a living list of tools i use to build and manage my digital + financial world. thoughtfully chosen, never random. affiliate links included where it makes sense.
prompt library
the prompts i actually use day-to-day. not a curated list of things that sound impressive. just what works when you have ADHD, a packed calendar, and zero patience for re-explaining context from scratch.
productivity + tech
Claude
my primary AI tool. i use Claude for drafting, thinking out loud, reframing problems, and turning brain-dump voice notes into structured outputs. what keeps me here is how it handles nuance. it pushes back, asks clarifying questions, and holds context across a long conversation in a way that actually mirrors how my brain works. not a replacement for thinking. more like a thinking partner who keeps up.
Dreamhost
where this site lives. i picked Dreamhost because it stays out of my way: reasonable pricing, one-click WordPress install, and i have never once had to think about it. for a solo creator who does not want to manage infrastructure, that is the whole job.
financial
Wealthfront
my cash account and investment portfolio both live here. i chose Wealthfront because it automates the decisions i would otherwise procrastinate on: automatic rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and a high-yield cash account that earns while i ignore it. ADHD-friendly finance means removing friction from the things that matter.
Monarch Money
the budgeting app i actually stuck with. i tried Mint, YNAB, and a spreadsheet phase i do not want to talk about. Monarch is the first one that makes it easy to see the full picture without requiring a weekly ritual to maintain it. the joint household view is also genuinely useful.
Apple Card
my everyday spend card. the UI in Wallet is the clearest spending summary i have found: categorized, visual, and immediate. daily cash back goes straight to savings. no annual fee, no effort.
health + wellness
Oura Ring 4 + Membership
the wearable that actually changed my behavior. i started wearing it to track sleep and ended up using it to understand how my ADHD symptoms correlate with recovery scores. turns out the days i feel scattered are usually the days my body was telling me something the night before. the ring is unobtrusive enough that i forget i am wearing it, which is the highest praise i can give a tracking device.