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Tools That Actually Stick

Choosing software is less about features and more about habits.

  • tooling
  • habits

5 min read

Every few months there's a new app promising to fix the chaos. The hard part isn't the tool—it's designing a workflow that survives real life.

My filter lately: does this tool make today's job easier without creating a maintenance bill for future me?

The keepers are boring: plain-text notes, transparent backlogs, and automations that fail loudly when they need attention.