π€©π If youβre ready to start your business, or just want to test out all that Shopify has to offer, start your risk-free trial today by visiting: https://shopify.com/mauricemoves πβ A few months ago, I moved to a new place, and having a clean slate for the first time in a decade, I built what is, by FAR, the most productive desk setup Iβve ever experienced, and in this video, Iβll share it, and why itβs less comfortable on purpose. =============== TIMELINE + LINKS =============== Some of the links below are affiliate links. For example, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you! If you think youβll get value, consider joining my Patreon for exclusive content: β π https://patreon.com/mauricemoves 0:00 Intro 0:23 Main Furniture Desk: βMITTZONβ from Ikea π¨πI bought their SMALLEST version, but if you have more available space than me, I believe there are actually four different sizes, BUT ALSO, they offer electronically controlled sit-stand bases as well, but me, having used one at a previous job, I βknow myselfβ and although itβd be fun for a week or two, Iβd personally just end up using it as a permanently seated desk, so decided not to spend that extra money. Cart: βRΓ SKOGβ from Ikea π¨πWith three baskets, they have bamboo lids available for separate purchase, I bought two. The lids are called βNORRΓ VAβ Drawer Unit: βALEXβ from Ikea π¨πThe βALEXβ lineup has so many options. Because of my paperwork needs, I went specifically with item number: 505.081.76 Chiar: βLΓ NGFJΓLLβ from Ikea π¨πThere are four options. Low back, high back, with or without armrests, and I went with the low-back-no-armrests options. 1:16 Context: 3 Types of Work 2:00 Whatβs in the 4 Drawers? Drawer 1 Stuff: ππ Wiha Poking Tool Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o1Jxdv ππ Retractable X-Acto Knife on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hBxFMT ππ Earbuds Cleaning Tool on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L4lz2I ππ Cleaning Brush Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hxkRr0 ππ My Main BACKUP SSD Drives on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4otpMew ππ Cable Necessary for those drives ππ¨ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WmFqww ππ My Main TRAVEL SSD Drives on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ozNC8u ππ Nitecore Delicate Air Duster on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o7Ejgc ππ Cut-To-Size No-Slip Drawer Liner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478VLeu 2:35 Remaining Drawer Contents ππ Pantone Color Bridge (Coated) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47o9VHc ππ Self-Lighting Magnifying Loupe on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4npZdpZ ππ Rotring Mechanical Pencil on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ozrsmX π¨πThe yellow one in my drawer was a Japan Exclusive at βLoftβ ππ Copic Cool Grey Markers Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47FKD8X ππ Sketchpads I use on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o5d9Xg 3:26 Working Alone vs Getting Help 4:11 Main Tech Stack ππ MacBook Pro M4 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/477SUlR π¨πIβve linked the newest MacBook with a pro chip (at the time of recording this video), but again, as seen in the video, I use the MUCH older 2020 MacBook M1Pro. ππ Vertical Laptop Stand on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o4iduZ π¨πMake sure you get one that has a slot wide enough for YOUR computer ππ Dell U2725QE Thunderbolt Monitor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hvdYGz ππ ViVo Vesa Monitor Clamp Mount on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qwuslW 5:01 Primary Tech Peripherals ππ Keychron K10 HE on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WiLeHn π¨πEspecially for MacBook users who DO use TouchID - this may not be right for you. For paranoid security reasons, I DO NOT use TouchID so itβs a non-issue. ππ Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Mouse on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49jQq5i π¨π Again, I do NOT use a mouse, but since SOME people do, this is the one seen in the video. ππ Apple Magic Trackpad on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hrQrGx 6:02 Secondary Tech Peripherals ππ Kanto YU2 Desktop Speakers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43wYZ9d ππ Kanto Small Speaker Stands on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qlpCaV ππ UGreen MagSafe Charging Dock on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49qpmBk ππ UGreen 100W UNO Brick on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hsMsJQ 7:06 Trinkets ππ Crab Pen Holder on Amazon: https://amzn.to/475lRio ππ Tactile Turn Bolt Action Pen on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42UZvh3 ππ 5 Year Diary by Midori on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qG4tbQ ππ Miniature Cart on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Gq24k ππ Green Analog Kitchen Timer on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L7U0p5 ππ Miniature "Me" & My Car... Secret Video Guide: https://bit.ly/MiniFigurineAndCar 8:19 MOST Important Thing Want to connect more? Instagram: @mauricemoves https://www.instagram.com/mauricemoves DISCLAIMERS: β A portion of this video is sponsored by Shopify, meaning, they paid me to feature their commerce platform, between the 2m09s mark and the 4m10s mark. β Some of the links above have an affiliate code, if you purchase gear with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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