# 12 Apps I Use Daily to Build Momentum in Life, Work and Everything InBetween! ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7tM8xzF-kNY/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=0s) - This video discusses the 12 tools used daily to create momentum in life, work, and everything in between [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=0s). - The goal is to build a sense of acceleration in life, rather than control it, by utilizing available tools [(00:00:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=14s). - The tools help build momentum, and some have been used for over a decade, while others are more recent discoveries [(00:00:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=27s). - The discussion will cover the liked and disliked aspects of each tool, as well as how they are used to build momentum in life [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=42s). - The tools are used on a daily basis to achieve the desired sense of momentum and acceleration [(00:00:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=25s). ## Section One - Life Apps / Tools [(00:00:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=50s) - The discussion begins with life apps, specifically focusing on life tools. [(00:00:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=50s) - Obsidian is the first life tool mentioned. [(00:00:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=55s) ## Obsidian [(00:00:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=58s) - Obsidian is a notetaking app that serves as a documentation tool for everything, offering simplicity and security, with the option to store notes locally or in the cloud, such as [[ICloud | iCloud]], allowing control over where notes are stored [(00:00:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=59s). - The app features a graph view, which can be animated, providing a unique visual representation of notes and their connections [(00:01:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=70s). - Obsidian also offers a canvas view, enabling users to create connections between notes, group them, and organize information in a flexible manner [(00:01:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=99s). - The app is not just a note-taking tool, but also a means of tracking progress, keeping a record of one's journey, and documenting discoveries along the way [(00:01:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=111s). - A potential downside of Obsidian is its learning curve, which may be intimidating for those who are not tech-savvy, but once overcome, the app can be very useful [(00:02:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=125s). - The app allows users to have control over their notes, avoiding proprietary systems, and enabling them to move and manage their notes as desired [(00:01:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=94s). ## Paprika [(00:02:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=152s) - [[Paprika]] is a cooking app used to document and store recipes in one place [(00:02:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=153s). - The app was found to be helpful in overcoming cooking intimidation by allowing users to pull together and organize their favorite recipes [(00:03:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=182s). - Paprika also features meal planning capabilities, enabling users to create a calendar view of their meals and generate a grocery list based on the recipes [(00:03:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=192s). - The grocery list can be created by adding all the necessary ingredients from the selected recipes for a given week [(00:03:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=202s). - The app has been found to be really useful, with the user and their wife having utilized it for almost 10 years [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=209s). ## YNAB [(00:03:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=212s) - [[YNAB]] stands for "You Need A Budget," a finance-related tool used for almost 10 years to manage stress related to bank account balances and unknown expenses [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=214s). - The tool connects to all bank accounts, allowing users to track their expenditure and set a budget for the beginning of the month [(00:04:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=246s). - YNAB's key feature is its adaptability, enabling users to move money between categories during the month to accommodate new purchases, making them think about the choices they make and the potential impact on future purchases [(00:04:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=252s). - This process helps users make conscious decisions about their spending, as moving money from one category to another means they might not be able to make a purchase in the original category [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=265s). - YNAB has been a helpful tool in turning a previously weak area of finance management into a strength by providing visibility into spending habits and allowing users to track expenses over time [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=294s). - Although YNAB has a cost, it is considered a valuable investment in managing finances effectively [(00:04:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=296s). ## Gentler Streak [(00:05:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=313s) - Gentler Streak is a fitness app that has been used for almost 12 months, and it is liked because it takes a different approach to maintaining fitness and increasing it over time, allowing for rest days and flexibility [(00:05:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=315s). - Unlike many fitness apps, Gentler Streak does not require maintaining a consistent goal every day, and instead, it focuses on overall progress and better health and fitness [(00:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=327s). - The app features an "activity path" that shows progress and allows users to stay within a certain band, indicating they are doing okay, as long as they are moving in the right direction [(00:06:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=369s). - This approach is preferred because it allows for aiming for better health and fitness without having to meet a strict goal every single day, which can be impossible with a busy life [(00:06:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=378s). - Gentler Streak comes with a cost, but it is considered worth it, and it also has good integration with the [[Apple Watch]] [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=396s). ## Section Two - In-between Apps / Tools [(00:06:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=404s) - Section Two covers 'In-between Apps / Tools', which refers to tools used between life and work. - The first 'In-between' tool mentioned is [[ChatGPT | Chat GPT]]. ## ChatGPT [(00:06:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=415s) - Many people find ChatGPT to be a very useful tool, and those who claim they don't use it either don't know how to use it effectively or are not telling the truth [(00:06:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=417s). - ChatGPT is not a replacement for actually doing the work, but it can be helpful in getting a start on something, refining an idea, or generating different ideas [(00:07:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=431s). - ChatGPT is considered a really useful tool for various tasks and can be beneficial in many ways [(00:07:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=443s). ## TickTick [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=446s) - TickTick is a task management app that is currently being used, despite having tried many other similar apps and not finding the perfect one yet [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=446s). - The app performs all the standard functions of a task management app and has a simple interface [(00:07:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=450s). - TickTick features natural language processing for creating tasks, which is a liked feature [(00:07:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=468s). - The app also has [[Apple Watch]] integration, allowing for quick task creation and getting things out of one's brain and into the app [(00:07:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=472s). - TickTick has integrations with other tools, such as Spark, an email tool, and possibly other task management apps [(00:08:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=487s). - The app's integrations and features make it a helpful tool for quickly creating tasks and managing them [(00:08:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=483s). - There is a willingness to try out new task management apps, and suggestions for other apps are welcome [(00:08:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=497s). ## Arc Browser [(00:08:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=518s) - [[Arc (web browser) | Arc Browser]] is a recommended tool that has significantly impacted the way the internet is used, with a unique feature of having the toolbar on the side instead of the top [(00:08:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=520s). - The browser's design change affects how the tool is utilized, making it an interesting experience [(00:09:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=541s). - Arc Browser offers the ability to have different "spaces," allowing users to have various tabs open in separate areas and logged into different accounts [(00:09:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=548s). - The browser keeps everything organized and clean, and it also integrates well with its mobile app [(00:09:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=557s). - The Arc browser feature in the mobile app is particularly useful, and the "pinch to summarize" feature is also noteworthy [(00:09:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=561s). - The "pinch to summarize" feature is a valuable tool for users who have experienced it [(00:09:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=567s). ## Spark [(00:09:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=576s) - Spark is an email app that helps manage emails in a more organized way, providing a buffer between the user and their emails, allowing for more control over how to engage with them [(00:09:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=587s). - The app's home screen is particularly useful, as it helps maintain a distance from emails and enables users to negotiate how they want to interact with their inbox [(00:09:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=595s). - Unlike some users who aim for an "inbox zero," this approach involves archiving or using search to find specific emails, but Spark's features have been more effective in managing emails [(00:10:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=606s). - Spark unifies all inboxes and categorizes emails into newsletters, notifications, and actual people, making it easier to focus on important emails [(00:10:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=622s). - This categorization feature is not unique to Spark, as Google's [[Gmail]] app also offers it, but Spark provides this functionality for all inboxes [(00:10:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=626s). - The app helps users avoid feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of emails and clutter, allowing them to prioritize important emails and address less important ones at their convenience [(00:10:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=640s). ## Section Three - Work Apps / Tools [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=652s) - There are four work apps in the work category [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=652s). ## Quick Review [(00:11:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=661s) - Obsidian, [[Paprika]], Wab, and Gentler Streak are apps used for life. [(00:11:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=662s) - [[ChatGPT | Chat GPT]], TickTick, [[Arc (web browser) | Arc Browser]], and Spark Email are apps used for work and everything in between. [(00:11:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=668s) ## Hostinger [(00:11:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=677s) - [[Hostinger]] is a tool used for creating a portfolio website, which is a cost-effective way to build a website quickly, offering an alternative to one-page websites or more expensive options like [[Squarespace]]. [(00:11:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=677s) - The website can be created using [[WordPress]] templates, but it can also be built from scratch, and it features responsive designs that work on both mobile and desktop devices. [(00:11:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=709s) - Hostinger has a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop design features, making it easy to use for visual design and creating pages. [(00:12:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=727s) - The tool allows users to run a blog, add case studies, and create pages, making it suitable for creating a portfolio or case study website, as well as for small businesses. [(00:12:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=734s) - Hostinger is an affordable option, making it a good choice for those in the market for creating a portfolio or case study website. [(00:12:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=743s) ## Screen Studio [(00:12:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=756s) - Screen Studio is a tool used to record screens, and it offers features that make the recordings more engaging, such as zooming in when clicking on things and moving around the screen as the cursor moves. [(00:12:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=757s) - The tool allows users to customize the size of the cursor and the zoom level, making it possible to create dynamic screen recordings. [(00:13:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=787s) - Screen Studio has been used in various contexts, including creating videos to share ideas with a team, such as product ideas, UI, or UX, and it helps to share details in an engaging way. [(00:13:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=803s) - The tool is considered great for creating engaging screen recordings, but its price has recently increased, making it less affordable for some users. [(00:12:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=762s) ## Huntr [(00:13:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=830s) - Huntr is a tool used for keeping track of job applications, utilizing a familiar format of a Kanban board where different statuses can be changed to move applications through various stages [(00:13:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=839s). - The tool has a [[Google Chrome | Chrome]] plugin that allows users to save job ads from websites like [[LinkedIn]] and add them to their Huntr board, then move them through the application process stages [(00:14:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=858s). - Users can add documents to their applications and customize their resumes with the help of AI, which adapts the resume to meet the job's keywords and requirements [(00:14:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=874s). - Huntr's AI also generates cover letters and suggests questions to ask during interviews, making it a useful tool for job applications [(00:14:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=891s). - Although Huntr is fairly expensive, it is seen as a worthwhile investment to make the job application process easier and more organized [(00:14:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=899s). - The tool helps users keep track of their job applications, including the stage of each application, interview dates, key contacts, and relevant documents [(00:15:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=925s). ## Workflow [(00:15:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=931s) - Workflow is a category of apps used for managing tasks and client interactions, particularly useful for creatives, small agencies, freelancers, and anyone in need of productivity management tools [(00:15:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=931s). - A specific app in this category has been found to be particularly useful, with a quick First Look video available for further information [(00:15:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=933s). - This app brings together simple productivity and task management visuals and interface with a client interface, allowing for feedback and granular comments from clients [(00:15:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=958s). - The app supports various media types, including video, photography, websites, [[Figma]] designs, and more, which can be shared with clients to receive detailed feedback [(00:16:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=976s). - The app's ability to facilitate granular feedback on media itself makes it a helpful tool for creatives and those who work with clients [(00:16:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=987s). - The app is currently being explored and used daily to test its features and effectiveness [(00:16:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=997s). ## 12 apps / tools [(00:16:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1004s) - The tools mentioned are used daily to help build momentum in life, remove distractions, and accelerate forward [(00:16:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1006s). ## What do you think? [(00:16:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1019s) - Viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts on the tools discussed, specifically whether they have used them before or have alternative tools to recommend [(00:16:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1019s). - The invitation to share alternative tools is extended as there is ongoing interest in discovering new tools to explore [(00:17:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1025s). - Viewers are also asked to engage with the content by dropping a comment, liking the video, and subscribing to the channel if they found the information interesting [(00:17:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1031s). - The video concludes with an expression of gratitude to the viewers for watching and a mention of the next video [(00:17:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tM8xzF-kNY&t=1036s).