PKM Made Simple: How to Structure Your Tool Stack Like a Pro
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero explore how busy professionals can master Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) using the ICOR® Framework. Paco, who manages four businesses without a personal assistant, demonstrates how a well-designed system can replace the need for constant human intervention in daily […]
How to Switch Productivity Apps Without Losing Your Mind
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the ever-relevant topic of tool migrations. Whether you’re switching your Note-Taking system, upgrading your Task Management app, or migrating an entire ERP system for your business, the challenges remain the same. This conversation offers practical, […]
BEST Note-Taking App for Professionals in 2025
In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive deep into the evolving landscape of note-taking tools for Busy Professionals. They explore how the right digital systems can give you a significant edge over traditional paper methods, emphasizing the importance of understanding your own workflows and […]
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 […]
