Every productivity nerd needs to watch *this*
October 20 2025 | Issue 66 | Link to this issue | Subscribe
Hi Reader –
Recently, an Academy member shared a video that I couldn’t stop thinking about.
Author Daniel Pink breaks down the core productivity wisdom from major players like David Allen, Cal Newport, and others into a 12-minute masterclass.
He distills 30 years of research across dozens of productivity books into six timeless principles that actually work.
As a productivity nerd, I loved the video. So much so that I’ve decided to bring the conversation inside the Academy. And, share the tips – and video – with you here.
The 6 Productivity Principles That Actually Work
In the video, Pink covers 6 productivity principles:
Do less ruthlessly — The secret to accomplishing more isn't doing more things
Protect your golden hours — Guard your best time for deep, focused work
Systematize the small stuff — Simple rules that clear clutter and eliminate distractions
Track your progress — Why tracking motivates better than praise or pressure
Take strategic breaks — How elite performers rest strategically, not guiltily
Consistency instead of intensity and habits instead of heroics — The real key to long-term success
These aren't tips for cramming more into your day. They're principles for designing a life where you get better work done with less stress — and keep doing it for years.
Here’s the video:
Why I'm Bringing This to the Academy
Here's the thing about this video — Pink isn't talking about tools. He's talking about productivity philosophies you can use, regardless of your chosen tool.
And while you join the Academy to learn Evernote, your ultimate goal isn't to master a tool. It's to become more productive by getting better at managing your work and life.
That's why the Academy is more than just an Evernote training community. It's a productivity community where we explore the principles and practices that help us accomplish what matters most.
And these six principles? They deserve our attention.
Productivity with Evernote
I’m building something new inside the Academy around these productivity principles.
Happening now and continuing though the month ahead, I'm facilitating live community conversations around each of Pink's six principles. During these 30 minute live sessions, members discuss practical ways to implement each tip in their own lives.
Then, I create step-by-step tutorials to show you how to use Evernote to make it happen. I’m pairing these tutorials with templates, examples, demos, and other supporting resources to help you take action immediately.
All of this is compiled in a new course called Productivity with Evernote — which you get instant access to when you join the Academy.
Join us in time for our next live discussion on October 24th — all about principle #3: Systematize the Small Stuff.
🧠 Academy Members: RSVP for the October 24th discussion inside the community. Can't make it live? The replay will be available for on-demand viewing the same day inside the new Productivity with Evernote Course.
There's No Better Time to Join
Right now is an especially exciting time inside the Academy.
Evernote is evolving faster than ever — they’re weeks away from releasing v11 which will include transformative AI features, and have already released over 110 new features this year alone.
Between keeping up with what's new in Evernote and having conversations like this productivity series, there's never been a better time to be part of this community.
You get both the tactical training on how to use Evernote and the strategic conversations about how to be more productive in life.
That combination? That's where real transformation happens.
Cheers to your productivity —
Stacey
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