Google Calendar was just a wish list I never followed, so I built a system to bridge the gap.
While managing classes at ASU, my research thesis, internships and hackathons, my Google Calendar became a full-time job. I would spend hours every Sunday color-coding and shifting blocks, but by Tuesday the administrative weight of just maintaining the schedule would crush me. The motivation was there, but I was wasting my best mental energy managing the day instead of doing the work.
I realized there could be a better way to stay on track. I did not need another Pomodoro timer or a basic streak app. I needed a focus agent that lives in the background to bridge the gap between my calendar and my actual goals.
I am building a minimalist assistant designed to handle the friction of schedules and insights without a bloated UI or distracting notifications. It stays in the background so I can focus on things that move the needle.
Based on feedback from several early adopters, I am currently integrating the features they requested most to remove that remaining friction:
- A Gmail agent to handle the inbox and filter the noise.
- A site blocker that syncs with real-time focus blocks.
- A Chrome extension to connect the browser directly to the daily mission.
Does a background agent that removes the admin friction from a calendar sound like a game-changer, or am I over-optimizing a minimalist dream?