In this episode, Grey and Myke discuss Myke's school experience, review time tracking data, settle a wager, and talk about the new Tinder-like feature in Slack. They also explore the importance of small improvements, the significance of email lists for internet businesses, and their experience in a product design course. Other topics include disconnecting from technology, identity and business growth, the new 'catch up' feature in Slack, and the stresses of self-employment.

The podcast discusses the concept of setting yearly themes instead of resolutions, reflecting on work, AI, and the changing landscape, the phenomenon of the 'missing middle' in content creation on YouTube, the benefits of yearly themes in personal and professional growth, the struggles and successes of observing the concept of the 'year of the weekend', the benefits of using a buckwheat pillow for comfortable sleep, their yearly theme for 2024 focusing on seeking help from others and letting go of control, and plans for the future including pursuing film studies and using the Theme System Journal to track progress.

Grey and Myke discuss the creation of a video series on rock, paper, scissors, including challenges faced, emotional vulnerability in writing, and the impact of the project. They also cover creating interactive elements, personalized fitness plans with Fitbod, the frustrations of video length and restrictions, and managing expenses with Rocket Money.

The hosts discuss their essential apps, including Timery, Carrot Weather, and Tripsy. They explore home screen setups for focus modes and customizing watch faces. They talk about fitness apps like Fitbod and the challenges of unit conversions. They discuss their frustrations with OmniFocus and their positive experiences with Time-ery and Timelines. They explore communication apps like Spark and discuss Notion as a productivity app. They express their opinions on Slack and the future of AI in apps. They also mention game recommendations and new apps like Raycast and Gemini.

Podcast covers topics such as new iPhones and Apple Watches, browser tabs, 'The Fear', LED strips, workload comparison, Stack September sale, struggles with deadlines, phone sizes and camera features, phone colors, tab groups in Mac OS, using Microsoft Edge and preferences for Bing, tab management and future projects, Stacked September fear and uncertainty, facing fears and practicing gratitude

Grey reflects on his recent work trip and the benefits of uninterrupted work time. They share their unusual hotel stay and creative explanation. The hosts discuss the annual fundraiser for childhood cancer and St. Jude's commitment to research and care. They analyze the impracticality of using a spreadsheet and the importance of analyzing sales data. The chapter includes a book review and an ad for FitBOD. They explore moving to Substack and using Memberful for membership systems. They also discuss their experience with MailChimp and considering Substack as an alternative.

Topics include frustrations with hotel air conditioning, experiences with iOS 17 beta and mood tracking, debating the value of indifference, phone charging habits and the upcoming live show in London. They also discuss managing workload and finding balance, reducing stress, and navigating unknown challenges.

Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Just $5 a month. Including our RPG Specials! Submit Feedback Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM visionOS - Apple Developer Spotlight on: Developing for visionOS - Discover - Apple Developer Devin: "Timer support underway [for Crouton]" - Mastodon WWDC 2023 | Apple - YouTube Joe Hribar's Experiments With Interactive Timery Widgets - Mastodon Cortex #94: State of the Apps 2020 - Relay FM 7 Ways to Maximize Misery 😞 - CGP Grey - YouTube Peak: Fitness Widgets on the App Store Sticker Drop – Create a sticker from any image Get Moretex – including the RPG Special Sign in to your Relay FM Membership Account to get the 'Crossover' Feed

Myke got to try out the Apple Vision Pro – in an exclusive hands-on experience at Apple Park. On this episode, he recounts his entire experience to Grey and talks about what it could mean for the future of computing. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Just $5 a month. Submit Feedback Apple Vision Pro - Apple Cortex #140: Cortex: In the Metaverse - Relay FM Myke Hurley on Instagram: "15 years of work" PlayStation VR2

Grey gets a promotion, and is trying to tame chaos. Myke gets some important news during the recording. They also cannot resist more discussion on backpacks, as well as answering some Ask Cortex questions on 'why you should always have tasks left over at the end of the day', and 'why they do not want to build an app'. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Moretex – More Cortex, with no ads. Just $5 a month. Submit Feedback Cortex #130: The Crushing Unfairness - Relay FM Upgrade #410: Apple Park Vibe Check - Relay FM Connected #401: Mouth Bells - Relay FM Venture Ready Pack | Bellroy Transit Workpack | Bellroy Daylight Backpack, Packable Daypack, 17L – Tom Bihn Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand Understanding Variation: The Key to Managing Chaos: Donald J. Wheeler – Amazon Myke's Scotland Photos – Including the Rainbow | Instagram Time Management for Teachers - YouTube Scry - MTG Wiki Apple Plans iPhone Journaling App in Expansion of Health Initiatives - WSJ WSJ: Apple to Release iPhone Journaling App for Logging Daily Activities - MacRumors The Theme System Journal – Cortex Brand This Journal Keeps Me Productive (& Maybe You Too) - CGP Grey - YouTube