Stationery Adjacent Episode 214 - Christmas chaos
Dec 17, 2025
Christmas chaos takes center stage as the hosts discuss logistics disruptions affecting holiday deliveries. They dive into humorous spam folder surprises and reflect on productivity tools like time trackers and task managers. A lively debate about privacy-conscious alternatives to mainstream tech unfolds, leading to discussions on calendars and Apple-centric workflows. The hosts also share festive music playlists, personal holiday plans, and their thoughts on meaningful gift-giving versus material presents. Tune in for festive insights and quirky recommendations!
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Storms Break Supply Chains
- Justin describes an atmospheric river that cut off Vancouver and disrupted logistics, warning his Christmas Amazon might be delayed.
- He recalls the last event took weeks to restore trucking and months for cars, showing real supply-chain impact.
Don't Obsess Over Time Tracking
- Stu advises against obsessive time-tracking for most people and calls it "productivity masturbation."
- He recommends using a simple notebook and planning instead of complex tracking apps for everyday work.
Apps Mirror Notebook Planning
- Modern day-planning apps merge calendars and tasks to push intentional time-blocking with AI.
- Stu notes these apps replicate notebook planning while adding archival and visual benefits, but may force workflow changes.