Tuesday, July 27

1000 Hacks for Evernote

If you haven't heard about Evernote yet, I am guessing that you are living under a rock. It is one of the most versatile pieces of software that I have ever used. I am sure that there are literally endless ways one could use this tool. I have been using it for about a year now and every day I find a new way to exploit its capabilities. I am guessing there are at least a thousand Evernote productivity hacks out there to make us all more productive. I personally use Evernote to facilitate the GTD process. How do you use Evernote? Do you do anything unique that you can share with the rest of us. Comment with your hack and become an Evernote groupie and help us get to 1000 hacks!

Friday, July 23

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Sunday, July 11

Four things that have changed my life and could also change yours...

  1. Getting Things Done (GTD)
  2. Absolutely the best system I have ever used to keep me organized and moving forward. This system provides structure to your life without hanging an anchor around your neck. It will allow you to free your mind of clutter, and ensure that you capture all of the stuff that drops into your world. David Allen's book "Getting Things Done" will get you started using this awesome process. There is also a great Outlook add-on to facilitate this process that has made a full in box virtually non existent in my world.

  3. Evernote - Software
  4. This piece of software is a relatively new on the scene in the world of productivity, but it is definitely a must have. As good as it is now, I can't even imagine how good it will be in the future. This company has its eyes on the ball and continues to add new features. Evernote is a bundle of software and services that allows you to collect, sort, tag, and annotate notes and other miscellaneous information. You can describe this software in two words, "Capture Everything". Send text, photos, videos, links, audio, screen shots, and on and on and on to this capture tool no matter where you are. You can type directly into this software, or tweet, email, and text to it if you so desire. In addition, you can access your stored information from virtually anywhere. It is synced with all of your devices and safely stored. The uses for this software are endless. Evernote offers a free version of this incredible productivity tool. Download it now from http://www.evernote.com and get started.

  5. First Things First
  6. Stephen Covey's book "First Things First" will help you put the important stuff into perspective. His graphic metaphor of concentrating on the "Big Rocks" is eye opening and will facilitate a major paradigm shift in your life. In the blink of an eye, life can pass you by and the scary thing is, most of us don't realize it is happening. Reading this book is will prove to be the perfect speed bump needed to slow you down long enough to "smell the roses".

  7. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Ideology
  8. Stephen Covey writes about 7 habits that if practiced will serve as a directional compass to live your life by. Starting with the habit of being proactive and ending with sharpening the saw, the practice of self renewal, this gem of a book is just what the doctor ordered. I found these habits to be common sense nuggets that tend to get steam rolled in our frantic quest to live life to the fullest.

Monday, May 3

If the Wright brother were alive today Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs. ~Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines

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Thursday, April 29

I am not afraid... I was born to do this. ~Joan of Arc cea_ser

Monday, April 26

I never predict. I just look out the window and see what is visible--but not yet seen. ~~Peter Drucker

Sunday, April 25

Nothing happens unless first we dream. ~Carl Sandburg

Saturday, April 24

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us. ~Helen Keller

Friday, April 23

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. ~Ernest Hemingway

Thursday, April 22

I have a 'Play the melody' philosophy. It means don't over-arrange, don't make life difficult. Just play the melody -- and do it the simplest way possible. ~Jackie Gleason

Wednesday, April 21

It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy. ~Mother Teresa cea_ser

Tuesday, April 20

Sometimes when people are under stress, they hate to think, and it's the time when they most need to think. ~Bill Clinton

Monday, April 19

You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong. ~Warren Buffett

Sunday, April 18

In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Friday, April 16

Mama says they was magic shoes. They could take me anywhere. ~Forrest Gump

Thursday, April 15

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. ~Buddha

Wednesday, April 14

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest. ~Mahatma Gandhi

Tuesday, April 13

The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead. ~Albert Einstein

Monday, April 12

Never argue with an idiot. He will bring you down to his level and then beat you with experience. ~VRS

Sunday, April 11

Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Charles Elachi