Kourosh Dini, a psychiatrist and author, blends technology with well-being. He discusses how Apple tools like DEVONthink and OmniFocus enhance both productivity and emotional health. The conversation dives into managing personal workspaces, the long-term value of iPads, and effective organization strategies. Dini also touches on his 'Waves of Focus' program for ADHD, advocating for mindful decision-making. Lastly, they explore the joy of music and board games as vital outlets for creativity.
Using BusyCal for calendar management and OmniFocus for task management provides a comprehensive system for organizing visits and tasks.
OmniFocus incorporates automation and sorting features to make email more manageable and friendly, helping individuals develop agency in their productivity.
The Waves of Focus project emphasizes the importance of building a relationship between past, present, and future self to foster productivity and personal growth.
Deep dives
Using BusyCal for Calendar Management
Khurash uses BusyCal for his calendar management, specifically for its two-week view and versatility in adding detailed information to events.
Utilizing OmniFocus for Task Management
Khurash relies on OmniFocus as his task management tool, employing a navigation system within the app to orchestrate his visits and tasks.
Combining Analog and Digital Tools for Project Mapping
Khurash creates project maps using both OmniFocus and a Levenger notebook with a grid-based system. This combination allows him to have redundancy and an analog feel while tracking his visits and progress.
Streamlining Email with Spark
Khurash uses Spark as his email client, taking advantage of its features such as categorization and the ability to send emails directly to OmniFocus for task management. He clears unread emails by marking them as read.
Podcast Episode: OmniFocus and Clearing Paths for Agency
The podcast episode discusses the benefits of using OmniFocus as a productivity tool and its role in helping individuals develop agency. It highlights how OmniFocus incorporates tools, automation, and sorting features to make email more manageable and friendly. The episode also explores the Waves of Focus project, which focuses on clearing paths for the development of agency and aims to help individuals who struggle with managing their wandering mind. The project emphasizes the importance of building a relationship between past, present, and future self to foster productivity and personal growth.
Board Games and Music Recommendations
In addition to productivity discussions, the episode also covers board game and music recommendations. The guest shares two board games: Ann's End, a cooperative game where players defend the planet against invading monsters, and The Deal of Merchants, a puzzle game where players compete to build the best merchant stall. For music enthusiasts, the podcast suggests three albums to check out: Rooms by Ensemblu Devor, Accurate by Exploding Plastics, and Dark Side of the Moon Redux by Roger Waters. The guest also talks about the role of music in their life, its stimulatory effects, and how it influences their work and creativity.
Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more.
