Notion
Because being scattered over multiple apps just isn't acceptable anymore.
Reasons I love it:
- It's flexible. - I can store information in almost any format and organize it however I want.
- It's shareable. - Family members, clients, colleagues—I can share specific pieces with whoever I need to.
- It's usable. - So many other systems are meant for storing/organizing information — with Notion, I can actually use the information I painstakingly gathered. It's my reliable external brain.
(https://www.notion.so/)
Amazing Marvin
Because once you know what you need to do, you have to plan when to do it.
Reasons I love it:
- It's flexible. - Yep, I said it again. In Marvin, you can try a new way of organizing your tasks without switching apps—just turn strategies on/off until you find what works for you.
- It's customizable. - You can make it as uncluttered or as busy as you need it to be.
- It's ADHD-friendly. - Gamification and tools to help fight procrastination make this a tool that actually helps distractible people get things done.
(https://amazingmarvin.com/)
Google Drive
Because we're way too advanced to be wondering if you have the latest version of a file.
Reasons I love it:
- Realtime collaboration - Editing on the fly with your clients or colleagues is a breeze.
- Always up to date. - With auto-save and version histories, you're always up to date and nothing is ever lost.
- Everything works together. - I never thought I'd be so giddy about embedding an updatable selection of cells from a spreadsheet into a document or slide, but here we are.
Google Chrome
Because the tool you use the most should be a help, not a hindrance.
Reasons I love it:
- Boundaries. - Use the "People" option to keep personal and business separate without using different browsers.
- Extensions. - There's an extension for that. No, seriously, there is.
- Omnibar. - Search, visit websites, do math and conversions—even find that tab you opened three hours ago and buried under 6 other windows.
- Syncing. - Pick up where you left off, even if you switched devices.
Acuity Scheduling
Because time is a non-renewable resources and your calendar should be sacred.
Reasons I love it:
- Outsource scheduling with a link.
- Require payment for picking your brain.
- No more scheduling tennis.
(https://acuityscheduling.com/)
Loom
Because a video is worth ten thousand words.
Reasons I love it:
- A video visually explaining just about anything is faster and more effective than a bunch of clarifying emails.
- No uploading, just grab a link and go.
(https://www.loom.com/)
Franz
Because there's a million communication apps out there.
Reasons I love it:
- Everything in one place so I can't forget to check something.
- I can shut them all off in one click to get focused.
(https://meetfranz.com/)
Krisp
Because I live in a tiny space with 6 other humans and a dog.
Reason I love it:
- It eliminates background noise whenever I'm on a call or recording a video.
(https://krisp.ai/)