Resources for Awakened Technologists
Curated tools, books, and frameworks that have shaped my journey and can accelerate yours. Everything here has been personally tested and proven valuable.
The Bookshelf
Foundational books that shaped the ZAG Matrix
The First 90 Days
Michael Watkins
The definitive guide for executive transitions. Essential for anyone stepping into new leadership roles.
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James Clear
The science of building systems that compound over time. Core to the ACT pillar of the ZAG Matrix.
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Cal Newport
How to focus in a distracted world. Essential for building the concentration needed for mastery.
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Dan Martell
How to delegate, automate, and focus on what matters most. Perfect for the GEM pillar.
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Software and tools I use and trust
Cursor
AI-powered code editor
My primary development environment. The AI integration has transformed my coding workflow.
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Newsletter platform
The best platform for building a newsletter business. Used by top creators and thought leaders.
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AI UI generator
Generate beautiful UI components with AI. Perfect for rapid prototyping and design iteration.
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AI research assistant
Google's AI-powered research tool. Excellent for synthesizing information and generating insights.
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Newsletters, blogs, and podcasts worth your time
Sahil Bloom
The Curiosity Chronicle
One of the best newsletters for high-performers. Sahil's insights on growth and mindset are invaluable.
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Sunday Snippets
Weekly insights on productivity, learning, and building a life you love. Always practical and actionable.
SubscribeTim Ferriss
5-Bullet Friday
Curated recommendations from books to gadgets. Tim's taste in resources is consistently excellent.
SubscribeNaval Ravikant
Almanack & Podcast
Deep insights on wealth, happiness, and living well. Naval's thinking has influenced my ZEN pillar.
VisitYour Frameworks
Downloadable guides and tools I've created
The Prompt Architect's Toolkit
NewMaster the art of AI prompt engineering. This comprehensive toolkit includes templates, frameworks, and strategies for getting the best results from AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and more.
ZAG Matrix Assessment
Discover your current ZAG score and identify which pillar needs the most attention in your journey.
Weekly ZAG Planner
A weekly planning template that integrates all three pillars of the ZAG Matrix into your routine.
Executive Transition Checklist
Based on my experience with multiple executive transitions, this checklist ensures you hit the ground running.