Why Tiago Forte uses Evernote for his Second Brain

Moving from Microsoft Word to Evernote

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with different note-taking tools and why he prefers using Evernote.

Reasons for switching to Evernote

• The speaker moved from Microsoft Word to Google Docs and then to Evernote as his tool of choice for managing his digital second brain.

• The speaker has been using Evernote for 10 years and prefers mature and stable tools over experimental ones.

• Despite some difficulties with speed and bugs, the speaker prefers using Evernote because it fits into the way he works.

Choosing between stability and innovation

• The speaker has a personal rule of not trying betas or untested technology in his workflow because he can't afford to lose time due to malfunctions.

• The speaker believes that you have to choose between stability or innovation when it comes to productivity tools.

Overall, the speaker prefers using mature and stable tools like Evernote over experimental ones. He values stability over innovation in order to avoid losing time due to malfunctions.