The Triad of Tools

People ask: "Why build an app when Notion exists?"

Notion: The Librarian

• Pros: Infinite flexibility, great for text/docs.
• Cons: SLOW. Database properties are clunky on mobile. No offline mode.
• Use Case: Project specs, reading lists, journals.

Excel / Sheets: The Analyst

• Pros: Infinite calculation power. Charts.
• Cons: Terrible UI on phone. Zero haptic feedback. (See Why I Left Google Sheets)
• Use Case: Reviewing your monthly finances or training volume.

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Secret Manager: The Tactical HUD

• Pros: Instant input. Offline. Specialized visualization.
• Cons: Opinionated (less flexible than a blank sheet).
• Use Case: The daily "In-the-field" logging and real-time feedback.

Conclusion: Use Notion for thinking. Use Excel for analyzing. Use Secret Manager for doing.