5 Things I Look For In A Productivity App
Productivity apps need simplicity, reliability, cross-platform, offline capability, no subscription. Tools should enhance workflow, not become it
Building addTaskManager, the best iOS productivity app for ADHD minds
Productivity apps need simplicity, reliability, cross-platform, offline capability, no subscription. Tools should enhance workflow, not become it
Building addTaskManager because existing tools failed. GTD implementation that actually works—Assess, Decide, Do framework without complexity bloat
Development update—staying steady to original vision despite feature creep temptations. Simplicity is harder than complexity
addTaskManager pivot from complex to simple. Original vision missed market. The turn—radical simplification toward core GTD principles
Zen Status in addTaskManager—inbox empty, tasks processed, mind clear. The GTD state of zero anxiety from zero loose ends
Zen in addTaskManager represents calm productivity. Tasks managed without stress. The philosophy—system handles complexity so mind stays simple
addTaskManager launch—GTD-based task management with zen philosophy. Collaborative without complexity. Managing tasks shouldn't create more tasks
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