Guest Vlad Campos, an Evernote and productivity expert, discusses his journey with Evernote, including confusion at first, use of tags, Ai, and thoughts on the Bending Spoons takeover. They explore time management, slow motion multitasking, and productive procrastination. Chat also covers Evernote Home, the evolution of productivity tools, and the surprising acquisition of Evernote.
Utilizing Evernote's synchronization feature for notes, Vlad adapted to its chronological approach for improved organization.
Vlad challenges traditional productivity ideologies by embracing time's dominance and promoting a mindful approach to task management.
Deep dives
Vlad Campus Background and Work with Evernote
Vlad Campus, known for his Evernote YouTube channel, discusses his journey with Evernote and how he currently utilizes it. Initially seeking a solution for note synchronization, Vlad's love for note-taking led him to leverage Evernote's synchronization feature, despite initial challenges with its organizational structure. He later adapted to Evernote's chronological approach, emphasizing the importance of integrating time-based notes.
Utilization of Evernote for Projects and Task Management
Vlad reveals his extensive use of Evernote for various purposes, from scripting videos to organizing collaborations and meetings. He elaborates on incorporating Evernote tasks and calendar features into his workflow, streamlining his process and enhancing productivity. Vlad highlights the evolution of Evernote from a note-holding tool to a comprehensive productivity platform.
Vlad's Productivity Philosophy and Time Management Tip
Vlad distinguishes himself as a workflow consultant and emphasizes the misconception of controlling time in traditional productivity frameworks. He advocates embracing the reality of time's dominance and utilizing calendars as representations of time passing, rather than attempting to manage time itself. Vlad's unique perspective challenges traditional productivity ideologies, promoting a mindful approach to task management.
Vlad's Insight on Evernote's Evolution and Future Features
Reflecting on Evernote's acquisition by Bending Spoons, Vlad acknowledges the initial surprise but expresses contentment with the platform's current functionality. Despite exploring alternative productivity tools like Obsidian, Vlad finds Evernote's simplicity and effectiveness unmatched for his needs. He suggests minor enhancements, such as expanded embed options, while appreciating Evernote's stability amid industry changes.
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.