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David Sparks (MacSparky)

From App Chaos to Apple Zen (Real Stories)

Published about 10 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Friend,

The most interesting part of launching the Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide? Watching people discover they've been working too hard.

Here's what's happening:

  • Someone running five different productivity apps went through the course and realized the Apple apps are good enough and everything already talks to each other. They consolidated to three apps in a weekend. "I spent more time managing my productivity system than being productive," they wrote. "Now I just... work."
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  • Another person kept Notes for quick capture but was paying for a heavy-duty knowledge management system they rarely opened. After the Smart Folders section, they split the difference: Notes for daily work, their paid app for deep research. Turns out they didn't need to choose--they needed to understand what each tool actually does best. Saving money felt secondary to the mental clarity.
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  • A third built their entire GTD system in Reminders. "I thought I needed advanced features," they said. "Turns out I needed better organization." Canceled their task manager subscription without looking back.

The pattern? It's not that paid apps are bad. It's that a lot of us never learned what we already own.

This Field Guide shows you the complete picture of what Apple built, what it can (and can't) do, and how to make informed choices about where to invest your money and attention.

Still 10% off both editions with code APSLAUNCH, but the clock's ticking:

Code: APSLAUNCH for 10% Off for a Limited Time

Your pal,
David

No more Apple Productivity Suite emails? Got it.

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David Sparks (MacSparky)

Where Apple Technology and Productivity Combine

In a world where technology is increasingly conspiring to steal our focus and attention, my goal is to teach you how to be more productive with Apple technology. I want to help you achieve what is most important to you and enjoy your life at the same time using technology instead of becoming another one of its victims. Pretty much everything I make points at that North Star. I believe in this message so much that I’ve staked my livelihood on it.

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