Reassessing Technology: From Productivity to Profit

<p>We catch up with <strong>David Sparks</strong> to discuss a variety of topics, including his transition away from the practice of law and how <a href="http://macsparky.com"><strong>MacSparkly.com</strong></a> has evolved and grown. Next, we touch on his new <strong><a href="https://learn.macsparky.com/courses/shortcutsmac">Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide</a></strong>, why shortcuts on the Mac got off to a rough start, and how it has improved in recent versions. (Part 1)</p> <p><a href="http://zocdoc.com/macvoices"><img height="108" alt="Zocdoc.com/macvoices" class=" wp-image-12535 aligncenter" src="http://www.macvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/zocdoc-300x132.png" width="245" /></a></p> <p>This edition of MacVoices is supported by <strong>Zocdoc</strong>. Find local doctors who take your insurance at <strong><a href="http://zocdoc.com/macvoices">Zocdoc.com/macvoices</a></strong>.</p> <!--more--> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://learn.macsparky.com/courses/shortcutsmac">Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide</a> </strong><strong>(Standard Version)</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://learn.macsparky.com/courses/shortcutsmacplus">Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide</a> ( Plus Version)</strong></p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <p><strong>David Sparks</strong>  is a trial attorney who gave up his law practice to become a full-time geek.. David publishes<strong> <a title="MacSparky.com" href="http://www.macsparky.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MacSparky.com</a></strong> and is the co-host of the <strong><a title="Mac Power Users" href="http://www.macpowerusers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mac Power Users</a></strong> podcast. He is also part of the <strong><a href="https://www.relay.fm/focused">Focused</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.relay.fm/automators">Automators</a></strong> podcasts, and publishes his Field Guide series of training at<strong> <a href="https://learn.macsparky.com/">Learn.MacSparky.com</a></strong>, among other-MacSparky-related projects..</p> <p><strong>Support:</strong></p> <p>     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon<br />     <a href="http://macvoices.com">http://patreon.com/macvoices</a></p> <p>     Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=VJKN3V6NK7H8A&currency_code=USD&source=url">PayPal</a></p> <p><strong>Connect:</strong></p> <p>     Web:<br />     <a href="http://macvoices.com">http://macvoices.com</a></p> <p>     Twitter:<br />     <a href="http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner">http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner</a><br />     <a href="http://www.twitter.com/macvoices">http://www.twitter.com/macvoices</a></p> <p>     Facebook:<br />     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner">http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner</a></p> <p>     MacVoices Page on Facebook:<br />     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/">http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/</a></p> <p>     MacVoices Group on Facebook:<br />     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoices/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice</a></p> <p>     LinkedIn:<br />     <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/</a></p> <p>     Instagram:<br />     <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/">https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/</a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe:</strong></p> <p><strong>     </strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoicestv/id301371933?mt=2">Audio in iTunes</a><br />     <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/macvoices-video-hd/id816291557?mt=2">Video in iTunes</a></p> <p>     Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:</p> <p>     Audio: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss</a> <br />     Video: <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss">http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss</a></p>