Seeking the productive life: Some details of my personal infrastructure
Stephen Wolfram's Writings, February 21, 2019
Abstract
Stephen Wolfram, CEO of Wolfram Research, discusses his personal infrastructure for productivity. He begins with his daily routine and how he prioritizes remote work to remain focused and hands-on. He then describes his optimized desk environment, including ergonomic adjustments, a treadmill desk, and various tech gadgets for maximizing productivity. The article proceeds to discuss his travel habits, noting the importance of always having a laptop and a tech survival kit. He also details his approach to giving talks, incorporating live coding and a sophisticated video conferencing setup. Wolfram then delves into his filesystem organization, emphasizing his preference for a structured and hierarchical system, with folders for active projects and archives. He highlights his method for organizing email and other types of material, utilizing a multi-layered system that includes folders for projects, topics, and specific ideas. The article concludes with a discussion of his personal analytics, highlighting his extensive data collection efforts and the insights they provide. – AI-generated abstract.
