# 2076: Choosing Better Work Over More Tools by Kristoffer Carter with Becoming Minimalist on Simplifying Work

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-06-07T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2076: Kristoffer Carter explores the tension between relying on tools and developing true mastery, arguing that creativity, skill, and meaningful work come from the practitioner rather than the equipment. Through examples ranging from The Edge of U2 to writing, music, and meditation, he makes a compelling case for simplifying, focusing on craft, and investing in better work instead of accumulating more gear. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/choose-yourself/ Quotes to ponder: "On our best days we remember that our tone, our art, our work resides in us, in our hands, not in our tools." "Notes actually do mean something. They have power. I think of notes as being expensive." "Tools can sometimes hack proficiency, but you can’t hack mastery. Period." Episode references: Vox AC30: https://voxamps.com/product/ac30/ U2 Official Website: https://www.u2.com/ It Might Get Loud: https://www.sonyclassics.com/itmightgetloud/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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