I am someone who really enjoys using tools. However, using too many tools can actually decrease efficiency. Today, I will do a "tool decluttering" based on my own situation and take this opportunity to organize myself.
In general, tools can be divided into two categories: internal organization and external expression. Let's discuss each category separately.
Internal Organization#
I am someone whose actions cannot keep up with my thoughts. If I don't write down many things I think about, it's difficult to implement them. Looking back at some of my previous stages, it seems that the stages where I persisted in typing were the ones where I did well.
The process of typing is also a process of having a conversation with myself. I need to gradually adapt to solitude.
For me now, learning to adapt to solitude is very important. You can't always have someone accompany you and the so-called liveliness eventually fades away, leaving emptiness. The novelty quickly fades away for me, and I can't always be meeting new people. What I want is to be friends with myself.
| Tool | Advantages | Disadvantages | Future Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notion | Attractive interface | Strong lag, takes a long time to refresh every time it is opened | Not considering using it anymore |
| Yuque | Simple style Many functions, such as various drawings, calendars, mind maps, etc. | Additional editing operations are annoying | Can be used as the main productivity tool Start using it smoothly and it will be convenient for formal use after joining the company |
| Mubu | Minimalist style Very easy to get started, stores many memories | Recorded on it for over two years, there is a risk of closure, afraid that one day all the data will be lost Too few functions | No new content, slowly migrate the existing content |
| Inoreader | Syncs across all platforms, a tool for gathering information Works well with rsshub, can monitor frequently used websites | No disadvantages found for now | Include useful and interesting sources |
| TickTick | Used to it | Updates on the mobile app are not timely |
External Expression#
Why express externally#
- Satisfy one's own desire for expression
- Make new friends
- Accumulate and amplify one's own value, maybe it can lead to some side businesses or something
| Tool | Advantages | Disadvantages | Future Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xlog | Data completely belongs to oneself! | Slightly inconvenient on the mobile app | Keep these two consistent |
| Yuque external space | Convenient to use, can edit anywhere | Risk of data loss | |
| Personal blog | Can customize the style | High publishing cost, time-consuming and laborious, can't persist Haven't found a simpler publishing solution yet, focus on content for now, and slowly work on it when I have the energy | Currently using Vercel + Hexo, source files are stored on GitHub, overall publishing is still a bit troublesome, including various third-party configurations After the novelty wears off, it becomes quite tiring Put it on hold for now~ |
| Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) | External input window Can meet new friends and expand one's circle | Need to create content that can attract people | |
| Moments (WeChat) | Can post anytime | No cumulative effect No value | Just post daily life updates |
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