that relate to productivity, we are inherently being productive with that time, when in fact, it's really just us having fun in our own r/productivity way. The mistake we make is assuming that because we're spending hours messing with software, systems, etc. I genuinely loved trying new tools, which is fine, but only if I thought of that time as casual time and not as real work. In reality, I - like many others, I'd wager - just enjoyed the process. "If only it had x feature," I'd tell myself. I tried Notion, Evernote, Trello, Todoist, Fantastical, Amazing Marvin etc., always searching for the perfect system. I know that this isn't an uncommon opinion on here, but I just want to stress just how important it is, because your post really resonated with my thoughts over the last several months. Watch my video essay on Why keep a notebook.
I use it as a task manager and managing life. Time spent on the paper notebook for me really feels like I did some deep intentional thinking. Related: I think you should try keeping a notebook.
If you want to write without the internet on a laptop, using Notion won't make sense (because of its lack of offline feature). But to intentionally decide which feature you really love, then base your decision on that. The argument I am trying to make here isn't to use any shitty app. That's why I always recommend downloading any note-taking app." Because the real benefit lies in the long term. Just pick up an app and use it for your deep work. "Rather than fighting about which tool is best. The Case for Digital Notes by Tiago Forte My recommendation is to instead pick one notes app, and invest in it for the long term. What really matters is your output: what are you creating or producing out of this knowledge to make a difference in your career, your business, or the world? It’s doubtful that any mere feature set will dramatically improve the results you’re getting. There is a cost to switching apps, and I think it’s much better to invest in a trusted solution than to spend energy migrating from one place to another.
It is tempting to view each new product as a silver bullet, trusting that a team of crack engineers and designers has somehow “solved” knowledge management once and for all. Every year new apps come out, launching with slick marketing campaigns and bold visions. There is a “shiny new thing” syndrome, especially common to people who love technology.
Keep a check on what you consume in your life. They exploit our "shiny new object" syndrome. Do It The Hard Way – Josh Kaufmanĭon't consume too much productivity advice from a productivity guru. That's the hidden downside of placing a high value on ideas like "efficiency": the wise-seeming impulse to avoid unnecessary investment often devolves into putting important things off in the hope that someone else will save you the effort.