10 Thoughts | Day 6

Matt Blank
Learning Machine
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2 min readJul 24, 2017

10 Things I Can’t Work Without

I do an obsessive amount of research before I buy or use anything, and am going to spend the week sharing the 10 products I can’t live without across a few different categories

1 | MacBook Pro
I lived on Excel for 2 years so I needed a PC for my last job, but now I don’t know how I lived without being able to text from my computer for so long

2 | Leuchtturm1917 Notebook
I always have a notebook by my side and did an absurd amount of research before I settled on this one; go dotted and thank me when you do

3 | Staedtler Pens
I did an equally ridiculous amount of research on pens…

4 | Corkcicle Water Bottle
Similar to a S’well, but it looks way cooler

5 | Bose QC35 Headphones
These were especially crucial to have while I was travelling for work, but I use these headphones every day and have never regretted the price tag

6 | Bear
Best. Note. Taking. App. Period.

7 | Aer Fit Pack
Super cool-looking backpack that fits all my work and exercise gear

8 | Headspace
I’m 10x more productive on days I use Headspace*

9 | Lululemon Clothes Bag
I use these free** bags to pack my lunch every day

10 | Game of Thrones Soundtrack
I can’t remember the last work day I went without listening to “Light of The Seven”; the Social Network soundtrack is a close second

*Very scientifically calculated

**With purchase of expensive athletic clothing

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Matt Blank
Learning Machine

Teaching entrepreneurs to code their own products @ likeiamfive.com, studying @ Harvard Business School