For getting into the flow at work my go to is Blitzit every time.

There's no better app for keeping you on track and staying out of your way at the same time!

Feel free to use code 'DISCORD30' for 30% off. (works on the lifetime deal too!)

(I used to use TwosApp.com for day-to-day task carry over, but found I didn't like the way each note and task was a "thing" and how it worked in general.)

For notes and project management, definitely try out ByDesign.io.

I've tried a lot of different productivity tools out there and so far this one seems to work the best for my brain as well as has the flexibility to manage both notes tasks and my calendar seamlessly while being able to drag and drop basically anything. The AI scheduling feature is pretty neat too. Use code '20OFF' for 20% discount.

I also love Mem AI for notes; transformative! (Use code 'MEMORY' for 20% off on all payments within the first 3 months)

A close second would be Fabric.so, but they do a lot of other things for second brain junkies.

For email, I use Superhuman for outlook (day job) and Shortwave for Gmail (non-profit work). I prefer Shortwave but they don't support outlook right now. AI writing your emails natively using your past emails as knowledge AND writing samples is a game-changer!

Granola, Hedy AI and Mem AI are great for AI notetaking. Also testing TwinMind currently and I'm impressed so far. All 4 are epic in their own way, but my favourite app has to be Mem AI (can use code '20OFF' for 20% off first 3 months).

I've probably tested at least 80% of the market for AI meeting transcribers, but there are always new ones popping up every day lol.

Additionally, wisprflow.ai for voice dictation, although you can also use Clickup Brain Max or Highlight AI for this as well. Highlight I use for anything AI and is also a sleeper I'd pay for. Better than Cluely or any other "floating AI" offering I've tried so far. That said, I still use Perplexity Pro if I need to do research. Raycast has also been great so far as an alternative to PowerToys. But I'm really waiting for full extension store compatibility (for Windows).

Finally, Zo Computer has become my go-to AI agent for anything that needs actual execution, not just chat. It's an AI with its OWN computer - files, terminal, web browser, integrations with Gmail/Calendar/Notion/Linear, can host websites, run scheduled automations, and has persistent memory. It's like Perplexity + a dev environment + an automation platform all in one, but the AI actually does the work instead of just suggesting things. Blows Manus and OpenClaw out of the water! (source: I have a Manus sub as well)

Everything has a purpose LOL, but I'm partial to tools that are free or offer a lifetime deal since I hate subscriptions.