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Issue #361  (Questions To Ask Before Quitting) 01/12/26


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Do you have a system for getting things done? Probably most people just 'play it by ear' so to speak, doing what they can as things come along, and potentially allowing some tasks to slip through the cracks and ultimately never get done.

If you want a solid framework for improving your overall productivity, you'll want to check out former Googler Jeff Su's video The Productivity System I Taught to 6,642 Googlers.
 
Jeff Su's CORE Productivity System

The system, which you may have already heard of, is called CORE, which stands for Capture, Organize, Review, and Engage. It's a tool-agnostic framework that enables you to deal conclusively with every bit of information you come across in the workplace, not allowing anything to be forgotten.

As the comments seem to indicate (humorously), there does seem to be a need for this sort of thing, enabling workers to get stuff done in every aspect of the workplace.

Now on to this week's productivity links!

 
 

Tools & Apps

Friday — A Chrome extension that provides an AI-powered assistant for Gmail that provides a set of decision buttons to make it easier to archive, reply, unsubscribe, and so on.

Passwd — A team password manager for Google Workspace that remembers all your team's credentials, stores them securely on Google Cloud, and fills them for you automatically.

Menu Drop — A Mac menubar app that allows you to do quick AirDrop sharing of files and folders by dragging them onto an icon in the menubar, with optional sharing directly from your clipboard or use a built-in file picker.

Supercut — A fast, AI-powered video messaging tool for busy teams, with features like auto-chapters, auto-editing, comments/reactions, analytics, support for up to 4K video, and more.

Meco — A distraction-free space for reading newsletters outside the inbox, packed with features designed to supercharge your learnings from your favourite writers, so you can become a more productive reader and cut out the noise.    sponsor  

TimeTuna — A scheduling app that offers beautiful branded scheduling pages with gorgeous custom video backgrounds, to stand out with a more aesthetic alternative to similar services.

Clipboard History — A secure, open source, and lightweight browser extension and mobile app that lets you effortlessly track, access, and manage a comprehensive history of everything you copy on your device.
 

Articles & Resources

How AI Fixed My Procrastination — You may have had the same experience as this developer, who finally got going on some side project goals, thanks in large part to AI.

The Questions You Need To Ask Before Quitting Your Job — Some important points to consider if you're thinking of a job or career change, enabling you to consider your preferences, experience, risk, and so on.

Finance Teams are Exploring Avalara AvaTax Without Scheduling a Meeting — Use this interactive experience to explore AvaTax on your own time. See how Avalara helps automate tax across 12,000+ U.S. sales and use tax jurisdictions, monitor nexus thresholds, and connect to 1,400+ signed partner integrations. Join the 43,000+ customers who use AvaTax to simplify compliance.     sponsor  

How To Be Exceptional at Anything"Being exceptional is less about rare talent and more about the choices you make every day. It’s a set of habits that quietly outwork everyone else."

Good Enough is a Strategy — This is a good attitude for whatever you're building, because if you constantly seek perfection, you'll just be left behind, with little to show in the form a finished product.

How to Read One Book Per Week (Even if You Read Slowly) — From one writer who read 105 books in a year, offering his suggestions on how to read more, which might be even more important advice in the age of AI and social media.

What Is Attention Residue? The Hidden Focus Killer That’s Sabotaging Your Productivity — Based on a concept first identified by researcher Sophie Leroy in 2009, which is when you switch from one task to another, a cognitive remnant persists, like "mental leftovers".

Suggestions?

Have a suggestion for a productivity-related tool, article, or other resource? Send me a direct message via X or chat via Bluesky and I’ll consider including it in a future issue.

Stay productive!

Louis
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