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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.
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
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).
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.
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?
Books I Read During 2025
Here’s a list of what I read during 2025.
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.
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.
Improve Project Planning
Struggling to keep up with tasks often starts with poor project planning. Clear project definitions make decisions easier and sharpen focus.
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.
A Holiday Note and Hope for the Year Ahead
Some thoughts for the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evernote Basics – How To Effectively Use Tags
We continue our series on Evernote basics. Among the many helpful features built into Evernote is its tagging system. It allows you to quickly bring up any collection of notes that you need long after you’ve entered a note into your system.
How Many Next Actions Should You Have For A Project?
When you identify a project that you need to work on, how many ‘next actions’ should you write down initially? Let’s discuss that with GTD author David Allen.
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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