Getting Things Done with Evernote

Implementing David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology in Evernote is a double-edged sword. On one side it is a wonderful way to really customize exactly how your trusted system works. On the other hand, because Evernote is not an out-of-the-box GTD system, getting things done in Evernote can mean the time to set it up. For some, this alone is enough to deter them from wanting to use Evernote for GTD. But it doesn’t have to be.

As an Evernote user since 2008 and an avid GTD’er since 2002, this book is an actionable exploration into my GTD implementation in Evernote. Since merging GTD workflow into Evernote, I’ve been able to stop the constant productivity app jumping to find that “perfect app” and stick to a single ecosystem that not only handles all of my reference material from years of Evernote-usage but also allows me to stay productive by managing all of my day-to-day tasks as well.

Part I: Basic Evernote concepts
If you are brand new to using GTD with Evernote, this is where you should start reading the book. Start by looking at what Evernote is and what it is not. In so doing, we can set the expectations of what you’ll be able to get out of Evernote.

Part II: Getting things done with Evernote
This is a very in-depth explanation of the tools and methods to get things done in Evernote

Part III: How I get things done with Evernote (and you can, too)
This section is the fastest and most-straightforward explanation of my GTD usage in Evernote. It is geared towards advanced GTD’ers and advanced Evernote users. In here, we’ll go through my day-to-day process of how I get things done with Evernote in a manner that will allow you to get things done in Evernote also.