694: Removing friction

For a while now, I've been intentionally reducing the number of apps and services in my daily work flow.

This occasionally comes at the cost of features that I might like, but increases clarity, calmness and overall productivity.

Here's a quote that sums up this idea:

The more complex a machine or procedure or set-up becomes, the less directly it applies its power. Simple forces applied intelligently should carry the day. This is no snub of wile or cleverness or inventiveness, only a caution against dissipating your efforts in the bother and friction of complication. - Jan Adkins, Moving Heavy Things.

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Show notes at: https://StoriesMeanBusiness.com/podcast/694-Removing-friction

See also:

https://storiesmeanbusiness.com/594-good-friction/

https://storiesmeanbusiness.com/strategic-use-of-the-f-word/