Tools I Use
Everything on this page is something I actually use. Some links are affiliate links — meaning I earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. I only list tools I’d recommend to a friend.
🤖 AI Tools
| Tool | What I Use It For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Claude (Anthropic) | Writing, thinking, research, complex analysis | Free / $20/mo Pro |
| Perplexity AI | Research with citations, replacing Google | Free / $20/mo Pro |
| Midjourney | Image generation for content and editorial | $10/mo+ |
| Make (Integromat) | Automation — connecting tools and workflows | Free / $9/mo+ |
| Cursor | AI-powered coding and building tools | Free / $20/mo |
⚡ Performance & Health
| Product | Why I Use It | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Glycinate | Deep sleep quality, nervous system recovery | Supplement |
| Lion’s Mane Mushroom | Cognitive clarity and focus during deep work | Supplement |
| Vitamin D3 + K2 | Baseline energy, immune function, mood | Supplement |
| Creatine Monohydrate | Cognitive + physical performance | Supplement |
| Ashwagandha | Stress resilience, cortisol regulation | Adaptogen |
📝 Writing & Content
| Tool | What I Use It For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beehiiv | Newsletter platform — clean, creator-focused | Free / $42/mo |
| WordPress | Blog and content hub | Free (hosting varies) |
| Canva | Graphics, thumbnails, social assets | Free / $15/mo |
💻 Hardware
This section is being updated. Check back soon for my current home office and mobile setup.
📚 Books That Changed How I Think
- The Almanack of Naval Ravikant — Leverage, wealth, and mental models
- Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi — The psychology of optimal experience
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss — Lifestyle design and systems thinking
- Abundance by Peter Diamandis — The exponential technology thesis
- Deep Work by Cal Newport — The case for focus in a distracted world
This page is regularly updated. Last updated: April 2026.