Master the fundamentals
Build a robust foundation with Tana's core features — outlining, supertags, and fields — to create a flexible knowledge system that functions as your reliable second brain.
Stop juggling apps, start running your command center
Build a single workspace in Tana that keeps every project, note, and task within reach — in hours, not months.
Managing an endless stream of information is now just part of life. Whether you're leading projects, handling client work, or trying to stay on top of your personal goals, you need reliable systems to manage it all.
But every day you work with unstructured, scattered information, you're paying a hidden tax on your productivity. The evidence is everywhere in our digital lives:
- "Where was that brilliant idea again?" Your insights vanish across fragmented systems — that flash of genius now buried somewhere in your phone notes, impossible to find when you need it.
- "I know we discussed this..." Meeting notes scattered across multiple apps, leaving you scrambling during important follow-ups.
- The daily search tax Minutes hunting for information turn into hours of lost deep work every week, with your focus breaking with each app switch.
- The connection paradox Related ideas remain isolated because they're trapped in different tools — the potential insight that never happens.
- Project amnesia Critical details split between email, chat, and who-knows-where, forcing you to piece together contexts from memory.
Building an effective second brain in Tana turns this equation on its head. Instead of constantly searching, you create a unified digital system where information becomes more valuable over time. You're effectively buying back your time.
Unlock Tana is an easy guide to bring structure and clarity to your digital world, without months of trial and error.
Tana is a powerful tool. But as is often the case, its true potential remains locked away until you know how to use it properly. Unfortunately it's easy to overcomplicate your workspace with all the advanced features. Instead of streamlining your life, you end up building clutter.
This is where Unlock Tana comes in. Through years of experimentation in professional contexts, I've refined a straightforward approach to Tana that you can implement quickly and effectively, harnessing the power without the complexity.
Within a matter of hours, you'll have a system that enables you to get on top of all the information streams in your personal and professional life.
- Build a personal command center in Tana that keeps projects, notes, and tasks in one connected workspace.
- Tame information overload with a capture-and-retrieve system you can actually trust.
- Get productive fast by learning the structures that matter and skipping the months of trial and error.
- Create a system that scales so your workspace stays clean and useful as your responsibilities grow.
What you'll build
Create intuitive organization
Structure your digital system using proven frameworks that naturally connect related information.
Develop frictionless capture
Build practical habits for quickly recording ideas, tasks, and insights whether you're at your desk, in a meeting, or on the go.
Enable contextual retrieval
Implement systematic tagging, linking, and search strategies so you can find exactly what you need within seconds, complete with all related context.
Build for longevity
Create a sustainable system with scalable structures that prevent your workspace from becoming cluttered or overwhelming.
Who is the course for?
Knowledge workers
Drowning in information overload who need to transform chaos into clarity.
Managers
Juggling multiple projects, teams, and deadlines that require seamless context-switching.
Neurodivergent thinkers
Especially those with ADHD, who benefit from flexible systems that accommodate non-linear thinking and reduce cognitive load.
Productivity enthusiasts
Seeking a digital workspace that adapts to their unique thought processes.
Tana beginners
Wanting to unlock the app's full potential without months of frustrating trial and error.
Experienced users
Looking to refine their approach and discover advanced techniques.
If you're looking for a practical way to build your system in Tana, then this course is for you. Unlike rigid productivity systems that fall apart under pressure, I focus on simple, flexible ways of building that aren't laborious to maintain.
What existing users are saying
Dario's courses transformed my approach to personal knowledge management, making Tana an essential part of my life and business—it’s structured and comprehensive, just like his YouTube content.
Founder at PensionCraft
I really enjoy your videos and work! Stumbled onto you after finding out about logseq and I really clicked with your thought processes. ‘Also a happy customer of your Tana course - ‘Chunks’ is brilliant for me haha. Greetings from Michigan and thanks again! Excited to see where this work goes
I missed the basics when trying to start with Tana and gave up… This course encourages me again to give Tana a second chance. [The biggest benefit I experienced was] semantic functions and how you implemented “Related to”.
Marc Vanderstraeten
ICT Director at ACEA
I am halfway through the course and it is great so far. I have tried several templates from various sources but found that I needed a better foundation on how to structure my own content and workflows. So far this course has been super helpful in providing two things—a basic understanding of Tana operations as well as a framework for me to think about how to organize my work. I've been trying things out in my own Tana workspace as I go and it is accelerating my progress.
Ron
CEO at CEO Dojo
...I knew that if anyone could explain Tana to me, it would be Dario. And I was not disappointed. Dario not only teaches you the basics, but also enables you to plan and manage your own workflows. And he is the first one who managed to explain to me the possibilities through the semantic function. Thank you very much 😎 The course is worth every penny and should cost at least twice as much.
Judith Schenten
Designer and Blogger at 64asa.de
Dario’s approach to his course combines methodologies and practical tips , which suit me well. I was already very happy with his previous course in Logseq and I am delighted to find out he is doing Tana now, which, IMO, should be the go-to course for anyone who is serious about understanding Tana’s backbone architect.
Maggie
Independent
I did a number of courses. But this one is very helpful to understand what makes Tana special und how to implement it in your own workflows. Thanks a lot!
Hagen Böser
Freelancer
I enjoy Tana and am taking my education about it seriously. This is the third paid course I've taken. The previous two were very good. No regrets. This course covers many of the same topics but takes a different approach to some topics than the other two courses. I appreciate Dario's creative techniques and perspectives on knowledge management.
Jim Wilson
CEO at OAGi
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Frequently asked questions
Tana updates frequently — will the course keep up?+
The course focuses on Tana’s core concepts and workflows — outlining, supertags, fields, search, and system design. Those fundamentals haven’t changed since Tana launched, and they won’t. New surface-level features come and go, but the thinking behind a well-built workspace stays the same.
What is the format of the course?+
Unlock Tana is an asynchronous, self-paced course. All of the content is available after purchasing, and you can complete the course in your own time. The primary medium of instruction is video.
Do you offer refunds?+
I know the frustration of buying a product and being disappointed with the quality. I stand by the quality of this course and I highly doubt this will be your experience, but if you don’t think that you’ve received the expected value I will gladly offer you a refund. If you frequently switch tools and are using Unlock Tana to determine if Tana will be a long-term fit, I kindly ask that you do not purchase this course. Unfortunately, I am unable to offer refunds after 30 days from purchase due to the limitations of the payment service provider.
Is the course available in other languages, or are there subtitles?+
The course is unfortunately only available in English.
Do you offer coaching / consulting?+
I offer coaching and consulting separately on an hourly basis. Please visit combiningminds.org/consulting for booking details.