Podcasts by Frank Buck: Productivity for Total Control & Peace of Mind
Most people are overwhelmed by the amount of paper and digital information in their lives. Frank Buck makes organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and enjoy life. Global Gurus ranked Frank #1 in the world in the "Time Management" category for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. If you're interested in total control over your time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks, this is the productivity podcast for you. Learn more at FrankBuck.org.
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The "New" Evernote Free Plan: How to Make It WorkThe "New" Evernote Free Plan: How to Make It Work from 2023-12-12T17:11
With the changes to the Evernote free plan, is it still a viable option? Hear about the best thing about the plan and how to make it work. For more, come over to Listen
A Powerful "Guru" Conversation: Rigor, Productivity, and Much More from 2023-12-05T17:00
Two "Global Gurus Top 30" discuss making rigor, organization, time management, and so much more. Plus...a request for your vote.
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The Effective Executive Revisited: How to Make Progress on What Matters from 2023-11-28T17:00
Large chunks of time are needed to make progress on what matters. The Effective Executive shows how to avoid the "dribs and drabs" of time.
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The Hoax That Nearly Hooked Me from 2023-11-21T17:00
In an information age, there's much misinformation. Don't be fooled by a hoax. Take the time to do the "due diligence." Check it out.
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My Hot List of Digital Tools (You'll Want These) from 2022-04-19T16:00
II have a pinned note in Evernote with links to these handy digital tools. Whether you have Evernote or not, you'll want to grab them. To access the tools, visit the post: Listen
Evernote Quick Note: What It Is and Why You Need It from 2022-04-12T16:00
Looking for the digital equivalent of the "memo pad by the phone"? Look no further. The Evernote Quick Note is a gem hidden in the desktop software. For more, visit the post: Listen
4 More Videos That Should Have Gotten Many More Views from 2022-04-05T16:00
We'll spotlight four more good videos that merit far more views than they received. You have a second shot at some gems you may have missed. Come over to the post to view the content: Listen
3 Videos That Should Have Gotten Many More Views from 2022-03-29T16:00
We'll spotlight three good videos that merit far more views than they received. You have a second shot at some gems you may have missed. Come over to the post to learn more and view the content....
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What's a "Money Calendar" and Why You Need One from 2022-03-22T15:00
When routine payments and subscriptions are handled automatically, how can you be sure it's correct? A money calendar is the answer. For more, visit the post: Listen
Google Travel: Why You Are Going to Love This One from 2022-03-15T15:58:13
When you plan a trip, Google does more than you probably know. We'll look at what happens on your Google Calendar and explore Google Travel. For more, visit the post: Listen
National Organize Your Home Office Day from 2022-03-08T16:59:04
Today is "National Organize Your Home Office Day." I'm taking you on a tour of mine. Use the ideas to organize your own home office. For more, visit the post: Listen
Lost in Spam: How to Stop Being This Guy from 2022-03-01T17:00
Tired of saying, "Sorry. It was caught in spam"? Tired of hearing that from others? The simple solution is to check spam. Here's a plan. For more, visit the post: Listen
7 More Great Uses for Evernote from 2022-02-22T16:54:23
What can you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 more practical uses for Evernote. Which one of these will turn out to be your favorite? For more, visit the blog post: Listen
7 Great Uses for Evernote from 2022-02-15T11:13:59
What could you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 practical uses for Evernote. Pick one and get started. Add more one at a time. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
For the One Who is Always Late from 2022-02-08T16:58:45
You know who I'm talking about. Never on time. Always late. Always needs another 5 minutes. You are picturing that person right now, right? For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Evernote: How to Organize Your Good Ideas from 2022-02-01T17:00
Your information is only as good as your ability to find it when you need it. Let Evernote help you do the job. Come over to the blog post for the video and the handout I gave to participants>...
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How to Succeed with Digital Tasks and Digital Notes from 2022-01-25T11:57:46
The two biggest hurdles I see for even fairly organized people are digital tasks and notes. In this podcast appearance, I share my thoughts. For more, come over to the blog post: Listen
Get Organized Digitally Special Offer from 2022-01-18T10:35:47
Learn about Get Organized Digitally!, see why it's a "#1 New Release" on Amazon in 3 categories, and take advantage of a special book study. Come over to the blog post for full details:...
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Join the Party! (And Get Organized Digitally!) from 2022-01-11T17:00
The book is now out and your copy could be on the way. Let's party! Come over to the blog post and register: https://frankbu...
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What Life Can Be Like When You Get Organized... Digitally from 2022-01-04T16:07:33
"Get organized" is always a top New Year's resolution. Times change. Our procedures need to change. This year, let get organized...digitally! Come over to the blog post and register for the Get ...
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It's Time to Get Organized...Digitally! from 2021-12-28T11:33:56
Tomorrow is the big day. "Get Organized Digitally!" goes on sale. Here's what it's about. Find out how easy a digital system can be. Come over to the blog post for links on how to order: Listen
10 Top Episodes of 2021 (or So) from 2021-12-21T16:58:39
Here are the top 10 blog posts most significant over the past year (or so). What may you have missed along the way? Catch up today>> Listen
How to Pack a Great Organized Briefcase from 2021-12-14T17:00
The briefcase can be a place where papers go to die. If you want an organized briefcase, here's your guide for what to include. Be sure to watch the video here>> Listen
How to Use the New Calendly Meeting Poll from 2021-12-07T17:00
Want to find a time when an entire group can meet? The new "meeting poll" feature in Calendly does exactly that. Come over to the blog post to watch a video containing screenshots of each step a...
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Google Calendar: 10 Tips & Tricks for More Productive Days from 2021-11-30T16:57:44
A digital calendar is essential for the organized person. These Google Calendar tips are easy to implement and save time every day. For much more, visit the blog post: Listen
Why "Chrome Tab Search" Will Make Your Life Easier from 2021-11-16T16:56:55
Tons of open browser tabs is the bane of productivity. If you're looking for a solution, Chrome Tab Search is easy and makes sense. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
QR Codes: How to Make Them and Why You Would Want To from 2021-11-09T17:00:23
QR Codes have made a comeback, thanks in part to the pandemic. Here are sources to make them and some practical uses. For much more, visit the blog post: Listen
Holiday Gift Giving Suggestions for the Productive People in Your LIfe from 2021-11-02T16:00:08
Choosing gifts for productive people in your life? Here are some practical gifts that will take success to the next level. For links to everything discussed, visit the blog post: Listen
What's Google Lens? Why Is It Super Important Now? from 2021-10-26T15:57:42
Google Lens has been around for a while. Now it's "front and center." Learn why it's easier to use and why you may start using it. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
How to Accomplish Those Things Both Big and Small from 2021-10-12T15:59:15
Getting the "big things" done is important. But can you neglect everything else? Find out how to handle the details. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Who's Ivy Lee? What's the Powerful Lesson to Learn? from 2021-10-05T14:06:45
The Ivy Lee Method focuses on prioritizing your day. Start by identifying a small number of tasks to important tasks before anything else. For more information, visit the blog post:Listen
Want to Keep Your COVID Vaccination Card on Your Phone? Here's How. from 2021-09-28T15:58:43
What do you do when you need to show your COVID vaccination card? Learn two ways you can keep it digitally on your phone. For more, visit the post: Listen
Link to a Specific Spot on a Page? It's Easy to Do from 2021-09-21T15:55:45
In Chrome, you can create a link to a specific spot on the page. Learn exactly how to create a URL that takes readers where you want them. For more, visit the post: Listen
My Google Assistant Voice Commands with IFTTT from 2021-09-14T16:00
The commands built into Google Assistant are incredible. But with IFTTT, you can add your own. See what I have done and download a free guide. Visit the blog post for demonstrations: Listen
Being Productive in Education: My Guest Appearance on Cross Platform from 2021-09-07T15:00
Art Gelwicks (Google user) and Augusto Pinaud (Apple user) interview me about the concepts and tools to be productive in education. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Managing School the Easy Way: Get Everything Ready the Night Before from 2021-08-17T16:00
School success doesn't have to be hard. Get everything ready the night before. The morning becomes much less stressful. Nothing is forgotten. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Managing School the Easy Way: Learn to Deal With Papers from 2021-08-10T16:00
School success doesn't have to be hard. Learn to deal with papers. Have a place for papers requiring action. File papers that don't. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Managing School the Easy Way: Empty the Bookbag from 2021-08-03T16:00
School success doesn't have to be hard. Empty the bookbag every day. Don't let things accumulate and ride back and forth to school and home. For more, visit the blog post. Listen
Managing School the Easy Way: Break Big Projects Down from 2021-07-27T02:50:21
School success doesn't have to be hard. Break those big projects down into small steps. Schedule a time to handle each step. For more. visit the blog post: Listen
Managing School the Easy Way: Write It Down from 2021-07-20T15:56:28
School success doesn't have to be hard. Write things down when they occur to you. Have a single place to write it all down. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Library Extension: Saving You Time and Money Every Day from 2021-07-13T15:58:10
Find out if the book you're looking for from Amazon is also available in your public library. Library Extension does the work. Visit the blog post to see a demonstration: Listen
How to Easily Export Kindle Notes to Evernote from 2021-07-06T16:00
What if all the Kindle notes highlights from all your books wound up together in Evernote? This post shows you how to do it. Watch the video demonstration here: Listen
The Big List of All the Little Things from 2021-06-29T16:00
When you're new on the job, there's so much to learn. You don't know what you don't know. Use this article as a checklist to get started. Want to see the list? Visit the blog post: Listen
Collaboration Made Easy in Remember The Milk & Todoist from 2021-06-22T16:00:03
Remember The Milk and Todist both allow you to collaborate with others. This webinar compares and contrasts how it happens in each program. To view the webinar, visit Listen
Why I Think Remember The Milk is the Best Choice from 2021-06-15T16:00
A digital task manager makes keeping up with modern-day responsibilities easier. Learn why Remember the Milk is my choice. Visit the blog post for more: Listen
Time Management Tips for Studying Abroad from 2021-06-08T16:00:17
This guest post is by Engjelina Hyseni provides expert time management tips for studying abroad. Her specialty helping with studying in Switzerland. Visit the blog post for photos and the text v...
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How to Use Evernote to Make Trip Planning Easy from 2021-06-01T16:00
Travel includes many details and we need software to organize them. Trip planning with Evernote puts everything in one searchable place. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration of techniqu...
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The Power of Gmail Voice Entry: It's Amazing and Easy from 2021-05-25T15:57:06
Gmail voice entry is easy with the "Dictation for Chrome" extension. Within any message, activate the mic and compose with your voice. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the b...
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How to Use Text Blaze as a Text Expander from 2021-05-18T16:00
Text Blaze is a powerful text expander for Chrome. Insert snippets, templates, and macros. Eliminate repetitive typing. Get work done faster. For more information and a video demonstration, visi...
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Remember The Milk & Todoist Comparison from 2021-05-11T16:00
Todoist recently added significant features to its free plan. Augusto Pinaud and I compare and contrast Remember The Milk and Todoist in four areas. The greatest value will come from viewing the...
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Remember The Milk: How to Handle Read, Watch, Listen from 2021-05-04T16:00
You're reading, watching, or listening to a great piece of content but are short on time. How do you get back to it? Learn an easy way here. For much more and a demonstration, visit the post>...
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Remember The Milk: What's the Best Way to Sort Tasks? from 2021-04-27T16:00
An organized list gets tasks accomplished quicker. Learn how to sort tasks in Remember The Milk so they are automatically batched. For more information and a demonstration video, visit the blog ...
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Remember The Milk: The Smart Lists You Might Want from 2021-04-20T16:00
The Remember The Milk "Smart List" lets you save the results of a search to run with the click of a button. View the ones I have created. For more information and a demonstration video, visit th...
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Remember The Milk: How to Batch Your Tasks With Tags from 2021-04-13T16:00
Tags save keystrokes. Use them in Remember The Milk to batch your tasks. You handle similar items together. Here's how to get started. For more information and a demonstration video, visit the b...
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Help Me Write a Great New Book. Your Suggestions? from 2021-04-06T16:00:16
Why does the world need another time management book? The answer is easy. The world changes. So too, the demands on our time change. For more, come over to the blog post>> Listen
How to Plan Tomorrow Today with Remember The Milk from 2021-03-30T16:00
The best way to set up a successful day is through planning. Learn step-by-step how I use Remember The Milk to plan the day the evening before. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration: Listen
How to Use Repeating Tasks in Remember The Milk from 2021-03-23T16:00
How many tasks do you have that repeat every week, month, or year? Learn how to use Remember The Milk to keep up with them all. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration: Listen
How to Organize Your Day in Remember The Milk from 2021-03-16T16:00
Entering tasks is one thing. Ordering them so you have a successful day is another. In Remember The Milk, organizing the day is easy. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration: Listen
How to Add Tasks in Remember The Milk from 2021-03-09T16:56:14
A digital task list makes life so much easier. If you want to get started, Remember The Milk is a great option. Here's how to add tasks. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration: Listen
Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit March 4-6 from 2021-03-02T17:04:24
Join me and around 20 other speakers for the "Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit" March 4-6, 2021. Registration is free. https://bit.ly/fran...
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Be Easy to Reach (On Your Terms) from 2021-02-23T17:00
If you want to be relevant, also be easy to reach. But that doesn't mean you open yourself up to constant interruption. Do it on your terms. For more, come over to the blog post: Listen
Let's Talk Productivity: Guest Podcast Episodes to Help You Get Organized from 2021-02-16T16:56:27
If you like time management podcasts, I've got something for you. This post links to the episodes where I have been a guest. For links to each episode mentioned, visit the post: Listen
Advice for the One with the Cluttered Desk from 2021-02-09T16:57:03
Do you have a cluttered desk and are looking for a way out? With a Tickler File, task list, and a couple of boxes, you'll be in good shape. For more, visit: Listen
Can Your Task Manager Do This? from 2021-02-02T16:57:52
Maria White and I talk about using a digital task manager. Learn the 7 things to look for and how to use it to make organization easy.
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In Praise of the Lowly Grocery List from 2021-01-26T16:55:05
What's the single best time-management tip? This post reveals the secret of the to-do list and the area of our lives where we do it well. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Evernote Home: What It Can Do for You from 2021-01-19T18:11:16
Evernote Home is a new feature presenting a dashboard of helpful widgets. It puts at your fingertips what you're most likely to need today. Visit the blog post for a video demonstration, the lin...
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Google Contacts Gmail Add-On: What You Need to Know from 2021-01-12T17:00
The new Google Contacts Gmail Add-On allows you to access information without ever leaving Gmail. This post shows how to use it. For more information and to watch the demonstration, come over to...
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Jason Womack: Remote Learning Demonstration from 2021-01-05T17:00
In this interview, Jason teaches a short lesson on "3 Things a Leader Can Do to Change Lives" while demonstrating effective strategies for remote learning. To watch the interview and see the dem...
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Organization, Time Management, and Productivity: The Best of 2020 from 2020-12-29T17:00
This year's content helped you organize your surroundings and your time and boost your productivity. Here's the best of 2020. For links to everything talked about during this episode, come over ...
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How to Declutter After the Holidays from 2020-12-22T17:00
The holidays are over and there's so much stuff to be put away. Learn 3 strategies to conquer holiday clutter and enjoy what you have. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
How to Foil the Bad Guys on Facebook from 2020-12-15T16:59:46
Have you had someone create a Facebook page with your name and picture? An easy Facebook security tip keeps this from happening to you. For more, visit the post: Listen
How to Organize Those Gift Cards from 2020-12-08T17:00
Every year, countless money is lost due to gift cards never used. Learn a simple way to keep up with and use what you have. Some over to the blog post and view the video: Listen
How to Promote Gratitude and Organization with Our Young from 2020-12-01T17:00:06
We should teach young people to write thank-you notes. This episode shows how to use the Tickler File to keep the practice front-and-center. Be sure to come over to the blog post for my intervie...
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5 Free Digital Tools to Boost Your Productivity from 2020-11-24T16:56:28
No one tool answers all your productivity needs. A deep toolbox gives you the right tool for the right job. Here are 5 free digital tools. Visit the post for links>> Listen
What? Google Photos Isn't Free? What to Do from 2020-11-16T17:17:07
Google Photos will no longer be totally free. Here's how to take advantage of the changes. Now's the time to jump in with both feet!
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How to Write Better Emails Instantly from 2020-11-10T16:57:08
Say goodbye to bad subject lines and forgotten attachments. Learn a strategy to write better emails. Make your communication clear and get your messages read. For more, visit the post: Listen
Avoid the Curse of the Blank Page from 2020-11-03T16:59:08
The worst part of the writing process is writer's block. If you hate looking at a blank page, learn a technique to banish it forever. Visit the post for more: Listen
The New Evernote: What You Need to Know and Do from 2020-10-27T16:00
Explore what has changed in the new Evernote design. Read about what this means to you and the decisions you will need to make. Visit the blog post for all of the links mentioned in the episode:...
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Are You the Bottleneck? from 2020-10-20T16:00
When work slows to a standstill, it's often because someone is the bottleneck. Could it be you? Here's how to move forward and get things on track. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Ask for What You Want from 2020-10-13T15:57:47
When you experience poor customer service there's a better way to handle it than just get mad. Getting action is easier than you think. More more, visit the blog post: Listen
Screen Snips with 1 Key: My New Favorite Shortcut from 2020-10-06T16:00
Remap the Print Screen key to allow you to easily snip any portion of the screen with the touch of 1 key. For more information and to view a demonstration video, visit the blog post: Listen
If This Then That: My Dozen Most Powerful Applets from 2020-09-29T16:00
Come over to the blog post and follow along as I show the dozen-or-so "If This Then That" applets that make my life easier. Re-create or modify any of them for your needs: Listen
If This Then That: Why You Should Go Pro Now from 2020-09-22T15:56:16
(Update: IFTTT has extended the "name your own price" deadline through October 31. Starting November 1, new subscriptions to Pro will cost $3.99 per month.)
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How to Use Evernote to Track Your Time from 2020-09-15T16:00
Time tracking is a valuable exercise, but the mechanics can be cumbersome. Learning a simple automation makes the process easy. For more and to see a video demonstration visit the blog post: &nb...
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Evernote: How to Make Collegiate Note Taking Easy from 2020-09-08T16:00
Evernote is a great tool for housing notes for the college student. Learn a strategy to structure Evernote for the college semester. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blo...
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Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen from 2020-09-01T15:56:46
Based on the premise of Dan Heath's Upstream, this post examines 3 fictional people. Each handles results of problems instead of prevention. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day from 2020-08-25T15:57:03
One memory technique transformed my approach to how to study in college. With it, I made an "A" in every class thereafter (all the way through the doctorate). For more information and a video de...
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College Students: How to Take Great Notes from 2020-08-18T15:55:34
Learn the one secret to how to take notes in college. Follow it up with how to transform those notes into something that will yield an "A" on the test. For more information, visit the blog post:...
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Handel Flute Sonata V from 2020-08-16T21:23:09
This recording is quite different from anything else on this channel. I have played flute since junior high. For 12 years following college graduation, I was a junior high and middle school band...
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Dropbox Transfer: How To Send Big Files from 2020-08-11T15:56:54
Sending large digital files is a challenge. Using Dropbox Transfer, you can send up to 100GB at a time for free. This episode shows how to do it. For more information and a video demonstration, ...
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What to Look for in a Paper Planner from 2020-08-04T16:00
What critical elements make a paper planner effective? Learn what elements to look for. Get specific recommendations for brands and even a free option. For more, a video, and free downloads, vis...
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3 Great Hidden Features in Windows 10 from 2020-07-28T15:55:47
Most people don't know the new Windows 10 features. There are quite a few. This post covers Snip & Sketch, hiding desktop icons, and Quick Assist. To view the video, come over to Listen
How to Tame Interruptions and Get Work Done from 2020-07-21T16:00
"Interruptions" tops the list of reasons people can't accomplish their goals. Interruptions destroy focus and momentum. Learn 3 ways to tame this time bandit. For more information co...
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Voice Input: The Easiest Way to Trap New Tasks from 2020-07-07T16:00
Input has always been the Achille's Heel of our mobile devices. Voice input makes it easy. These examples will make your life easier. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the bl...
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2020: A Glass Half Full? from 2020-06-30T16:00
In a contest for "worst year ever," 2020 would be the favorite. For most, the 1st half has been empty. Can we turn it around and end 2020 with a glass half full? For additional information and v...
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Time Blocking Made Easy: My Own Take from 2020-06-23T16:00
Time blocking is a popular time-management strategy. Watch me demonstrate my take on how to do it. Hint: The answer is NOT "put it all on the calendar." For more information and for an extend vi...
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PowerPoint: 3 New Features for Beautiful Slides from 2020-06-16T15:58:55
Morph Transition, Design Ideas, and 3-D Models are three relatively new PowerPoint features that are worth learning. Here's what you need to know. For more information and the demonstration vide...
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How to Talk to the Camera: A Reader Question from 2020-06-09T16:00
A reader asked how I am able to look at the camera the whole time when video recording. Here is my reply along with a demonstration. For more, visit the blog post: Listen
Remembering Sally: Thanks for 6 Great Years from 2020-06-02T15:40:24
If you've ever loved and lost a pet, you'll understand this Sheltie story. Sally left us too soon and was a joy every day. For more, and for the videos of dogs at play, visit the blog post: Listen
Improve Your Writing with Two New Word Features from 2020-05-26T15:39:23
Microsoft 365 now includes two tools designed to improve your writing. Proofreading in Microsoft Word is easier with "Read Aloud" and "Editor."
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Meetingbird: How It Can Help the Remote Worker from 2020-05-19T16:00
NOTE: Since this video posted, Meetingbird has discontinued its service. You will find other similar services: YouCanBookMe.com Calendly.com Woven.com (which integrates with Google Calenda...
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A Simple Hack to Clear the Clutter from 2020-05-14T16:00
"Clutter" is physical stuff that's in the wrong place. Even a little can make your home or office look like a junk pile. This hack makes a big difference. Come over to the blog post ...
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How to End "Email Battleship" with Meetingbird from 2020-05-12T13:33:04
NOTE: Since this video posted, Meetingbird has discontinued its service. You will find other similar services: YouCanBookMe.com Calendly.com Woven.com (which integrates with Google Calenda...
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"Gmail Search Chips": Find it Faster from 2020-05-05T16:25:30
Gmail is rolling out a feature that makes search easier. Its search has always been powerful, but you had to dig a little. Those days are no more.
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How to Compose Gmail With One Click from 2020-04-28T16:00
Opening Gmail to compose a message can lead to spending unwanted time on the messages which await. Learn how to create a new message with one click even though you're not in Gmail.
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How to Avoid "Groundhog Day Syndrome" from 2020-04-21T16:00
During the COVID-19 era, do you feel like you're stuck in the movie "Groundhog Day?" Here's how to give you days purpose during this time.
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Are You Ready?: Time Management When the Country Opens Again from 2020-04-14T15:59:15
As we look at our time management while quarantined, here's how to be "ready" when the country reopens. Here are the 3 things you can do now.
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Are You Better?: Time Management During "Shelter in Place" from 2020-04-07T16:00
How is your time management during "shelter in place"? If projects are still stuck, it's not too late to use your newly-found time.
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How to Create Video with Zoom and Edit with Shotcut from 2020-03-24T16:00
In a time when a virus is keeping us apart, we find our own ways to stay connected. Learn how Zoom can be your go-to platform for meetings and videos. Learn how to edit your video easily and for...
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And Now You Have the Time from 2020-03-17T15:53:18
During tough times, how do you manage your day? In this post, we look at time management during a quarantine. What do you do when everything is shut down?
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The Surprising Thing Causing You to Misplace Important Email from 2020-03-10T16:00
You know you saved that important Gmail message. Now, you can't find it. Here's something you probably didn't think about. Your email search just got better! Be sure to visit the blog post. Ther...
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How to Get Students to Be Organized from 2020-03-03T17:00
How do you get students to be organized? This episode explores the problem, what doesn't work, and the magic that works for a lifetime. Be sure to visit the blog post: Listen
How to Solve Your PDF Headaches from 2020-02-25T17:00
If you get of a PDF as being inflexible, this post will change your mind. Solve your PDF problems. A free site called "PDF Candy" gives you the tools. Come over to the blog post for more: Listen
Why You Should Buy Your Christmas Presents Now from 2020-02-20T17:00
Remember the crowds at the mall last year? Do you really want to stand in those lines again this year? Here's a better way. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: Listen
How to Multitask the Right Way from 2020-02-18T17:00
Multitasking is generally seen as a negative practice. But there are times when its a huge productivity boost. Learn how to do it right. Come ove to the blog post for more: Listen
How To Create A Robust Content Calendar from 2020-02-11T17:00
Many people have a content creation calendar, but the one you'll see here does more than any I've seen. See exactly what I do so you can create your own. Come over to the blog post for more: Listen
How to Fix Facebook Decapitation from 2020-02-04T17:00
How many Facebook cover photos do you see where the heads have been chopped off? The fix is easy once you know how to do it. We'll use Canva to show you how. Come over to the blog post for more:...
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What You Need to Know About Setting Email Expectations from 2020-01-28T17:00
When someone emails, especially when you have already sent information that answers their questions, how do you handle it? https://www....
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7 More of the Most Practical Uses for Evernote from 2020-01-23T17:00
What can you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 more practical suggestions to get you started. Jump in and see why this tool is a must-have. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: ...
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Tomorrow Starts Today: How to Make Productivity Easy from 2020-01-21T17:00
Planning your day in the morning puts you behind. Here are the steps to planning your day in the evening and getting a head start on tomorrow. Come over to the blog post: Listen
7 Of The Most Practical Uses For Evernote from 2020-01-16T17:00
Evernote allows you access to your information from anywhere. But what information might that be? Here are 7 suggested uses for Evernote to get you started. Come over to the blog post and ...
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Want to Be Great at Birthday Cards? Here's How from 2020-01-14T17:00
This episode shows how to handle birthday cards for the year in one sitting using "batching." No more last-minute trips to the store or forgotten birthdays. Come over and visit the blog post:
Getting Control of Repeating Tasks in the New Year from 2020-01-09T17:00
Our lives are full of repeating tasks.Some recur every week; many every year. Stop reinventing the wheel. Put those tasks in a system that hands them back to you at the right time. Come ov...
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Paste Without Formatting: A Big Headache Solved from 2020-01-07T17:00
This video solves a common copy & paste headache with an easy keyboard command. It shows you how to paste without formatting. This audio is taken from a YouTube video demonstrating the conce...
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Windows Clipboard History from 2019-12-31T17:00
Let's take "copy & paste" to a new level. Windows Clipboard History appeared in Oct. 2018, but most of us don't know about it. This audio is taken from a YouTube video demonstrating the subj...
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Gift Cards: Use Them, Not Lose Them from 2019-12-26T17:00
Gift cards go unspent every year. Read about a system for organizing the cards so you are regularly reminded of what you have. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: Listen
Welcome the "Roaring 20s" from 2019-12-24T16:57:12
Spend a few minutes with three questions. Use their answers to welcome the "Roaring 20s" and make the next decade your best decade. Visit the blog post: Listen
The Night Before Christmas for the Band Director from 2019-12-17T13:00
We all know 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This rendition for band directors and band students first appeared years ago in The Instrumentalist magazine. Come over to the blog post and l...
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Never Again Forget Where You Hide a Present from 2019-12-10T06:53:33
Use this time management tactic and never forget where you hid that present for someone else. Do the thinking on the front end. Reap the benefit later. Come over to the blog post and leave...
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From Overwhelm to Abundance from 2019-12-03T17:00
I was a guest on the "Overwhelm to Abundance Interview Series" with Marti Ouellette. Here is what you will hear during the interview:
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10 Good Reasons Why Your To-Do List Should Be Digital from 2019-11-26T16:00
I haven't re-written a to-do list since 2001 and couldn't imagine it any other way. Here's why a digital task list beats paper every time.
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Burned Biscuits and Gratitude from 2019-11-21T17:00
Life is full of imperfections. Little things often become bigger things than they should. Perspective promotes gratitude. Focus on what matters. Come over to the blog post and leave a comm...
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Gratitude and Everyday Opportunities from 2019-11-19T17:00
As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, there is perhaps no better time to examine how we can let gratitude blossom in our daily lives and in our culture. Come over to the blog post and leav...
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11 Good Reasons Why Your 2020 Calendar Should Be Digital from 2019-11-12T16:17:56
While they're some beautiful (and expensive) paper planners on the shelves, here are 11 reasons why a digital calendar is much more practical. Listen
How Many People Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? from 2019-11-07T17:00
How does your organization operate? Are a few, simple procedures taking the place of a boat-load of complicated ones? Is technology making your job easier or adding to your workload? How many of...
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5 Sure-Fire Ways to Overcome Holiday Stress from 2019-11-05T14:00
Does the holiday stress sap the joy of the season? If too much to do makes you ready for the whole thing to be over, use these 5 tactics to take control. Come over to the blog post a...
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What Scares You? Is It Your Desk? from 2019-10-29T15:47:19
Halloween is the one day of the year we have fun with "scary things." What if your desk was a scary thing all year long? Here's the secret to a clean desk. Come over to the blog post and l...
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Is Your Virtual Desktop a Nightmare? from 2019-10-22T00:11:50
If you want to organize your computer, start with a clean virtual desktop. This audio talks about using 3 folders to keep the screen clean. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: ...
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Get Too Much Email from 2019-10-17T16:00
No stronger love/hate relationship exists in the business world than between us and email. We love the ability to communicate quickly and how we can sign up for enticing offers with a single cli...
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What Scares You? from 2019-10-15T16:00
Halloween is the time of year when our attention turns to scary things. What scares you? For many, it's opening email. Handling email is easy with a system. Come over to the blog post and leave ...
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How to Cut Your Email in Half from 2019-10-08T11:55:08
Learn how to cut your email in half and do likewise with voicemail. It's irreverent, but right on the money, especially for those who drive you crazy. Visit the post here: Listen
How To Follow Up from 2019-10-03T16:00
We all know people we must follow up. We stay behind, remind, and remind again. Moreover, we need a system to make it easy. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: Listen
The Oasis of October from 2019-10-01T15:00
In this episode, you learn why October may be your best opportunity for improvement. She why we call it the "Oasis of October."
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Is Blogging Dead? from 2019-09-26T16:00
We tend to embrace what's new, and it's certainly true of social media. What about the tools that have been around for a while? Is blogging dead? Find out why your blog should be the center of y...
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Register for Productivity Summit 2019 from 2019-09-24T15:55:20
Join me and over 40 other productivity speakers during what promises to be the two most productive days of your life. Register at this link: Listen
How to Escape the Bermuda Triangle of Email from 2019-09-19T16:00
When someone in your organization is leaving a job, what happens to the email sent to their accounts? This post explores the problem and a solution. Come over to the blog post and leave a ...
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My Personal "Back to the Future" from 2019-09-12T16:00
What should note taking in the college class look like? If I could go back to college but take modern tech with me, how would my practice change? Come over to the blog post and leave a com...
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What's in My Fingertip Bookmarks from 2019-09-05T16:00
I have written about having a personalized home page. Today, we look at my favorite gadget on the page...my fingertip bookmarks. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: Listen
Celebrating 15 Years of Blogging Success from 2019-08-30T13:18:25
This blog celebrates its 15th birthday. In this post, we look back at the favorite blog posts from the past 15 years and look ahead to what's next.
How to Embed Your School Calendar in a Blog or Website from 2019-08-27T16:00
It's easy to embed Google Calendar in your blog or website and even easier to keep it updated. This post shows step-by-step how to do it. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment:Listen
3 Organizing Tips for a Great School Year from 2019-08-22T16:00
These three organizing tips will spell the difference between being in control and being overwhelmed every day of the school year. Come over to the blog post and leave a comment: Listen
Check Out My YouTube Channel from 2019-08-20T16:00:06
In this post, we look at a new venture...a presence on YouTube. Read about where we've been and where we're going. Come over to the blog post: Listen
How to Organize Your Child's Artwork from 2019-08-12T21:23:29
What do you do with your child's artwork? You hate to throw away any creation, but it's overtaking the house. Here are three suggestions. Visit the blog post at Listen
"National Simplify Your Life Week": A Strategy from 2019-08-06T01:04:19
Want to "simplify your life?" Instead of getting rid of all your stuff and moving to Walden Pond, try this technique instead.
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Voicemail: How to Make It Work for You from 2019-07-29T21:32:15
Your voicemail system probably has capabilities you aren't using. Find the owner's manual. Start setting a system that saves time for you and the caller. To get the most benefit from this ...
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5 Free Sites to Make PDF Less Painful from 2019-07-16T14:32:56
Need to edit a PDF? You don't need expensive software. Here are five free sites that offer PDF converters, as well as audio and video converters. To get the most out of this episode, come over t...
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Gmail: 10 Helpful New Features You'll Want to Try from 2019-07-08T20:25:19
Some new Gmail features have made a great tool even better. But many Gmail users are unaware of them. In this post, we look at 10. Come over to the blog post for additional informatio...
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Netvibes: The End of the Boring Start Page from 2019-07-02T10:36:51
Would you like your browser to open to a page that's actually useful? You can have it for free with Netvibes. Learn how to create it and what you might add. Come over to the blog post at &...
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Google Trips is Shutting Down. What You Need to Know and Do from 2019-06-25T15:00
The Google Trips app shuts down August 5th. Here is a seamless plan for going forward. Something good just got even better. Read the blog post at Listen
How to Simplify Your Travel with Google Trips from 2019-06-18T09:00
Whether the trip is for business or pleasure, keeping up with reservations is stressful. Let Google Trips it and help plan sightseeing.
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Batching: Examples from a Writer's Perspective from 2019-06-11T09:00
See how this author uses batching to create blog posts, newspapers articles, and podcasts.Two days of concentration can produce a month of content.
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Say "Yes" or Say "No." Really, You're Doing Both from 2019-06-04T09:55:30
Your success depends on your ability to focus...and focus is a finite resource. Protect your time. Say no so you can say "yes" to the right things. To read the text of the post, come...
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How to Be More Productive with a "Master List" from 2019-05-27T22:00
When you have lots to do, how do you avoid overwhelm? Learn how a "Master List" will keep today manageable and help you plan tomorrow. For more information, visit the blog post: &nbs...
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How To Improve Your Proofreading With Three Simple Tools from 2019-05-20T22:00
Are you terrible at proofreading your own writing? This post examines Grammarly, Hemingway app, and the "Read Aloud" extension. For additional help, visit the blog post: Listen
3 Practical Productivity Hacks to Boost Your Income from 2019-05-13T22:00
In an interview for NBC News Better, I provide my input on three productivity hacks the author implemented in her own workflow. Come over to the blog post for additional information. Listen
The 5 Suggestions of a Surgeon/Author from 2019-05-06T22:00
If you enjoyed The Checklist Manifesto, these suggestions from Atul Gawande should resonate with you. These suggestions are from Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance. For additional informat...
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Batching: Examples of How to Make it Work from 2019-04-30T16:00
Batching is a powerful time management tactic. It promotes focus and let's you get done more in less time. Read these practical examples of batching at work. Come over to the blog po...
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Feedly: When Life-Long Learning is Important to You from 2019-04-22T22:00
Visiting countless blogs to look for new content is time consuming. What if new content from your favorites showed up in one place? It can happy with Feedly. The real value from this...
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What to Do When Your Files Are a Total Mess from 2019-04-15T22:00
When it comes to your paper files, if you can't find it, you might as well not have it. National Organize Your Files Week is the perfect time to take action. Come over to the blog posts fo...
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Did You Know This About Google Translate? from 2019-04-08T22:00
With the help of Google Assistant, Google Translate is amazing. It can even allow two people to carry on a conversation on different languages. Additional information is in the blog post: ...
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Evernote: Countless Ways to Be More Productive from 2019-04-01T13:45:06
Everything from how to started using the Evernote app to how I use Evernote today is included in this interview hosted by Rebecca Councill..
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"Tug of War with Time" Podcast from 2019-03-20T21:45:20
In this interview, Penny Zinker talks with me about my book and a number of topics related to time management. You'll hear our viewpoints on email, task management, Evernote, and more. You'll al...
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Global Gurus #1 in Time Management from 2019-03-19T11:01:44
Each year, Global Gurus recognizes a "Top 30" in various fields. I am excited and humbled to announce I've was named #1 in the “time management” category. In this episode, we talk about th...
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How to Organize Your Home Office the Easy Way from 2019-03-11T18:20:23
The 2nd Tuesday of March is "Organize Your Home Office Day." Almost a fourth of us work from home at least part of the time. This post gives you three broad principles for organizing a home offi...
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The Best Way to Declutter?: Two Opposing Views from 2019-03-04T22:56:04
The Netflix hit "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" has "sparked joy" around the idea of decluttering. Listen to two contrasting approaches to decluttering.
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How To Keep Track of Subscription Services from 2019-02-25T23:03:15
How many magazines, clubs, and service subscriptions do you have? Here's help in organizing subscriptions so they don't drain your pocketbook.
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Who Responds the Quickest? Surprise! It's Busy People from 2019-02-19T15:34:09
When you need something done, to whom do you give it? The person with time on his hands? If you want a quick response, probably not.
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How To Stay on Top of the Long To-Do List from 2019-02-11T22:37:22
Does your long to-do list overwhelm you? That long to-do list is almost a necessity in modern times. Here's how to make that list your fiend.
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How to Easily Save Online Links to Read Later from 2019-02-04T11:22:38
What are some tips for organizing and saving online links, data and ideas for later reading? This episode covers the nuts-and-bolts.
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It's Groundhog Day All Over Again! from 2019-01-28T12:03:50
Writing the same email replies over and over could make you feel like your trapped in the movie "Groundhog Day." Learn how to use a free text expander.
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How Creative Procrastination Makes You More Productive from 2019-01-22T11:22:08
Creative Procrastination is all about finding that sweet spot. Instead of putting off tasks, it's the art of creatively placing tasks in the future.
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Procrastination and the Three Bears from 2019-01-15T11:02:56
Let's look at three approaches to procrastination as seen through a well-known tale."Too soon" can be just as bad as waiting to the last minute.
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Remember the Milk: What You Need to Know About the Learning Curve from 2019-01-07T18:13:08
After adopting Remember the Milk, a reader asked me about the learning curve. Here's what you need to know on two levels.
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How to Remember to Write Thank-You Notes from 2019-01-01T11:44:08
The practice of writing a "thank-you" note on a regular basis is important. How do you remember to do it? This episode tells you exactly how.
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After Christmas: Help with Putting It All Away from 2018-12-25T12:37:32
The magic day has arrived. Enjoy the moment and cherish the memories. But do you dread what comes next? Try an organized approach to holiday cleanup.
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Overcoming Holiday Stress with the Fab 5 from 2018-12-10T17:05:02
Holiday stress is a result of the busyness of what should be an enjoyable season. This post shows how identifying the "Fab 5" each day puts stress at bay. (Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is lice...
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How to Save Time with Auto Text Expander from 2018-11-26T17:00
Learn to save time with Auto text expander for Google Chrome. Eliminate repetitious entry with this free extension. This episode includes good examples. Listen
Voicemail: How to Make Your Outgoing Message Helpful from 2018-11-12T22:55:03
When people get your voicemail, is your greeting helpful? Or is the generic "...will return your call as soon as possible" that means nothing.
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Remember the Milk: Why I Made the M-o-o-ve from 2018-11-06T17:01:34
Remember the Milk is my new task manager. Here's why I made the m-o-o-o-ve and how you can too.
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Great Notes When You Need Them. You Can Have It Today from 2018-10-23T10:31:06
Learn a system for note taking that is easy and meets your needs. This post contains links to articles which include borth paper and digital methods.
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Paper Notes and URLs: What You Need to Know from 2018-10-16T00:19:53
If you take paper notes, how do you keep up with long URLs you need to reference later? Use a spreadsheet to house the URLs and reference it from your notes
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How to Succeed with Note Taking on the Fly from 2018-10-09T13:06:08
When we have to take "notes on the fly," we need a system. Learn how to do note taking digitally via voice input and with paper via a good 'ole memo pad.
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Digital Note Taking: A Different Take from 2018-10-03T22:11:44
This post on digital note taking is the 7th in a series of posts examining various approaches to note taking. Here, notes begin in the digital task list.
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Note Taking and the Paper Planner from 2018-09-15T19:09:02
Note taking and the paper planner is the next in this series on making note taking and documentation easy.
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How to Be Successful with Digital Note Taking from 2018-09-15T16:03:13
Digital note taking can be accomplished using Evernote. The principles are exactly the same as in the posts on note taking with paper.
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The Journal: Your Secret Note Taking Weapon from 2018-09-15T15:57:56
Sometimes, two tools are better than one. If your calendar and tasks are digital, but you struggle with notes from phone calls and meetings, a paper journal may be the answer.
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When Your Note Taking System is “I Don’t Have One” from 2018-09-03T21:15:28
You note taking system has got to be easy. If it's not, you stop doing it. Then that one conversation where you thought the issue was settled turns ugly.
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Organizing Your Academic Notes from 2018-08-28T10:52:34
In today's world, what's the best way to go about organizing your academic notes? Where do our digital devices fit in the grand scheme of things?
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Becoming a Master Notetaker from 2018-08-21T00:59:09
Our information is only as good as our ability to find it when we need it. Through this post and those to follow, learn how to take notes in all situations.
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Just Show Up from 2018-08-14T12:34:33
An entire month and nobody absent...How long can this go on? Attendance and school success go hand-in-hand, as this story illustrates.
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Top 20 Apps for the College Student from 2018-08-07T10:47:56
Whether it's in the classroom or on a trip with friends, these 20 apps for the college student get the job done. Make college more manageable this year.
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10 Productivity Tips for the New School Year from 2018-07-30T17:45:54
Organization and time management are vital skills for anyone. These 10 productivity tips are designed to bring success for students.
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What's Not Working? from 2018-07-23T18:44:51
Conveniences are all around us. But broken tools do us know good. If it's not working, fix it. Look around for what's broken and do something about it.
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Assistant.to: The End of Email Battleship from 2018-07-17T01:17:41
Don't you hate scheduling a meeting by email? It's like playing "Email Battleship" as you try for a hit on a calendar you can't see. Assistant.to is a tool that puts an end to the madness.
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How to Grab the Memories You'll Cherish Tomorrow from 2018-07-06T21:19:17
We cherish the scrapbooks from generations ago. They remind us of the beauty of our past. What are you doing now to build memories for the future? Here's an easy method to help you create scrapbooks.
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Are You Doing Your Part? from 2018-07-02T12:16:26
Independence Day is a time to celebrate those who did their part long ago. This post invokes the figures on Mount Rushmore as they ask that question of us.
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"I'm Too Busy to Document"...Right!? from 2018-06-25T00:32:39
Do you think documentation takes too much time? Failure to document takes more. You can make documentation easy with a simple system.
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How to Win the Email battle: 52,000 to 2 from 2018-06-19T16:00
An empty email inbox doesn't have to be a dream. You can have it today even if you have thousands of messages. Read how 52,000 emails in the became 2 in only 10 minutes.
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Look Ma! No Mouse: How to Work Though Email from 2018-06-11T17:24:13
When you spend a great deal of time in email, any time-saver is helpful. Keyboard shortcuts save time on every email every day. This episode examines the best ones in Gmail.
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"Snooze Gmail" is Tempting, but Here's a Better Way from 2018-06-05T12:56:32
The new "snooze Gmail" feature may seem like a time-saver. While it saves time now, it costs time later. Do the thinking on the front end of you want to save time.
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Make Your Summer Count from 2018-05-29T14:24:06
This could be the summer to remember. It’s up to you and how you use it. How will you make your summer count? This post provides suggestions and motivation so you can have a productive summer.
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What You Need to Know About Google Photos from 2018-05-22T16:00
Organizing photos is the Achilles Heel for even the best of us. Google Photos is a powerful and simple solution that offers unlimited storage space.
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Dropbox: If You Still Don't Have it, Let's Fix That Today from 2018-05-15T10:16:02
Just because something has been around for a while doesn't mean everyone knows about it. If you don't already have Dropbox, let's do something about that today.
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Fire, Wind, Water, and Your Data from 2018-05-08T13:16:42
If fire, wind, or water destroyed your computer, how much data would you lose? It's a sobering thought. This article shows how easy data backup can be. Give yourself the peace of mind that your dat...
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Say "Yes" or Say "No." Really, You're Saying Both from 2018-05-01T13:55:42
Your success partly due by your ability to focus...to give a sufficient amount of time to a task in order to see it to its conclusion. Protect your time by saying "no" so you can say "yes" to the r...
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How to Improve Your Writing Today from 2018-04-24T15:18:23
If you want to improve writing skills, try Hemingway App. This tool help you write bold, clear copy. Use "Voice Instead" to hear the text read to you. This post explores both.
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