Who is Reysu?
Reysu makes YouTube videos about productivity tools, design workflows, and tech that actually works. The channel isn't about hustling 24/7 or morning routines that require waking up at 4am. More about building systems that last without burning out.
Content covers app reviews, workflow optimizations, and honest takes on productivity trends. When a popular app sucks, Reysu says it sucks and explains why. That honesty built an audience tired of sponsored review channels pretending every tool is amazing.
Videos pull decent views because they solve real problems. Not 'how to be 10x more productive' vague advice, but 'here's exactly how I organize video projects in Notion' specifics. Viewers can copy the system and adapt it.
The irony of being a productivity YouTuber is the work itself can spiral into burnout if you're not careful. Reysu's learned that lesson, which is why Burnout Buddy made it into the stack alongside all the efficiency tools.
AI for Research and Drafting
Apollo AI handles the grunt work of video research and first-draft scripts. Instead of staring at a blank page wondering how to start, Reysu feeds it the topic and gets a rough outline back. Still needs heavy editing, but it breaks the blank page paralysis.
Voice mode is clutch for brainstorming while walking. Talking through video ideas out loud feels more natural than typing. The AI asks follow-up questions that surface angles Reysu hadn't considered.
Perplexity replaced Google for most research. The cited sources make fact-checking way faster. Researching productivity methods or app comparisons, Perplexity surfaces studies and reviews with links. Prevents repeating misinformation that's circulating on Twitter.
Remote Access to Power
Jump Desktop lets Reysu access the powerful desktop at home from a lightweight laptop on the road. Video editing needs serious processing power, but traveling with a 5-pound workstation sucks. Remote desktop solves it.
Latency is low enough for real editing work. Not gaming-level responsiveness, but good enough for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Renders run on the desktop's GPU while Reysu works from a coffee shop.
Cost savings are massive. Instead of buying a $3000 laptop with desktop-class performance, bought a $1000 laptop and kept the desktop. Jump Desktop costs $30 one-time. Do the math.
Managing Video Pipeline
Things 3 tracks the entire video production pipeline. Each video is a project with tasks from research through publishing. Today view shows what actually needs doing without drowning in the full backlog.
Notion holds the content calendar and video database. Every video tracked from idea to published with status, scripts, thumbnails, performance analytics. Sponsor database with contact info and deal terms. Wiki for processes that get repeated.
Apple Notes is for quick capture. Video idea hits while out, open Notes and dump it. Syncs instantly to all devices. Shared notes with collaborators for brainstorms. Simple beats feature-rich when speed matters.
Actually Preventing Burnout
Burnout Buddy might seem ironic for a productivity YouTuber, but that's exactly why it's needed. Optimizing everything to death leads to crashes. Daily check-ins track mood and stress before things spiral.
Patterns show up in the data. Consistent low scores after late editing sessions signal 'maybe don't book 3 videos in one week anymore.' The app makes burnout signals concrete instead of vague feelings.
Reminders to actually rest feel silly until you realize weeks have passed without a real day off. The app prompts breaks, which productivity-brain tries to ignore but eventually the data makes ignoring impossible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reysu's Stack
What productivity tools does Reysu use?
Things 3 for task management, Notion for content calendar and databases, Apple Notes for quick capture, Anki for spaced repetition learning. The mix handles different needs: Things for daily execution, Notion for long-term tracking, Notes for speed, Anki for remembering shortcuts and concepts.
How does Reysu use AI in the workflow?
Apollo AI handles first-pass script outlines and brainstorming via voice mode. Perplexity does research with cited sources for fact-checking. Neither replaces the actual creative work, but they speed up the boring parts. AI drafts still need heavy editing, but starting from something beats staring at blank pages.
Why does Reysu use Jump Desktop instead of a powerful laptop?
Cost savings. Powerful desktop at home plus lightweight travel laptop plus Jump Desktop costs way less than a maxed-out portable workstation. Remote desktop latency is low enough for video editing. Renders run on desktop GPU while working from anywhere. Smart money move.
Does Reysu actually use Burnout Buddy or is it sponsored?
Actually uses it. The irony of a productivity YouTuber needing burnout prevention isn't lost on anyone, but optimizing everything leads to crashes. Daily mood check-ins show patterns before burnout hits. Data makes it concrete instead of just 'I feel tired.' Sometimes the productivity guru needs anti-productivity tools.
What makes Reysu's YouTube stack different?
Mix of creation tools and sustainability tools. Apollo AI and Jump Desktop for efficiency, but also Burnout Buddy for not crashing. Anki for learning instead of re-learning the same shortcuts monthly. Perplexity for research accuracy. The stack reflects someone who's learned that pure optimization without balance doesn't work long-term.
How does Reysu manage video production workflow?
Things 3 tracks tasks for each video project. Notion holds the content calendar with every video from idea to analytics. Apple Notes for quick idea capture. Slack for team coordination with editors and designers. The system separates daily execution (Things) from big-picture planning (Notion) from instant capture (Notes).