Aaron O'Leary's Productive Setup: Apps & Tools

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Thank you for joining this newsletter and I’m excited to have you all. For many years, I’ve loved to see what tools and apps people use in their workflows and I think in this series, we’ll get to explore a range of industries, range of jobs and what tools they use to optimize their productivity. So thank you for subscribing!

This week, we zoom into Aaron O’Leary of Product Hunt’s setup 👇

Aaron O’Leary

• Job Title: Product Hunt Content Lead

• Day Focus: Newsletter & Writing

📧 Email Mastery with Superhuman

• Aaron has made Superhuman his go-to email application, valuing its premium experience for his work account. Its efficiency in managing inboxes and quick navigation via keyboard shortcuts significantly streamlines his heavy email communication, making it indispensable for his day-to-day interactions.

📋 Organizing Tasks with Superlist

• The Superlist app holds a special place in Aaron's productivity arsenal. As a recent addition, it's not just a task manager but a comprehensive tool that integrates seamlessly with his workflow. He particularly appreciates its ability to organize everything from work to personal tasks, making it a central hub for his daily planning.

📄 Collaborating with StashPad

• StashPad caught Aaron's attention as a standout tool for document collaboration. Its markdown functionality and ease of use for creating and sharing documents align perfectly with his developer-oriented tasks and content creation needs. It's his favorite for quick, efficient collaboration and document management.

✍️ Writing with LexAI

• For Aaron, LexAI has revolutionized the writing process. Its ability to analyze and build upon his writing without the need for prompts fits seamlessly into his content creation workflow. It's his primary tool for drafting, allowing him to maintain a high level of productivity and creativity.

🎥 Communicating via Loom

• Aaron relies on Loom for effective team communication, particularly for sharing demos and tutorials. Its asynchronous video messaging capability ensures that his messages are conveyed clearly and efficiently, bridging the gap between different time zones and schedules within his team.

🌐 Browsing with Arc Browser

• Arc Browser is Aaron's choice for a clutter-free, customizable internet experience. He values the browser's AI features and customizable themes, which enhance his browsing without distractions. It's particularly useful for his frequent visits to Twitter and other sites for product exploration and updates.

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