TOOLS
A curation of my favorite high ROI tools—for business and life:
BUSINESS STACK
Tools that power
my website and business.
LIFE STACK
Best tools for health,
wealth and personal productivity
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THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” — Albert Einstien
Albert Einstein famously referred to compound interest as the "8th wonder of the world." Compound interest is the concept where interest is not only earned on the initial investment but also on the accumulated interest of previous periods. This compounding effect has a remarkable ability to exponentially grow wealth over time, making it a powerful force in finance. Einstein's acknowledgment of compound interest as a wonder underscores its profound impact on wealth accumulation and the importance of long-term financial planning. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Einstein's insights beyond the realm of theoretical physics, resonating deeply in the world of economics and personal finance.
BUSINESS TOOLS
Reverse engineer the tech stack that powers my business.
Save hundreds of hours of your life.
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO)
DESCRIPTION
Semrush is an award-winning SEO tool. The long-term game of SEO is a game worth playing. You’ll generate free, organic web traffic.
FEATURES
Do keyword research
Reverse engineer competitor traffic
Monitor and audit your blog’s SEO
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING
DESCRIPTION
Calendly makes it easy to find and schedule the perfect meeting time (eliminates the back and forth). It's useful for 1:1 coaching and networking.
FEATURES
Show real-time availability with cal sync
Automate the creation of meeting invites
Add intake forms to prepare for calls
VIDEO TUTORIALS
DESCRIPTION
Loom makes it easy to record quick videos. As I’m building my first digital product, I’m using Loom to screen-record tutorials.
FEATURES
Record your screen and face
Share video-hosted link for easy access
Draw on your screen to emphasize content
TYPING ASSISTANT
DESCRIPTION
Grammarly is an AI-powered editor that helps me write concisely and mistake-free. I use the premium version to improve word choice & tone.
FEATURES
Integrates with your favorite apps
Fix 'their/there' and other common errors
Publish your work with confidence
GRAPHIC DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design tool. I primarily use Canva—with the help of TweetPik—to create LinkedIn carousel PDFs.
FEATURES
Choose from thousands of templates
Resize images quickly for various platforms
Schedule social media posts (new feature)
LIFE TOOLS
High ROI personal investments.
My favorite purchases in the last 5 years.
STANDING DESK
DESCRIPTION
87% of those using a standing desk report increased energy. Simply, we’re wired to be alert when standing. I use Fully Jarvis (in Walnut Hardwood).
FEATURES
OLED touch programmable handset (upgrade)
350 lbs capacity to support multiple monitors
Options for power and wire management
DESKTOP MONITOR | APPLE STUDIO DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The Studio Display always stays on my Fully desk. From there, I hook up my MacBook Pro (with a Thunderbolt cable) to create a dual monitor.
FEATURES
27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
12MP Ultra Wide camera with 122° field of view
LAPTOP | APPLE MACBOOK PRO
DESCRIPTION
MacBook Pro 16’’ powers my content creation. I love using this laptop—whether in my home office setup (paired with Studio Display) or while traveling.
FEATURES
Apple M1 Pro chip
Liquid Retina XDR display
16GB unified memory
SLEEP TRACKER | OURA RING
DESCRIPTION
How can you use rest to power your success? Let me tell you about Oura. It’s sleep lab wrapped around your finger—that has a nice ring to it.
FEATURES
Track your sleep with industry-leading precision
Measure daily activity such as steps
Receive 20+ biometric signals automatically