James Clear wrote in Atomic Habits that “every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” IT REALLY RESONATED because developing and maintaining positive habits has long been something I’ve tried to achieve. Maybe due to being raised by two military parents or possibly an inherent personality trait, I’ve always needed an elevated level of structure.

The phrase "meeting with my wife" sounds a bit strange, as if we show up with briefcases and presentation decks, shake hands, and negotiate a deal. It's not that kind of meeting, but it's the most important one I have (almost) every week.

As someone who truly enjoys the hustle and bustle, I often find myself with a lot of obligations, both personal and business (maybe to a fault at times). No tool or application can make us productive; that's a personal decision and requires discipline to follow through. But certain tools jive with my methodology and mental processes. Here are five tools that I use daily to help me kick ass.