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How I curate the resources in this directory

The simple checklist I run every tool, app, book and course through before it earns a place in the directory.

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  • #Curation
  • #Productivity

Every resource listed here is checked by hand. That means no sponsorships, no auto-generated lists and no filler entries added just to make the directory look bigger than it really is.

What every resource has to pass

Does it solve a real problem that keeps coming back, not a novelty one?

Have I personally used it for at least a couple of weeks?

Is the pricing honest, and is it clearly stated on the product's own site?

Would I recommend it to a friend who's already busy?

Why hand curation still beats the alternatives

Search results are packed with lists written by people who never opened the product. A shorter list from someone who actually did the work will save you far more time than a hundred options you'd have to test yourself.

If a resource stops being good, it comes out. The update log records what changed and when.

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