She has quickly become, as some put it, the queen of shitty robots.
Maybeelegantisnt the right word to describean alarm clock that slaps you in the face.
Many of Simones hilarious inventions are a mesmerizing blend of Jetsons-like wonder with a twist of dark humor.
Theyre automatic contraptions meant to streamline lifealmost!
What apps, software, or tools cant you live without?
Its like Narnia but instead of going into a wardrobe you just open your surfing app.
Im also really fond of having hands.
Whats your workspace setup like?
Im currently a parasite on my friend Hakans office and workshop.
We are three people here, building everything from drum machines to super hero gear.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Do you automate something that used to be a time sink?
Do you relegate email to an hour a day?
Getting a manager was a pretty amazing life hack.
Suddenly I have time to go off on brain tangents and practice my handstand between meetings.
But still sometimes my inbox collapses on itself and becomes a black hole that just wont let me go.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Wunderlistis the only one Ive used really.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
I bike pretty much everywhere.
Its also great for talking to yourself.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
I beat everyone at humility.
What do you listen to while you work?
Got a favorite playlist?
Or do you prefer silence?
I focus better when theres sound around me and I tend to listen to music when I work.
But lately Ive just had thisAWESOME live broadcastof an eagles nest on in the background.
Birds are the best.
What are you currently reading?
A novel, comic book, website, magazine?
I read a lot of books, mainly fantasy.
Currently reading theWinter Kingby Bernard Cornwell.
Not loving it so far, but at least it makes me fall asleep.
How do you recharge?
I basically put myself on an internet diet every weekend.
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
I sleep around 8 hours a night and become very very whiny and grumpy if I dont.
My sister calls me the orc when Im operating on too little sleep.
Contrary to popular belief, I use a regular alarm clock and not theWake-up Machine.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _________ answer these same questions.
80 year old Simone.
I bet shes pretty badass.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Doesnt have to be work or productivity-related.
Not using nail polish remover to wash off eye make-up was a pretty sound one.
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