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Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA

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Sep 1, 2025
Returning from their breaks, the hosts delve into the significance of downtime for creativity. They share their summer projects, highlighting Federico's transition to Notion for enhanced productivity and John’s tech upgrades with IKEA organization tools. The conversation explores how AI integration can boost workflow, particularly in writing and project management. They also touch on the balance between automation and human insight in navigating online deals, blending tech upgrades with insightful tips to elevate productivity.
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INSIGHT

AI-First Workflow Preference

  • Federico realized note-taking and writing are different activities that often complement each other.
  • He now prefers apps with AI integrations that act as command palettes for his workflows.
ADVICE

Export Notion As Publishable Markdown

  • Export Markdown from Notion via the API before publishing to keep editorial control.
  • Use scripts or Drafts as a destination to convert Notion pages into clean Markdown for publishing.
INSIGHT

Databases As Linked Research Hubs

  • Notion databases let Federico treat research, chapters, and notes as interconnected blocks with relation properties.
  • That structure surfaces relevant research when writing and simplifies referencing across chapters.
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