Knowledge work has changed. Most personal knowledge systems haven’t.

This newsletter is here to fix that.

I share simple systems, workflows, and mindset shifts to help you ditch outdated PKM habits and build a smarter, AI-powered knowledge system—one that helps you get real work done, not just manage notes.

Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, creative, or deep-thinking professional, you’ll walk away with ideas and tools to:

• Set up a personal knowledge system that mirrors how you think—so you can capture ideas quickly, find what you need fast, and never lose a thought again

• Integrate AI into your system as a core part of how you work—not as a one-off hack, but as a consistent, reliable partner built into your daily workflows

• Build a system where your ideas resurface when you need them—so nothing important gets buried, and your notes actively support your work

• Streamline your daily workflows with tools and systems that reduce friction and eliminate digital busywork

• Turn your notes into real output—from better decisions and deeper thinking to published work and shipped products

I believe the future of knowledge systems isn’t cobbled together—it’s intentionally designed.

Not around whatever app is trending, but around a core framework that actually supports how we think, work, and create.

Start with the right tool.

Your tool is the foundation—but it should flex to fit your brain, not force you to work like a machine.

Install the right systems.

These are your repeatable workflows—the scaffolding that turns scattered notes into momentum, clarity, and output.

Apply the right leverage.

This is where AI comes in. Not as a shortcut or gimmick, but as a built-in partner that helps your system think with you, not just store what you already know.

It’s the approach I’ve refined over years of working with knowledge systems—and it’s the lens I’ll bring to every issue of Knowledge Work, Rebooted.

Quick Note: This newsletter isn’t tool-specific.

I’ll occasionally mention Tana (because it’s what I use), but everything I share is designed to be tool-agnostic and system-first.

But if you’re looking for Tana-specific workflows and ideas, check out my Tana Toolbox newsletter.

Hey, I’m Ev 👋

I’ve been building personal knowledge systems for over five years—not because I love organising, but because I wanted a better way to think, create, and get work done.

I’m a coach, a creator, and a deeply curious person.

Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of knowledge workers, from solopreneurs to ambitious professionals, design personal knowledge systems that actually support how they work.

I’ve tried all the apps, broken all the systems, and landed on one simple truth: your knowledge system should support your work - not become a second job to manage.

That’s what this newsletter is about.

I’m glad you’re here.