We all talk about flashy software, but honestly...
Half the time it’s spreadsheets, Slack, and scribbled Post-its that keep me going.
Whatever works, works.
What’s the one unexpected tool or shortcut you rely on in your day-to-day?

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Honestly notepad has saved me on so many occasions. It’s fascinating to start working and realise “industry standard” just means the cheapest software that does the job.

Absolutely! I swear by notepad and no one gets it!

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