Federico Viticci, a productivity wizard known for his insights on note-taking apps, and John Voorhees, a specialist in task management tools, dive into their favorite productivity apps. They discuss Obsidian's innovative organization techniques, emphasizing the power of tagging over traditional methods. Federico explains how Apple's Notes and Reminders can simplify task management, while John shares his love for RSS readers like Reeder 5 and NetNewsWire. Their conversation reveals unique strategies that take productivity to the next level.
The hosts discuss their contrasting note-taking strategies, highlighting Obsidian's organizational capabilities versus Apple Notes' quick data collection features.
In exploring task management, they note one host's transition to Apple Reminders for efficient hashtag organization while the other values Things for its quick capture functionality.
Deep dives
Anticipating New Projects
The hosts share insights about upcoming projects, hinting at significant changes in their approach to annual reviews. One of the hosts has crafted a unique review strategy that will surprise many, emphasizing it remains a closely guarded secret among a select few. They express excitement about introducing new formats and initiatives alongside traditional reviews, such as covering the updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS all in one week. The discussion underscores their commitment to innovation while maintaining quality content and engaging their audience.
Note-Taking Approaches
The hosts contrast their methods for note-taking, highlighting the versatility of Obsidian for one, who uses it to manage multiple projects and track responsibilities. This individual employs a weekly note template and various organizational strategies, including tagging and link management, to enhance productivity. Conversely, the other host prefers Apple Notes, utilizing its quick note feature for swift data collection and organizing information through tags rather than traditional folder structures. Both approaches emphasize the importance of easy access and organization in managing their diverse workload.
Task Management Systems
When discussing task management, one host reveals a shift from using Things to Apple Reminders, primarily due to the seamless integration of shortcuts and robust syncing capabilities with background support. This transition led to a realization that organizing reminders with hashtags is more efficient than maintaining multiple lists, which contributed to better task visibility and management. They have created a unique smart list to catch any dated tasks that lack tags, ensuring all reminders are organized and prioritized. The other host appreciates Things for its quick capture features and deep shortcuts integration but notes lingering frustrations regarding flexibility with repeats and attachments.
RSS Feed Management
The conversation touches on the hosts' preferences for RSS clients, with one favoring Reader for its speed and simplicity, allowing for efficient headline scanning. The integration with various read-later apps enables quick tool shifting to save articles for further reading. The other host highlights a preference for LIR, due to its native iOS design and excellent text parsing, facilitating a clutter-free reading experience. Both emphasize customizing their RSS feeds and reflect on the differing strategies and features that enhance their content consumption habits.