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Updated: March 2024

Jul 12, 2023

My Most Viewed Medium Articles (updated weekly)

Jul 12, 2023

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Obsidian Observer

Notion vs. Obsidian: How I Organise My Business and Content Ideas

Two Tools. Two Roles. One Simple System.

Mar 28

Notion vs. Obsidian: How I Organise My Business and Content Ideas

Mar 28

Published in
Mac O’Clock

Why The iPad Pro Is My Ultimate Productivity Machine

I run my business in just 4 hours a day - my iPad Pro is the secret. Here’s how I use it to write, plan, and stay focused anywhere I work

Mar 27

Why The iPad Pro Is My Ultimate Productivity Machine

Mar 27

Published in
The Startup

The Simple Formula for Turning Your Expertise into a Profitable Business

You don’t need a big idea — you just need a useful one

Mar 26

The Simple Formula for Turning Your Expertise into a Profitable Business

Mar 26

The Three Courses That Transformed My Business This Year

There are lots of courses out there that promise to help grow your business. These are the three that have made a real difference to me

Mar 24

The Three Courses That Transformed My Business This Year

Mar 24

Published in
Mac O’Clock

Why I’m Not Renewing My Fantastical Subscription (Even Though I Think it’s Great)

Fantastical is great, but I’m cancelling my subscription. Here’s why it no longer makes sense to me.

Mar 20

Why I’m Not Renewing My Fantastical Subscription (Even Though I Think it’s Great)

Mar 20

Published in
The Startup

The Counterintuitive Truth About Freedom That Most People Miss

Chasing endless freedom? Discover why the “no work” dream might be wrong — and how to design a life that actually sets you…

Mar 20

The Counterintuitive Truth About Freedom That Most People Miss

Mar 20

Published in
Mac O’Clock

Siri, You’re Letting Me Down — why Apple’s AI is failing me when I need it most

Siri keeps failing when I need it most — missing commands, sending wrong texts, and giving bad info. Apple’s AI is falling behind.

Mar 17

Siri, You’re Letting Me Down — why Apple’s AI is failing me when I need it most

Mar 17

Published in
The Startup

How I Built a Business Around My Life (Not the Other Way Around)

I built my business around my life. Then I suffered a stroke. Now I work just 4 hours a day. Here’s how I did it — and how you can too.

Mar 12

How I Built a Business Around My Life (Not the Other Way Around)

Mar 12

Published in
Mac O’Clock

How I Use Apple’s Ecosystem to Automate My Work and Reclaim My

I use Hazel, DEVONthink Smart Rules, and Shortcuts to automate tasks, save hours, and work just 4 hours a day. Here’s how I set it up.

Mar 11

How I Use Apple’s Ecosystem to Automate My Work and Reclaim My

Mar 11

Simon Theakston

Simon Theakston

Tech Co-Founder who had a stroke & lost my job. Built my own thing in 4hrs a day. Deep dive into systems and processes at: https://fourhourfreedom.substack.com

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