Tag: productivity system
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How to Build a Foolproof Reference System in Evernote
Your Evernote account should do more than store random notes. Find out how a well-designed Evernote organization system can help you manage personal documents, work files, travel details, and information you may need years from now.
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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.
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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 his approach.
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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.
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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.
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Watch YouTube Videos in Evernote Ad-Free
There’s a way you can watch YouTube videos directly in Evernote without distractions or ads.
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The GTD Travel Habit David Allen Swears By
Most people think productivity falls apart during travel. David Allen reveals the GTD habits, action support folders, and weekly review methods that helped him stay productive from 30,000 feet in the air to meetings across the globe.
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Declutter Your Mind and Remember What Is Really Important
What if your productivity problems have nothing to do with time management? Let’s look at why your brain works better when you stop using it as storage and start capturing ideas on paper.
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Calendar Management Tips That Actually Work
You think you’re organized, but your calendar may be working against you. If you don’t manage your calendar, it will manage you. Here are some tips.
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Evernote’s Hidden Transcription Trick
You no longer have to wade through long transcripts in Evernote to find only what you want. Plus, we look at other features you may have missed.
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Clarify and Organize Made Easy with GTD’s David Allen
Today, we continue our series of discussions with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. This segment discusses how clarifying and organizing our tasks is key to our productivity.
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How To Make The Mind Sweep Work For You
The starting point for the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology is the mind sweep. It is your chance to get everything out of your head. And you should do it regularly. But what do you do when it becomes a burden?
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Should You Split Your Productivity System?
Should you use one productivity system or split your productivity system in two? It can be challenging to balance the needs of both your professional and personal lives.
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Getting Things Done When There’s Too Much To Do
Sometimes, even GTD author David Allen feels that there’s not enough time to do all that needs to be done. He offers some advice.
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A GTD Inspired Paper Based Notetaking System
If you use a paper-based productivity system that’s based on GTD/ Getting Things Done, what is the best way to keep and process your notes?
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Why A “Someday Maybe” List Keeps Good Ideas Alive
What happens to good ideas you’re not ready to use? A “Someday Maybe” list gives your ideas a safe place while you stay focused.
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Cleaning Your Lists For Better Productivity
Most of us are good at making lists of things we need to do. But it’s easy to get bogged down by long lists. “Getting Things Done” author David Allen has some ideas for handling this.
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Using Evernote Status Notes
Ever feel like your projects in Evernote are scattered across too many notes? I’ve found a way to bring it them all together. It changed how I manage my work.
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Maximizing Productivity through Task Batching
Too much to do? Using the GTD/Getting Things Done philosophy and task batching, you can be more efficient.
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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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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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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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The Truth About Deadlines No One Told You
If you’re adding fake due dates to your tasks, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
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Here’s A Preview of Evernote’s New Version 11
Evernote is about to release its first major update to its app in years. Here’s a preview of three features.
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The Hidden Danger of Capturing Too Much
We know that writing things down is the core to productivity, but what should you do when there seems to be more that you capture than can ever hope to deal with?
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Boost Productivity with This Simple GTD/ Evernote Workflow
Following a lot of trial and error, I’ve developed a productivity system that combines the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology with Evernote.
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Get More Done with This GTD-Evernote Workflow
If you combine the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done with Evernote you get a powerful productivity system. Here’s another way of managing your work with this system.
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How Many Collection Buckets Do You Need To Be Productive?
The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology stresses the ability to collect ideas and tasks and put them into a basket where they can be processed later. We all lead busy lives. How many collection baskets do we need?
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