upon closing & reopening ✹ You can now use the CMD+H keyboard shortcut to hide the app ✹ Various performance improvements Add [the MacOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) to your dock and everything you saved will be a click away – without the need to keep mymind open in your browser. We hope this makes mymind feel even more like an extension of your own mind. --- # The new iOS app icon URL: https://mymind.com/the-new-ios-app-icon Published: 2024-02-16 > This one's a fun little gift for our iOS members. Along with several other updates this week — we just released a new icon for the mymind iOS app. It's the thinking guy you know and love, now with a fresh look. Update to the latest app version and you'll have the icon automatically. ✦ Mastermind members … This one's a fun little gift for our iOS members. Along with several other updates this week — we just released a new icon for [the mymind iOS app.](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) It's the thinking guy you know and love, now with a fresh look. [Update to the latest app version](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) and you'll have the icon automatically. ✦ Mastermind members can also choose from 14 other custom icons ✦ Swipe from the left in the app to open the new Settings panel, and you'll see icon options at the bottom. If you're not yet part of the Mastermind club, you can upgrade from this screen as well. Choose an icon that fits your vibe. Or change the icon every week, if you want to. We'll likely introduce new ones in the future, too. Why? It's fun. You might notice a few other special changes in the latest update, including lovely new animations when you tap a menu item at the bottom of the screen. (Android members, this is all coming soon for you too!) What's your favorite icon? Reply and let us know which one you choose. And if you have any questions about the latest update or becoming a Mastermind member, we're right here to help. --- # The new Quick Note URL: https://mymind.com/the-new-quick-note Published: 2026-05-13 > We considered this update carefully, because our philosophy remains the same: Most notes, especially in the beginning, are short. They're often a passing thought, like something you'd put on a sticky note. A snippet of information or idea you don't want to forget. Which is why we want notes to always feel instant and effortless. But sometimes … We considered this update carefully, because [our philosophy](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=5_H41A9_5do/1/0100019e1d3cd5b1-cdc8c60b-652d-468f-a578-00ba59419d03-000000/pBeBMBm6m_i1OP8s2wsdTE4fgIo=473)remains the same: Most notes, especially in the beginning, are short. They're often a passing thought, like something you'd put on a sticky note. A snippet of information or idea you don't want to forget. Which is why we want notes to always feel instant and effortless. But sometimes you have a bigger idea in mind right from the start. The new note field now gently expands when you click into it, giving you more room to write, without that heavy feeling of creating a full document. Easy to go in, easy to get out. We also added [/] shortcut support for quick formatting if needed. And don't forget: If your thoughts keep expanding, you can always flow right into Focus Mode (CMD+F or click the little colorful wheel), which is a simple and distraction-free space to keep writing. This update is now LIVE on both our web app and MacOS app. Enjoy! P.S. Have you read [the latest essay](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fofficialmymind.substack.com%2Fp%2Fthe-quiet-curators/1/0100019e1d3cd5b1-cdc8c60b-652d-468f-a578-00ba59419d03-000000/xyzyV8zrknKim25NuuGry1x_2xI=473) on Mind Palace? Kind of reminds me of you. --- # The only way to read online URL: https://mymind.com/the-only-way-to-read-online Published: 2025-10-03 > Try pulling up an article online right now. We'll wait. Still clicking through ads, pop-ups and paywalls? Already forgot what you were doing and moved on to some other task? Same here. It's why we made Reading Mode. Watch our new video → ✦ No ads, no clutter. mymind removes all of it. Save an article … Try pulling up an article online right now. We'll wait. Still clicking through ads, pop-ups and paywalls? Already forgot what you were doing and moved on to some other task? Same here. It's why we made Reading Mode. [Watch our new video →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvwE9nhZUuI) ✦ No ads, no clutter. mymind removes all of it. Save an article or recipe to your mind on our Mastermind plan, and all the distractions magically disappear. You'll have a beautiful archived copy of the article to read at your leisure. ✦ Track your reading with the Mark as Read button Let mymind know you've finished an article by clicking [the lovely little button](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFRRGjkZIo) inside the card. To find all your read articles later, just search Read. You can find the articles still on your reading list by searching Read Later. ✦ Add notes while you read Add insights, notes or todos alongside the article as you read it in your mind. [Mind Notes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuBA95moY_E) are fully indexed, meaning you can search for any keyword you add there to find the card later. We stopped keeping browser tabs open years ago. One click and it's archived in our minds, where we can find it – and actually read it – later. Once you use mymind as a reading app, you won't know how you ever did it any other way. ✦ If you'd like to try it out, you can upgrade to [Mastermind right here.](https://access.mymind.com/upgrade) Or reply to this email with any questions. --- # This may be controversial... URL: https://mymind.com/this-may-be-controversial Published: 2024-08-06 > The greatest artists and thinkers have said it again and again: Creative minds need time alone. We happen to agree. ▶ Watch our new video mymind is a private place to collect your thoughts without pressure to curate or censor for others. A reservoir of pure ideas, inspiration and reference to draw from. There's a … The greatest artists and thinkers have said it again and again: Creative minds need time alone. We happen to agree. ▶ [Watch our new video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpeuL-8aSDY) mymind is a private place to collect your thoughts without pressure to curate or censor for others. A reservoir of pure ideas, inspiration and reference to draw from. There's a time and place to collaborate and share your ideas with others. Spend time alone with your mind, and those ideas will be even better. --- # Those updates you requested (: URL: https://mymind.com/those-updates-you-requested Published: 2025-12-19 > Here's the cool thing about using a tool made by a small team: Your feedback and requests actually influence the product. Every one of these updates were based on conversations we've been having with you. Right click to copy images ✦ You can now right click an image card directly from the main grid and … Here's the cool thing about using a tool made by a small team: Your feedback and requests actually influence the product. Every one of these updates were based on conversations we've been having with you. Right click to copy images ✦ You can now right click an image card directly from the main grid and copy it to your clipboard on desktop. Please don't ask us why we didn't ship this sooner. Top of mind on mobile ✦ We received dozens of emails from you about missing TOM on your mobile screens. [Now he's back!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBdeR3omNTE)On both iPhone and Android. ✦ Use Top of Mind to prioritize your todo list, an article you want to come back to, a quote inspiring you this week. Personalize your note typeface You can now personalize the typeface for your note cards to make it more YOU. You'll find four different options under Settings on desktop. Which one are you choosing? Support for arXiv links ✦ A highly requested one for our researchers. Save arXiv links with a click and you'll have the full PDF paper in your mind, meaning: ✔ Your own private PDF copy ✔ Analyzed with TLDR summary ✔ Automatic AI tags ✔ Indexed for easy search recall Automatic quote recognition ✦ Save a QUOTE without an attribution, and now your mind automatically tries to find and add the author. (Currently in beta - it will get better!) ✦ Quotes are also analyzed + enriched now with additional context and automatic tags for better recall. We hope you're as excited about all these little updates as we are. Lots more to come in the new year, which we'll talk about in our next email.♡ --- # Travel through time URL: https://mymind.com/time-travel Published: 2022-03-29 > The longer you use mymind, the more it becomes useful to you. You are slowly building your own personal search engine, a database focused on you, your thoughts, dreams and memories. And that’s when time travel begins to be fun. Curious what you were thinking about last month? Just search “last month” and everything you … The longer you use mymind, the more it becomes useful to you. You are slowly building your own personal search engine, a database focused on you, your thoughts, dreams and memories. And that’s when time travel begins to be fun. Curious what you were thinking about last month? Just search “last month” and everything you saved will appear. Need notes from your work call last week? Search “last week” to see only the things you saved last week to your mind. Or even better, search “last week,” hit enter and add “notes.” Feeling nostalgic? Search any month like “August” and hit enter, then add “images.” You’ll see all the photos you’ve saved to your mind during that time. Feel free to search specific dates (like December 25, 2022) or using natural language (like “two days ago”). You’ll know it’s a Time Travel search based on the colorful label in the search bar. Play around with time and see what you find. --- # Prioritize and focus with "Top Of Mind" URL: https://mymind.com/top-of-mymind Published: 2021-12-01 > Thanks to artificial intelligence, your mind can remember things for you as soon as you need them. But sometimes, you want to keep a few important items at the forefront of your mind:A todo list, a motivating quote, or visuals and notes related to a current project.You can now keep those special things Top of … Thanks to artificial intelligence, your mind can remember things for you as soon as you need them. But sometimes, you want to keep a few important items at the forefront of your mind: A todo list, a motivating quote, or visuals and notes related to a current project. You can now keep those special things Top of Mind. Just drag & drop a card under the search bar in your mind to pin it to the top. You’ll then see it first thing every time you enter your mind. Once it’s no longer relevant, just drag it back out again. Now you can keep the most intimate details of your every day Top of Mind. And the rest is still only a thought away. --- # Tornado in your brain? URL: https://mymind.com/tornado-in-your-brain Published: 2024-06-13 > A good way to relieve the overburdened and overwhelmed mind? Get it out of your head and into the real world. ✓ An important (or unimportant) task you're worried you'll forget? Write it on a todo list. ✓ A nagging fear keeping you up at night? Journal about it. ✓ A compulsive thought that keeps … A good way to relieve the overburdened and overwhelmed mind? Get it out of your head and into the real world. ✓ An important (or unimportant) task you're worried you'll forget? Write it on a todo list. ✓ A nagging fear keeping you up at night? Journal about it. ✓ A compulsive thought that keeps bumping around your brain? Write a story or a poem about it. Getting it off your mind, what we recently heard an ADHD mymind member call “externalization,” allows you to mentally move on and return to the present moment. Taking it out of your head and into mymind brings an added benefit: You know it's all in one place where you can easily find it later. Jot it down in a Quick Note. Journal about it or freeflow write in Focus Mode. Take a picture of a handwritten note and save it to your mind. If it helps, drag it up to [Top of Mind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvEnyGNxao) to keep it high priority. Then joyfully, immediately, let it go. --- # Use Restrictions URL: https://mymind.com/use-restrictions > Use restrictions for the mymind service. ## Use Restrictions Last updated: April 22, 2020 Thousands of people (let's hope we have to update this soon) use mymind.com. We are proud to give them a better way to organize their mind. We also recognize that technology is an amplifier: it can enable the helpful and the harmful. That’s why we’ve established this policy. If you have an account with any of our products, you can’t use them for any of the restricted purposes listed below. If we find out you are, we will take action. ## Restricted purposes — Don't use mymind.com for the following: Child exploitation, sexualization, or abuse: We don’t tolerate any activities that create, disseminate, or otherwise cause child abuse. Keep away and stop. Just stop. Doxing: If you are using mymind.com to share other peoples’ private personal information for the purposes of harassment, we don’t want anything to do with you. Infringing on intellectual property: You can’t use mymind.com to make or disseminate work that uses the intellectual property of others beyond the bounds of fair use. Malware or spyware: Code for good, not evil. If you are using our products to make or distribute anything that qualifies as malware or spyware — including remote user surveillance — Don't do it here. Phishing or otherwise attempting fraud: It is not okay to lie about who you are or who you affiliate with to steal from, extort, or otherwise harm others. Violence, or threats thereof: If an activity qualifies as violent crime in the United States or where you live, you may not use mymind.com to plan, perpetrate, or threaten that activity. We’ve outlined these restrictions to be clear about what we won’t stand for. That said, this list is by no means exhaustive. We will make changes over time. ### How to report abuse See someone using a mymind Inc's product for one of the restricted purposes? Let us know by emailing report@mymind.com and we will investigate. If you’re not 100% sure, report it anyway. Please share as much as you are comfortable with about the account, the content or behavior you are reporting, and how you found it. Sending us a URL or screenshots is super helpful. If you need a secure file transfer, let us know and we will send you a link. We will not disclose your identity to anyone associated with the reported account. For copyright cases, we've outlined extra instructions on how to notify us about infringement claims. Someone on our team will respond within one business day to let you know we’ve begun investigating. We will also let you know the outcome of our investigation (unless you ask us not to or we are not allowed to under law). © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # Using mymind as a reading app URL: https://mymind.com/using-mymind-as-a-reading-app Published: 2023-06-07 > The internet has changed how we read. Some of us skim articles online. Others read via newsletters. Others browse headlines and save specific articles to read later. Others listen to audiobooks, or read books within an app. And then there's the handful of us still carrying around paper books. However you read, mymind can support … The internet has changed how we read. Some of us skim articles online. Others read via newsletters. Others browse headlines and save specific articles to read later. Others listen to audiobooks, or read books within an app. And then there's the handful of us still carrying around paper books. However you read, mymind can support by helping you focus, digest and remember what you've read. Saving highlights & quotes while reading While reading an article or email newsletter, you can save specific quotes or highlights you want to remember without breaking your focus. Just highlight the text and right click to add it to your mind (assuming you have our [browser extension](https://mymind.com/browser-extensions) installed). If the text is wrapped in quotes, it will save visually as a quote card. If not, it will save as a highlight. You can then search any keyword you remember from the passage to find it later in your mind. Or just search “quotes” or “highlights” to see them all in one place. This is especially helpful for those who read newsletters. Instead of holding onto the entire email, you can save only the lines or paragraphs you care about, and discard the rest. [See how quotes & highlights save to your mind →](https://mymind.com/videos#save-quotes-highlights) Saving entire articles & using Reading Mode If you're someone who likes to save articles to read later when you can focus, you can do so with a click. Saving an article automatically adds the tag #read later to the card in your mind, so you can easily keep track of your reading list. If you're a Mastermind Member, you have access to Reading Mode, which strips away all the ads and clutter so you can read the article in peace. The complete article is archived within your mind, whether the original source is deleted later or not. Pro tip: Make your #read later search a [Smart Space](https://mymind.com/videos#spaces) titled “Reading List,” so any new articles you save instantly appear in a collection you can return to with a click later. Saving notes and reflections from your reading If you're often listening to audiobooks or reading paper books, mymind can serve as a database of thoughts and reflections from your reading. Just put it all in a quick note from your mobile device or desktop to save it. Saving books to your mind To save books you want to read or track books you've already read, just hit the save button and it will be saved as a beautiful book card in your mind. Try it with books you're browsing on Amazon, Goodreads or used book sellers like AbeBooks. You can then search the books you've added by keyword, title, author, tag, or time. (And even turn your book search into a Smart Space, making it your own private reading library.) [See how books save to your mind →](https://mymind.com/videos#private-book-library) Happy reading! --- # Video support URL: https://mymind.com/video-support Published: 2022-07-21 > If you're a Mastermind member, you can now save videos to your mind! As you may already know, video support has been a big item on our wishlist for a while now. Of course, you’ve always been able to save videos from external platforms like Vimeo or YouTube. But directly uploading videos files is another story – we had a lot to consider … If you're a Mastermind member, you can now save videos to your mind! As you may already know, video support has been a big item on our wishlist for a while now. Of course, you’ve always been able to save videos from external platforms like Vimeo or YouTube. But directly uploading videos files is another story – we had a lot to consider around storage, keeping your mind fast and more. Now we’re happy to say you can save your favorite video clips (up to 500mb in size) directly to your mind on the Mastermind plan. If you're constantly saving reference clips, animations or other visual inspiration, you can now keep and find them all in one place. Just save them like you would any file – drag & drop it from your desktop into mymind. We designed the video player to be clean and minimalistic, so your videos play beautifully without distraction inside your mind. Everything else can still be saved from video platforms like YouTube or Vimeo with a single click. But now the videos or clips that fuel your work and hobbies can be uploaded straight to your magical, ever-moving mind. --- # mymind tutorials | How to save and find anything in your new mind URL: https://mymind.com/videos > Create collections, sort by time, find text in images & more, without organizing anything. VIDEO TUTORIALS ## Make the most of your new mind See the magic of your mind at work in these videos, or watch on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmymind). Watch our intro first Save anything with one click. [PLAY VIDEO](https://mymind.com/) A playful way to reinforce your memory. Collections without the effort. Introducing your own personal search engine. A notes app inspired by the common Sticky Note. Are you still watching? Press play below. How developers & engineers use mymind [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr_ADGSRMEM) How researchers use mymind Save anything to mymind on desktop & mobile How designers use mymind Save movies and TV shows to mymind Replacing thumbnails in mymind How to make a vision board with mymind How to save Instagram posts to mymind How to save songs and albums in mymind Saving and finding images in mymind Creating a marketing swipe file How to save, find and watch videos [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtpqVuR-K-s) How to save and find your favorite recipes Searching your mind by time [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejeeOJn1Jc) How to create a private meme library How to save and find your PDFs How to create a private reading list How to create a private reading library Create a private archive of your favorite tweets Folders are dead. Organize anything without them. [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjZyEDC7IbQ) Using mymind as your todo app [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAMDX79BWF4) Moodboards magically made for you. [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wPgjmei3kk) Saving your favorite quotes and reading highlights [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Fsin73Gpo) Create instant moodboards for your projects Save, extract and find color palettes [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4XV2XhF-i4) Create collections & groups without folders [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLSBCZ-bwVs) Set your focus with Top of Mind [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvEnyGNxao) How to finally focus while reading [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQQkAcvx-tE) Find images, screenshots or memes containing text Using tags to group projects & themes --- # We didn't mean to do this... URL: https://mymind.com/we-didnt-mean-to-do-this Published: 2024-04-10 > We didn't exactly know we were making an ADHD-friendly tool, it just happened. We keep hearing from ADHD members telling us mymind works with their brain like no other tool has before. So we made a little something inspired by these letters. See our new page → We didn't exactly know we were making an ADHD-friendly tool, it just happened. We keep hearing from ADHD members telling us mymind works with their brain like no other tool has before. So we made a little something inspired by these letters. [See our new page →](https://mymind.com/adhd) --- # We made something for you URL: https://mymind.com/we-made-something-for-you Published: 2023-10-15 > In the spirit of intentionality and living slow online, we made a little something for you. Breathe in… Breathe out… ▶️ Then watch this short video We hope it's a reminder to take it easy on your mind today. Fill it with things that inspire happiness, peace and evolution. In the spirit of intentionality and living slow online, we made a little something for you. Breathe in… Breathe out… [Then watch this short video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8zZqnxJOEs) We hope it's a reminder to take it easy on your mind today. Fill it with things that inspire happiness, peace and evolution. --- # WHAT is mymind? URL: https://mymind.com/what > Visual bookmarking for your mind, without the hassle of categorizing and organizing. Your new mind, enhanced with AI. ## A private place for everything you care about. All your ·notes· ·bookmarks·, ·inspiration· ·articles· and ·images· in one single, private place, enhanced with artificial intelligence. [HAVE A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES](https://mymind.com/how) mymind is for busy people. For those who move too fast to be bothered with folders, labels and systems. For thinkers and doers who could use an extension of their mind. Focused on Privacy mymind is for your eyes only. It’s your mental sigh of relief. We go the extra mile to protect the privacy and integrity of your mind. Completely Independent Our company is independently run by a passionate team. We have no investors or stakeholders to distract our vision. The only people we report to are you. No ads Compared to most companies, we don’t use intrusive ads. Your mind should be a place you can trust. [READ MORE ABOUT THE WHY BEHIND MYMIND](https://mymind.com/why) Got 30min? Watch this walkthrough by our Creative Director. We’ll let you in on all our secrets. Save and find notes quickly. 85% of notes we capture are less than 140 characters long. They’re quick ideas and reminders, often written on the go. This makes large documents, folders or categories useless. Your new mind lets you [save notes without thinking twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTBC3LYYnw&t=19s). Store little pieces of information (we call them cards) without friction. You can build them out if you want to, or link them together later. Remember anything with one click. We’ve made it simple. No folders, no categories, no time wasted organizing. Just use our browser extension or mobile app to save an image, a text highlight or a website with a single click. That’s it. Nothing else to do for you. Your mind will categorize and analyze it for you, so you can easily find it again. Associative Searching Just like your mind works. If you’re looking for something, just [search for the first thing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyGQORGWGXY&t=9s) that comes to mind. A color, a keyword, phrase, a date or anything else. Your new mind will help you find it. Your new mind uses AI and machine learning to help you remember without effort. EXAMPLE FOR IMAGES Images are automatically analyzed and saved with tags such as the object, color or brand. No need to waste your time tagging and categorizing. EXAMPLE FOR ARTICLE Your new mind automatically analyzes articles you save and extracts the most relevant concepts so you can easily find them later. Frictionless note taking [Your mind is for short notes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTBC3LYYnw&t=19s). Quick ideas that might become bigger ideas later. No clutter, no distractions. COMING SOON Build your own knowledge graph Everything is connected, whether you link it yourself or let your mind do it for you. A powerful knowledge graph helps you see threads, trends and connections you’ve never seen before. For those inspired visually Try saving a beautiful image or photo to your mind. It analyzes images and [extracts the most prominent colors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4XV2XhF-i4). A clear mind with the brand new Reader Mode With our beautifully designed mode, you’ll be able to read articles inside your mind, distraction free. Optical character recognition Mymind can even [analyze hand-written notes or images containing text](https://youtu.be/XtpqVuR-K-s) and characters. Just type in a word and easily find it again. Magic. Smart bookmarking No URL is treated the same way. Your new mind knows if an item is an article, a product, a book or even a recipe. It will be saved in a beautiful way that makes sense. We could talk about features all day. But what matters is that it works. If your mind does its job well, you won’t even think about it. It just works. © mymind, Inc 2024 Made with love in New York City and the Pacific Northwest. 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Your support means everything to a small independent business. --- # How prioritize with Top of Mind URL: https://mymind.com/what-are-your-priorities Published: 2023-11-06 > Drag any card below your search bar and it will be “pinned” there until you drag it back down again. We call it Top of Mind, and it’s for those cards you want to focus on or prioritize. Think of Top of Mind like your “working mind.” Some things stay up there for a while, others … Drag any card below your search bar and it will be “pinned” there until you drag it back down again. We call it [Top of Mind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvEnyGNxao&t=31s), and it’s for those cards you want to focus on or prioritize. Think of Top of Mind like your “working mind.” Some things stay up there for a while, others rotate out. Some people use it for inspiring quotes. Others for lists. Others for rotating visuals that inspire them. Here’s how we use it: ✱ The first card in our Top of Mind is usually a todo. It’s a card we’re updating every day as we complete tasks. The list changes day-to-day, but the card stays up there, first in the row. ✱ Our second card is usually a random note or idea we’re thinking on that week. Sometimes it’s a quote that we find particularly motivating or thought-provoking. ✱ The third card is usually something we want to act on – an article we want to read or a video we want to watch. ✱ Those three cards are pinned to the top when we open mymind. The first one stays there, the second two are always rotating. And one or two others might make the list now and then. We thought carefully about how we designed the Top of Mind area. The space is limited because if you have too much up there, it defeats the purpose. Otherwise, feel free to use the Top of Mind area however you like. Drag cards in, take them out, and continue feeding your beautiful mind. --- # Who are you when nobody's watching? URL: https://mymind.com/who-are-you-when-nobodys-watching Published: 2023-04-04 > Almost every app or service these days is social. Your notes app encourages you to collaborate with friends. Your music app shares what you're listening to with anyone following you. Even your finance app announces your transactions to strangers. We are conditioned to follow, like, share and comment. And to an extent, there’s nothing wrong … Almost every app or service these days is social. Your notes app encourages you to collaborate with friends. Your music app shares what you're listening to with anyone following you. Even your finance app announces your transactions to strangers. We are conditioned to follow, like, share and comment. And to an extent, there’s nothing wrong with that. We're social creatures by nature. But when everything we do is seen by others, we act differently. We start curating our identity, whether consciously or unconsciously. We shape our personality into what we believe our audience wants to see. In an effort to influence how we are perceived, we lose who we are. “One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Vanity metrics (ie. engagement and follower counts) can work to our advantage, but they also make us anxious. We are constantly deliberating, considering, performing, hesitating, editing, filtering, waiting. There is no moment of rest for the mind. Even a harmless collaboration feature changes the way we behave. There's a certain pressure that comes with knowing someone can see what you're doing as you do it. We edit ourselves, question ourselves, suppress our first instincts. Collaboration is important, but it can also limit your creativity. Who thinks and moves freely when they’re aware they’re being watched? “When I am, as it were, completely myself, entirely alone, and of good cheer–say, traveling in a carriage or walking after a good meal or during the night when I cannot sleep–it is on such occasions that my ideas flow best and most abundantly.” — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Creativity begins in solitude. And that’s what mymind offers. Your mind is your mind. It's your private space, where you can be yourself and collect your thoughts without the pressure to curate or censor. Think of it as a reservoir of your ideas, inspiration and references in their purest form. With mymind, you don't have to manage what's private and what's shared with others. You can safely assume that everything in your mind is for your eyes only, by default. In the landscape of digital tools today, it’s a foreign concept. We are so accustomed to performing, we miss our audience. But then you warm up to it. Your real mind loosens up and gets more comfortable. Eventually, the fragile subconscious – so often waved away, shoved in a corner, kept in the dark – comes out to play. You start to find yourself again. “The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone—that is the secret of invention: be alone, that is when ideas are born.” – Nikola Tesla Sharing ideas is one step of the creative process, but it's not the first one. Spending time alone with your own thoughts allows you to bring something to the table. And that's when true collaboration can take place. --- # Who are you when you're not performing for someone else? URL: https://mymind.com/who-are-you-when-youre-not-performing-for-someone-else Published: 2023-11-14 > We've had a question on our minds for a while now. You may even remember a few essays we've written on the subject. Now we've made a short video about it, just for you: Who are you outside your social circle? What is your personality with no one around to witness it? Give yourself the space to … We've had a question on our minds for a while now. You may even remember a few essays we've written on the subject. Now we've made [a short video about it,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwLDv50g8ro) just for you: Who are you outside your social circle? What is your personality with no one around to witness it? Give yourself the space to find out. --- # WHY should you use mymind? URL: https://mymind.com/why > mymind is a private place to save your most precious notes, images, quotes and highlights. Enhanced by AI to help you remember without wasting time on categorizing & organizing. Everything we do starts with this question. Why should mymind exist? Why should anyone care to use it? Why is privacy so important to us? Eventually, the “why” led us to the because. Because why not do something different? We’ve always approached product design this way. We look at our current tools and ask ourselves why it’s done the way it is. Why do bookmarking tools have social features? Why do we use folders? Dropdowns? Are these outdated UI patterns still useful or are they just clutter? What if we do it better? Or just different? With mymind we ultimately asked ourselves, why not? Why not find a different way to save what we care about? Why not remove all the other stuff that just gets in the way? Forget how it’s usually done. Why not make it better? MORE ON HOW WE THINK [How did we end up creating mymind?](https://mymind.com/an-extension-for-your-real-mind-where-it-all-began) [How can we build an extension of your mind?](https://mymind.com/how-can-we-build-an-extension-of-your-mind) Because we need better relationships with technology. There was a time when our tools were just tools. We picked up a hammer to build something, then put it back on the shelf when we were finished. It was a tool made for one simple purpose. It had no ulterior motives. Fast forward to today, and our tools have evolved. They’ve become smarter. They have algorithms, feeds, notifications. They are designed to make us spend as much time with them as possible. We must feed them, manage them, clean them, engage with them. Our tools no longer serve our purpose. We serve theirs. Could we not use the magic of technology to build something better? Something that truly benefits us, rather than taking from us. Something designed in a way that fosters a special relationship with our tools once again. Something that serves a simple, necessary purpose. We decided we could. HOW WE MAKE OUR DECISIONS [Our promise from us to you.](https://mymind.com/our-promise) [A thought from mymind on social features.](https://mymind.com/private-first) [A tool that works with your brain, not against it.](https://mymind.com/adhd) Because new beginnings are beautiful. There's a reason we don't have an import feature. We like the idea of starting from scratch. Not only because humanity revolves around fresh starts, but this also requires you to reevaluate your relationship with data. It inspires you to be more conscious, more meticulous, more mindful of the things you save and collect. Digital clutter and information fatigue affect our real minds, whether we’re aware of it or not. We want your new mind to be a break from that. It’s a clean slate where you can deliberately choose what to save and consume. A mental sigh of relief. Because a tool is just the means to an end, not the end in itself. We built mymind for doers and makers. For people who are busy doing other things and simply need a place to collect and remember what they care about. mymind doesn't interfere, doesn't bother and doesn't ask to be maintained. It’s meant to serve you, as an extension of your mind. So you can think about anything and everything except the tool itself. Because that’s all it is: A tool meant to help you achieve something else. Those who like to procrastinate with folders and unmaintainable systems will find plenty of other apps to keep them busy. mymind is for those who would rather draw, write, build, dance and sing. We believe software should stay out of the way and be invisible. Here are the guiding principles of how we built and designed mymind. Beauty is a function. If we strive to make it beautiful, we automatically make it useful. Design that pleases the mind serves it. Our minds are a beautiful mess, and instead of interfering with that, we embrace it. Make it invisible. The less you think about mymind, the better. We believe in clutter-free experiences, without dropdowns, filters and the usual UI you’ll find in other apps. Your mind should be a place of rest and inspiration. Less features, more magic. We’re not concerned with churning out more features and functionalities. Your mind *just works.* It doesn’t really matter how. It does all the work for you, and not the other way around. We’re trying to do something different with mymind. It’s a refreshing approach to
remembering the things you deeply care about. [CREATE YOUR NEW MIND](https://access.mymind.com/signin) iOS [GET APP](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) Android [GET APP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) Chrome [INSTALL](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mymind-%E2%80%94-an-extension-for/nmgcefdhjpjefhgcpocffdlibknajbmj) Edge Safari [INSTALL](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1532801185?mt=12) [Looking for another browser?](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/article/97-install-browser-extension) --- # "Will your app stick around?" URL: https://mymind.com/will-your-app-stick-around Published: 2023-12-28 > No one can predict the future of standard apps today, because they are driven by engagement, trends, investors and financial motives. A feature you enjoy within your social media app may disappear tomorrow. Your activity within an app might be private one day and public the next. An entire app may go dark due to … No one can predict the future of standard apps today, because they are driven by engagement, trends, investors and financial motives. A feature you enjoy within your social media app may disappear tomorrow. Your activity within an app might be private one day and public the next. An entire app may go dark due to lack of funding. mymind has no outside funding. No engagement-driven features. No trend-focused roadmap. No profit model based on selling data. No ulterior motives. Because we are a small, independent company, we are free to make decisions without any outside influence. We have no investors to answer to, no algorithms to feed, no data to sell, no engagement metrics to meet. We answer only to our members. Which means every goal, feature update or redesign is made with you in mind. If it doesn't serve our core purpose – helping you save everything you care about in one private place – then it has no place in mymind. Our motivation is to build a sustainable business that provides value. The way any business should be. --- # You know TOM? URL: https://mymind.com/you-know-tom Published: 2025-09-03 > Top of Mind (or as we affectionately call it, TOM) keeps getting better. Here's what's new. ✦ Objects now look more polished in your Top of Mind, making them feel more like treasures on your shelf. We also added support for new objects like films and albums. ✦ We refined the design overall, giving you … Top of Mind (or as we affectionately call it, TOM) keeps getting better. Here's what's new. ✦ Objects now look more polished in your Top of Mind, making them feel more like treasures on your shelf. We also added support for new objects like films and albums. ✦ We refined the design overall, giving you more space and making it easier to see what you've prioritized up there. We still kept it limited, because if everything is top of mind, nothing is (: ✦ You can now drag to reorder objects in your Top of Mind. It should all feel smoother and cleaner, too. [Watch the video to see how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUMdAPRPvcI) Have a todo list you want to prioritize this week? Or a quote that's motivating you? Or an article you want to read? Drag and drop it under the search bar to put it on the top shelf of your mind. --- # Your future self thanks you URL: https://mymind.com/your-future-self-thanks-you Published: 2026-01-14 > What are you working toward this year? If you've set your real mind to it, you can do the same with mymind. Think of it like your personal garden You could scatter seeds randomly and see what pops up, or you could intentionally plant what you want to bloom later. You don't do this with your camera roll, your desktop or Instagram bookmarks. And you likely don't visit those spaces very often. They're messy and overwhelming. You can't find the good stuff … What are you working toward this year? If you've set your real mind to it, you can do the same with mymind. Think of it like your personal garden You could scatter seeds randomly and see what pops up, or you could intentionally plant what you want to bloom later. You don't do this with your camera roll, your desktop or Instagram bookmarks. And you likely don't visit those spaces very often. They're messy and overwhelming. You can't find the good stuff in all the clutter, so you ultimately abandon all of it. That's why we encourage intentionality with mymind. If it means something to you, save it. Don't overthink or curate, but don't just dump your whole desktop in there either. We built features like [Serendipity](https://xkd2dw3m.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv=7kt1Ix86mrw%26t=13s/1/0100019bbd073f04-a34ce065-7365-40dc-9158-2f075af7f3d4-000000/rXhOOytAKigXCLYhaR2NHcamIAg=461) to help you revisit and refresh your mind over time. The same way you'd tend to your garden, pulling the weeds here and there, turning over the soil. Ultimately, you're building something for your future self. Don't trash your mind by overloading it, but don't demand perfection either. Find your balance, stay intentional and let it grow with you over the years. --- # Your mind is a tax write-off URL: https://mymind.com/your-mind-is-a-tax-expense-and-we-just-made-it-easier-for-you Published: 2021-04-06 > In a perfect world, your haircut or your beach vacation would be a tax deductible expense. In a less-than-perfect world, mymind already is. Yes, you can write off mymind as an expense and file it as a tax deductible. (It’s helpful to your work, after all.) And to make this even easier for you and … In a perfect world, your haircut or your beach vacation would be a tax deductible expense. In a less-than-perfect world, mymind already is. Yes, you can write off mymind as an expense and file it as a tax deductible. (It’s helpful to your work, after all.) And to make this even easier for you and your accountant, [you can now print proper PDF invoices straight from mymind under your account settings.](https://access.mymind.com/account) We even allow you to add a custom invoice address. Where do I find my invoices? If you’re already a Mastermind (paying) member you can find your invoices in your account section [right here](https://access.mymind.com/account) (only available on desktop, not mobile). If you’re not a Mastermind (paying) member just yet, there are of course no invoices for you, but we hope this may inspire you to become a member. --- # Your mind loves color URL: https://mymind.com/your-mind-loves-color Published: 2022-03-23 > Just like your real mind, mymind is visual by nature. And as you might have already discovered, it pays close attention to color. – Search any color and you’ll see every image or graphic containing that color in your mind. Search any color in your mind right now to create an instant mood board, or … Just like your real mind, mymind is visual by nature. And as you might have already discovered, it pays close attention to color. – Search any color and you’ll see every image or graphic containing that color in your mind. Search any color in your mind right now to create an instant mood board, or perhaps reveal a special color you didn’t even know you loved. – Put a hex code (like this one: #FF8B8B) in your mind and it will save the color visually. You can later copy the hex code when you find the perfect project for it. – You can even save your own color palettes. Just add a comma between multiple hex codes. You’ll slowly build a personal library of colors for future projects or just for a mood boost. After collecting colors for years, we made [our own Color Gallery](https://access.mymind.com/colors) to share with you. Browse our favorite colors, save them to your mind and come back anytime. We’re always hunting color palettes and saving them like souvenirs to our minds. --- # Markdown shortcuts to rule your mind URL: https://mymind.com/your-mind-supports-markdown Published: 2022-04-12 > This one’s for our more technical minds. If you’re a coder or a writer, you might find these shortcuts helpful. If you’re not, you might still appreciate knowing some handy shortcuts to bold text, make it italic or make a list.These commands will automatically translate to styled elements as you type them into the mymind … This one’s for our more technical minds. If you’re a coder or a writer, you might find these shortcuts helpful. If you’re not, you might still appreciate knowing some handy shortcuts to bold text, make it italic or make a list. These commands will automatically translate to styled elements as you type them into the mymind editor: You can find [the full list here](https://mymind.helpscoutdocs.com/article/26-does-mymind-support-markdown) as well, if you'd like to save it to your mind for future reference. In coming releases, we will extend this list to support even more markdown shortcuts. --- # Your screenshots deserve more URL: https://mymind.com/your-screenshots-deserve-more Published: 2024-01-04 > Back in the day, camera rolls on phones were littered with screenshots. Between photos of your new niece, a screenshot of a receipt. Among photos of your wedding day, a screenshotted meme. A screenshot of a text message next to a vacation photo. A screenshot of visual inspiration between photos of dinner. It may be … Back in the day, camera rolls on phones were littered with screenshots. Between photos of your new niece, a screenshot of a receipt. Among photos of your wedding day, a screenshotted meme. A screenshot of a text message next to a vacation photo. A screenshot of visual inspiration between photos of dinner. It may be hard to believe, but some people still live this way. The rest of us save screenshots to mymind. ✦ With the mymind iOS or Android app installed, saving screenshots takes a second. Just share it to your mind like you'd share anything else on mobile. ✦ You can add additional tags or notes to screenshots while saving them to add context and more easily find it later. ✦ And here's the best part: mymind has OCR text recognition, which means you can search for keywords in a screenshot to find it in your mind. Cluttered camera rolls are a relic from the dark ages. The enlightened save their screenshots in one place where they can instantly find them later. They just search their mind. --- # ˗ˏˋ Introducing: SERENDIPITY v2.0 ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-introducing-serendipity-v2-0-ˎ˗ Published: 2024-02-27 > Our focus and sense of creativity today is disintegrating. Notifications edge in, feeds demand refreshing, ideas or entire trains of thought are whiffed away like clouds of steam. Anxiety is the undercurrent of our daily experience. What are we accomplishing?What are we forgetting? → This is why we created Serendipity. To encourage intentionality and thoughtfulness … Our focus and sense of creativity today is disintegrating. Notifications edge in, feeds demand refreshing, ideas or entire trains of thought are whiffed away like clouds of steam. Anxiety is the undercurrent of our daily experience. What are we accomplishing? What are we forgetting? [→ This is why we created Serendipity.](https://access.mymind.com/serendipity) To encourage intentionality and thoughtfulness in a world that increasingly doesn't. Stumble upon ideas or thoughts you'd once forgotten. Revisit images or quotes that strike an emotional chord. Think more deeply about the products you purchase. We made the new Serendipity experience as beautiful, calming and focused as possible. A brief respite in the chaos of your every day to pause, reflect and feel inspired again. Grab your headphones, turn sound ON and try it out for yourself. --- # ˗ˏˋ Introducing: Stacks ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-introducing-stacks-ˎ˗ Published: 2025-07-01 > An important mymind feature finally gets to shine: ˗ˏˋ Stacks ˎˊ˗ Stacks (at least that's what we're calling them for now) have always been there, behind the scenes. Every time you save something, your mind automatically categorizes it for you. But now, clicking into the search field on desktop reveals the hidden stacks in your … An important mymind feature finally gets to shine: ˗ˏˋ Stacks ˎˊ˗ Stacks (at least that's what we're calling them for now) have always been there, behind the scenes. Every time you save something, your mind automatically categorizes it for you. But now, clicking into the search field on desktop reveals the hidden stacks in your mind. ✦ Stacks are sorted (from left to right) by how much you have inside them. Meaning the more relevant ones show up first. ✦ Click into a stack, then feel free to keep typing to search inside it (we call this a deep search). ✦ You can also search for any of these stacks naturally. Just type articles or images, for example, and hit enter. This is just the beginning for stacks. In the future, they'll become more granular to help you dig deeper into what you've saved. We hope this makes it easy to get a better sense of what's inside your mind. PS: And yes, it's coming to mobile very soon! --- # ˗ˏˋ NEW ˎˊ˗ Album & song support URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-new-ˎ˗-album-song-support Published: 2024-09-05 > Music lovers, we heard you: ˗ˏˋmymind now supports songs & albums ˎˊ˗ Save a link from Spotify, Apple Music or Soundcloud to mymind, and it shows up beautifully in your mind with its own special card. Tracks, albums and playlists all save uniquely. See how it works → ✦ Want to try it now? Here's … Music lovers, we heard you: [˗ˏˋmymind now supports songs & albums ˎˊ˗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfCHHFpJaaw) Save a link from Spotify, Apple Music or Soundcloud to mymind, and it shows up beautifully in your mind with its own special card. Tracks, albums and playlists all save uniquely. [See how it works →](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfCHHFpJaaw) ✦ Want to try it now? [Here's a timeless summer album for you.](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/7IQn4jT1WciC5O9DZrxeKv?si%3D8gyokQyUTFSJ9saSVW8ZEA&source=gmail&ust=1725650262636000&usg=AOvVaw0Yh21E8iPPNGvu6CPI-Tz4) Click the + button in your browser to save it, or paste the link into mymind. Search albums, tracks or playlists to find your music later. Or just search the title. Expand the card to see more details and a lovely little animation (we can't help ourselves). Create a private catalogue of your favorite music. Curate playlists for friends. Save songs and albums just for their beautiful covers. Damn, you've got good taste. --- # ˗ˏˋ The brand new Android app ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-the-brand-new-android-app-ˎ˗ Published: 2024-11-21 > Android members, you've been on our minds. Finally, we're excited to officially announce: ˗ˏˋOur brand new Android app ˎˊ˗(iOS members, we got you too, get your app here) We've rebuilt the Android app from scratch to make it faster, smoother and more reliable. Updates include: ✦ A new share sheet ✦ We gave this one … Android members, you've been on our minds. Finally, we're excited to officially announce: ˗ˏˋ[Our brand new Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US) ˎˊ˗ (iOS members, we got you too, [get your app here](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347)) We've rebuilt the Android app from scratch to make it faster, smoother and more reliable. Updates include: ✦ A new share sheet ✦ We gave this one a lot of love, completely redesigning it from scratch. ✦ New camera mode ✦ You can now take a photo via your camera and save it directly to your mind. Press the orange [+] button inside the app to access camera mode. ✦ New image zoom ✦ Tap an image inside the detail view to expand it. ✦ A new app icon ✦ We call this new custom icon “The Riddler.” It's currently an Android exclusive for our paid members. Previous updates, just in case you missed them: ✦ New sign-in and sign-up, as well as a new onboarding experience. ✦ Improved performance: You should notice much better performance and smoother loading across the entire app. ✦ Another exclusive app icon, as well as the ability to choose from our other custom icons. Tap the hamburger in the top left to find them in the new settings screen. ✦ Many bug fixes and improvements on reliability and stability across the app and native share sheet. Thank you to our Android members for all your support and patience. We have more coming for you soon! It would mean a lot to us if you could leave a review [on the Play store.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mymind.access&hl=en_US)Our current reviews reflect the old app, and it's come a long way since then ♡ --- # ˗ˏˋ The mymind API is here ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋ-the-mymind-api-is-here-ˎ˗ Published: 2026-07-30 > It’s true: We now have an API. This changes everything, or nothing, depending on how you look at it (: This has been one of the biggest requests we’ve received over recent years and we wanted to make sure to do it properly. With the new API, you can build private integrations with mymind, automate … It’s true: We now have an API. This changes everything, or nothing, depending on how you look at it (: This has been one of the biggest requests we’ve received over recent years and we wanted to make sure to do it properly. With the new API, you can build private integrations with mymind, automate workflows or wire your mind into the AI agents you already use. There are hundreds of different use cases and they really depend on you. Here are some examples: ✦︎ You can use the API to build yourself a weekly digest of all your saves and send it to yourself via email (this was done by one of our beta members). ✦︎ You can finally use alternative ways to import things into mymind, from any source you can imagine, really. ✦︎ You can use the API to visualize the things you saved into your mind from a thousand different perspectives. Basically it gives you all the granular data, and you can mold it the way you like. IMPORTANT: As we’re currently in BETA, API keys can be created with two permissions: READ ONLY and FULL ACCESS. When using mymind with other services, be careful as what access you give. If you grant access to Claude or ChatGPT, they will be able to see everything inside your mind. We’re working on more granular permissions in the future (like only giving access to a certain Space, or excluding certain cards from the API access). Of course, your mind by default remains entirely PRIVATE. You do not need to use the API if you don’t want to. It’s an optional feature for those who asked for it. You can expect a lot more on this soon, as we’re working hard to keep building out the many facets and integrations of the API. Have fun! P.S. We also published a new essay on Mind Palace. [Get aggressively curious.](https://7lf7cwn4.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fofficialmymind.substack.com%2Fp%2Fget-aggressively-curious/1/0100019fb45b201e-1190c8f2-f886-4b28-81bc-0e0111cda3cd-000000/T9gESxUNS9A2UgJPT1P6-Khc0ho=473) --- # ˗ˏˋNew & improved Wikipedia cards ˎˊ˗ URL: https://mymind.com/˗ˏˋnew-improved-wikipedia-cards-ˎ˗ Published: 2024-10-04 > For all you curious minds, we're pleased to share:  ˗ˏˋNew & improved Wikipedia cardsˎˊ˗ Wikipedia links now save with more useful, consistent card previews, so you can more easily spot them in your mind. Even better, the detail view now embeds the actual Wikipedia page, so you can read it right within the card. For … For all you curious minds, we're pleased to share: ˗ˏˋNew & improved Wikipedia cardsˎˊ˗ Wikipedia links now save with more useful, consistent card previews, so you can more easily spot them in your mind. Even better, the detail view now embeds the actual Wikipedia page, so you can read it right within the card. For Mastermind members, Wikipedia pages are now also tagged with better, more advanced tags. And perhaps the best part: these pages are now automatically summarized for Mastermind members as well. As always, just search wikipedia to see all your saves in one place, or search any keyword you remember from the page. We hope this makes a difference for your research and random late night [Wiki rabbit holes.](https://www.instagram.com/depthsofwikipedia/?hl=en) --- # A new feature for the readers & thinkers URL: https://mymind.com/✦-a-new-feature-for-the-readers-thinkers Published: 2025-07-11 > You were already saving books you want to read to your mind. Now you can do more with them. Watch the video ▶︎ Of course, this lovely little feature works on mobile too. Open a book card to try it out. If you poke around other card types (cough movies! cough articles!) you might see something there as well. … You were already saving books you want to read to your mind. Now you can do more with them. [Watch the video ▶︎](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFRRGjkZIo) Of course, this lovely little feature works on mobile too. Open a book card to try it out. If you poke around other card types (*cough* movies! *cough* articles!) you might see something there as well. And this is only the beginning. We're making it easier and more delightful to use the many different things you may save to your mind. Lots more coming soon. We can't wait to share it all with you. --- # Our new & improved iOS app URL: https://mymind.com/✷-the-new-improved-mymind-ios-app Published: 2022-10-07 > It's not a fancy new feature. You probably won't see the difference. You might not even know we released it, if we didn't tell you. But we promise you'll feel it. The improved mymind iOS app For the past several months, we've been hard at work on the foundation of mymind. Based on your feedback, … It's not a fancy new feature. You probably won't see the difference. You might not even know we released it, if we didn't tell you. But we promise you'll feel it. The improved mymind iOS app For the past several months, we've been hard at work on the foundation of mymind. Based on your feedback, we made hundreds of tiny updates to our apps. [The improved mymind iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347)looks a lot like the one you had before. But now it’s faster. It’s smoother. It’s more pleasant to use. It’s built to better help you save and find everything that matters to you, instantly. New iOS updates include: ✹ Faster syncing - Save something to mobile and you'll instantly see it on desktop. Save a card on desktop and it will appear immediately on mobile. ✺ Improved search - Search results now show up almost instantaneously as you type (the only variable being how many cards you've saved to your mind). ✺ Improved card detail view - The card detail view now includes color palettes on mobile, along with other subtle refinements to the design. [Install the new iOS app →](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymind-extend-your-mind/id1520332347) This update reflects the core philosophy of mymind. It's not our goal to dazzle you with features and functionality. We want you to think as little as possible about the tool – because it works so well, you don't have to. We believe good software is invisible. It just works. Thank you for your patience and support as our tiny team focused on this update for the past several months. We have a lot more planned for you, including many updates you've requested. In the meantime, we hope this helps you more easily save and find what you need on the go.