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MacVoices #22139: Catching Up With David Sparks and His Shortcuts Field Guide (2)

Jun 28, 2022

David Sparks, a trial attorney turned full-time geek and creator of MacSparky.com, shares insights on software evolution influenced by his legal background. He discusses the balance between productivity and meaningful work, advocating for prioritizing significant tasks. The conversation also touches on the unity of Apple's operating systems and how they evolve together. Sparks dives into touch interface challenges on Macs and presents his new Shortcuts Field Guide, offering listeners a discount while expressing gratitude for their support.

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Quick takeaways

David Sparks emphasizes the importance of prioritizing impactful tasks over busywork to achieve a balanced life and personal fulfillment.

Legal education's Socratic method significantly enhances problem-solving skills, influencing how technology and content are developed for effective audience engagement.

Deep dives

The Importance of Focusing on Meaningful Work

The concept of 'unimportant work' highlights the tendency for individuals to engage in busywork rather than focusing on what truly matters. This is especially relevant in the context of the pandemic, where many realized how much of their time was spent on non-essential tasks, leading to a sense of missed opportunities. The discussion emphasizes the need to prioritize important work, allowing time for personal life and self-care, such as taking breaks to enjoy activities outside of work. Recognizing that being productive doesn't necessarily mean doing more, but rather focusing on impactful tasks, is crucial for achieving a balanced life.

Intro

2min

Balancing Productivity and Meaningful Work

10min

Exploring the Unity and Distinction of Apple's Operating Systems

3min

Feature-Centric Approach vs. Platform Specifics in Apple's Presentation Style

3min

Exploring Touch Interfaces and Shortcut Field Guides

3min

In the second part of our conversation with David Sparks, we talk about the evolution of our software tools and how his legal education influences his approach to the many MarSparky projects. David also gives us a different perspective on the debate over whether the Mac and iPad are or even should come together. (Part 2)

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Links:

Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Standard Version)

Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide ( Plus Version)

Use the code ILoveChuck to receive 10% off David’s Shortcuts Field Guides

Guests:

David Sparks is a trial attorney who gave up his law practice to become a full-time geek.. David publishes MacSparky.com and is the co-host of the Mac Power Users podcast. He is also part of the Focused and Automators podcasts, and publishes his Field Guide series of training at Learn.MacSparky.com, among other-MacSparky-related projects..

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