Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

Information dribbles in via email. How can you put it together into something that makes sense? A good notetaking system is the answer. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/email-dribble/

Because of your support, I'm ranked #2 in "Global Gurus Top 30" for the "Time Management" category. Today, we explore the website resources. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/global-gurus-2024/

Do you have Google Calendar items that repeat each year but not on the same date? You can export from a Google Sheet into Google Calendar. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/spreadsheet-to-google-calendar

Good automation saves time. Here are 3 practical examples of techniques you could set up quickly to help with your productivity. Come over to the blog post for links to everything discussed: https://frankbuck.org/3-techniques/

Our information is too rich to remember it all or store with paper. Here is a simple scenario to show why a "second brain" is important. For more visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/second-brain-scenario/

Could you use Google Drive as a "second brain" replacement for Evernote? Discover techniques from Evernote that make this a possibility. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/google-drive-second-brain Purchase How to Use Google Drive as your "Second Brain"

Do things today that make tomorrow better. This episode gives two examples of simple systems you could organize right this minute. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/make-tomorrow-better/

Been following this year's content? You're more organized and in control of your time. Here are the top 10 videos that likely helped the most. For more, and to be eligible for a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. come over to the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/2023-top-10/

Various notetaking apps have their strengths. The Evernote Web Clipper is the gold standard. Find out how to use it to up your productivity. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-web-clipper/

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 https://frankbuck.org/evernote-free/

Two "Global Gurus Top 30" discuss making rigor, organization, time management, and so much more. Plus...a request for your vote. Please come over to https://globalgurus.org/vote-here and vote for Dr. Barbara Blackburn in "education" and for me in "time management." Thanks!

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. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/effective-executive/

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. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/hoax/

What critical elements make a paper planner effective? Learn what elements to look for. You even get an option free to download. For more and to download, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/paper-planner/

How does a professional organizer handle the unexpected? In this case of the stolen car, you'll see how Julie Bestry finds clarity. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/julie-bestry-3/

My productivity system consists of doing only two things a day. These two things lead to accomplishing dozens of things every day. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/i-do-two-things/

When so much information comes to us digitally, how can you keep up with it using a paper planner? One simple trick makes it easy. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/paper-planner-digital-world/

Want people to trust you'll do what you say you'll do? Then do what you say you'll do. No more broken promises! For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/broken-promises/

National Checklist Day serves as a reminder that we don't have to figure things out over and over again. Leave tracks. The future thanks you! For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/checklist-day/

How easy is your digital task management system? It could be as easy as talking to your watch. We use Remember The Milk as an example. For more, visit the post: https://frankbuck.org/talk-to-watch/

Evernote voice journaling is an easy way to document your life as it unfolds. Text yourself. Let Evernote handle the rest. For more information and for the video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-voice-journaling/

This is a story of how to complain and win. Here are 7 takeaways to get a reimbursement when you have a problem on your trip. For more information and for the video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-voice-journaling/

Gmail and Google Calendar have free features that simulate Calendly and other autoschedulers. Set up a time to meet with ease. For more information and for the video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/gmail-meeting/

Use Vocal.mail to record a voice message within a Gmail or Outlook message. Instead of reading, others listen to your voice. For more information and for the video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/vocal/

I was delighted when Robert Barlow asked me to participate in the "Creating Order Among Chaos" online summits. Now that some months have passed, Robert is allowing me to share my interview with all of you. In this 22-minute interview, we talk about the whirlwind of activity, trapping information on the fly, making your system "fast," the "7PM email," so much more. The...