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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David Sparks (MacSparky)
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.
Hi Friend, The Productivity Field Guide 2026 launched a few days ago. People are already digging in, and the feedback is coming in: “The chapter on roles and arete blew my mind.” — Irene K. “I’ve been playing with productivity systems for nearly 20 years. I wouldn’t expect to have anything new to learn. Sparky proved me wrong.” — Mark L. “This Field Guide is not about figuring out how to do more things in less time; it’s about figuring out how to give more time to the important things.” —...
A MacSparky Dispatch Hi Friend, Apple Creator Suite Icons Apple announced Creator Studio this week, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage along with enhanced versions of Pages, Numbers and Keynote into a $130/year subscription. My feelings are mixed. Every time Apple rolls out a new subscription, I get a little leery. The company's increasing focus on services revenue feels like a slow drift away from the traditional model: make great hardware,...
Hi Friend, The 2026 Productivity Field Guide launches later this week. Before it does, I wanted to share why I spent so much time on this new edition. The response to the Productivity Field Guide over the last few years has been fantastic. When people tell me how it changed their lives, it’s truly humbling. I love hearing the roles and Arete concept finally gave them a compass. But I kept hearing the same questions: “What do I do when I keep falling short of my Arete?” “How do I stop saying...