Daniel Hanks
Here is a list of key tools that will help any modern builder to create, optimize their workflow, manage tasks, and maintain health and well-being in the new digital age. If you have any questions or suggestions, I'd love to hear from you! You can email me here.
Tasks & Logistics, Tracking, Planning, Administrative:
Project and Task Management: ClickUp, Jira
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Confluence, GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Calendar and Scheduling: Notion Calendar (Previously Cron Calendar)
Communication and Collaboration: Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage (I prefer telegram, but many use other tools, you must be fluid across all of them) For work / Teams / Customers: Email, Slack, Loom, Intercom
Email Management: Superhuman, Beehiiv (Newsletter)
Finance and Banking: Monarch, Mercury, Ally
Development, Digital Landscape, Infrastructure:
Coding and Development Environments: VS Code, Nest.js / Node.js, MERN Stack, Next.js / Vue
Database and Cloud Services: MongoDB, AWS, Digital Ocean
Web Hosting & Integrations: Framer, Tally, Intercom, Google Analytics, GSC, Zapier.
Performance Monitoring: Sentry
Code Repository Management: GitHub / BitBucket
Design, Notes, Writing, Prototyping:
Digital and Physical Note-Taking: Journal/Notebook(s), Whiteboard
Interface Design and Prototyping: Figma
Writing and Publishing: Reedsy
Hardware / Personal:
Ergonomic Furniture: Swivel Chair, Electric Desk
Wellness and Comfort: Yoga Ball, Yoga Mat (Manduka Pro), Travel Yoga Mat (for airports and hotels), Massage Gun (Theragun)
Visual and Planning Tools: Whiteboard, Sketchbook
Computing: Large MacBook Pro, Apple Studio Display (Nano Screen), iPad (for drawing and streaming)
Communication: Phone case with integrated slots for cards and cash, EMF protection
Visual Health: Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Environmental Health: EMF-limiting Faraday Cage for WiFi router (potential speed impacts but worth it imo)
This list is a stepping stone to mastering your domain, enhancing productivity, and ensuring your well-being amidst the digital hustle. Remember, the journey of innovation and efficiency is ongoing. Continuously explore and adapt new tools as you carve your path in the digital landscape.
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