Youll never guess what app he uses as a to-do list these days.
Heres how Amir works.
Location:Santiago, Chile (visiting my wifes family).
During college, I had a lot of side projects, and one of them wasTodoist.
When I started Todoist in January of 2007, I had no perspective of what I was creating.
It was a simple to-do list app that I created for myself to manage my own chaotic life.
What apps, software, tools cant you live without?
Ive probably used Todoist every single day since 2007.
Besides Todoist and Twist, I loveiA Writerfor writing andVimfor development.
I am unsure if this is a good or a bad thing
Whats your workspace setup like?
Coffee shop with laptop and headphones?
Home office with a standing desk?
I have a wonderful home office with a standing desk where I work from during most of the week.
When I work, I always use noise canceling headphones, and I usually listen to electronic music.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Ive found that this combination is a great way to kickstart my body for the day.
After this, once you sit down to work, I would recommend working on creative problems (e.g.
writing, coding, designing) and not checking social networks or responding to emails right away.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Noise canceling headphonesI useBose QuietComfort 35.
These are especially useful when youre traveling or are in a noisy office or coworking space.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
I am excellent at making eggs, thats one of the only things I can cook that is delicious…
I copied the recipe from Gordon Ramsay at some point,I think you might find it on YouTube.
What do you listen to while you work?
Got a favorite playlist?
Or do you prefer silence?
I listen to electronic music on Spotify, I usually listen to the Discover Weekly playlist.
The music could beDaftpunkorTrentemller.
What are you currently reading?
Or if youre not reading anything, whats something youd recommend?
I am currently readingThe Undoing Project, a new book by Michael Lewis (the author ofMoneyball).
Before that, I readThe Daily Stoic.
How do you recharge?
What do you do when you want to forget about work?
I usually play soccer to recharge, as it helps clear my mind and stops me from thinking.
If I dont play soccer, I enjoy watching a good movie or watching Korean Starcraft streams.
(Starcraft is a passion Ive had for many years.)
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
I am terrible at sleeping and have been most of my life.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _____ answer these same questions.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Its to love the work that you do.
On average people spend 87,600 hours on their work in their lifetime… Thats over ten years!
Its critical to find something that is meaningful and that you really love doing.
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