Are you STILL struggling to implement GTD?
Introducing: The EverDone System.
It’s Evernote plus GTD. And it’s the ultimate solution to your GTD frustrations.
If there was a way to easily implement GTD and finally experience “mind like water,” where nothing falls through the cracks and everything you need to efficiently run your life is always only a few keystrokes away…
…without struggling to figure GTD out on your own, cobbling together multiple apps, or spending the next 18 months (or forever) working out the kinks in your leaky, unreliable system…
…would you finally feel on top of everything that demands your attention, at work and at home, and have the freedom to spend your time the way YOU want?
Your duct-taped productivity system and complex GTD approach is costing you your most precious assets:
TIME
MONEY
PEACE OF MIND
FREEDOM
*Note: New to GTD? Read this first
Are you drowning in the information tsunami of the digital age?
Let’s face it, having easy access to all the information we could ever desire is wonderful. But it’s also overwhelming. Instead of information being a source of inspiration and knowledge, it’s become a heavy weight on our chests as we struggle to simply “handle” the sheer volume of day-to-day information we need to process.
It feels impossible to stay above water, let alone get ahead.
While you’re squandering valuable time and energy searching for your stuff that’s scattered across the cloud or randomly jotted on napkins and sticky notes, feeling dizzy from the disarray of your digital and physical environment…
…you could, instead, be accomplishing your goals and enjoying the freedom and flow of a GTD lifestyle.
Is GTD not working for you?
If you’re like most people who strive for excellence, your dysfunctional productivity habits are wreaking havoc…
You waste waaaay too much time searching for stuff and putting out fires.
You struggle to concentrate, starting and stopping the same tasks, losing momentum, and feeling more overwhelmed and less productive. Every. Single. Day.
You keep missing deadlines and losing track of important things. And every time you have to apologize, you know your reputation takes a hit.
You’re doing double time to make up for the inefficiencies in your workflow.
You’re scrolling over calendar items and tasks multiple times a day instead of actually doing them.
You’re blind to pop-up reminders and miss important events and notifications.
Your GTD tools are an unorganized digital dumping ground.
You’re always chasing your tail, feeling frustrated that you never have enough time to focus on meaningful work or creative thinking.
You never get around to doing the things that matter most to you, like spending quality time with your friends and family or getting that passion project off the ground.
You’d be mortified if your clients or colleagues saw the chaos behind the curtain.
But here’s the thing. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Instead of going to bed every night feeling frustrated, exhausted, and always two steps behind, you could be experiencing the ease and grace of a true GTD lifestyle.
Imagine what your life would look like with a finely-tuned GTD productivity system in place…
You have a trusted system that keeps you on track, on time, and reveling in more free time than ever before.
You can find any details or document you need in seconds, not because you need to remember where it is, but because you have a reliable, centralized system that reliably points you in the right direction.
Your ability to focus is off-the-charts because you no longer have to muddle through all that mental clutter.
You feel creative and inspired (and have the time) to take on the projects you love.
You’re confident in your ability to dive into complex projects without losing your stride. You trust your GTD system and productivity habits to ensure that things get done the right way, and on time — no micromanaging required.
You have a crystal-clear window into all your priorities and commitments, and nothing slips through the cracks.
Procrastination is a thing of the past because everything you need to do is broken down into manageable pieces.
You enjoy the clear thinking that comes with having a paperless life.
You sleep like a rock knowing the productivity systems you’ve built are working for you, even when you’re not working.
Ahh. Life is good!
So, how do you get from where you are now to enjoying the GTD promised land?
There’s a proven path. But before we go there, you need to be aware of this…
3 reasons your current productivity
system is failing you
This is why you haven’t successfully implemented GTD…yet.
My students often ask me if the GTD promised land is a mirage. They believe in the theory of GTD but have struggled to put it into practice. Not because the GTD methodology doesn’t work (it absolutely does!) but because they’ve fallen into one (or more) of the following productivity traps…
❌ Productivity Trap #1 ❌
Believing your GTD system will fall into place with the “right” app.
How many hours have you squandered tinkering with new productivity apps, hoping to finally get your GTD practice humming along? If you’re like many people, your answer could be well into the hundreds of hours. Maybe more.
This app-shifting habit comes with some heavy price tags. Time. Energy. Focus. Every time you go down another “holy grail” GTD-app rabbit hole, you set aside the things that really matter in your life.
The more you “dabble” in search of The One Perfect Tool, the more time you waste and the more chaos you create in your productivity system.
Here’s the truth:
There is no perfect tool for GTD.
But there is one that I recommend.
If you’ve been following along, you know it’s Evernote.
The key to success with GTD is to embrace this truth and then CHOOSE YOUR PRIMARY GTD TOOL and stick with it.
A little later, I’ll share why my preferred tool — Evernote, works so well for GTD. But for now, here’s my best productivity advice…
Don’t rely on a patchwork of different apps to keep your system running smoothly. Instead, stop searching for the holy grail of GTD apps and pick one proven app to be the center of your GTD universe.
❌ Productivity Trap #2 ❌
Your DIY mentality is sabotaging your success.
I’m all in for DIY — when it makes sense. Sure, I can exercise at home alone, reading books and blogs, and finding my own YouTube videos, but if you’ve ever worked up a sweat in a group class, you know that you do more — better with the right tools and strategies.
With the right experts guiding me, I do exercises that are best for my body and I know for sure I’m using proper form. They’ll even guide me toward the right foods.
Since I don’t have a degree in nutrition or exercise, to figure it all out on my own would be an absurd investment of my mental resources, energy, and time. Worse, I could do more damage than good.
Many aspiring GTD lifestylers end up piddling away their potential with years of lost productivity because they get trapped in the DIY alone mentality. They believe all they need to master GTD is David Allen’s book, a mish-mash of YouTube videos, and a dozen random blogs.
But sadly, this approach backfires for even the most diligent DIYer.
I know you have good intentions of getting your GTD practice running smoothly, but let’s be honest:
Are you able to grab what you need within seconds?
Do you finish what you start?
Are you doing your weekly reviews?
Can you confidently proclaim that your productivity system is reliable and easy to maintain?
Do you actually practice GTD principles consistently?
If your answer is “no” to any of those questions and you’re spinning your wheels trying to figure it out on your own, it’s probably time for you to try something new.
Stop fiddling around with improvised GTD approaches. Get your life back. Go walk your dog. Take a vacation. Sleep well.
I’ll show you how.
❌ Productivity Trap #3 ❌
You’re missing the essential productivity habits required for GTD success.
You already know the GTD methodology is alluring. After all, it promises to radically transform how you manage your time and run your life. It’s the gateway to freedom and autonomy in your personal and professional life. It reduces stress and anxiety, boosts confidence, and can even help get you that promotion or land that new client.
But here’s the trap many people fall into as they’re building their GTD system:
You, not your state-of-the-art GTD gym, are in control.
And if you don’t lace up your sneakers consistently to throw those medicine balls and bench press that bar, that body of yours stays the same (or gets squishier). Your pants get snug. You need a 2:00 p.m. nap. You crave chocolate croissants instead of reaching for the bowl of clementines. You get the idea.
GTD needs to flex its muscles every day. That’s where the power comes from.
When people fall into this trap, it’s simply because their productivity habits aren’t up to snuff.
And, contrary to popular belief, this is actually easy to fix with the right solution.
What it really takes to escape from “productivity quick-sand" and start feeling the ease of your GTD system.
Now that you better understand the roadblocks preventing you from implementing GTD, the most important question to be asking is…
How do I most easily and efficiently implement the GTD methodology into my life so that nothing ever falls through the cracks again and I can get on with living up to my full potential?
Here’s how.
The Productivity Success Path
Implementing a trusted productivity system depends on you taking responsibility for three things…
It’s not complicated. And the beauty of this framework is that when you accomplish three things, in this order, you will never go back to a sloppy productivity practice ever again.
There’s a simple 3-step process to achieve GTD success:
Embrace the GTD Methodology.
Master your tool.
Practice the habits (this helps with #2).
1. Embrace the GTD methodology
Embracing the GTD methodology is the crucial first step to productivity bliss. Once you discover the power of GTD, you’ll wish you could rewind time and get all those years of lost productivity back.
But remember, as strong as GTD is on its own, it’s tool-agnostic. David Allen never wanted to prescribe a particular tool, bringing us to the second step on the productivity success path…
2. Master your tool
Step 2 is to simply become fluent in your primary GTD tools. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of productivity tools out there. And of course, you can use any tool you like, but if you want the fastest, easiest path to the GTD lifestyle, let me give you some advice.
For me and thousands of others, the best primary tool for your rock-solid GTD system is Evernote. (Of course, it’s not perfect, but pretty darn close.) Let’s unpack the 3 main reasons Evernote is my recommendation:
Evernote was specifically designed to be our “second brain.”
In fact, their tagline, Remember Everything and Accomplish Anything is very much in sync with the GTD philosophy.
Our brain isn’t a database. The first step to GTD freedom is understanding that we simply cannot store everything in our heads. And not only that we can’t, but we shouldn’t even try!
As David Allen teaches:
Our mind is for having ideas, not holding them.
— David Allen
Evernote is flexible.
So is GTD. The power of GTD lies in the fact that it’s infinitely customizable to you and your needs. It’s a framework, not a doctrine. This means that to reap the rewards, your primary GTD tool will need personalization.
It needs to work on all major devices, regardless of their operating system, off-line and in the cloud.
It needs to manage all kinds of digital assets like Word Docs, emails, websites, Google Docs, Pages files, YouTube videos, photos, and even text messages.
It needs to be able to organize data any way you like. Nobody likes being stuffed into a one-size-fits-all digital data box.
Does Evernote meet these requirements? Check. Check. And check.
Evernote is ONE tool (vs. many).
Your goal is to create a trusted system outside your brain. To do that, you have a choice: build it with one app, or bungee cord a handful of disparate apps together and hope for the best. If you’re looking to build the most efficient and reliable system, there’s really only one right choice.
Choose one tool: Evernote.
Here’s why.
The more tools you have, the more complicated your system. The more complicated your system, the more likely it is to break down.
Evernote has been around since 2008 and serves over 250 million customers worldwide. Translation: It’s a time-tested, reliable tool.
3. Practice the habits
Once you’ve embraced GTD as your productivity framework and recognized the strength and flexibility of GTD and Evernote combined, the final step in your productivity success path is simply to practice your GTD habits.
GTD and Evernote are nothing without the right set of habits to keep the system running smoothly. Creating and maintaining useful habits can be challenging for many people; sadly, this is where many well-intentioned people get stuck in the mud. The good news is this can be simple to remedy. I’ll show you how in a minute.
Ease & Efficiency Within Reach
Everything you want is within reach (even if you’ve struggled to implement GTD before), but it does require you to be willing to follow a specific, step-by-step path.
One that’s already working for thousands of solopreneurs, professionals, and high achievers who accomplish more than they ever imagined and enjoy the ease and flow that comes with the GTD lifestyle…
One that runs like a dream, where you can easily slip into your “zone of focus” anytime you wish…
And, one that will finally deliver you to the gates of the GTD promised land you’ve been searching for.
Hi. 👋🏻 I’m Stacey Harmon – Evernote nerd and your expert productivity guide.
Imagine how your effortless GTD lifestyle can move you from novice to mastery.
As a leading Evernote Certified Expert, I intimately understand Evernote — both its possibilities and constraints. I’m also a loyal GTD practitioner and advocate and have studied the GTD methodology for over a decade.
I love helping high-achieving solopreneurs and professionals master GTD in Evernote. Guiding people through the process of implementing their own GTD practice and watching the freedom and creativity that’s unleashed as a result bring me great joy.
I’d love to help you do that, too.
If you’re ready to clear the clutter and leave behind the stress, overwhelm, and frustration of managing your “stuff,” get ready to have me lead you step-by-step down a path to success with GTD.
The EverDone Guide helped me implement GTD into Evernote without having to think too hard. It saved me hundreds of hours because I trust Stacey. And so I took that guide and I went box by box – check, check, check, – and implemented EverDone.
And, the community has been a huge boost for me. It offers a way for people to get in conversation about how they've customized or tweaked EverDone to support themselves as a human.
- Heidi, EverDone System Member
Introducing…
The EverDone System
The complete package for effortlessly implementing (and running) your GTD dream machine.
The EverDone System is all you need to create and master a GTD workflow.
Finally, there’s a step-by-step, fail-proof formula for implementing the world’s best productivity system so you become the master of your time — personally and professionally.
I know this system works because the EverDone System has helped thousands of high-performing people just like you who:
have read the book but struggle to fully implement the GTD system,
have tried a bazillion apps and tools, only to be left with a fragmented, unreliable, clunky system, and
are ready to have a clean desk (and mind) for the first time in years.
With The EverDone System, you’ll have your own GTD premium gym and a proven roadmap for the future that lets you:
Bask in the bliss of confidence and clarity. Every. Single. Day!
Organize and manage any information and stay focused on what’s most important.
Experience what David Allen calls, “Mind like water.”
Feel less busy and be more productive. All the time.
Stay on top of every task — big and small, complex and simple.
Have the most efficient system for collecting information, putting it where it belongs, and having instant access to it later on.
Have “elephant memory” — a trusted system so you always remember the important stuff.
Finally experience stress-free productivity.
The EverDone System is all you need to succeed with GTD in Evernote and have a worry-free productivity system that lets you live the life you desire.
The EverDone System:
Let me give you a test ride…
One reason The EverDone System helps so many people slide right into the GTD lifestyle is that it addresses ALL the challenges of implementing and running GTD in your life — including helping you lock in those crucial productivity habits that keep your GTD engine running smoothly.
Here’s what you get when you purchase the EverDone System today:
The EverDone Guide:
A Complete Step-By-Step Roadmap for Implementing GTD in Evernote.
The EverDone Guide Includes:
A 72-page self-paced PDF with step-by-step instructions and supporting screenshots to guide you on exactly how to structure Evernote to practice GTD.
Deployment checklist: A summary of all the actions you need to take to manage GTD daily in your own Evernote account.
Lifetime updates to the EverDone Guide — for free, so you’re always up-to-date with the newest Evernote features and workflow tactics.
3-Month All-Access Pass to The Academy: The Ultimate Evernote Training Membership*
The Academy is my premium, private membership community where you get direct access to me and my expertise, plus a community of friendly Evernote lovers (novices and super-users alike) to help you level up your Evernote skills.
We already know it’s crucial to master your productivity tool. Remember, it’s the second pillar of GTD success. And because I want to give you every advantage when it comes to getting your GTD system humming smoothly and as quickly as possible, when you purchase The EverDone System, you also get a 90 day all-access pass to The Academy.
You and Evernote? New best friends.
Check out everything you get inside the Academy:
On-Demand Evernote Skills Training. Get immediate access to the growing library with 50+ unique lessons, each taking a deep dive into a specific Evernote skill. We add new lessons every month!
Live Skills Training: At least 2x a month, learn new Evernote skills live or sharpen old ones while getting answers to your questions.
Workflow Workshops To Organize Anything You Want: Efficiently organize, track, and manage everything in Evernote — bill paying, managing board meetings, tracking client leads, genealogy, garden planning, and so much more. You’ll find a growing library of on-demand workshops where I show you how to build out Evernote to organize and track specific use cases. You can submit your specific workflows for a future workshop, too.
Keep Up With the Latest From Evernote: There’s a new feature every couple of weeks — you’ll always stay current with the latest updates. You’ll get a video tour of what’s new within days of any new release.
Your Evernote questions – answered! Ask your questions 24/7. Simply post your Evernote questions in the discussion Q&A space and get answers from me and your friendly, supportive community. You can also bring your questions to our group Live Monthly Q&As or watch the replays.
Live Accountability Events: Stay motivated and productive all year long with community co-working sessions.
On-Demand Success Paths: Skip the overwhelm and know exactly what steps to take. Whether you want to live a practically paperless lifestyle, master your productivity, or simply build a solid Evernote foundation, we’ve got you covered.
Special Events To Inspire: As a member, you get to participate in unique events a few times a year. There’s always something new happening in the Academy!
Access to a Leading Evernote Certified Expert and Organizational Pro (that’s me!): I’m interacting, teaching, and connecting in the community most days of the week.
Connect With Like-Minded Evernote and GTD Fans. A community filled with people invested in success, just like you, is an often overlooked path to learning. You’ll open up new levels of knowledge you never would have tapped into. You’ll learn from engaging in the community and seeing others’ questions, new ideas, and fresh perspectives.
*Because I want you to have all the support and resources you need to implement your new GTD EverDone system, I'm giving you 3 full months of Evernote Academy membership access. After that, your membership will automatically renew at the rate of $50/month. No long-term commitments. Cancel anytime. Even if you decide to cancel your Academy membership (but seriously, why would you— it's an amazing community), you have lifetime access to the EverDone Guide!
Plus, when you purchase the EverDone System, you’ll get this valuable bonus…
The EverDone Academy Forum
In addition to the EverDone Guide and a 3-month membership in the Academy, you also get bonus access to these EverDone exclusive opportunities inside the Academy for as long as you are an Academy member:
Expanded events and challenges — just for EverDone members designed to build their GTD habits (Remember, this is the third pillar of the GTD success path!):
Monthly Live Guided Weekly Review — Exclusively for Academy EverDone members.
Additional co-working sessions to focus and check off those next actions.
Inbox Processing Challenge a couple of times each year.
EverDone specific discussion — you have questions, the community and I have answers.
EverDone Demos — Watch me do my weekly review in Evernote. And more.
Updates to the EverDone Guide, keeping you in the know whenever features change inside of Evernote. BTW, as an EverDone System customer, you’ll always get published updates to the EverDone Guide for free, but as an active member of The Academy, you’ll get these updates long before they are incorporated into future editions of the Guide.
Community community community. This is an intimate group of serious GTD practitioners, all using Evernote for GTD. These are your peeps!
Finally, a proven, sustainable approach to GTD.
The EverDone System
The Complete EverDone Guide with Free Updates for Life
3-Month All-Access Pass to the Evernote Academy*
Plus, this bonus:
The EverDone Academy Forum
*The EverDone System includes a 3-month membership to the Evernote Academy and EverDone Academy Forums.
After 3 months, your Academy membership will automatically renew for $50/month.
Cancel anytime. You retain access to the EverDone Guide PDF even if you cancel your Academy membership.
What others are saying about Stacey,
The Academy, and The EverDone System
“I learned SO MUCH from the EverDone System; the way Stacey teaches and has everything organized has absolutely up-leveled my GTD practice.”
- Fay, EverDone System Customer
“The community is phenomenal. With both EverDone and the Academy it's like having your own mastermind, because you have access to other people with different ideas or approaches to something that we're being taught that you may not think about. There's been two people that I've met through the community that I've started building a really nice business friendship with. So the community of like minded people on the same journey has been very, very, just a very positive experience.”
- Regan, EverDone System Customer
“Thanks to EverDone, I’m loving Evernote all over again. Without exaggeration, this has improved my workflow and productivity markedly. I spent time this weekend re-arranging my Evernote structure using the EverDone system. It’s now the start of the workweek, I’m on a plane, and I’m on top of the day already!”
- Tony, EverDone System Customer
I no longer have any loose ends in my life. Now I have the confidence that I've got everything covered. There's no part of my life where I feel something's missing or forgotten something. I've got this!
I love that because of the Academy, you never feel lost – you always feel like you're being guided. And one of the things I love about Stacey Harmon is her teachings – she's one of the top virtual teachers out there, and I've had many.
Her system is so clear and her way of explaining things is so entertaining and engaging – it's always at the right level for understanding.
- Stacey M, EverDone System Customer
What are you waiting for?
Isn’t it time to finally experience “mind like water,” where nothing falls through the cracks and everything you need to efficiently run your life is always only a few keystrokes away?
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