Reading Time: 2 minutes On Wednesday, 6 November 2024, David Sparks and I will do a “Friends of Dave” interactive Zoom call for the MacSparky Labs on “Talking Retirement with Jim Eagar.” The books, videos, and blog posts listed below include some of the resources I plan to mention in the call and some additional ones. If you’re interested …
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Power of Focus: What You Think, You Become Aging is inevitable, but how we age is up to us. While many believe that growing older means becoming grumpy, resentful, or disengaged, it doesn’t have to be that way. Our attitude—what we focus on and how we approach life—plays a significant role in how we …
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m constantly searching for insightful reading material that offers practical wisdom for personal growth, exposes me to new concepts, or gives me new skills. Recently, I stumbled upon Unique Ability 2.0: Discovery, Define Your Best Self by Catherine Nomura, Julia Walle, and Shannon Waller. This book is designed to take you through a process to …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rethinking Kindness: Actions vs. Thoughts We often emphasize kindness in our interactions with others, but how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? The truth is, many of us are far kinder to others than we are to ourselves. Several days ago, I read a quote by well-known author James Clear, which caught …
Reading Time: < 1 minute This article by Chance Miller and an excellent video by Jeff Benjamin in 9TO5 Mac describe the more advanced Apple Intelligence features now available in Developer Beta 18.2. New features include Image Playground, Genmoji support, ChatGPT integration, Writing Tools updates, new Mail app features, Image Wand, Visual Intelligence, and more. If you’re eager to see …
Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of David Spark’s Productivity System, as described in his Productivity Field Guide, I do quarterly reviews. In these reviews, I examine my life roles, look at what I did the past quarter, and plan my work for the next quarter. Using a template, I ask a series of questions about each of my …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fall’s Beauty in Rapid City: A Temporary Masterpiece Fall has come to Rapid City, South Dakota, where my wife and I live. The trees are turning bright shades of yellow and red. We’ve been amazed by the beauty of nature on our two-mile walks at Canyon Lake Park, one of Rapid City’s most beautiful parks. …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why Proactivity Matters: Shaping Your Day Instead of Reacting to It I’ve had a morning routine for several years. I read from several sources, think about what I’ve read, and journal. A recent quote completely reframed how I think about my morning routine. Tsh Oxenreider, in her book One Bite at a Time, wrote: “Instead …
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Fallacy of Power Equals Best In forums like Mac Power Users, I frequently see people recommend an app by calling it ‘the most powerful,’ as though that alone makes it the best choice for everyone. However, I question why the most powerful app is equated with the best app. Whether an app is the …