The Omni Show

How Khe Hy Uses OmniFocus

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Dec 1, 2025
Khe Hy, founder of LaTour AI Consultancy and former Wall Street director, emphasizes prioritizing aliveness over efficiency. He discusses how his focus shifted from checkboxes to designing a richer life after 35. Khe reveals his unique use of OmniFocus as a personal CRM, managing bills, networking, and health with its Review feature. He warns against productivity as escapism and highlights AI's role as an amplifying tool, all while stressing the importance of human connection in a tech-driven world.
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INSIGHT

Review Is The App's Superpower

  • OmniFocus's built-in review function is a core differentiator versus other to-do apps.
  • Regular review turns hidden, undated tasks into visible, actionable items.
INSIGHT

Why Productivity Shifted From How To Why

  • Khe Hy says his early productivity obsession came from a fear of death and scarcity.
  • That motivation shifted after age 35 toward asking why he does things instead of just how.
ADVICE

Don't Let Tools Mask The Real Problem

  • Avoid using productivity as a form of escapism and check your motives before adding more tools.
  • If you're overwhelmed, ask whether tool-learning is masking an underlying issue like insecurity.
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