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Updated: March 2024

Jul 12, 2023

My Most Viewed Medium Articles (updated weekly)

Jul 12, 2023

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Mac O’Clock

If I Could Only Install 10 Apps to Run My Business, It Would Be These

The 10 apps I’d reinstall first to run my business in 4 hours a day — my essential stack for thinking, planning, writing, and doing.

Apr 17

If I Could Only Install 10 Apps to Run My Business, It Would Be These

Apr 17

Published in
The Startup

The Two-Hour Morning Routine That Built My Brand

After a stroke left me with just 2 hours to work each morning, I built a thriving business. Here’s my exact blueprint.

Apr 12

Person working at desk with coffee in early morning light

Apr 12

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Practice in Public

Forget Hustle Culture — This Is the Smarter Way to Work Less and Earn More

Hustle culture nearly broke me. Now I work 4 hours a day, earn more, and feel better. Here’s how I escaped the busy trap — for good.

Apr 11

Forget Hustle Culture — This Is the Smarter Way to Work Less and Earn More

Apr 11

Published in
Mac O’Clock

The Best Apple Tech for Solopreneurs: What I Use and Why

I run my business in 4 hours a day using just a few Apple devices. Here’s the tech I use — and why it works better than a full setup.

Apr 7

The Best Apple Tech for Solopreneurs: What I Use and Why

Apr 7

Published in
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

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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