04/09/2026
I'm 38, running a business, and raising kids on my own. Here's what actually keeps things from falling apart:
1. Claude, for the days my brain needs a second brain
2. Google Calendar, because if it's not on there, it's not happening
3. Slack, so nothing important gets lost in a text thread at 9pm
Nobody talks about how much of "running a business" is just building systems so your brain doesn't have to hold everything at once. This is what holding it together actually looks like for me.
What's the one tool that's saved your sanity this year?