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title: "Analogmaxxing"
publishedAt: "2025-05-18"
summary: ""
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Sure [looksmaxxing](https://x.com/dennismuellr/status/1909952372941406556) is great, but have you ever tried analogmaxxing? Here’s how you start.

**Carry around notebooks.** It’s all about [reducing friction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCgGs3d2SF4) when ideas hit. Pen and paper are still unmatched. I recommend the Muji Ballpoint Pen and a [pocket-sized](https://x.com/david_perell/status/1838425252772077636?lang=en) notebook.

**Go on walks.** Walking is the original reset button. Set yourself [rules for walking](https://craigmod.com/ridgeline/134/). Start with [leaving your AirPods at home](https://x.com/gregisenberg/status/1574489706834055168).

**Print out essays.** The best RSS reader is paper. Use [this Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/printfriendly-print-pdf-a/ohlencieiipommannpdfcmfdpjjmeolj) to print out pages. Start with [The Power of Defaults](https://julian.digital/2021/12/20/the-power-of-defaults/), [The Great Online Game](https://www.notboring.co/p/the-great-online-game), and [How I Run Major Projects](https://www.benkuhn.net/pjm/).

**Shoot on film.** No screens or edits. The vibe is in the film. To get started, visit [filmtypes.com](https://filmtypes.com/) for film stock inspiration. I recommend buying a used Nikon L35AF or the Olympus Mju II.

**Join a club.** Meeting like-minded people offline hits different. If there isn’t a club that matches your interests, [start your own](https://buttondown.com/blog/how-to-start-a-club). It’s like [analog social media](https://calnewport.com/join-analog-social-media/).