Author: Dave Edwards
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How Toxic Workplace Culture Steals Your Productivity
A poor workplace culture can drain energy and lower productivity.
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New AI Shortcuts in Evernote
Are you getting the most out of Evernote’s AI Assistant? You aren’t if you don’t know some new shortcuts they’ve added.
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5 Tips To Improve Productivity
I’ve been writing a lot in recent years about improving your productivity. Today, I want to share my top 5 quick tips that you can implement right away.
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Quickly Move Paragraphs in Evernote
Say goodbye to cut and paste when you need to move a paragraph in a note in Evernote.
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Turn Text into Flow Charts and Mind Maps in Evernote
Evernote is known for its note-taking capabilities, but what you may not know is that it can also convert text into helpful diagrams.
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Carve Out More Time On Your Calendar
Some people squeeze far more from the same 24 hours. Ever wonder what they’re doing that you’re not seeing?
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Evernote’s Photo Text Trick You’re Missing
You want faster notes and fewer steps. This simple trick pulls text from any image and saves you time.
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Why My GTD Setup Broke When I Tried Bullet Journaling
I tried blending GTD with a bullet journal, and something felt off right away. The issue may change how you plan your day and track your tasks.
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Is Wasting Time at Work Really A Bad Thing?
People often waste time because they feel bored, stressed, or burned out. Long hours and tight deadlines can drain energy and focus. Taking a short break—whether by scrolling through a feed or talking with a friend—can help them reset.
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If I Were In Charge of Evernote
What would you change if you ran Evernote? Let me share my ideas on features, pricing, tasks, and support.
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What Task Should I Do First?
Choosing what task to do first shapes your whole day. It sets the tone. It builds momentum or drains it. Here are some ways to approach your task list
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Book Notes: The American Revolution
The coffee-table book “The American Revolution: An Intimate History” is an excellent companion to the Ken Burns PBS series. We all studied the American Revolution in school, but this book fills in the blanks of what we were told (or remember).
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How To Leave Evernote
So you want to leave Evernote, but you’ve stored lots of notes inside. But there’s an easy way to do it.
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Is Multitasking The Enemy of Productivity?
Are you a secret multitasker? Research shows it can slow our productivity by 40%. But can there be a time when it makes sense?
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Most Popular Posts of 2025
Thank you for supporting my work during 2025. I hope you found some of my posts and videos helpful. Because I’m a ‘stats’ guy and a sucker for end-of-year lists, I want to share the most-watched videos I posted during this past year.
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Declutter Evernote- Merging & Deleting Notes
Too many Evernote notes can slow you down. Today, I’ll show you how to merge notes and delete multiple notes fast.
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Improve Project Planning
Struggling to keep up with tasks often starts with poor project planning. Clear project definitions make decisions easier and sharpen focus.
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What’s In My Bag?
You’ve seen “What’s in My Bag” videos before—but I want to show you the one bag I’ve trusted for years and why it is with me almost every day.
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Year-End Evernote Updates
Even though we are still waiting for Evernote to roll out “Version 11,” there have been some additional year-end updates.
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Focus on Goals Not Tasks
Imagine looking back a year from now and realizing you didn’t really move closer to anything that mattered. Scary thought, right? Here’s how goal setting can make sure that never happens again.
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Are You Using Evernote’s Table of Contents?
If you have a lot of notes for a project in Evernote, you can set up a table of contents to help find what you need fast.
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What I’ve Learned From GTD’s David Allen
I’ve been following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology for many years, and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with author David Allen on many occasions. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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Some Evernote Updates That Can Help Your Workflow
Your year’s about to get hectic, but Evernote just dropped some updates. Some people haven’t noticed them, but they may change your workflow.
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Can the Right Music Make You More Productive?
What if the secret to a better workday isn’t coffee or a new app—but sound? Discover how the right music can rewire your mood and boost productivity.
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Helping Your Team Embrace Productive Habits
While you might consider yourself to be a productive person, what happens when you have work with other team members who may not work the same way you do?
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The Time Saving Tricks Productive People Never Share
Your to-do list is growing, and your focus is slipping—how much longer can you keep up? Learn what simple shift could stop the spiral before burnout hits.
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How Tables in Evernote Can Showcase Your Data
Sometimes, data is easier to understand when displayed in a table. Evernote makes it simple to illustrate trends and patterns.
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Use GTD and Evernote to Help Create Content
If you create content regularly, you can use the principles of Getting Things Done and the Evernote app to streamline the process.
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The Smart Way to Make Remote Meetings Shorter, Sharper, and More Useful
“Zoom fatigue” makes meetings less effective and leaves teams drained. Here’s how to make online meetings more productive.
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More New Evernote Features & User Feedback
Evernote just rolled out fresh AI tools and a new search upgrade. But will these improvements fix the worries users keep raising?
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Why You Never Feel Like You Have Enough Time
You get the same 168 hours as everyone else, yet you still feel behind. What’s stealing your time—and how can you finally take it back?
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Happy Thanksgiving
I want to extend my best wishes to all my readers celebrating Thanksgiving today. I am thankful for all of my blessings, including all of you. Your readership, clicks, comments, and ideas are much appreciated.
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Evernote Revived Skitch… But There’s a Catch
Evernote added a feature that allows you to annotate a PDF, and you can do this even if you are not paying for the service.
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Why Most People Fail at GTD
What if one small habit could stop burnout before it starts? Most people think the Weekly Review is about looking back—but what if it’s really your best move forward?
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Are You Leaving Evernote? What People Are Saying
Evernote’s new plans sparked loud debate, yet one question keeps popping up. What happens to your workflow if you decide to walk away?
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Why 74% of Workers Never Finish Their Day’s Tasks
Most of us end the day busy but unsatisfied. Why do only 26% of workers actually finish what they planned? Today, we’ll uncover the mistakes stealing your productivity.
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Turn Handwritten Notes Searchable in Seconds
What if your handwritten notes could be searched just like typed text? Evernote can do that—and it’s easier than you think. Let me show you how this hidden feature saves me hours every week.
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Stop Doing Weekly Reviews Wrong
Most people treat the weekly review like a chore. The pros treat it like a reset button for their entire life. What happens when you stop going through the motions and start reviewing with intention? Let’s find out.
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One Goal a Day: The Habit That Transforms Your Productivity
Setting a daily goal is one of the simplest ways to boost productivity. It gives your day a clear direction and helps you focus on what truly matters.
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Evernote’s New Pricing Structure Is Stressing Long-Time Users
Big changes are coming to Evernote, and not everyone’s happy. Could this be the update that finally pushes longtime users away—or locks in their loyalty? I’ll show you what’s changing and why it matters now.
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How Improving Your Attention Span Will Boost Your Productivity
There is increasing evidence that if you can improve your attention span, you will increase your level of productivity.
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Stop Losing Receipts: Try This Evernote Method
Ever lost a receipt you swore you saved? There’s a smarter way to track every one without stress. Once you see this Evernote system, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.
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Are You Letting Great Ideas Slip Away?
Ideas have a way of showing up at the most unexpected times. You might be walking, waiting in line, or driving your car when a thought worth saving pops into your mind. If you don’t capture it quickly, chances are it will slip away. That’s why building a simple system for catching ideas on the…
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Evernote Just Improved Its Search Function
Evernote users are already testing a powerful AI upgrade before version 11 launches. Let’s look at the new “Semantic Search” feature.
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