102 - How Annoyingly Specific My Tools Are

Today I noticed that my very specific requirements for a keyboard are kind of a pain in the ass, but they’re what I need just the same. I need a keyboard that’s 1) ergonomic, 2) wireless, and 3) without that stupid number pad on the right side that nobody uses. There’s exactly ONE keyboard that fits everything, and they don’t make it anymore.The creative lesson I took from this Noticing is how important it is to have the right tools to cater to our best ways of working. It’s a reminder to invest in and personalize our creative toolkit, ensuring it supports our unique process and style … but it also proves the need to be adaptable at times, because I won’t be able to buy these old, no-longer-made keyboards forever.WANT MORE?Members get extra episodes of the podcast, extra companion blog posts (see below), and more every week … all for the price of a fancy coffee. Learn about membership here.Prefer reading?Listening to the Art of Noticing podcast is only one way to get these lessons. Every episode of the podcast also has a complete companion blog post, all of which you can find here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnybtruant.substack.com