Why AI Won’t Fix Your Productivity Problems
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero tackle the growing hype around AI in productivity. With decades of experience building productivity systems, they discuss why AI alone won’t fix broken workflows—especially for Busy Professionals looking to truly work more efficiently. The key? Structure, understanding, and […]
The Planner’s Dilemma: Action, Information, and Finding Your Flow
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the subtle but crucial differences between checklists and subtasks, especially within the context of Sunsama as a planner for busy professionals. Understanding Checklists vs. Subtasks The discussion opens by clarifying that checklists are best used […]
Best Productivity Tools for Busy Professionals in 2025
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive into the real-world tool stacks of busy professionals, revealing surprising trends and practical strategies for optimizing productivity. Building a Productivity System That Works The episode opens with a discussion on the importance of making incremental improvements rather […]
PARA vs CODE vs ICOR – Which is BEST for BUSY Professionals
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero address a common question in the productivity space: how does ICOR® differ from Tiago Forte’s PARA and CODE methodologies? While PARA and CODE are well-known frameworks in the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) world, Tom and Paco explain why […]
How to Master Personal and Team Idea Management
In this Productivity like a Proolid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the complex but crucial topic of Idea Management. For Busy Professionals constantly exposed to new thoughts, inspirations, and information, knowing what to do with a spark of insight is vital to avoiding distraction, procrastination, and information overload. The Idea Overload Dilemma Tom and […]
Heptabase is the best note-taking app for busy professionals
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into why Heptabase stands out as the best Note-Taking and Personal Knowledge Management tool for Busy Professionals. With over two years of experience using and evaluating Heptabase, they unpack how its simplicity, power, and strategic development […]
Why Productive People Still Miss Goals (And How to Fix It)
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the importance of Quarterly Planning and how it plays a pivotal role in achieving long-term success without falling into the chaos of yearly goals. In just under an hour, they walked through their own Quarterly […]
How to Simplify Productivity in 2025
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero explore the importance of simplifying productivity systems, especially for busy professionals. Drawing from years of experience and collaboration, they share hard-earned lessons about focusing on what truly matters in Personal and Business Productivity. The discussion revolves around reducing […]
Tools vs Tool Agnostic
In this Productivity like a ProCantero explore the balance between tool-agnostic productivity theory and the practical need for tools in daily work. They share insights from their journey in developing the ICOR® methodology and introduce their new Productivity Operating System app designed to empower Busy Professionals to build personalized, effective digital productivity systems. Why Tools […]
Simple vs Complex Productivity Systems
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the importance of simplicity over complexity when it comes to productivity systems for Busy Professionals. They reflect on their own experiences and explain why focusing on clarity and foundational systems is more impactful than chasing […]
