Some of the results we seek benefit from repetitive work. Physical training, memorization, cooking, and practicing a big speech. But repetitive work can also limit us — especially if it keeps us from doing our most important, highest leverage work.I recently found myself stuck in a cycle of repetitive work that was keeping me stuck and wasting my time. Here’s how I’m getting out of it, and how you can recognize and fix when you’re in a similar cycle.Tired of overpaying for tools that do the same thing? Grab my free Tools Audit at https://streamlined.fm/tools and start cutting the clutter today.Show NotesThe First Draft is Where the Magic HappensThe Automation QuizHave thoughts? Send your feedback to https://streamlinedfeedback.com

I bought a modern iPod — not because I needed one, but because I realized I didn’t actually own most of the music I thought I did.It began with my daughter’s intense love of music. I’m committed to keeping smartphones out of my kids’ lives until they’re teens, and that meant finding a way for her to enjoy music without an internet-connected deviceRead more over at https://paperandsmoke.com

I remember when Nextel first launched its "push-to-talk" walkie-talkie feature back in the late 90s. It mostly resulted in people yelling into their phones at the mall, and it honestly made me hate the idea of talking to my phone in public for decades. But things have changed.Between the rise of asynchronous communication and the power of AI transcription, I’ve found that talking to my phone is actually one of the best ways to stay productive while I’m away from my desk.In this episode, I’m breaking down why I’ve embraced talking to my phone. I’ll share the two specific apps that have simplified my workflow—Whisper Memos and Todoist’s Ramble feature—so I can capture context, brain dump my shutdown routines, and turn spoken ideas into actionable tasks without losing a single thought.Is your tech stack helping you or just adding to the noise? Take my free tech stack assessment to see if your tools are actually worth it at streamlined.fm/tools.Show Notes**Whisper Memos:** The iOS app I use for high-quality transcription and custom summaries.**Todoist:** My go-to task manager, specifically using the new "Ramble" feature for voice-to-task entry.Video: Todoist Killed My Favorite Automation (and I'm Happy About It)Streamlined Feedback: Share how you use voice notes at streamlinedfeedback.comTech Stack Assessment: Get clarity on your tools at streamlined.fm/tools

I tested the reMarkable 2 with the Type Folio keyboard hoping for a distraction‑free, E‑ink writing experience. It’s a great device but I found it wasn't great for my workflow. Here’s why. Plus, a new experiment. Let me know your thoughts at https://streamlinedfeedback.com.  Visit https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/ for more insights.  Is your tech stack helping you or just adding to the noise? Take my free tech stack assessment to see if your tools are actually worth it at https://streamlined.fm/tools

I was recently stuck in an airport for 6 hours while my flight got more and more delayed. But instead of being mad about it, I realized something: this was a blessing of forced downtime.And while I’m usually really good about taking time off, I know many solopreneurs who aren’t. We feel like we need to work or the business will crumble. I was there a few years ago.But the good news is it’s not true. You can take time off and still have a thriving business. And in today’s episode, I tell you how.Want to start creating more space in your business? Check out my free tools audit so you can make sure the apps and gear you use to run your business are actually helping you, not hurting you: https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/tools/What do you think? Leave feedback at https://streamlinedfeedback.com