# The Overlap Tax: How Too Many Productivity Apps Are Making You Less Productive

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Podcast: [PRODUCTIVITY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/productivity-6443634)
Published: 2026-05-26T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Overlap Tax, what The Overlap Tax is, why having too many productivity apps is costing you more than money, and 3 protocols to build a minimalist tech stack that keeps you productive without the chaos. STUDY CITATIONS Murty, R.N., Dadlani, S., & Das, R.B. (2022). How Much Time and Energy Do We Waste Toggling Between Applications? Harvard Business Review. Make sure you hit "FOLLOW" in your podcast player so you never miss an episode of the PRODUCTIVITY Podcast SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Treva...

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