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.
Speed Should Not Always Be the Metric
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Hello Friend, Too often, we treat speed as the primary goal in optimization. Faster is better! While modern technology and automation offer countless ways to accelerate our lives, the question we need to ask is: should we? There are times when delay is a feature, not a bug. Going slower has its own benefits, giving you more time for consideration and intentionality. It’s also a satisfying way to occasionally give the finger to the modern world and its relentless demands. I’ve recently begun writing down things I want to learn to do slower. Although it’s a new practice for me, here’s a partial list:
My question to you: What should you slow down? In your life, what might benefit from taking your foot off the gas? Your pal, David P.S. Do you want to help me out? Why not recommend this newsletter to a friend? |
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 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." Another...
Hello Friend, Apple has been quietly building a complete productivity ecosystem into every device you own. But without proper guidance, these apps feel basic, disconnected, and underpowered. The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide reveals the hidden 80% of Apple's productivity suite (Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and Freeform) that transforms free apps into a system that rivals anything you can buy. Use Code APSLAUNCH for 10% off for a limited time. Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - Pro...
Hi Friend, I’ve been thinking about the idea of the creative act and how it inspires joy in humans. I recently watched a documentary about a group of jazz musicians who were lamenting how no one is really willing to pay them what they’re worth. Club owners barely compensate these musicians, so why don’t they just take jobs digging ditches or doing something else more stable? I think the answer lies in the joy of creation. As humans, I believe when we are creating, we are being our most...