Analog Power: Reclaim Creativity and Clarity from AI Overwhelm
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload" by Dr. Daniel Levitin - This book discusses how writing things down helps free up mental energy, which is relevant to the episode's theme of offloading mental clutter.
Podcasts
- Mindful Productivity Podcast Episode 215: Cozy Conversation - This episode features a discussion about getting off social media and not using platforms like Threads.
- Mindful Productivity Podcast Episode 174: Weekly Pulse Point Check-in - This episode provides guidance on conducting weekly check-ins for planning and review.
Tools & Software
- Google Gemini - An AI tool used by the host to process podcast transcripts and assist with blog post writing, helping maintain their voice and tone.
- ChatGPT - An AI tool mentioned as a general-purpose AI for generating content and ideas, often used by businesses.
- Google Tasks - A project management system the host uses for organizing tasks and projects after initial brainstorming.
- AppSumo - A marketplace mentioned for its abundance of AI-related software tools.
Websites & Online Resources
- sarahsteckler.com - The host's website where various planners, including the Daily Productivity and Brain Dump Book and The Mindful Productivity Guide, can be found.
- publishaplanner.com/guide - A guide created by the host with tips for creating an actionable and profitable planner, including information on publishing platforms and software tools.
Other Resources
- Daily Productivity and Brain Dump Book - An undated, two-page spread planner created by the host for daily brain dumps and productivity tasks.
- The Mindful Productivity Guide - An undated planner created by the host for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, as well as capturing bigger business goals and project planning.