The Triple T Productivity Podcast

This week on Ask Me Anything about Evernote we have questions from Alan.If you have a question you’d love an answer to then leave it in the comments below and I’ll add it to the list.Alan asks:Jon - please can you give us a tutorial on sharing notes, particularly to people who don't have Evernote?Thanks for watching. Leave your questions in the comments below and if you found this useful and have it in your pocket to offer some support you can tip me a coffee here.All the bestJonThanks for reading Taming The Trunk! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Housekeeping: Version 10.81.4 is out for PCs & Macs. Grab it from the download page or wait a few days for the in-app updates. A few bugs have been fixed, everyone should have the new Ai Edit feature & there’s a new toggle to hide the slash commands text hint. More at the bottom of this article.This ended up being a lot more straightforward than I thought it would be.It was really simple and quick to add an Outlook calendar to my Evernote account.The video above demo’s the latest calendar features but for those who prefer to read, here’s the low-down.Connecting your Outlook calendarIf you use Outlook/Hotmail/365 then you should be able to connect your calendar.If you have any issues adding an Office 365 business calendar, then you may need to get in touch with IT as there may be policies in place to prevent sharing.The button to connect Outlook is all over the place. The best place to find it is in the settings under Calendar. Click “Connect Calendar”. You’ll see this screen.Click on the “Sign in with Microsoft 365” and you’ll be asked for your Outlook/365 username and password. Enter these, accept the connection between Evernote and Outlook and you’ll be good to go.Then head back into your Evernote app and after a few seconds the connection will be made and you’ll be able to see events.Dead easy!Calendar OptionsOnce connected you’ll have access to all the calendars in your Outlook account and you can have some or all connected to Evernote.The easiest way to manage these is to click the new calendar icon in the left sidebar (version 10.80.3 onwards) and you can see the calendar full screen.Select which calendars you want to view.These calendars will mirror the ones in your Outlook account.The settings section also has reminder options, the option to pre-format notes that you create for an event and a way to disconnect your calendar.The reminders have saved me many times. Having a pop up on my desktop and phone is huge!The pre-format notes option is quite interesting as it adds predefined content to your note when you add a note to an event.What I would love to see is some way to customise this as it’s not very useful for me which is why I leave this option un-checked and I just get a black note that I can add my own template to.Adding notes to eventsThis is the main reason for connecting your calendar, adding notes to events.When Evernote added Google calendar a few years ago I didn’t think I’d use the feature much, how wrong I was! The calendar and my tasks are the first thing I look at each morning.Adding notes to events can be done in many places.From the calendar screen just click the add note icon or click the event name and link a note.You can add more than one note to an event and you can also add events to notes by using the insert menu, clicking the little calendar icon in the note editor menu or by using a slash command.So, how my workflow goes is I look at my calendar, see a meeting, click on the event which usually brings up the Zoom/Teams/Meet link. I click that to enter the meeting and then click Add Note to start talking my notes. I usually move meeting notes into my client or project folders.After the meeting I can write things up and move the note to the correct notebook.What I’d like to see in the futureSo many things!* Two way sync between Google and Outlook so we can add and edit events.* I’d love to see a week view so my whole week is in front of me.* How about a month view. Would that be useful?* An option to select a template for the pre-defined note content.* Maybe an ‘Evernote only ‘calendar. What are your thoughts on that?How would you like to see the calendar area develop? Leave a comment below.Version 10.81.4 is out in the wildIf you wait for the in-app updates you’ll get it in a few days. If you want the update right away head over to the Evernote download page.There’s a couple of new things. Ai Edit is now available to everyone so you can summarise, translate, fix speeling and create social media posts from your notes. I put together a video demo of the new feature a few weeks ago so head over for a quick look at what it can do.If the “Press "/" to insert an element” as been irritating you when using the slash commands, there’s a toggle in the 3 dots menu of the note editor to switch it off.This is a global setting so when activated it works on all notes.That’s it!Have a great weekendAll the bestJonThanks for reading Taming The Trunk! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Hey there, it's new feature week!Evernote is testing out an exciting new tool called Ai Edit, which is set to replace the Ai Cleanup feature. This tool seems to be a game-changer, offering a range of functionalities designed to enhance your note-taking experience.From summarising notes in various styles to fixing typos and even translating content into different languages, Ai Edit is packed with useful features. So, if you're curious about how it all works, there's a video at the top of this page that gives a great overview. Plus, subscribe as I plan to create more videos in the future.Let's dive into the details of this innovative tool and explore its incredible capabilities.OK, I need to admit something, all the introduction above was written by the new Ai Edit tool and not changed apart from some British English spelling. Not bad eh!Everything below is me... honest!At the bottom of this post there’s a quick yes/no/meh poll about video content… If you have 2 seconds please respond, it helps.What is Evernote Ai Edit?Last May Evernote launched the Ai Cleanup tool which kind of tided up untidy notes. It was OK and worked alright. Sometimes it added bold formatting and bullets in strange places but it did seemed to work really well for recipes.One thing it couldn't do was apply the cleanup to a selection of text, it was always the whole note.Evernote have been taking feedback on the Ai Cleanup tool for a while now and its evolved in Ai Edit which is MUCH more useful and does the following:* Summarise a note as a paragraph, extended paragraph(s), bullet points, micro-post or email.* Fix speeling mistakes.* Writes introductions, conclusions and titles based on your notes.* Translates your note into many languages.* Changes the tone of your note.This is still in the testing and beta phase so what you see may change slightly but to be fair, it’s working great!The privacy side of Ai EditLike all the other Evernote Ai features Ai Edit only sends data to the Ai model when you tell it to. There's no hosepipe full of your notes being worked on by the Ai and Evernote do not train any models on your note information.What happens is that when you select the text and click the Ai Edit action, only the selected text will be sent to the Ai model and then the answer returned.Lets get into the different features.SummariseTo test things out I asked ChatGPT to create some generic meeting notes for me to work on and I'm also using last weeks article about the Evernote Legacy apps being shut down.The idea of Summarise is to create different styles of summaries for your notes, reports or articles and I've been using this in real life, it works well.This is what Summarise does:ParagraphThis will create a single paragraph summary based on your notes. I've run it on my meeting note and it gave me this:ExtendedThis will give you more than one paragraph and sometimes some little headings based on your note.BulletsThis function will turn your note into some bullet points.MicroThis feature is quite interesting as it creates a social media style post from your note that includes emoji's and hashtags. I've tested Micro using last weeks article.EmailI think this will be useful for a lot of folk who write reports. You can summarise the note as an email. Back to the meeting notes for this one.Fix TyposThis works really well but from what I can tell its in US English so it adds lots of zeds and esses! Double check this before sending work onto someone. I've mentioned it in the feedback to Evernote.Help Me WriteI think the actions under Help Me Write are going to be useful for a lot of folk. Its sometimes quite tedious to come up with introductions and titles to reports and notes so this will help.IntroductionThis will create a short introduction to your note. If you're writing a report you can just concentrate on the main content of the report and then get the introduction written for you.ConclusionSame goes for the conclusion. Just write the report and get the Ai to create the conclusion for you.TitlesComing up with a descriptive title for reports, articles and to be honest anything else is hard work. Get some ideas from Ai Edit. Back to last weeks article again for this one.TranslateThis will be useful for a lot of folk who deal in multiple languages. Right now you can translate your notes into:* English* Spanish* French* German* Chinese* Japanese* Russian* Italian* Portuguese* Arabic* Hindi* Turkish* Indonesian* Vietnamese* KoreanTo test out the translate function I thought I'd enlist the help of a native Portuguese speaker so I gave fellow Evernote Certified Expert Vlad Campos a quick shout-out on Mastodon.Change ToneThe change the tone section is not working as yet but I think its there to make your note content more friendly, official or another style of writing. Will shall wait and see.Conclusion (written by Ai Edit & not changed)In conclusion, the new Ai Edit feature from Evernote seems promising and more versatile than its predecessor

I'd been looking forward to this chat for a while and I learnt a lot.The Hero Tribe are a group of lifelong martial artists, coaches, researchers and scientists and their vision is to live a life in deep connection to the world around us.In short, to follow our own hero's journey.So this week I'm chatting with Sascha and Camilla from The Hero Tribe who explain what the hero's journey is, how it can make us more productive and feel better about ourselves.How do we become the hero of our story instead of the villager or antagonist?Connect with The Hero TribeWebsitehttps://www.hero-tribe.com/homeFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/theherotribe/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theherotribe/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheHeroChannelCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

I enjoyed this Evernote chat, lots to chew over.Dr Frank Buck has been using Evernote forever, he teaches productivity and organisation and has a huge amount of knowledge about the whole productivity world and lots of opinion.We talk about the drama that is the restrictions on the Evernote free plan, if we want to stick with free, how do we use it effectively.We also talk Ai Powered search, a ton of other organisation advice and Frank answers the Tripe T questions.Connect with Dr FrankWebsitehttps://frankbuck.org/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@drfrankbuckTwitter/Xhttp://twitter.com/drfrankbuckFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/DrFrankBuckInstagramhttp://instagram.com/drfrankbuckCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

I enjoyed this chat. Terry McMullen is the host of the What's the value? podcast and has spent the last 10 years studying philosophy, cognitive psychology, and social psychology to try and figure out what really makes humans act and behave the way we do.Terry says "I want to understand at a first principles level why I think what I think and believe what I believe."So this on the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast week we're digging into self-analysis and self awareness.We talk about examining our own behaviour, how to do this and what to do when we find things we don't like. Connect with TerryWebsitehttps://streetwiselab.comWhat's The Value PodcastMedium Articleshttps://medium.com/@tmcmullen4YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMA98Lot72z5L7mclJ8H8A/videosLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-mcmullen-414805162/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this weeks Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we take a look at work fulfilment, job satisfaction and everything in between.This is a great conversation with Randi Roberts a Career-Life Coach and someone who was changed her job after many decades to find more fulfilment.Randi shares insights into the emotional landscape of work, whether you find fulfilment or navigate the challenges of being unfulfilled. We explore the nuances of workplace culture, unpack societal expectations surrounding work and is it okay not to find complete fulfilment in your job?Connect with RandiWebsitehttps://www.corlinroberts.netYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzYl_3LID6SbI_TDlf665jALinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-roberts-28a8768/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, we dive into the world of Sketchnoting with Ashton Rodenhiser, a Sketchnotest(!), Sketchnote Artist?I can't draw but I do doodle a lot and I was very surprised to find doodling helps knowledge retention. Sketchnoting is like doodling on steroids!Ashton has worked with Fortune 500 companies and non-profits and she shares insights into sketching live meetings and talks about her book, "The Beginners Guide to Sketchnoting."We're going to unravel what Sketchnoting is, how it differs from doodling, and get lots of tips on getting started.Ashton also explains the anatomy of a Sketchnote and reveals her go-to pens for the perfect sketching experience.Connect with AshtonMinds Eye Creative Websitehttp://www.mindseyecreative.caSketchnote School Websitehttp://sketchnote.schoolBook - The Beginners Guide to Sketchnotinghttps://sketchnote.school/book/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8egQ9KvwCLN8uAJN_OZJdgInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ashtonmindseye/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MindsEyeCreativeCF/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonrodenhiser/Neuland Markershttps://www.neuland.comCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast I'm digging into the realm of productivity with Joel Stevenson, the General Manager of Direct Brands at Vendasta and CEO of Yesware. With an impressive track record, including building Wayfair’s B2B business from scratch to a staggering $400MM, Joel's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their productivity.We talk:Navigating Workflows and SystemsJoel shares his expertise on optimising workflows and implementing effective systems to streamline productivity in both personal and professional settings.Getting Things Done (GTD) ApproachDiscover how Joel utilizes the GTD approach to maintain organisation but he isn't 100% strict about this!Employee Productivity and CreativityWe look at the balance between employee productivity and fostering creativity within a corporate environment. Joel provides insights on how companies can encourage independent thinking while ensuring productivity doesn’t suffer.Meeting Mastery Joel shares his approach to meetings, offering strategies to make them more efficient and purposeful.The Weekly ReviewUncover the significance of Joel's weekly review. Learn how this practice serves as a cornerstone for his productivity, enabling him to plan for the week ahead.Connect with JoelLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joelstevensongm/Yesware on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/yeswarecoYesware on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/yeswareWebsitehttps://www.yesware.com/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Do you find yourself counting down the hours until you can escape your desk, or staring out of the window just to pass the time?Ever wondered if your job is hindering your productivity or if you should actually enjoy what you do?Well, you're not alone.In this episode, I'm joined by Courtney Austin Page, a seasoned executive recruiter turned career coach and podcast host. Courtney shares her knowledge and experience as we discuss "crap jobs," the art of choosing the right job tailored just for you and if you should plan or not plan your career trajectory.Does doing the right job for you improve your personal and professional productivity?Connect with CourtneyResumehttps://www.resume-careers.com/Re:sume the podcasthttps://www.resume-careers.com/podcastLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-page-9b473914/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/courtneyaustinpage/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming the Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

On this week’s Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we tackle the notorious productivity killer, procrastination.Join me as I explore the depths of this silent menace with Eric M Twiggs, author of "The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination" and the founder of The What Now Movement.Eric explains what procrastination is and how it impacts our work and personal lives. How it adds unnecessary stress and creates setbacks, especially in the absence of strict deadlines.We dissect the roots of procrastination and provide actionable strategies to beat it. Whether you're struggling with productivity at work or finding it hard to stay motivated in your personal life, this episode offers insights to help you reclaim your time and boost your productivity.Connect with EricWebsitehttps://www.ericmtwiggs.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThedisciplineofnowLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erictwiggs/PodcastCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

It might sound a bit Wu-Wu or 'Instagram' but being in a place where you can ‘love yourself’ and have self-worth can help your decision making, improve motivation and generally help you become more productive in life.In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we dive deep into the holistic nature of productivity and its connection to self-love. Join us as we explore how self-worth impacts decision making, motivation and overall productivity in life.My guest this week is Jacqueline Ortiz, The Self-Love Diva who shares her insights as a Neuro-Linguistic Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, and bestselling author of Extraordinary You! Together, we unravel the importance of self-love in achieving your goals and creating a life you love.During the chat we address how lacking self-love affects our productivity. We discuss the epidemic of not feeling good about ourselves, often exacerbated by social media, and how it hampers our ability to be productive. Jacqueline offers valuable perspectives on conquering these feelings and embracing self-love as an essential component of productivity.Join me for a positive, high-energy chat filled with actionable advice on cultivating self-love and boosting your productivity.Website:https://selflovediva.comExtraordinary You! Program:https://www.extraordinaryyou.com/programSelf-Love Mastery Course:https://selflovediva.kartra.com/page/selflovemasteryFree Gifthttps://www.extraordinaryyou.com/freegiftCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

This time on the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast I'm chatting once again to Federico Simionato, the product lead at Evernote.We’re talking about the brand-new and very shiny Ai Powered Search where you ask Evernote a question and it gives you an answer based on your note content.We discuss how the new feature works, privacy concerns and how folk are actually using it.We also talk about how the big performance, reliability and stability project is going and if there's anything cool to look forward to in the next few months.During the episode Federico mentions his blog post about the stability and performance project their working on, you can read it here.Here’s the episode from May where we talk about the new sync and Real Time Editing features.CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, I talk to Pat Sanaghan, the author of ‘How to be a better Procrastinator’.We all procrastinate, I do, you do and some folk probably do it more than they should. Do you think procrastination is a problem for you?How do we overcome procrastination and make the most of our time?I enjoyed this chat with Patrick. He shares his insights on why we procrastinate, how social media influences our behavior and how to deal with boring and unpleasant tasks - I loved the phrase "chewable chunks".We also talk crap jobs, how feeling fulfilled and being self-aware can help us de-procrastinate ourselves.Links & CreditsPatrick’s book, ‘How to be a better Procrastinator’https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Procrastinator-Super-Achievers-Book-ebook/dp/B0C6BSVPB8/Patrick’s Websitehttps://thesanaghangroup.comCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this weeks Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we're delving deep into the world of decision-making with the help of Ellice Whyte, an accredited business psychologist with a master's degree in psychology.Ellice is the founder of Mindset, an organization that specialises in creating and maintaining a healthy mental health environment within organisations.We're going to explore the fascinating topic of decision-making, from the simple choices like Cappuccino, Latte, or Americano, to the more complex ones we encounter in our lives.Is being decisive or indecisive a personality trait? Ellice sheds light on this question, offering insights into the psychology behind our decision-making processes. We also uncover the importance of being aware and conscious of our own decision-making processes.Whether you're someone who deliberates for ages before making a choice or someone who snaps decisions quickly, this conversation is sure to provide valuable perspectives.Connect with Ellice using these links:Websitehttps://www.mindsetbps.com/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ellice-whyte/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

I loved this conversation. Just listening to Wylie makes you want to follow him through anything!Wylie McGraw is a former Star Pitcher, Competitive Bull Rider, and 3-Tour Combat Veteran and the founder of Radical Performance Acceleration.For over a decade, he's been working behind the scenes with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Public Figures, helping them accelerate their performance both personally and professionally.Wylie shares his unique perspective on what productivity truly means. He presents a holistic view of productivity that resonates with us and emphasises the power of common sense and positivity.We delve into the world of self-help gurus, discussing the cult-like trends that surround them, with Wylie offering his thoughts on the matter.You're going to gain valuable insights into productivity, life-altering approaches, and a refreshing take on self-help.Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation.Find Wylie using the links below:Websitehttps://www.wyliemcgraw.comTwitterhttps://www.twitter.com/wyliemcgrawLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wyliemcgraw/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eB02vV_S78ryDCra7BnZwCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Motivation plays a huge part in our productivity and if you feel unmotivated it can become a huge struggle to just get the basics done each day.This week I'm talking to Wesley Jackson, host of the Surviving Humanity Podcast that tries to shift people’s perspectives on how they can overcome obstacles in their lives so that they move forward and prosper.Wesley speaks from experience when he describes what being unmotivated feels like and also lets us know what it should feel like to be motivated.We also talk about how crap jobs can be us feel demotivated, how surrounding yourself with positive people is really important and I love Wesley's tip about listing our accomplishments, and reading them!Connect with Wesley using this bunch of links:Websitehttps://www.survivinghumanity.netFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SurvivingHumanityPodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/survivinghumanitypodcast/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleyjacksonsh/Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/user/SurvivingHumanity_WJTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@survivinghumanitypodcastTwitterhttps://twitter.com/SurviveHumansYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingHumanityPodcastCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Nikki Burnett is a Functional Nutritionist and Health Detective who believes that the food we eat influences how we feel and how we show up in the world.In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we're talking about how nutrition and diet affects our productivity, whether coffee really has an impact first thing in the morning and if the afternoon lull is related to diet.I learnt a huge amount and you will to.Don't forget to check in with Nikki on her website and socials:Websitehttps://www.tastelifenutrition.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tastelifenutrition/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgx2D7A57GDPOaVAvyrrL4A/videosLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-burnett-tastelifenutrition/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeNutritionApple PodcastsSpotifyCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, we dive into the world of fitness and exercise, exploring how different aspects of our lives can contribute to our overall productivity.My guest is renowned fitness expert Fitz Koehler who really understands what it means to be fit and healthy. Fitz holds a Master's Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences, has many appearances on TV under under belt, hosts her own podcast and has decades of experience building her brand and business, FITZNESSFitz is the perfect guide to help us navigate the realm of fitness Make sure you check in with Fitz at the following places:Websitehttps://www.fitzness.comPodcasthttps://www.fitzness.com/blog/the-fitzness-show-podcast/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fitz-koehler/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fitzness/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Imposter syndrome is an experience that many of us encounter at various points in our lives. For some folk, it becomes a constant companion, hindering productivity and impeding personal growth.In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, I'm having a thought-provoking conversation with Kara C Payton, an accomplished author, speaker, nervous system and subconscious reprogramming expert, as well as a podcast host. Together, we explore the intricacies of imposter syndrome, its impact on our emotions, and effective strategies to overcome it, enabling us to embrace new opportunities with confidence.Don't forget to check-in with Kara below.Websitehttps://www.karapayton.comThe Happiness Habit PodcastCreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

John J D Munn is a productivity coach and consultant who helps entrepreneurs to work less and make more. He has won multiple awards for his work in this field.In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, John talks about how he helps his clients work less than 20 hours per week on average while still growing and thriving. We talk about the importance of tracking and analysing your time to identify the work that doesn’t help you grow and then make changes. We also chat about the importance of priorities, mindset and John answers the Triple 'T' questions.During the episode John mentions ‘The Time You Have (In Jellybeans)’ video. You can watch it here:John also talks about his TimeSense Toolkit which will help you perform your first time audit and track your time successfully. You can download it here:https://www.johnjdmunn.com/timesenseConnect with John on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdmunn/Check out his website here:https://www.johnjdmunn.com/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple T Productivity podcast I'm chatting with Professional Organizer and Evernote Certified Expert Julie Bestry. I really enjoyed this chat and leant a lot.We discuss how Julie takes a hybrid approach to productivity and loves paper as much as she loves her Evernote. There's plenty of chat about dealing with paperwork, deciding what to keep and where to keep it, what to scan and what not to scan and how to avoid digital clutter.Julie also explains how she first found Evernote and what feature, if they removed it would send her on a Twitter rant. Also, stand by for the best life advice ever!You can find Julie on her website and don't forget to check the Paper Doll blog:Websitehttps://juliebestry.comPaper Doll Bloghttps://juliebestry.com/blog-page/LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebestryFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BestResultsOrganizingPinteresthttps://www.pinterest.co.uk/juliebestry/CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, I'm delving into the world of effective time management with time management coach Elena Manole.We're going to explore the art of maximising productivity through mastering calendars, prioritisation techniques, and overcoming distractions.Discover valuable insights on using the priority matrix, tackling challenging tasks first thing in the morning, and leveraging the power of doing anything for five minutes. Elena also shares practical tips to combat distractions and create an environment conducive to deep work.Here's links to the blog posts referred to in the episode, including Elena's website and socials.The Priority Matrix - https://elenamanole.com/the-priority-matrix-how-to-find-your-priorities/Do anything in five minutes: https://elenamanole.com/do-anything-the-5-minutes-rule/https://elenamanole.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamanole/https://www.instagram.com/iamelenamanole/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064107818759Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, where this week we're exploring the secrets to maximising productivity and personal growth. I really enjoyed my chat with Kevin Palmieri, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 self-improvement podcast.Get ready to dive into a conversation about finding fulfilment in life and work, and how it directly influences your productivity.Kevin also shares his insights on key areas of self-improvement, including consistency, commitment, habits, mindset, confidence, fear, relationships, and limiting beliefs. Kevin also answers the Triple 'T' questions and shares his secret procrastination.We also talk about phantom phone buzzes when you feel or hear your phone buzz when its not! Is this a sign of phone addiction!Find Kevin using the following links:https://www.nextleveluniverse.comhttps://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast, we dive into the world of time management with special guest, Alexis Haselberger. Alexis, a renowned time management and productivity coach, joins us to discuss effective strategies for making the most of your time.During our conversation, we explore the misconception that productivity means completing more tasks. Instead, we discover the importance of prioritisation and finding a balance in our tasks.We delve into the topic of task lists versus calendars, exploring their benefits and potential pitfalls. Additionally, we shed light on the tendency to waste valuable time on pointless tasks.Don't miss out as Alexis answers the Triple T questions and reveals her secret procrastination.Get ready for a wealth of practical tips and insights to boost your productivity.Find Alexis on her website and all over social. Here's a bunch of links:Distraction Action PlanWebsiteYoutubeInstagramFacebookFacebook GroupTikTokLinks 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Meet Federico Simionato, product lead at Evernote. for half an hour of app chat.It was an absolute delight talking to Federico about some of Evernotes new and upcoming features like Real Time Editing, Ai Note Clean Up and Ai Search.We also chat about how he uses Evernote himself, when he first discovered it and there's also insight on how the team pick new features for the app.Main points:* More sync improvements sync on the way.* Ai Note Cleanup doesn't train the Ai. It's only used for the clean up.* Ai Search will be like asking Evernote questions in natural language & getting an answer.* New features get rolled out slowly.* Over 80% of the team working on sync, stability and speed.Don’t forget to check out some of the other Evernote episodes of the podcast including chats with Evernote Certified Experts Vlad Campos and Ray Sidney-Smith.Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Quick note: This episode was recorded before Evernote announced the new pricing & Ai features which is why we don’t mention them.Welcome to another episode of the Triple ‘T’ Productivity podcast! In today's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ray Sidney-Smith, an Evernote Certified Expert and the President of W3 Consulting. Ray is a true productivity guru, the kind of person we all aspire to be.During our conversation, we delve into the world of Evernote and discuss various productivity strategies. Ray amazes us by revealing that he has read over 400 books on time management. Ray also shares his secret procrastination technique, which turns out to be surprisingly productive. I also share my own embarrassing procrastination habit!If you're looking to enhance your Evernote skills and boost your productivity, this episode is for you. By the end of it, I guarantee you'll feel motivated and ready to tackle your tasks with newfound efficiency.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes like this one.Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

So I tidied my desk up before talking to Lucy!How organised are you? Do you make your bed? Do you have thing 'in order'?This week I'm chatting with Lucy Milligan Wahl, founder of LMW Edits, a boutique professional organizing company based in San Francisco. Lucy and her team go into folks homes in person or via Zoom and organise. The thinking is that a structured home lets you prioritise work, relationships and other activities.Lucy is also a big Evernote user so we chat about where she first found Evernote and how she uses it to manage her business.We also talk about how Lucy lights a candle to signify moving into deep work mode, how we separate work and home when you work from home and if we can sometimes organise a little too much.I really enjoyed this chat so make sure you check out Lucy's website, Instagram and YouTube channel:https://lmwedits.com/https://instagram.com/lmweditshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCn2el8k_VRKy4JxtsQQgrjA?Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

What a brilliant chat with Dr Melissa Gratias. I learnt a lot and I'm pretty sure you will too.Melissa is a Dr of Psychology, her PhD was in industrial organisational psychology, which is the study of workplace behaviour and since 2007 she's helped businesspeople worldwide be more focused, balanced, and productive.She describes herself as "a recovering perfectionist, a proponent of mimicking Dissociative Identity Disorder as a way to prioritise a task list, and an off-the-charts extravert.", so as you can imagine, this is a great high energy chat.Are we born productive or unproductive? Melissa gives us her thoughts on this and shares how folks with higher levels of conscientiousness tend to perform tasks better and are slightly more organised.We also talk time management tips, giving yourself permission to 'not remember' things and I was fascinated that back in the early 1900s we could only remember 7 (+/- 2) things simultaneously. Imagine what that number is now!You can connect with Melissa on LinkedIn and her website plus a whole host of other social platforms. Here's some links, give them a tap.https://melissagratias.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagratiashttps://twitter.com/melissagratiashttps://www.facebook.com/melissagratiasphdhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaGratiashttps://www.instagram.com/melissagratias/Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Vlad Campos is possibly the nicest person you can spend time with and he's a little bit famous especially within the Evernote and productivity world. A lot of us will have seen his brilliant YouTube channel.To have Vlad on in the first episode of The Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast is an absolute delight and we get to dig into Vlad's own productivity methods and learn about his secret procrastination.We talk about when he first found Evernote and, like me, was a little confused by it all. We also chat about Evernote Home, tags, Ai and his thoughts on the Bending Spoons takeover of Evernote.This is a great chat so make yourself a coffee and sit down with Vlad for half an hour.You can find Vlad on his website, YouTube channel, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Links 'n' CreditsIf you've enjoyed this episode then subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or your favourite podcast player.Also make sure you check out my Evernote newsletter Taming The Trunk on Substack.I'm your host, Jon Tromans and you can find me on my website, LinkedIn and Mastodon.Stomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe

Hello. This is Jon, the person behind Taming The Trunk and very soon I'm going to be launching a sister podcast called The Triple T Productivity Podcast.I'm going to be joined by Evernote experts and enthusiasts who’ll share their tips, tricks, and secrets. I’ll also chat with Drs, scientists and a few productivity gurus all with the goal of helping us become just a little more productive.So, stay tuned, subscribe on Substack to get all the episodes and you'll also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.Subscribe on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonOn your favourite podcast player via RSS.The Taming The Trunk NewsletterStomp and claps music by Playsound from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tamingthetrunk.com/subscribe