Organizing While Neurodivergent: There’s an App for That
Jun 6, 2024
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Parker Klein and Joe Steilberg, co-founders of Twos app, share how writing things down and using technology can benefit neurodivergent individuals. They discuss integrating incentives and gamification for organization, the social aspect of their app, and the importance of clarity and peace of mind.
Writing things down can improve organization and memory for neurodivergent individuals.
Incentives and gamification in apps can motivate users to stay organized and form good habits.
Deep dives
Developing 2s App for Neurodivergent Individuals
Joe Steelberg and Parker Klein, co-founders of the 2s app, discuss the importance of finding tools to manage daily tasks for neurodivergent individuals. They highlight how technology can facilitate note-taking for ADHDers and share strategies to enhance efficiency without compromising self-worth. Their app aims to provide a platform where users can write things down privately and then share them, combining aspects of both social and private interactions.
Navigating ADHD and the Power of Writing Things Down
Joe Steelberg, sharing his journey as an individual with ADHD, emphasizes the significance of writing things down as a non-prescription way to calm the mind and organize thoughts effectively. Despite traditional challenges faced due to ADHD, he found solace in creating an app that mirrors the cognitive process of capturing thoughts efficiently, marking a significant shift in managing ADHD-related difficulties.
Innovative Features and Gamification in 2s App
The 2s app integrates inventive features such as confetti and sound triggers to facilitate user engagement and motivation. By gamifying the user experience through rewarding tasks with coins and incorporating pleasant auditory cues, the app encourages individuals to write things down and experience the intrinsic satisfaction of accomplishing tasks efficiently.
Encouraging Organization Through Writing Things Down
Parker Klein and Joe Steelberg underscore the transformative impact of writing things down as a key organizational tool. They emphasize the simplicity and effectiveness of listing goals, thoughts, and tasks, providing clarity and peace of mind amidst daily challenges. The duo advocates for recognizing the art of writing things down as an essential practice for personal growth and cognitive well-being.
On this episode, we talk about tech ideas that help neurodivergent people. Parker Klein and Joe Steilberg, the co-founders of the notes and organization app Twos, join Emily Kircher-Morris to discuss the benefits of writing things down and how technology can help people stay organized. They share their personal experiences with ADHD, and how their app is helping neurodivergent people take control of their lives. They also talk about the integration of incentives and gamification in their app to motivate users to stay organized. The conversation explores the social component of Twos, and the importance of clarity and peace of mind that comes from staying organized.
Takeaways
Writing things down can improve organization and help with memory
Technology can provide tools and features to make writing things down more efficient and enjoyable
Incentives and gamification can motivate users to stay organized and form good habits
Sharing thoughts and goals with others can provide a sense of community and support
Listing out tasks and goals can bring clarity and peace of mind
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Parker Klein and Joe Steilberg are the co-founders of Twos - an app developed to help people stay organized with to-do lists, reminders, events and more. Parker used to work at Google and left his job to pursue Twos full-time. Joe is a natural-born salesman with ADHD. They are both on a mission to help people write things down and stay organized.