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Jul 12, 2023

My Most Viewed Medium Articles (updated weekly)

Jul 12, 2023

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Mac O’Clock

The 3 Paid and 3 Free Mac Tools I’d Never Start a Business Without

The 6 tools that helped me build a profitable 4-hour-a-day solo business — 3 paid, 3 free. I’d never start without them.

11h ago

The 3 Paid and 3 Free Mac Tools I’d Never Start a Business Without

11h ago

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The Startup

Want Freedom? Start by Redefining What It Means.

Think freedom means doing nothing all day? That’s not freedom — it’s a trap. Here’s what real freedom actually looks like…

4d ago

Want Freedom? Start by Redefining What It Means.

4d ago

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The Startup

Why I Set Upper Limits (And Why You Probably Should Too)

Why I set upper limits in my business (and life) — and why doing less might just be the smartest move you ever make.

May 12

Why I Set Upper Limits (And Why You Probably Should Too)

May 12

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The Startup

How I Turn Highlights Into Revenue: The Strategic Power of Readwise + ChatGPT

How I turn forgotten highlights into client results — using Readwise, ChatGPT, and a CSV file. A game-changer for strategic writing.

May 7

How I Turn Highlights Into Revenue: The Strategic Power of Readwise + ChatGPT

May 7

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Mac O’Clock

Is DEVONthink Worth It in 2025? How I Finally Went Paperless (and Never Looked Back)

I went fully paperless with DEVONthink. Here’s how it helps me scan, store, and find anything — instantly, from my phone in 2025

Apr 30

Is DEVONthink Worth It in 2025? How I Finally Went Paperless (and Never Looked Back)

Apr 30

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The Startup

The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned from Justin Welsh’s Creator MBA

I took Justin Welsh’s Creator MBA and it changed how I build, create, and grow online. Here are the 5 biggest lessons I learned.

Apr 29

The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned from Justin Welsh’s Creator MBA

Apr 29

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Mac O’Clock

Readwise Reader vs. Instapaper vs. Pocket: Which One Wins in 2025?

Drowning in content that needs reading? I compared Readwise Reader, Instapaper, and Pocket to find the best tool for 2025.

Apr 29

Readwise Reader vs. Instapaper vs. Pocket: Which One Wins in 2025?

Apr 29

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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

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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

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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