About Barely Functional Co
We make honest, useful content for people building good things in a noisy internet. Seven pillars. One vibe: self-aware, practical, and allergic to hustle theatre.
What we do
Daily posts, tiny systems, and tool picks that help you ship. The goal: momentum without burnout. We prefer first-person, real-world notes over generic “grindset” fluff.
- Simple playbooks that work in messy, real life
- Tool recommendations with context (not hype)
- Practical workflows you can copy in 10 minutes
How we choose tools
We test for usability, price-to-value, and “does this reduce chaos?” If a tool is great but overkill, we say so. If a free option works, we list it.
- Clarity over novelty — fewer buttons, more outcomes
- Honest trade-offs (we name limitations)
- Prefer “systems not willpower” features
Affiliate policy
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission. It costs you nothing. We only recommend tools we’d suggest to a friend.
- We disclose affiliate links near the link or at the end of the post
- We do not accept “pay-for-praise” content — coverage can be positive or negative
- Free trials and discounts are flagged where available
Want to partner? Pitch us something genuinely useful: hello@barelyfunctionalco.com
Contact
General: hello@barelyfunctionalco.com
Partnerships: partners@barelyfunctionalco.com