June 30, 2025 - Day 2 of my public PYNGUP journey | 10 min read
You asked which 17 apps drove me to madness. Here's the complete list of my productivity app hell. With honest reviews, estimated costs, and the reason why each one failed.
Spoiler: It wasn't the apps. It was the system behind them.
The "Clean & Simple" Phase (Apps 1-4)
1. Todoist - €48/year The seduction: "Finally, a clean, professional to-do list!"
June 27, 2025 - Day 1 of my public PYNGUP journey | 8 min read
I'm an entrepreneur. I've been running a software company since 2007. You might think: "This guy has his life together."
Bullshit.
I had tried 17 different to-do apps, journaled my goals every morning, and planned each day as optimistically as if I were a robot without bad days. I read everything from Tim Ferriss to Tony Robbins, meditated 20 minutes daily, and tracked my habits like a scientist.
In a world characterized by quick results and instant gratification, we often forget that life resembles more of a marathon than a sprint. It's not about reaching the finish line in record time, but about the journey itself and the ability to weather the storms. Perseverance is the key to conquering life's challenges and finding true fulfillment.
In the realm of self-improvement and personal development, literature serves as a beacon of knowledge, guiding us through the complexities of life, work, and social interactions. Recently, I've delved into a selection of books that promise to reshape the way we think about productivity, influence, and living a meaningful life. Here's a brief exploration of each book and the transformative ideas they present.
I have no illusions: maintaining the status quo and progressing successfully require hard work. However, this is not just about the daily work invested in projects or business; it's more about working on oneself. Success belongs to those who have control over themselves. And to have control over oneself, one must first understand how one functions.
The countdown is on: only 50 days left until my 40th birthday. This milestone has inspired me to create a new plan and finally set some important things in motion. My long-standing dream has been to be financially secure by the age of 40. Although I haven't quite reached that goal yet, I firmly believe that it is still possible.
