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3 Apps I Use Every Day to Save 2 Hours of Work:
• Raycast
• Shortcuts
• Fantastical
See how 👇
• Raycast
• Shortcuts
• Fantastical
See how 👇
May 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
3 Apps I Use Every Day to Save 2 Hours of Work:
• Raycast
• Shortcuts
• Fantastical
See how 👇
• Raycast
• Shortcuts
• Fantastical
See how 👇
In @Raycast, I created an AI chat preset to help with making YouTube chapters, it works pretty good.
I feed the SRT file from Final Cut Pro and use this prompt:
I feed the SRT file from Final Cut Pro and use this prompt:
May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In @Raycast, I created an AI chat preset to help with making YouTube chapters, it works pretty good.
I feed the SRT file from Final Cut Pro and use this prompt:
I feed the SRT file from Final Cut Pro and use this prompt:
I'm convinced the future of AI is at least as big as promised.
I also don't think that AI is truly replacing humans in the near term.
The technology is truly amazing, but what we will actually do with it and how it will change the world has yet to be determined.
I also don't think that AI is truly replacing humans in the near term.
The technology is truly amazing, but what we will actually do with it and how it will change the world has yet to be determined.
May 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm convinced the future of AI is at least as big as promised.
I also don't think that AI is truly replacing humans in the near term.
The technology is truly amazing, but what we will actually do with it and how it will change the world has yet to be determined.
I also don't think that AI is truly replacing humans in the near term.
The technology is truly amazing, but what we will actually do with it and how it will change the world has yet to be determined.
Back to the regular Saturday morning upload this week and it feels so good!
May 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Back to the regular Saturday morning upload this week and it feels so good!
Ever walk into an Apple Store for one thing and get tempted by something much pricier?
You might be climbing Apple's "Pricing Ladder."
Let's break down this subtle upsell tactic.
You might be climbing Apple's "Pricing Ladder."
Let's break down this subtle upsell tactic.
May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Ever walk into an Apple Store for one thing and get tempted by something much pricier?
You might be climbing Apple's "Pricing Ladder."
Let's break down this subtle upsell tactic.
You might be climbing Apple's "Pricing Ladder."
Let's break down this subtle upsell tactic.
What was I thinking? Davinci Resolve?! Who even am I?
May 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
What was I thinking? Davinci Resolve?! Who even am I?
YouTube is a marathon, not a sprint.
Can you go viral and get monetized quickly? Yes
Is that sustainable? I have no idea because I haven't done it.
Here is my reality for YouTube:
Can you go viral and get monetized quickly? Yes
Is that sustainable? I have no idea because I haven't done it.
Here is my reality for YouTube:
May 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
YouTube is a marathon, not a sprint.
Can you go viral and get monetized quickly? Yes
Is that sustainable? I have no idea because I haven't done it.
Here is my reality for YouTube:
Can you go viral and get monetized quickly? Yes
Is that sustainable? I have no idea because I haven't done it.
Here is my reality for YouTube:
When I browse Substack these days it just feels like a giant scam.
People shouting "Engage with me and I'll follow you!", "Do this to get more subscribers!", "If you are new to Substack engage with this post!"
I find it exhausting and hard to find anything worth reading in the notes feature.
People shouting "Engage with me and I'll follow you!", "Do this to get more subscribers!", "If you are new to Substack engage with this post!"
I find it exhausting and hard to find anything worth reading in the notes feature.
May 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
When I browse Substack these days it just feels like a giant scam.
People shouting "Engage with me and I'll follow you!", "Do this to get more subscribers!", "If you are new to Substack engage with this post!"
I find it exhausting and hard to find anything worth reading in the notes feature.
People shouting "Engage with me and I'll follow you!", "Do this to get more subscribers!", "If you are new to Substack engage with this post!"
I find it exhausting and hard to find anything worth reading in the notes feature.
I am far more bothered by people using dynamic mics far away from their faces than I am people holding wireless mics in their hands.
Both of these things are pointless to be bothered by.
Both of these things are pointless to be bothered by.
April 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I am far more bothered by people using dynamic mics far away from their faces than I am people holding wireless mics in their hands.
Both of these things are pointless to be bothered by.
Both of these things are pointless to be bothered by.
If anyone wants to help fund my Notes app addiction:
apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...
Craft is giving away 10 lifetime subscriptions, this gets me entered to win!
apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...
Craft is giving away 10 lifetime subscriptions, this gets me entered to win!
Craft: Write docs, AI editing
Unleash your creativity and take control of your plans with Craft, a powerful app that transforms how you write, organize, and get things done. Create stunning documents, manage tasks, build dynamic collections, and structure your ideas your way — whether it’s personal journals, work projects, or da…
apps.apple.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If anyone wants to help fund my Notes app addiction:
apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...
Craft is giving away 10 lifetime subscriptions, this gets me entered to win!
apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...
Craft is giving away 10 lifetime subscriptions, this gets me entered to win!
Nobody's perfect, I'm just a guy trying to be content with 4 different notes apps and resisting not to download a 5th.
April 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Nobody's perfect, I'm just a guy trying to be content with 4 different notes apps and resisting not to download a 5th.
Is your complex productivity system actually making you less productive? 🤔
I argue for "Boring Productivity" (think Apple Notes/Reminders) over feature-packed apps in the latest For Perspective podcast.
Listen below:
I argue for "Boring Productivity" (think Apple Notes/Reminders) over feature-packed apps in the latest For Perspective podcast.
Listen below:
April 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Is your complex productivity system actually making you less productive? 🤔
I argue for "Boring Productivity" (think Apple Notes/Reminders) over feature-packed apps in the latest For Perspective podcast.
Listen below:
I argue for "Boring Productivity" (think Apple Notes/Reminders) over feature-packed apps in the latest For Perspective podcast.
Listen below:
No idea if this actually helps, but it makes me feel good.
April 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
No idea if this actually helps, but it makes me feel good.
"Thanks for the engagement, it really helps my channel!"
Is this the best response you can give internet trolls? 😂
My YouTube comments section is once again filled with unhinged people.
Is this the best response you can give internet trolls? 😂
My YouTube comments section is once again filled with unhinged people.
April 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Thanks for the engagement, it really helps my channel!"
Is this the best response you can give internet trolls? 😂
My YouTube comments section is once again filled with unhinged people.
Is this the best response you can give internet trolls? 😂
My YouTube comments section is once again filled with unhinged people.
I’m convinced if you get the YouTube weekly recap question wrong it negatively impacts your channel.
April 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I’m convinced if you get the YouTube weekly recap question wrong it negatively impacts your channel.
1/ Notes App Confession: I've tried them all, and I keep crawling back to Apple Notes
April 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
1/ Notes App Confession: I've tried them all, and I keep crawling back to Apple Notes
I spent an entire weekend building my "perfect" Notion setup only to abandon it days later.
The best productivity system? The one you'll actually use.
For me: Apple Notes + Reminders.
Simple tools. Consistent results.
The best productivity system? The one you'll actually use.
For me: Apple Notes + Reminders.
Simple tools. Consistent results.
April 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I spent an entire weekend building my "perfect" Notion setup only to abandon it days later.
The best productivity system? The one you'll actually use.
For me: Apple Notes + Reminders.
Simple tools. Consistent results.
The best productivity system? The one you'll actually use.
For me: Apple Notes + Reminders.
Simple tools. Consistent results.
So Claude can access my Google calendar, Gmail and Drive to help inform prompts now?
Ultimately I assume Gemini will do this as well, if it isn’t already and I just don’t know it.
Man AI is still moving crazy fast.
Ultimately I assume Gemini will do this as well, if it isn’t already and I just don’t know it.
Man AI is still moving crazy fast.
April 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So Claude can access my Google calendar, Gmail and Drive to help inform prompts now?
Ultimately I assume Gemini will do this as well, if it isn’t already and I just don’t know it.
Man AI is still moving crazy fast.
Ultimately I assume Gemini will do this as well, if it isn’t already and I just don’t know it.
Man AI is still moving crazy fast.
1/ My notes app journey spans 6 years and 6 different apps. Here's my honest ranking of each one and what I've learned about productivity tools:
April 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
1/ My notes app journey spans 6 years and 6 different apps. Here's my honest ranking of each one and what I've learned about productivity tools:
idk gemini 2.5 Deep Research might be the current best!
April 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
idk gemini 2.5 Deep Research might be the current best!
Alright the motionVFX subscription has been out awhile now. any long term Design/Cine Studio subscribers think it is wort it?
April 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Alright the motionVFX subscription has been out awhile now. any long term Design/Cine Studio subscribers think it is wort it?
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When was the last time Apple innovated?
Haters will say Apple hasn’t had an original idea since Steve Jobs left, but Tim Cook has turned Apple into a 3 trillion dollar company.
Haters will say Apple hasn’t had an original idea since Steve Jobs left, but Tim Cook has turned Apple into a 3 trillion dollar company.
April 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
When was the last time Apple innovated?
Haters will say Apple hasn’t had an original idea since Steve Jobs left, but Tim Cook has turned Apple into a 3 trillion dollar company.
Haters will say Apple hasn’t had an original idea since Steve Jobs left, but Tim Cook has turned Apple into a 3 trillion dollar company.
Alright, I downloaded Davinci Resolve 20. No I'm not quitting Final Cut Pro, but I do think Davinci might become my main editor for short form.
This full right hand side viewer for vertical actaully makes me want to make and edit some vertical things.
This full right hand side viewer for vertical actaully makes me want to make and edit some vertical things.
April 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Alright, I downloaded Davinci Resolve 20. No I'm not quitting Final Cut Pro, but I do think Davinci might become my main editor for short form.
This full right hand side viewer for vertical actaully makes me want to make and edit some vertical things.
This full right hand side viewer for vertical actaully makes me want to make and edit some vertical things.
Just dropped Issue #14 of my newsletter!
This week I'm diving into the 3 AI strategies I've been using to work smarter:
• SEARCH: How I research video topics deeper than Google allows
• LEARN: Using AI to process complex data and concepts
• CREATE: My system for leveraging AI as a "creative team"
This week I'm diving into the 3 AI strategies I've been using to work smarter:
• SEARCH: How I research video topics deeper than Google allows
• LEARN: Using AI to process complex data and concepts
• CREATE: My system for leveraging AI as a "creative team"
April 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Just dropped Issue #14 of my newsletter!
This week I'm diving into the 3 AI strategies I've been using to work smarter:
• SEARCH: How I research video topics deeper than Google allows
• LEARN: Using AI to process complex data and concepts
• CREATE: My system for leveraging AI as a "creative team"
This week I'm diving into the 3 AI strategies I've been using to work smarter:
• SEARCH: How I research video topics deeper than Google allows
• LEARN: Using AI to process complex data and concepts
• CREATE: My system for leveraging AI as a "creative team"