169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow | Cortex

In this episode of State of the Workflow, Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball about his work habits and technology preferences. Gruber reveals his reliance on his MacBook Pro for work and personal tasks, detailing his writing workflow, which includes using a paper notebook, the Tot app for bookmarking, and MarsEdit and BBEdit for writing. He discusses his procrastination habits, editing process, and his approach to product reviews, emphasizing the importance of writing as a form of thinking. Gruber also shares his thoughts on handling criticism, his social media usage, and his awareness of the impact his writing has on the tech industry, particularly Apple. The conversation also touches on Gruber's preferred keyboard and his iPhone home screen setup.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Writing Workflow

Part 2: Influence and Independence

Part 3: Tools and Apps

Part 4: Conclusion

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169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow

Cortex

Part 1: Introduction and Writing Workflow

Introduction and John Gruber's Most Important Device

John Gruber's Workflow for Writing and Publishing on Daring Fireball

The Writing Process: Length, Planning, and Procrastination

Editing, Publishing, and the Importance of Writing as Thinking

Part 2: Influence and Independence

Promotion and Influence: The Impact of Daring Fireball

Handling Criticism and Maintaining Independence

Part 3: Tools and Apps

Hardware and Software Workflow: The Tools of the Trade

iPhone Home Screen, Apps, and Task Management

Part 4: Conclusion

Conclusion and Call to Action

169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow

Cortex

Part 1: Introduction and Writing Workflow

00:00Introduction and John Gruber's Most Important Device

Introduction and John Gruber's Most Important Device

06:05John Gruber's Workflow for Writing and Publishing on Daring Fireball

John Gruber's Workflow for Writing and Publishing on Daring Fireball

14:12The Writing Process: Length, Planning, and Procrastination

The Writing Process: Length, Planning, and Procrastination

21:16Editing, Publishing, and the Importance of Writing as Thinking

Editing, Publishing, and the Importance of Writing as Thinking

Part 2: Influence and Independence

31:08Promotion and Influence: The Impact of Daring Fireball

Promotion and Influence: The Impact of Daring Fireball

42:05Handling Criticism and Maintaining Independence

Handling Criticism and Maintaining Independence

Part 3: Tools and Apps

57:04Hardware and Software Workflow: The Tools of the Trade

Hardware and Software Workflow: The Tools of the Trade

1:10:23iPhone Home Screen, Apps, and Task Management

iPhone Home Screen, Apps, and Task Management

Part 4: Conclusion

1:31:38Conclusion and Call to Action

Conclusion and Call to Action