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Planning a Fulfilling (and Productive) Retirement
One of my followers, Everett Chasen, interviewed me for an article he was writing for NARFE magazine, a publication for federal employees and retirees. I thought you might be interested: Planning a Fulfilling Retirement BY EVERETT A. CHASEN Many NARFE…
Staying Productive While On The Road
Why do even the best productivity systems fail during business travel? David Allen, creator of Getting Things Done, shares the simple habits that helped him stay productive through nearly 200 trips each year.
Tips For Planning A More Productive Day
My experience has been that how you plan your day is more important than when you set your alarm clock.
The Secret to an Organized Evernote Inbox
Most people know how to capture notes in Evernote, but not everyone knows how to process them properly.
Evernote Tools That Anyone Can Use
Think you need a paid Evernote plan to use its tools? You might be surprised by the free AI features, PDF tools, and transcription options that are available to everyone.
When Your “To-Do” Lists Get Too Long
Most people think adding more tasks makes them more productive. The real secret is knowing what to delete, what to keep, and how to organize your GTD lists for better results. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” shares…
Stop Treating Everything as a Project
Feeling overwhelmed at work often has less to do with how much you have to do. The bigger problem may be how you organize the work itself. When every task becomes a project, your task list can quickly become crowded…
More Ways To Use Evernote’s AI and How To Transcribe Videos
Evernote’s AI assistant can now do more than answer questions. It can create and rename notebooks, move notes, and even help you capture and transcribe audio from videos. Watch My Video Find out more about “Evernote Beyond the Basics,” a…
What I Read in August
I was busy during August, so I only managed to read three books. One looked at the growing divide between traditional Christian teachings and the political beliefs of many evangelical pastors and followers. Another book on Bob Dylan and the Beatles shared…
Make Evernote Notebooks Stand Out with Emojis
Your notes and notebooks in Evernote don’t have to look boring. Here’s how to create a colorful, organized hub with simple emoji strategies.
How A Productivity Master Resets His System
In this conversation with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” we talk about how he keeps his productivity systems up to date and organized. He also shows us his actual reference file system.
Prioritizing Work in a World Full of Distractions
We’ve all been told to focus on one task at a time. The problem is that life doesn’t work that way. Emails arrive every few minutes. Chat messages demand quick replies. Phone calls, meetings, and unexpected requests interrupt even the…
Evernote AI Assistant: 3 New Things to Try
Evernote’s AI Assistant just got more useful. In this video, I’ll show you how Evernote transcription, AI Assistant, dictation, and note editing now work together. Watch My Video I can help you build a simple Evernote setup that fits the…
Don’t Create A Digital Junk Drawer in Evernote
Building the right Evernote notebook system can keep you from creating a digital junk drawer. Let’s look at how to group notes, create stacks, and name notebooks so every piece of information is exactly where it’s needed.
The Productivity Habit Most People Forget
You’ve probably heard that getting everything out of your head is central to the Getting Things Done method. What most people don’t realize is that one small change to their weekly productivity routine can dramatically improve focus, organization, and follow-through.
Stop Chasing Productivity Apps and Build a System That Works
People spend more time choosing, testing, and moving information between apps than actually using their knowledge to accomplish meaningful work. The goal is not to find the perfect productivity tool. The goal is to create a reliable process that grows…
Change Evernote Mobile Font Size & Find Notes Faster
Some users miss two useful features in Evernote mobile. You can change font size for easier reading and find notes faster with search. I will show a simple trick that may replace how you use Evernote tags.
What You Need To Know About Evernote’s Capacity Limits
Digital storage has become so inexpensive that we rarely think about it. But even Evernote has some limits you should know about.
Productivity While Traveling: Paper vs Digital
Computers have made it easier for some people to go paperless rather than keep many paper documents on hand. This is especially challenging for those who have to travel for business. But David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done,”…
Protect Your Evernote Notes on Mobile
Evernote makes it easy to capture ideas fast, but what if your phone edits or deletes a note? There is a way to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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