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The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Why I Left Evernote + My New Productivity System [BEST OF]

Aug 15, 2024
The speaker shares their frustrating departure from Evernote after a decade, triggered by updates that undermined essential features. They introduce a new productivity system that emphasizes simplicity and efficiency. Listeners are encouraged to explore innovative tools for improving everyday life, from plant-based nutrition to sleep enhancement. The discussion includes actionable steps for optimizing personal productivity, with a spotlight on the benefits of early rising for better organization and event management.
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Quick takeaways

  • The decision to leave Evernote was driven by significant usability issues and a lack of essential features in recent updates.
  • Adopting a flexible productivity system that utilizes multiple specialized tools can enhance adaptability and resilience in managing workflows.

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Reasons for Leaving Evernote

After over a decade of using Evernote, the decision to leave stemmed from significant changes in the application's functionality. The recent update introduced numerous critical features that were previously essential for productivity but have now been removed or altered, such as the absence of a preferences menu, local notes, and classic note links. The new version also exhibited reduced performance with issues like slow synchronization and persistent bugs, which severely disrupted the user experience. Given these concerns, it became clear that Evernote no longer catered to the needs of dedicated users, leading to a necessary shift toward alternative productivity tools.

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