Reading Time: 3 minutesOutcomes vs. Processes In life, we often aim for the bullseye, forgetting that mastery lies in how we hold and draw the bow. In many areas of our lives, we focus on the outcome, not the process we use to achieve it. For instance, if we are looking for a job, the emphasis is on …
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom Dual Macs to One Powerhouse For the last two years, I’ve had an M1 MacBook Pro and an M1 Mac Studio. Balancing two Macs seemed like the perfect setup until I found a better way. I used the laptop for mobility (primarily when I went to my Monday morning coffee shop to write the …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Everyday Trap of Taking Life for Granted We all fall into the trap of taking things or people for granted. We take spouses for granted, friends for granted, co-workers for granted, and even our possessions. We get used to the things and people we have and pretend they will be there forever. Even though …
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t Get Stuck in Over-Preparation, and Never Taking Action For creatives, there’s always the danger of getting stuck in over-preparation and never taking action. In a recent newsletter article titled “Beyond Over-Preparation: How to Start Before You Feel Ready,” Anne-Laure Le Cuff writes about researching rare Asian teas to prepare for launching a new business. …
Reading Time: 4 minutesSwitching from 1Password: What Made Me Take the Leap The Apple ecosystem is becoming a surprisingly strong contender in a world full of password manager options. This summer, after Apple released a stand-alone application for Apple Passwords. I experimented with switching from using 1Password (which I’d subscribed to for several years) to using Apple Passwords …
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 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 minutesThe 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 minutesI’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 minutesRethinking 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 minuteThis 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 …