My 'No Inbox' Tana Note-Taking System: How I Get Things DONE

Ev Chapman
July 13, 2025

I haven't processed a capture inbox in over a year... and my notes are more organised than ever.

Most of us have been taught that a good note system needs a capture inbox - get things out of your head fast and deal with them later. But let's be honest: "later" often becomes "never" and your inbox turns into a digital graveyard of forgotten ideas.

In this video, I'm sharing my No Inbox Tana Method - a simple approach that lets me skip the dreaded inbox sorting entirely. This isn't about adding complexity to your capture process. It's about making two quick decisions when you capture something that save you hours of processing time later. And trust me, once you try this, you'll never want to see another inbox again.

Here's what we'll cover:

  • Why traditional inboxes are secretly sabotaging your productivity
  • My Minimum Viable Capture system that takes just 5 extra seconds but saves hours
  • Smart Tana features that make the whole process nearly automatic

If you've ever opened your inbox to find dozens of random notes you can't even remember creating (and promptly closed it again), this system will change everything for you.

Click Below To Watch The No Inbox Tana Method 👇

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