

Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck
Dr. Frank Buck
Most people are overwhelmed by the amount of paper and digital information in their lives. Frank Buck makes organization easy so you can increase productivity, decrease stress, and enjoy life. Global Gurus ranked Frank #1 in the world in the "Time Management" category for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. If you're interested in total control over your time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks, this is the productivity podcast for you. Learn more at FrankBuck.org.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 4min
Ask for What You Want
When you experience poor customer service there's a better way to handle it than just get mad. Getting action is easier than you think. More more, visit the blog post: https://www.frankbuck.org/ask-for-what-you-want/

Oct 6, 2020 • 7min
Screen Snips with 1 Key: My New Favorite Shortcut
Remap the Print Screen key to allow you to easily snip any portion of the screen with the touch of 1 key. For more information and to view a demonstration video, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/screen-snips-with-1-key-my-new-favorite-shortcut/
UPDATE: I have created a new post and video to go with Windows 11. You will find that information here: https://frankbuck.org/windows-11-snipping-tool

Sep 29, 2020 • 15min
If This Then That: My Dozen Most Powerful Applets
Come over to the blog post and follow along as I show the dozen-or-so "If This Then That" applets that make my life easier. Re-create or modify any of them for your needs: https://frankbuck.org/powerful-ifttt-applets
UPDATE: IFTTT has lowered the monthly subscription rate. Instead of $9.99/per month, the price is $3.99/month.
You can also view the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2GqET67kzek
Here is the post on creating tasks with your voice.
Download the ebook that walks you through setting up adding to Remember The Milk with your voice using Google Assistant.
How to Use Evernote to Track Your Time
For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/powerful-ifttt-applets

Sep 22, 2020 • 7min
If This Then That: Why You Should Go Pro Now
(Update: IFTTT has extended the "name your own price" deadline through October 31. Starting November 1, new subscriptions to Pro will cost $3.99 per month.)
I am up for Global Gurus "Top 30" again this year in the "Time Management" category. Part of the selection is determined by popular vote. Could I get you to take a second and vote for me? You'll be asked to log in with your Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn account to be sure you vote only once.
If This Then That is moving from a free model to a paid plan. Here's what you need to know about locking in a low price and why you need it. For more, visit the blog post. https://frankbuck.org/ifttt-pro
The link to the IFTTT video is bit.ly/frankbuck161.

Sep 15, 2020 • 4min
How to Use Evernote to Track Your Time
Time tracking is a valuable exercise, but the mechanics can be cumbersome. Learning a simple automation makes the process easy. For more and to see a video demonstration visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-time-tracking/
Update: When this post appeared, IFTTT was free. There is still a free plan, but it is limited to three applets. Since what you see here requires only one applet, you would still be able to use the free plan.

Sep 8, 2020 • 5min
Evernote: How to Make Collegiate Note Taking Easy
Evernote is a great tool for housing notes for the college student. Learn a strategy to structure Evernote for the college semester. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-college-notes/

Sep 1, 2020 • 4min
Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen
Based on the premise of Dan Heath's Upstream, this post examines 3 fictional people. Each handles results of problems instead of prevention. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/upstream/
Listen to Ray Sidney-Smith and I discuss this book on Productivity Book Group

Aug 25, 2020 • 6min
How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day
One memory technique transformed my approach to how to study in college. With it, I made an "A" in every class thereafter (all the way through the doctorate). For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/how-to-memorize-notes

Aug 18, 2020 • 5min
College Students: How to Take Great Notes
Learn the one secret to how to take notes in college. Follow it up with how to transform those notes into something that will yield an "A" on the test. For more information, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/college-students:-how-to-take-great-notes/

Aug 11, 2020 • 4min
Dropbox Transfer: How To Send Big Files
Sending large digital files is a challenge. Using Dropbox Transfer, you can send up to 100GB at a time for free. This episode shows how to do it. For more information and a video demonstration, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/dropbox-transfer/


