The Claude skill I built for myself is the only productivity hack that stuck
The author reflects on their struggles with various productivity apps that ultimately failed to meet their needs. After numerous attempts, they discovered that a skill they built for Claude was the only solution that truly worked for them. This experience highlighted the importance of having a tool that integrates seamlessly with their existing workflow.
- ▪The author has tried multiple productivity apps, including Notion and Todoist, but found them ineffective.
- ▪Each app required significant setup time, which often outweighed the benefits they provided.
- ▪The author created a skill for Claude that ultimately became the only productivity hack that worked for them.
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