Leverage Over Hype: The 3 AI Tools in My High-Execution Stack
- Steve Torso
- 4d
- 3 min read
In our world, leverage is the only metric that truly matters.
As founders and executives, we are surrounded by hype. The market is saturated with AI tools that promise to transform our workflow. Most are toys. They are distractions that consume time rather than create it.
I am constantly testing new technology to find what actually works. I am not interested in promise. I am interested in tangible, measurable output.
After testing dozens of tools, I have settled on a core productivity stack. This is not a theoretical list. This is my high-execution stack that delivers genuine leverage, every day.
1. Wispr Flow: Breaking the 40 WPM Bottleneck
For years, my ability to execute was capped by a physical bottleneck: my typing speed. At 30 to 40 words per minute, I was unable to translate thoughts into action at the pace I required.
This is a fundamental constraint. It does not matter how fast you think if you cannot communicate or document at scale.
Wispr Flow is the most powerful voice-to-text automation I have used. This is not a minor upgrade. It took my output from a 30-40 wpm bottleneck to 130 wpm.
The true power is not just in the speed, but in the accuracy. Its ability to handle precise punctuation across all my communications—from quick messages to long-form documents—is a fundamental game-changer. It has changed my ability to communicate and execute.
2. Fyxer: Reclaiming an Hour Every Day
The second drain on executive output is the inbox. It is a defensive, reactive environment. Managing it is a low-leverage activity.
Fyxer is an AI assistant that connects directly to my inbox. Its first function is classification, which it handles well. But its real value is in drafting.
Fyxer drafts accurate replies for me. This shifts my role from 'writer' to 'editor'. It moves me from being in the workflow to being on the workflow.
The company claims it gets you back an hour a day. I have found this to be accurate. An extra hour of high-focus, strategic time is one of the most valuable assets you can have. This tool provides it.
3. Lindy.ai: Automating Execution with AI Agents
The final piece of the stack addresses the death by a thousand cuts: repetitive digital work. We all have it. Pre-meeting research, post-meeting follow-ups, data sorting, summarising reports.
Lindy.ai is different from a simple automation tool. It allows non-technical people to build custom AI agents using simple prompts. This is the key. You are not just using a pre-built solution; you are building a digital assistant custom-fit to your exact needs.
You can automate almost any repetitive digital task. This saves not just minutes, but hours of cognitive load.
I use it for two primary functions:
Meeting Prep: Before a call, my agent provides a complete summary of all attendees and our past communications. I walk into every meeting with full context.
Post-Call Breakdowns: Following a conversation, it delivers a clear breakdown of topics discussed and the next steps to execute.
This is not a small efficiency. It systematises preparation and execution.
Conclusion: A Stack for Execution, Not Hype
This stack is not about testing hype. It is about building a system for high-output execution.
This combination—removing the communication bottleneck, reclaiming a full hour of strategic time, and automating repetitive cognitive work—is delivering tangible leverage.
Stop testing toys. Start building your stack for execution.
