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Tool Stack Inspiration — the People and Apps That Shaped My Path

Methodology trumps technology, every time

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After years experimenting with different tools and methods, and switching far too often between them than was good for me, I’ve finally come up with a tool stack that meets my needs.

Many people have inspired me along the way. Even though I don’t use their exact methods (or apps), seeing their passion and learning what works for them has helped me to find my feet at long last.

What’s a tool stack?

Your tool stack is the collection of resources you use to organise your life, solve problems, and create things.

Aside from any vocation-specific tools, your tool stack will include places and ways to -

• manage events (a calendar)
• store information (notebook or notes app)
• track tasks (todo list, task manager)
• share things with other people (messaging apps)

It can be fun to learn about the tools used by people who do cool things, and maybe even try them on for size.