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Get Organized! by Dr. Frank Buck

by 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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  1. Why AI Isn't the Problem (It's Poor Questions)

    Could AI make you a better communicator? 🤔Many people worry that AI will do our thinking for us. But what if it does the opposite? The better you frame your question, the better the answer you get. That means every time you use AI, you're practicing how to explain things clearly. Be sure to…

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  2. The Amazing Secret to a Clean Desk & Clear Mind

    Christmas cards just showed up in my mailbox. In September! 🎄Most people would stick them in a drawer and find them in February. I use my tickler file instead. It takes five seconds, and the cards come back to me exactly when I want them.I also used it today to hold a receipt packet for three...

  3. The Right Pair of Eyes

    Most problems don't linger because they're impossible to solve. They linger because they haven't reached the right person yet. I call it the "right pair of eyes" principle, and once you see it, you'll use it every time. Whether it's a flickering light that affected a whole neighborhood for years…

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  4. Stop Losing Money to Forgotten Auto-Renewals (My Money Calendar System)

    A money calendar is one more calendar to add to your present Google Calendar. It will list all of the things that are happening automatically with your finances. You will know exactly what you are expecting to see happen. Where you have a charge that doesn’t jive with what’s on your money…

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  5. Still Love Paper Planners? Do This One Digital Trick

    When so much information comes to us digitally, how can you keep up with it using a paper planner? One simple trick makes it easy.

  6. How to Study Less and Get Better Grades Using Evernote

    So you want this college year to be a good one, and you’re looking for ideas, right? That’s probably what brought you here. Tip number one would be to show up for class. But right behind it would be having a good set of notes. That’s the bridge between what happened in class and what’s going to...

  7. 12 Apps That'll Make You an Organized College Student

    Back-to-school season is a great reminder that time management isn't just a workplace skill; it starts in college. I put together a breakdown of 12 apps that help students manage classes, tasks, notes, finances, and daily logistics from one device. The same principles apply whether you're a…

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  8. How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day (Revisited 1.5 Million Views Later)

    5 years ago. 1.5 million views ago. 1,600 comments ago. That was the video entitled "How I Memorized 57 Pages of Notes in 1 Day." I had no idea that this video would be far and away the most viewed. As we look to a new school year, let's look at one of the challenges high school and college...

  9. Time Management for Teachers: 3 Principles That Matter

    Summer break is over, and that "this will be my best year" feeling is real. But by the time the Halloween candy shows up, the grind can wear that feeling down fast. Here's some good news: you don't need a total overhaul to stay ahead this year. Just three simple decisions: ✅ Pick ONE way to...

  10. How to Get Organized for Back to School

    Almost 30 years in public education taught me something that has nothing to do with test scores: the students who have the smoothest year aren't always the smartest ones in the room. They're the ones with a system, and usually a parent who helped build it. As families head into a new school year,...

  11. How to Make Reading Fun Again (Danny Brassell’s Best Tips)

    Dr. Danny Brassell has been called a “cross between Jim Carrey and Robin Williams.” He uses humor to impart the very serious message about the importance of reading for young people of all ages. Danny and I recorded this episode several years ago, and it remains one of my favorites. We all agree...

  12. 3 Hidden Gmail Features You May Have Missed

    Gmail has rolled out three features that are genuinely useful: you can now change your Gmail address, unsubscribe from all your junk mail in one dashboard, and track every package without leaving your inbox. These are small changes that add up to real time savings. Which one are you trying first?...

  13. Gmail: How to Get Your Inbox Empty Every Day

    Feeling buried in email? Your inbox was never meant to be a to-do list. Gmail has built-in tools that help you clear the clutter fast. In my latest post, I walk through four simple workflows using Google Calendar, Tasks, and Keep to get your inbox down to zero. No new apps. No complicated…

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  14. "Early" Is the Real "On Time"

    Being late isn't just an inconvenience. It's a statement. It tells everyone waiting that their time matters less than yours. We've all known that person. The one who walks in five minutes late every day. The parent who arrives just as the bus pulls out. Fast forward 20 years, and the same habits...

  15. Remember The Milk-MilkScript for Postponing Tasks and Subtasks

    If your daily checklist is built around Remember The Milk, today's update is a game-changer for your workflow. Subtasks are incredible for organizing projects, but delaying a project usually means opening the task, modifying the subtasks, and then modifying the main task separately. Doing this…

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  16. How to Build the Perfect Projects List in Remember The Milk

    How do you keep all the balls in the air when you have a dozen projects going at once? Here's the system I use in Remember The Milk. For more, be sure to check out the blog post. https://frankbuck.org/projects-list/

  17. How to Master Evernote's Note Editor: Collapsible Headers, Callouts, and More

    Are you still scrambling to take notes during meetings? There's a better way. Evernote has a built-in AI meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes every meeting for you. No extra app. No extra cost. It's already included in all Evernote plans. I walk through the whole setup in…

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  18. How to Master Evernote's Note Editor: Collapsible Headers, Callouts, and More

    Are you using Evernote the same way you were five years ago? Most of us settle into a routine with the tools we love and miss the updates that come along. But Evernote's note editor has some features worth knowing about, and a few of them are brand new. Here's a quick rundown: Collapsible headers...

  19. How to Make This Your Most Productive Summer Ever

    Summer is almost here, and I want to ask you something: What are you actually going to do with it? All year long, we say, "When things slow down, I'll finally..." Here's your chance. ☀️ https://frankbuck.org/productive-summer/ #SummerProductivity #TimeManagement #SummerGoals

  20. School's Out: How to Sort End-of-Year School Clutter

    School's out, and the paper piles are in. 📚Every June, parents face the same overwhelming moment: the backpack lands on the floor, and suddenly there's a mountain of papers, artwork, and notebooks with nowhere to go. Here's the good news. You don't need a complicated system to deal with it. You...

  21. How One Note in Evernote Put $196 in My Pocket

    Use your Evernote organization system to track subscriptions, document conversations, and get money back. One note saved me $196. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-documentation/

  22. Got a Copyright Infringement Notice? Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

    Beware of the copyright infringement scam targeting content creators. Learn what fake legal emails look like and how to protect yourself today. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/copyright-scam/

  23. How to Automate Your Family Calendar (With Amy Briggs)

    Is your family life busy? The kids are involved in so many activities, and it's just hard to keep up with it all. My guest today feels your pain, and as an educator, has seen first-hand so many times. Amy Briggs is the founder of Aviva. Aviva is an AI-powered scheduling assistant, designed...

  24. An Easy AI Workflow: How I Resurrected an Old Video

    Learn how to use AI to transform outdated content, minimize rework, and address viewer questions when updating YouTube videos.For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/ai-video-remake/0:00 Intro1:00 The good video from a year ago1:55 Two issues2:15 The question3:15 The video from last...

  25. School Calendar Setup Made Easy

    School calendar creation can be much easier with this method. Start with a spreadsheet. Export to CSV and import into Google Calendar.For much more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/school-calendar-creation/Chapters:0:00 Intro 1:40 Message from a reader2:35 The answer2:50 Creating the...

  26. Mail Merge Magic: Personalized Certificates Made Easy

    🎓 Principals and teachers: Still hand-writing award certificates? There's a better way!This simple mail merge trick cuts certificate prep time by 90%. Instead of typing "Perfect Attendance" 50 times, type it once and let technology do the rest.✅ Use blank certificates instead of expensive...

  27. 7 MORE Great Evernote Uses You Didn’t Know Existed

    For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-more/0:00 Intro1:09 Receipts2:03 Ordering information2:46 Writing a book3:10 Articles to read later3:25 Meeting notes4:15 Auto records5:14 Planning a project

  28. 7 Great Evernote Hacks You’ll Actually Use Every Day

    What could you keep in Evernote? Here are 7 practical uses for Evernote. Pick one and get started. Add more one at a time. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/evernote-7-uses/ 0:00 Intro 1:43 Recipes 2:33 Random pieces of information 3:12 Gift Ideas 4:00 Medical information 4:26...

  29. Be Quick But Don't Hurry: How to Succeed in a Scattered World

    John Wooden told his teams, "Be quick, but don't hurry." Does it seem like a riddle? Far from it.Discover the secret speed and productivity...without mistakes and without stress. This post goes live in the middle of "March Madness 2026."

  30. Time Management: Secrets for the School Leader (A TEPSA Talk Guest Podcast Appearance)

    Thanks to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and to host Todd Nesloney for having me as a guest on their podcast, TEPSA Talk. Their show notes read "Discover how to transform chaos into clarity with Dr. Frank Buck, a time management expert, in this episode. Learn...

  31. How to Be a "Contrarian"

    Everyone complains about being too busy. Then they go grocery shopping Saturday morning, eat lunch at noon, and schedule meetings on the hour. The price you pay for everything isn't just money. It's time. And most people overpay because they refuse to be contrarians. After years as a public…

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  32. How to Go From "Bottleneck" to Productivity Superstar

    If you don't return phone calls... If your email is overflowing with messages to which you have not responded... If people are always waiting on you... You're not a leader. You're a bottleneck. Most leaders think they have a time management problem. They don't. They have a decision management...

  33. How I Made My First NotebookLM Podcast (By Accident)

    I accidentally made a podcast using NotebookLM, and I never planned a second of it. In this episode, I share the story of how I was building Practical AI for School Leaders, uploaded mycourse script to NotebookLM to create a self-assessment, and then discovered what the 'Audio Overview' button...

  34. Practical AI for School Leaders

    🚨 NEW COURSE ALERT 🚨School leaders: Tired of staring at blank pages at 5:30 PM? I'm launching "Practical AI for School Leaders," a course that teaches you how to use AI to handle administrative drudgery in MINUTES, not hours. ✅ ACLD-approved PLU for Alabama leaders ✅ Only $97 Starts March 1…

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  35. The #1 Reason You Need to Revive Your Cursive

    Printing kills your speed. Keyboarding kills your focus. Here's why cursive still wins. The top 1% doesn't argue about tools. They choose what finishes faster. For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/cursive/

  36. How to Move Failed Resolutions to Achievable Tasks

    Why 60% of Professionals Abandon Their Goals by February (And How to Be in the 40% Who Don't) After two decades studying time management and productivity, I've noticed something: The people who achieve their professional goals don't have more willpower than those who don't. They have better...

  37. Windows-H: Your Secret Voice Typing Assistant

    Master voice typing with Windows + H. Dictate emails, documents, and AI prompts hands-free. No downloads or subscriptions needed. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/windows-h/

  38. How Connect with Parents (with Dr. Barbra Blackburn Hale)

    If you're a teacher and want to improve your ability to work with parents, this episode is for you. My guest is Dr. Barbara Blackburn Hale! She's been a teacher, a popular college professor, and the author of 40 books. Her specialty is rigor in education. She's been named to Global Gurus Top 30…

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  39. The "How to" of Financial Planning for Young Adults (Skyler Fleming)

    What are the two areas where we all want more?: Time and money. I can help you with the first. My guest, Skyler Fleming, can help you with the second. Below are the topics we cover. You'll also hear about Skyler's new podcast, one geared towards young adults.For more, visit the blog post:...

  40. Introducing Kacy Paide and "The Inspired Office"

    Most busy people have too much paper and carry too much in their heads. "The Inspired Office" gives you systems to simplify both your physical space and digital life, leaving more room to breathe. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/kacy-paide In this interview with Kacy Paide,...

  41. Get Organized!: The Top 10 of 2025

    Here are the 10 videos from 2025 that got the most views.For links to each video, please visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/top-10-2025/ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:30 The serendipity that happens when your notes are organized 1:05 8 Gift Ideas for the Principal (and 1 no-no) 1:35 Welcome to…

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  42. How to Improve Your Workflow with the Windows Snipping Tool

    🎯 Stop Retyping Text From Your Screen! The Windows Snipping Tool can handle the job and many more.Here's what it can do: ✅ Capture screenshots (you probably knew that)✅ Extract text from images and paste it anywhere✅ Pick exact colors from your screen✅ Record screen videos with audio✅ Mark up...

  43. The Power of the 10 Evernote Satellites

    Ever wished you had a Swiss Army knife for your digital workspace? Evernote just gave you one, and most people don't even know it exists. Evernote has released a set of tools called satellites. They aren't part of the main Evernote app. You do need an Evernote account to use them. Here's the best...

  44. The Tickler File: How This Seemingly Strange Gift Will Change a Life

    Learn how to create a tickler file system that organizes paperwork and builds lifelong habits. The perfect gift for students and young professionals. For more, visit the blog post: https://frankbuck.org/tickler-file-gift/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Explanation of Tickler File 2:03 Why it works 3:40...

  45. Podcasting for Small Business (with Ray Sidney-Smith)

    If you are involved with a small business, a podcast offers advantages. This episode could be your start. Ray Sidney-Smith is a digital marketing strategist, executive coach, and longtime productivity expert who helps small business owners navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. He’s the...

  46. 9 Great Holiday Gifts for Productive People

    🎁 Holiday shopping for someone who's already organized? Here are 9 suggestions. Come over to the companion blog posts for links where you can order each one. Come over to the blog post for the video and more information: https://frankbuck.org/productive-gifts/0:00 Shopping for the "productive"...

  47. How to Boost Your Productivity with this Google Calendar View

    #GoogleCalendar #ProductivityTipsStop wasting time finding today on your calendar. In this video, I'll show you how to set up Google Calendar's custom view so TODAY is always anchored on the left, with the next 6 days visible ahead.This simple 2-minute setup eliminates friction and saves you time...

  48. Evernote New Plans Explained: Pick Your Strategy for Success

    🗂️ Big Changes to Evernote Pricing in 2025 Evernote just restructured its plans, and if you're using it for work, personal projects, or caregiving, you need to know what changed. Three Plans Now:✅ Free: 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device (perfect for minimalists)✅ Starter ($100/yr): 1,000 notes, 20...

  49. Evernote's New Meeting Notetaker: How to Get Started

    Tired of missing important meeting details because you're too busy typing notes?Evernote's new AI meeting notetaker changes everything. Here's what it does:✅ Records your meetings automatically✅ Transcribes every word✅ Identifies different speakers✅ Creates summaries✅ Links everything to your...

  50. Stop Office Clutter Now: The "Earning Its Keep" Rule Explained

    🗂️ Your office shelves are drowning in stuff you never use. Here's the brutal truth I learned after helping hundreds of professionals organize their workspaces: Most of what's on your shelves is just taking up space.Try this "earning its keep" test this weekend:✅ Have I used this in the past...

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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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