In this Productivity like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero reveal their latest project—an all-new productivity application designed not to replace your existing tools, but to unify and simplify them. Built using the power of AI-assisted coding, this app takes a fresh approach to tool management, focused on real-world use cases and community-driven data, rather than feature-by-feature comparisons.
Rethinking Productivity Tool Stacks
Instead of attempting to build yet another Task Manager or Note-Taking app, Tom and Paco set out to solve a deeper problem: how can busy professionals understand, evaluate, and optimize their tool stacks? The result is an interactive application that merges the ICOR® Framework and the ICOR® Note-Taking Framework, allowing users to visualize and improve their productivity system based on the proven ICOR® methodology.
This app is more than a static tool—it replaces the old Miro-based templates with a dynamic, interactive experience. Users can map out tools in areas like Personal Knowledge Management and Task Management, then receive actionable recommendations based on their profile and quiz responses. The application intelligently links your tools, suggesting improvements and highlighting gaps.
A Community-Driven Tool Finder
What sets this app apart is its community-driven nature. Unlike traditional comparison sites that rely on sponsorships or advertisements, this platform uses real user data—job roles, industries, tool combinations—to generate insights. Want to see how others in your profession structure their productivity systems? Now you can, with filters that match your context.
Think of it like an Amazon-style recommendation engine for productivity: if you use ToDoist, the app will suggest what other tools similar professionals are using alongside it. This makes the tool incredibly powerful for uncovering practical, battle-tested setups.
Simplifying the Complex World of Productivity
At its core, this project reflects the Paperless Movement®’s mission to simplify productivity for busy professionals. You don’t need to be a productivity expert to benefit from the ICOR® methodology—just follow the structured guidance provided in the app. It’s designed to reduce tool fatigue, eliminate guesswork, and put you on the path to a coherent and effective system.
The ICOR® Framework helps you build a high-level map of your entire productivity ecosystem, while the ICOR® Note-Taking Framework zooms in on Personal Knowledge Management workflows. Now, with this app, all of that becomes accessible in one place.
Available to Everyone—for Free
Even more impressive? This app is completely free to use. While deeper course content is reserved for Paperless Movement® Members, everyone can access the core tool mapping and comparison features. It’s a generous offering aimed at helping professionals everywhere stop wasting time switching tools and start focusing on what matters.
Ready to level up your productivity system and finally make sense of your tool stack? Join the Paperless Movement® Membership to access expert-led training in Note-Taking, PKM, Task Management, and Project Management—and unlock your full potential with the ICOR® methodology.
Explore the new application and experience a smarter way to work.
