With a belief deeply rooted in the potent power of persistence and the eloquence of elementary designs, his story unfolds from the bustling streets near Uruguay to the digital corners where numerous eager minds congregate to decipher the magic behind Notion.

An author, a board game publisher, a tech-savvy salesperson, and a creator lost in the enthralling world of design and architecture – Julio weaves through the versatile worlds with a spirit unbridled by the tick-tock of the conventional 9-to-5. For him, every hour spirals into an opportunity, a moment to carve, create, and conjure.

Join us, as we embark upon a journey, exploring the corridors of his mind, understanding the simplicity that breathes life into his Notion templates, and unearthing the stories embedded within the late-night hours of undeterred creation and learning.

May you find inspiration, wisdom, and perhaps, a reflection of your unvoiced dreams and untraveled journeys within the tales of Julio Trois – the man who is painting the digital world with strokes of simplistic elegance and unwavering determination.

Q: Julio, diving straight in – could you give our readers a sneak peek into your past and how the Notion love affair began?

A: My professional journey has been deeply rooted in the tech and business sectors for years. My relationship with Notion started in 2022 after some compelling videos piqued my interest and little by little I learned how to use Notion.

Q: With a whopping 20 Notion templates to your name, how do you determine the theme of your next masterpiece?

A: I try to see a need, today there are many creators, and Templates are increasingly complex, but as I have been working for years with business, I learned that the user does not want complexity, he wants to solve his problem, in the simplest way, so I always try to develop simple Templates, but that solve the problems.

Q: Can you describe your design philosophy when it comes to crafting a Notion template?

A: Simplicity, the focus is always this.

Q: Your YouTube channel is a treasure trove of 120 Notion tutorials. How do you cherry-pick your next topic?

A: My goal is to teach. I think I can help a lot of people use Notion.

There are other wonderful creators on YouTube, who teach advanced content. I learn a lot from them, but I don’t want to create these videos. I try to teach the beginner, the one who wants to build his first template. There are thousands of users who are at this level, but simple content for them almost does not exist.

I have a course for beginners, I start well from the basics, and I’m happy to see people learning. I have tutorials that show how I built my Templates that are for sale. I don’t hide anything, and anyone can copy me. I’m teaching people how to use this wonderful tool that is Notion. My objective? Empower everyone to harness the magic of Notion.

Q: Creation demands dedication. How do you keep that creative flame alight?

A: I know it’s very difficult to create a brand, to become relevant as a creator. I’m tired of 9-to-5 jobs, and my motivation is the dream of living as a creator. So it doesn’t matter if I’m tired, if I don’t have time, I need to create… There is a Chinese proverb that I love: “Persistence accomplishes the impossible.”

Q: Can you paint us a picture of a day in Julio’s life?

A: I’m from Brazil, here we work many hours. My normal job is from 8-to-6, so in this period I can’t create, but at night I work a lot, I usually work until 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM. Creating videos, recording videos, editing, creating digital products, managing products in stores, giving support…

Q: How does Notion streamline your bustling life?

A: I use Notion for various aspects of my professional and personal life. I manage the entire Workflow of my YouTube, digital product projects, a huge amount of references, and study material, Notion is the basis of my productivity system.

Q: What pearls of wisdom would you offer to a budding Notion enthusiast, both as a user and an aspiring creator?

A: Notion is a wonderful tool for your productivity, use it to make your life easier, not to complicate it. Notion serves to increase your productivity, and not waste hours wanting to create amazing templates, but not being productive.

Q: After such intense work, how do you wind down?

A: I like to watch design videos on YouTube. Fictional reads are my escape, and gaming on my iPad is my guilty pleasure.

Q: Any dreams you’re chasing at the moment?

A: I’m ardently working towards becoming a Notion Ambassador. It’s a challenging feat, but remember? “Persistence accomplishes the impossible.”

Julio, our captain through this exploration, didn’t just share a methodology; he gifted us a lens to perceive Notion, not merely as a tool but as a companion in our quests — both professional and personal. His narratives echoed with the melodious tunes of simplicity and the robust beats of persistence, create a symphony that invites us to dance to our own rhythms, even amidst the chaos of complexities and challenges.

With templates that whisper the tales of practicality and tutorial videos that are a gentle hand leading beginners into the world of Notion, Julio stands as a beacon, illuminating that the intricate dance between simplicity and functionality is not just possible, but beautifully enchanting.

As we step back into our own universes, may the echoes of his journey reverberate in our endeavors, inspiring us to unearth the potential buried in simplicity and the victories that lie veiled in persistent pursuits. Julio’s story doesn’t conclude here; it permeates through his templates, courses, and every digital footprint left for explorers like us to discover and learn.

Here’s to the endless possibilities within every simplicity, to the dreams wrapped in persistent pursuits, and to each one of us, as we navigate through our cosmic journey of creation and discovery!