Cool Tools 387: David Buxton
Oct 21, 2023
David Buxton, a tech founder based in London, discusses interesting tools on this podcast. Topics include a personal information manager called Workflowy, the benefits of a calendar-less to-do list, a convenient and structured web app, the Turn GSD e-bike model, Langchain Python library for generative AI, the benefits of a line-a-day diary, and the future of AI assistants in HR.
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Using Workflowy's Inbox
- Add tasks to Workflowy's inbox immediately.
- Process and categorize them later, turning vague ideas into actionable steps.
Actionable Tasks in Workflowy
- Convert vague notes into actionable tasks in Workflowy.
- Instead of "Great book", write "Buy book from Amazon" for clarity.
Workflowy's Value
- David happily pays for Workflowy despite being frugal with app subscriptions.
- He considers the happiness derived from renewing a subscription a good measure of its value.
