Best Laid Plans

Analog Is Trending! EP 287

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Jan 26, 2026
A lively dive into the current analog comeback and why paper tools are regaining attention. Practical hybrid approaches for combining digital calendars with a daily notebook are explored. Stations and stationery shops are celebrating renewed interest in tangible planning. Creative hacks for seeing months at a glance and why handwriting feels more satisfying round out the conversation.
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INSIGHT

Weigh Technology With Intention

  • Sarah Hart-Unger argues tech brings benefits but often removes something valuable from experience.
  • She recommends choosing analog intentionally rather than rejecting digital wholesale.
ANECDOTE

Keeping A Paper Planner As Source Of Truth

  • Sarah shares that she uses a paper planner and keeps her main calendar in analog form.
  • She enjoys writing in her Hobonichi and the tactile pleasure of crossing things out.
ANECDOTE

Choosing Paper Books For Deeper Reading

  • Sarah prefers reading paper books, often from the library, because they're less distracting.
  • She feels paper lets her get more immersed than a screen-based reading device.
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