The Tools That Survived Five Years in My Stack
Five years in, these tools are still running. Not hyped. Not flashy. Just reliable.
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Tools & Resources
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on tools & resources.
The Automation Stack I'd Build From Scratch If I Lost Everything
Strip away every tool, every automation, every workflow. If I had to rebuild from nothing tomorrow, here's exactly what I'd set up first - and what I'd skip entirely.
Stop Collecting Tools. Start Wiring Systems.
Your Notion is gorgeous. Your Todoist is organized. Your calendar is color-coded. And none of them talk to each other. That's not a system - it's a museum.
Your AI Tech Stack Is Probably Bloated (And Costing You Money)
You don't need 15 AI subscriptions to run a one-person business. You need 3-4 that actually talk to each other. Here's how to cut the fat.
The Freelancer's Cheat Sheet for AI Tools That Actually Deliver
I've tested a lot of AI tools so you don't have to. Here are the ones that survived more than a week in my actual freelance workflow - and what they're genuinely good for.
Starter Pack: Automating Your Life Without Becoming a Robot
You don't need to be a programmer to automate the annoying parts of your day. Here's a low-pressure guide to personal automation that won't turn you into a productivity cyborg.
How I Actually Use AI in My Daily Workflow (No Hype Edition)
Not a tools roundup. Not a hype piece. Just the honest, boring truth about where AI actually fits into my daily work - and where it doesn't.
Tools I Wish Existed (But Don't Yet)
You've got software for everything except the problems that actually matter. Here are eight tools the internet is criminally missing.
The Apps That Survived My Annual Purge
Every year I delete ruthlessly. Here's what made the cut - the nine apps that actually earned their place on my phone and laptop.
Markdown Editors and Writing Tools That Spark Joy
Tired of bloated writing tools and apps that fight you instead of help you? Here are the markdown editors and writing apps that actually get out of the way and let you write.
Cheap Tools That Replaced Expensive Ones in My Workflow
The premium tools aren't always the best tools. These budget swaps saved me thousands and work better than what I used to pay for.
Starter Pack: Getting Into Podcasting (Without Spending a Fortune)
Start a podcast without gear that costs thousands. Here's the actual setup you need, plus hosting and distribution that won't drain your wallet.