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Here's a list of my favorite apps and tools, organized by how I use them.

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Bottom line up front: If an app decreases friction in a productive activity, I'm going to consider paying for it even if cheaper alternatives exist.

AI

I use five AI tools on a daily basis, each with a distinct superpower:

  • Claude - My go-to for writing, analysis, and anything that requires nuance. I also use Claude Cowork to run my entire business operations.
  • ChatGPT - When I need the AI to follow instructions precisely without improvising, ChatGPT is the most obedient.
  • Google Gemini - Handles images, video, and Google Workspace integration better than anyone else. Want to test this? Upload a YouTube video and ask Gemini to summarize it with timestamps.
  • Perplexity - Fast, cited answers with real sources. My default when I need to look something up.
  • NotebookLM - Upload your own documents and get answers grounded in what those documents actually say. No hallucinations, no made-up facts.

Edge cases: Midjourney and Google's ImageFX for image generation, ElevenLabs for voice, Runway for video.

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For my complete AI philosophy (and how these tools fit together), check out my AI page.

Productivity

  • Wispr Flow - This app completely changed how I interact with AI. We all talk much faster than we type, so I find myself defaulting to talking (especially when I have a lot of context to share) instead of typing. The intelligent auto-editing feature is insane.
  • CleanShot X for Mac - Hands down the best screenshot app I've ever used. My favorite feature is the ability to make any screenshot "social media-friendly" in one click (adds a gradient background and crops perfectly).
  • Todoist - The best tool for quick capture I've come across. An essential part of my CORE Workflow.
  • Notion - I use Notion to organize my entire life and business. My Notion Command Center runs everything from project tracking to content planning.

Mac Apps

  • Alfred - If I had to pick one app from this entire list, this would be it. The free version is more than enough for 99% of people, but I upgraded for the Snippets (text expander) feature. Check out my Alfred tutorial to learn more.
  • Rectangle - Free window snapping for Mac. Simple, reliable, does exactly what you need.
  • MonitorControl - Can't believe this is free. If you have an external monitor, this is a must-use.
  • AppCleaner - Best uninstaller app there is. Drag and drop, done.
  • Maccy - Free and open-source clipboard manager.

Self-Improvement

  • Readwise - I take notes while reading non-fiction books but I often get lazy and never review those notes. Readwise sends me 5 highlights via email each day and I find myself actually applying resurfaced content in my daily life (i.e. sounding like a douche by quoting books I've read).

To be clear, I don't think Readwise is a good replacement for actually taking comprehensive notes and reviewing them consistently, but something is better than nothing. You can watch me talk about it here.

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