I'm with you—every time I try an app, it ends up being more hassle than just scribbling stuff down. But seriously, has anyone found one that doesn't turn into another chore? I'd love to ditch my messy notebook, but...skeptical here.
Have you tried Notion yet? It can feel overwhelming at first, but once you set up a simple table or checklist, it's pretty straightforward. Took me a weekend to get comfy, but now it's way easier than my old notebook mess...
I've messed around with Notion a bit, but honestly, does it really beat a simple spreadsheet for tracking loan payments? I mean, I get the appeal of having everything in one place, but sometimes simpler is better—especially when you're juggling multiple projects. Have you found it actually saves you time, or is it just nicer to look at? Curious if it's worth another shot...
"I mean, I get the appeal of having everything in one place, but sometimes simpler is better—especially when you're juggling multiple projects."
Totally get what you're saying here. I've tried Notion for loan tracking and project management, and honestly, it felt a bit like overkill. Sure, it's visually appealing and customizable, but when you're deep into a project and need quick numbers or dates at a glance, nothing beats a straightforward spreadsheet. I mean, there's a reason Excel has survived all these years, right?
One thing I do appreciate about Notion, though, is how easy it is to link documents or notes directly to payment schedules. That can be handy if you have lots of paperwork flying around. But for pure tracking efficiency? I'm still team spreadsheet.
Have you considered using something like Google Sheets with some basic automation or conditional formatting? I've found that helps keep things simple yet functional without drowning in extra features...
"Sure, it's visually appealing and customizable, but when you're deep into a project and need quick numbers or dates at a glance, nothing beats a straightforward spreadsheet."
Couldn't agree more. I gave Notion a shot too, and while it looks great, I found myself spending way too much time tweaking layouts instead of actually tracking payments. Google Sheets with some color-coding and simple formulas has been my sanity saver—plus, it's easy to share with contractors or clients without them needing a tutorial first...
