The Ultimate Productivity Tool Just Came Out
And in less than 5 minutes, you’ll know how to use it
Homo sapiens has never been that productive.
With computers, the internet, and AI, one person can now do in a day what a team of 10 used to do in a week. An infinite library, countless software, and endless online tools. Everything is faster than ever.
In one evening, you can do what a travel agency would take days to handle. You can find things to do. Book flights, accommodations, and train tickets. All while chatting with friends on the other side of the country through Discord, making sure everyone’s on the same page.
This explosion of opportunities is both the best and worst thing to happen to us. Yes, we’re freer than ever before, but the complexity of it all makes it harder to stay current and competitive.
There’s always something new. New stunning updates. Smarter scams. More efficient tools. Appealing trend. Today, change happens in days, while 50 years ago, it took years.
Whatever you want to do, there’s something out there on the internet that can make your life easier. And that’s where the real problem lies.
Being productive has become a job in itself. Now, many aren’t productive to achieve something — they’re productive just for the sake of being productive. As for those who genuinely want to work smarter, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the endless stream of content. All from professional productivity gurus.
I’ve been there. I needed the best text editor, the best spell checker, and the best note-taking system.
I used to dive into books, videos, and podcasts about productivity. Then it hit me. It’s all just another distraction, no better than stuff I used to call unproductive, like video games or binge-watching TV.
All the people you admire for their achievements? They’re not the most efficient at their craft, they’re the most consistent. Sure, they refine their methods and improve their systems, but only after they’ve gotten their hands dirty.
The difference is they work on their craft first and use the remaining time to think about small improvements. They don’t waste time obsessing over what’s most efficient.
They focus on what’s a little more efficient AND what they can sustain in the long run.
- Einstein used a simple notebook to develop his theories.
- Spielberg prioritized storytelling over advanced cinematic techniques.
- Bob Dylan worked on music with his acoustic guitar.
And there are many more examples.
How many links in the chain are you relying on to get the job done? Have you ever thought about what would happen in an internet crisis? A country collapsing? A blackout in your town?
Would those stop you from doing what you do? Or could you still make it happen anyway?
Tools that have been used for years have stood the test of time. They’ve lasted for decades and will likely last for decades more.
Fancy systems look great on paper. They shine in those LinkedIn convos, making it seem like you’re actually getting stuff done. But honestly, they just hide a crazy obsession with the new religion of “productivism.”
The real question is: What have you done?
Stop focusing on the tools.
Get straight to the point. Focus on what’s actionable now.
Do what’s been easy for you and others to do for the last 10 years. And keep doing it for the next 10 years with minor changes.
Simple is better.
