Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-more/ 0:00 Intro1:09 Receipts2:03 Ordering information2:46 Writing a book3:10 Articles to read later3:25 Meeting notes4:15 Auto records5:14 Planning a project

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: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-uses/ 0:00 Intro 1:43 Recipes 2:33 Random pieces of information 3:12 Gift Ideas 4:00 Medical information 4:26 Pet information 5:34 Trip Information 5:58 Owner's manuals

John Wooden told his teams, "Be quick, but don't hurry." Does it seem like a riddle? Far from it. Discover the secret speed and productivity...without mistakes and without stress. This post goes live in the middle of "March Madness 2026."

Thanks to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and to host Todd Nesloney for having me as a guest on their podcast, TEPSA Talk. Their show notes read "Discover how to transform chaos into clarity with Dr. Frank Buck, a time management expert, in this episode. Learn simple, effective strategies to reduce overwhelm and boost productivity in your school life. Dr. B...

Everyone complains about being too busy. Then they go grocery shopping Saturday morning, eat lunch at noon, and schedule meetings on the hour. The price you pay for everything isn't just money. It's time. And most people overpay because they refuse to be contrarians. After years as a public school administrator, I noticed something: The productive people didn't work harder. They worked...

If you don't return phone calls... If your email is overflowing with messages to which you have not responded... If people are always waiting on you... You're not a leader. You're a bottleneck. Most leaders think they have a time management problem. They don't. They have a decision management problem. Every day you don't decide is another day your team can't move forward. A...

I accidentally made a podcast using NotebookLM, and I never planned a second of it. In this episode, I share the story of how I was building Practical AI for School Leaders, uploaded mycourse script to NotebookLM to create a self-assessment, and then discovered what the 'Audio Overview' button could do. What you'll hear in this video: How I planned and scripted the entire Practical AI...

🚨 NEW COURSE ALERT 🚨School leaders: Tired of staring at blank pages at 5:30 PM? I'm launching "Practical AI for School Leaders," a course that teaches you how to use AI to handle administrative drudgery in MINUTES, not hours. ✅ ACLD-approved PLU for Alabama leaders ✅ Only $97 Starts March 1 Who's ready to reclaim their time? For much more, visit the blog post: https://frankbu...

Printing kills your speed. Keyboarding kills your focus. Here's why cursive still wins. The top 1% doesn't argue about tools. They choose what finishes faster. For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/cursive/

Why 60% of Professionals Abandon Their Goals by February (And How to Be in the 40% Who Don't) After two decades studying time management and productivity, I've noticed something: The people who achieve their professional goals don't have more willpower than those who don't. They have better systems. https://frankbuck.org/failed-resolutions

Master voice typing with Windows + H. Dictate emails, documents, and AI prompts hands-free. No downloads or subscriptions needed. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/windows-h/

If you're a teacher and want to improve your ability to work with parents, this episode is for you. My guest is Dr. Barbara Blackburn Hale! She's been a teacher, a popular college professor, and the author of 40 books. Her specialty is rigor in education. She's been named to Global Gurus Top 30 in the education category for around 10 years. Today, she's literally giving you the A t...

What are the two areas where we all want more?: Time and money. I can help you with the first. My guest, Skyler Fleming, can help you with the second. Below are the topics we cover. You'll also hear about Skyler's new podcast, one geared towards young adults. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/skyler-fleming/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:10 Biggest money mistakes 5:10 Help with...

Most busy people have too much paper and carry too much in their heads. "The Inspired Office" gives you systems to simplify both your physical space and digital life, leaving more room to breathe. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/kacy-paide In this interview with Kacy Paide, here's what you'll hear: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Clarity 6:00 What needs to be visible? What n...

Here are the 10 videos from 2025 that got the most views. For links to each video, please visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/top-10-2025/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:30 The serendipity that happens when your notes are organized 1:05 8 Gift Ideas for the Principal (and 1 no-no) 1:35 Welcome to New Visitors! 2:00 Link to a Specific Spot on a Page | It's Easy to Do 2:20 How to Turn Handwriting...

🎯 Stop Retyping Text From Your Screen! The Windows Snipping Tool can handle the job and many more. Here's what it can do: ✅ Capture screenshots (you probably knew that)✅ Extract text from images and paste it anywhere✅ Pick exact colors from your screen✅ Record screen videos with audio✅ Mark up images before saving For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/snipping-tool/

Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best part: you can access these satellites even with a free account. To see a demonstration, pl...

Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Explanation of Tickler File 2:03 Why it works 3:40 "Thank-you" notes and the Tickler File 5:04 Start with your own letter 5:30 The day I learned about t...

If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start. Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the co-author of Podcasting for Small Business. The book releases today. For more, visit the blog post: https...

🎁 Holiday shopping for someone who's already organized? Here are 9 suggestions. Come over to the companion blog posts for links where you can order each one. Come over to the blog post for the video and more information: https://frankbuck.org/productive-gifts/ 0:00 Shopping for the "productive" person in your life0:45 Levenger's Swift Notes1:20 Levenger's Bomber Jacket Brief...

#GoogleCalendar #ProductivityTipsStop wasting time finding today on your calendar. In this video, I'll show you how to set up Google Calendar's custom view so TODAY is always anchored on the left, with the next 6 days visible ahead. This simple 2-minute setup eliminates friction and saves you time every single day. No more scrolling. No more hunting. Just instant access to today and your w...

🗂️ Big Changes to Evernote Pricing in 2025 Evernote just restructured its plans, and if you're using it for work, personal projects, or caregiving, you need to know what changed. Three Plans Now: ✅ Free : 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device (perfect for minimalists)✅ Starter ($100/yr) : 1,000 notes, 20 notebooks, 5 devices✅ Advanced ($250/yr) : Unlimited everything The Starter Plan Sweet Spot: A...

Tired of missing important meeting details because you're too busy typing notes? Evernote's new AI meeting notetaker changes everything. Here's what it does:✅ Records your meetings automatically✅ Transcribes every word✅ Identifies different speakers✅ Creates summaries✅ Links everything to your calendar✅ Connects to your to-do listThe best part? It's all in one place. No copyi...

🗂️ Your office shelves are drowning in stuff you never use. Here's the brutal truth I learned after helping hundreds of professionals organize their workspaces: Most of what's on your shelves is just taking up space. Try this "earning its keep" test this weekend:✅ Have I used this in the past year?✅ Is it here for a reason, or just because it's always been here? Your new mo...

Discover how text expanders can save hours weekly by turning keystrokes into full sentences. You can start today with either of two services. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/text-expanders/