Looking back over over my life I regret that I have little record of my personal thoughts and ideas. Lots of writing but little record of what I was going through, what I was thinking or the spaces I occupied. There's nothing to mark my day-to-day life. Sure, I have pictures of major events - birthdays, graduations and trips. But they do a poor job of really ... Continue Reading about Evernote as Digital Personal Archive
Saving Kindle Notes to Evernote
I read about one non-fiction book per week and I find it hard to remember the details of what I've read. The interesting quotes, passages, and definitions are at the front of my mind while I'm reading but months later the details can get fuzzy. Solution: put the notes into Evernote. Evernote is a simple but brilliant application that allows you to capture ideas, ... Continue Reading about Saving Kindle Notes to Evernote
Using Evernote to Remember What You Read
Problem: I read a lot of nonfiction. But 6 months after finishing a book I forget the key messages. Solution: So what I’ve done recently is to use Evernote to outline a limited number of key take home points with every non-fiction book I read. Simple. Effective. And it seems it pays off when I least expect it. For example, during SXSH (social health ... Continue Reading about Using Evernote to Remember What You Read
8 Ways Physicians Can Use Evernote
When I was a medical student I carried around a little black notebook. It held my lists of differential diagnoses, workups, and other key clinical pearls. In the middle of clinic when I needed to know the workup for rickets I had it right at my fingertips. I had dozens of lists and differentials, many of which saved me on rounds or during busy ICU shifts. I still ... Continue Reading about 8 Ways Physicians Can Use Evernote