I invited Lilli, an organizational expert, to address the women of my Mastermind Intensive yesterday. She focused her talk on Evernote, an online application which 50 million people, other than me, have found useful. Count me in now–50,000,001–since her demo and explanation made me a convert.
Lilli had tons of useful ways to implement Evernote, but my favorite line was her over-arching theme: “Your mind is not a storage facility.” She compared Evernote to how we use a calendar. When someone asks you for a meeting on May 29, chances are you need to consult a calendar to check your availability. No one expects you to retain that kind of information for instant recall.
The way she explained Evernote is that IT becomes your brain in multiple other ways. “Get it out of your brain!” is her mantra.
Another tool she introduced to our group is a portable scanner. “If you’re still using a flat-bed scanner, you’re driving a 1984 Buick.” Shhhhhh. I am. That’ll be next on the agenda once I get flowing with my life on Evernote.
For years, I’ve employed my own gross sort method of organization. After yesterday’s demo, I can avoid that cumbersome technique for something more agile and portable.
Thank you, Lilli!
I’ve been using Evernote’s competitor, Catch Notes, for years and don’t know how I’d live without it. However, now with my Livescribe Pen, I may be using both!
I’ve been using Evernote for over a year. I find it very helpful. I need to add a couple more categories to make my notes easier to find. Catherine Onyemelukwe
@Mary
With the many details and projects you handle, I find it a hearty endorsement and testimony. Thanks for sharing it.
@Catherine
I’m getting a lesson and set-up from Lilli today. Very excited. I appreciate your input.