Essays on remembering people.
Why the Notion-as-CRM grave keeps growing, why Dunbar matters more than CRM features, and the small habits that make a relationship database survive past month 3.
- May 22, 2026·3 min read·guide
CRM familial : rester proche de sa famille sans y penser
Un CRM familial partage un même graphe de contacts entre les membres d'un foyer. Pourquoi c'est utile, comment le choisir, et comment Vellaci le fait pour les familles suisses.
Read essay - May 22, 2026·3 min read·guide
CRM Schweiz: der Leitfaden zum persönlichen CRM 2026
Was ein CRM Schweiz ausmacht, warum ein persönliches CRM fast immer scheitert und wie Sie das Werkzeug wählen, das über den dritten Monat hinaus überlebt. Der vollständige Leitfaden 2026.
Read essay - May 21, 2026·4 min read·guide
CRM suisse : le guide du CRM personnel en 2026
Qu'est-ce qu'un CRM suisse, pourquoi un CRM personnel échoue presque toujours, et comment choisir l'outil qui survit au-delà du troisième mois. Le guide complet 2026.
Read essay - May 20, 2026·3 min read·problem post
Notion en CRM personnel : pourquoi ça casse, et par quoi le remplacer
Utiliser Notion comme CRM personnel semble malin — jusqu'au troisième mois. Voici pourquoi ça casse systématiquement et quelle alternative tient réellement la distance.
Read essay - May 19, 2026·3 min read·guide
Rester en contact avec ses proches : la méthode qui tient en 2026
Pourquoi on perd le contact sans le vouloir, et une méthode concrète en 4 étapes pour entretenir ses relations sans y passer ses dimanches. Guide pratique 2026.
Read essay - May 11, 2026·8 min read·problem post
Personal-Life CRM: Why It Breaks Past 500 Contacts (and How to Stop It)
Why Notion-as-personal-life-CRM fails past 500 contacts — the 3 hidden costs, the myth about templates, and 5 fixes you can apply today. No fluff.
Read essay - February 11, 2026·2 min read·pillar
The Complete Guide to Personal CRM (2026)
Why founders & networkers ditch Notion for a personal CRM that auto-logs every email, iMessage & meeting. Tools compared, workflows tested. (2026).
Read essay - February 10, 2026·3 min read·comparison
Vellaci vs Dex: Which Personal CRM Wins in 2026
Vellaci auto-logs email + iMessage + calendar from day 1. Dex relies on manual + LinkedIn enrichment. Head-to-head for founders with 500+ contacts.
Read essay - February 9, 2026·4 min read·listicle
9 Best Personal CRMs for Founders in 2026 (Ranked)
We tested Dex, Monica, Clay, Cloze, Notion templates and 5 others against 500+ contacts. Ranked by auto-log quality, recall speed, and follow-up reliability.
Read essay - February 8, 2026·4 min read·problem post
Why Your Notion CRM Stops Working at 200 Contacts
Notion CRM templates fail at scale — slow queries, no auto-log, broken follow-ups. Here's what actually breaks and how to fix it without rebuilding from scratch.
Read essay - February 7, 2026·3 min read·glossary
Personal CRM: Definition, Examples, Why It Matters
A personal CRM tracks your relationships outside work — auto-logging interactions and reminding you to follow up. Definition, examples, and tools that fit.
Read essay - February 6, 2026·3 min read·how to
How to Auto-Log Every iMessage to Your CRM in 5 Minutes
Step-by-step: connect iMessage to your personal CRM so every text auto-logs with the right contact. macOS sidecar setup, privacy, troubleshooting.
Read essay - February 5, 2026·2 min read·alternatives
7 Best Dex Alternatives for Networkers in 2026
Looking past Dex? We compare Vellaci, Monica, Clay, Cloze, Folk, Notion and Airtable — auto-log, pricing, integrations. Real verdicts, no affiliate ranking.
Read essay - February 4, 2026·4 min read·case study
How a Solo Founder Cut Follow-Up Drop by 73% with Auto-Logging
Case study: solo founder with 612 contacts went from 14% follow-up rate to 87% by replacing Notion CRM with auto-logging. Workflow, numbers, screenshots.
Read essay - February 3, 2026·4 min read·faq
Personal CRM FAQ: 27 Questions Founders Actually Ask (2026)
Every question founders & networkers ask before picking a personal CRM — privacy, pricing, integrations, alternatives to Dex/Monica/Notion. Direct answers.
Read essay - February 2, 2026·4 min read·trends
The State of Personal CRM in 2026: 9 Trends to Know
Auto-logging, OSS resurgence, AI memory, iMessage as the new LinkedIn — 9 trends shaping personal CRM in 2026. Data + tool implications.
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