A “tool” is “anything that can make your life better.” I love tools, whether physical or digital. And I love books, because they’re some of the best tools out there!
Lifestyle Tools
- Coffee Maker: OXO 9-Cup Coffee Maker
- Coffee Grinder: Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder
- Water Bottle: Owala FreeSip, 24oz
- Previous: Iron Flask, 64oz
Fitness Tools
- Squat Rack: REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack
- Previous: Valor Fitness BD–9 Squat Stands
- Bench: Amazon Basics Flat Weight Bench
- Barbell and Weights: Fitness Gear 300lb. Olympic Weight Set
- Kettlebell(s): CAP Barbell Cast Iron Kettlebells
- Steel Mace(s): Retrospec Steel Macebells
Work Tools (Software Engineer)
- Computer: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA and VS Code
- Task Management: Apple Reminders (used to use Todoist) and Jira
- Notebook: Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size Hardcover A5 Notebook - Dotted Pages
- Pen: Uni-ball Power Tank 0.7mm, Blue or Black
- Password Manager: 1Password
- Notes / Personal Knowledge Management: Obsidian
- See “Software Development Resources” below!
Work Tools (Homeowner, DIY)
- Toolbox: Milwaukee 13in Jobsite Work Tool Box
- Drill and Driver Set: BOSCH CLPK22–120 12V Max Cordless 2-Tool 3/8 in. Drill/Driver and 1/4 in. Impact Driver Combo Kit
- Utility Knife: Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1 48-22-1505
- Previous: Milwaukee Fastback 48–22–1902
- Hammer: ESTWING 12 oz Straight Rip Claw - E3-12S
- Previous: ESTWING 16 oz Straight Rip Claw - E3-16S
- Screwdriver: WORKPRO 12-in-1 Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver
- Pliers / Wrench:
- KNIPEX Tools - Pliers Wrench, Chrome (8603250), 10-Inch
- KNIPEX Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250),10-Inch
- In addition to the “250mm” size above, I also own the Pliers Wrench in 100mm and 180mm sizes, and the Cobra Pliers in 100mm and 180mm sizes.
- Measuring Tape: Stanley FatMax 25-foot Measuring Tape
- Previous: Stanley Powerlock 25-foot Measuring Tape
- Stud Finder: C.H. Hanson Magnetic Stud Finder
- Pry Bar / Nail Puller: Stanley 8-Inch Nail Puller
- Hex / Allen Wrenches: TEKTON Ball End Hex Key Wrench Set, 26-Piece
General / Thinking Resources
- Mortimer J. Adler, How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
- Josh Kaufman, The Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com/
- Ward Farnsworth, The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User’s Manual
- Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann, Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models
- Untools: https://untools.co/
- James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/
- Farnam Street: https://fs.blog/
- Your Logical Fallacy Is: https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
- Your Bias Is: https://yourbias.is/
Fitness / Health Resources
- Mark Rippetoe, Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training
- Pavel Tsatsouline, Kettlebell Simple & Sinister: Revised and Updated Edition
- Darebee: https://darebee.com/
Design Resources
- Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/
- The Noun Project: https://thenounproject.com/
- PDF24 Tools: https://tools.pdf24.org/en/
Software Development Resources
- David Thomas and Andrew Hunt, The Pragmatic Programmer: Your Journey to Mastery
- Steve McConnell, Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, Second Edition
- Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com/
- O’Reilly: https://learning.oreilly.com/
- roadmap.sh: https://roadmap.sh/
- cheat.sh: https://cheat.sh/
- DevHints.io: https://devhints.io/
- Learn X in Y minutes: https://learnxinyminutes.com/
- Baeldung (for Java/Spring): https://www.baeldung.com/
Productivity and Time Management Resources
- Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
- Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
- David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity